Sri Lanka Cricket has announced its 16-member squad for the upcoming T20 International (T20I) series against India, starting on July 27 at the Pallekele Stadium in Kandy. The team will be led by Charith Asalanka, who takes over as captain after Wanindu Hasaranga stepped down from the position on July 11 following Sri Lanka’s underwhelming performance in the T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies.
Asalanka, a former Sri Lankan U-19 captain, has previously led Sri Lanka in two T20Is during the tour of Bangladesh earlier this year. His leadership skills were also evident when he guided Jaffna Kings to the title in the LPL (Lanka Premier League) this season.
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The squad includes several notable inclusions, including the return of Dinesh Chandimal to the team. Chamindu Wickramasinghe, an uncapped player, has also earned his maiden call-up to the national team.
Meanwhile, the ODIÂ squad led by Kusal Mendis remains unchanged, with Dhananjaya de Silva retaining his position as Test captain. The Board of Control for Cricket in Sri Lanka (BCS) has not made any official announcement regarding changes to the ODI squad.
The Indian team arrived in Sri Lanka on Monday, ahead of the first T20 match on Saturday at Pallekele. The three-match ODI series will take place at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo from August 2.
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Lankan team is looking forward to making a strong comeback after their disappointing World Cup campaign and put up a good fight against India. With Asalanka at the helm, the team is confident of regrouping and refocusing for the upcoming series.
Sri Lanka squad for T20I series vs India:
Charith Asalanka (C), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Janith Perera, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando