After gaining captaincy in T20Is, Charith Asalanka has been given the opportunity to lead Sri Lanka in the one-day internationals as well. Sri Lanka Cricket (SCL) has announced a 16-man squad for the three ODIs against India.
A full strength SL team to face IND
With a blend of youthful talent and experience individuals, this Sri Lankan team is quite a solid one. While Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis will hold the key up top, Sadeera Samarawickrama has been rock-solid in the middle order. Skipper Asalanka and returning Chamika Karunaratne shape the rest of the batting order. Wanindu Hasaranga and Dunith Wellalage, who took a fifer against India in Asia Cup 2023, are the two main spin-bowling all-rounders. Meanwhile, strong bowling pack include Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana and Asitha Fernando.
No Angelo Matthews, Dasun Shanaka
Among the omissions are Angelo Matthews and Dasun Shanaka. Both were part of the ODI World Cup 2023 in India as well. For Shanaka, he was ruled out midway of the tournament due to an injury. However, was dropped from the team right after. Among other notable exclusions are Dushmantha Chameera and Nuwan Thusara, who got injured before the T20Is..
Sri Lanka ODI squad vs India
Charith Asalanka (C), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Nishan Madushka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Akila Dananjaya, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana, Asitha Fernando
