SL Playing XI 1st T20I: Praveen Jayawickrama likely to replace Hasaranga – Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka have been dealt a big blow with Wanindu Hasaranga being ruled out of the three-match T20 series. He is still isolating Australia after failing to recover from Covid-19. Praveen Jayawickrama is likely to continue in his place while Dinesh Chandimal could also make after looks all set to make a comeback in the playing XI. Follow IND vs SL live updates on InsideSport.IN.
The Lankans will take on India in a three-match T20I series, which will be followed by a two-match Test series. The first T20I will be played at Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium on Thursday. Wanindu Hasaranga who is still recovering from Covid-19 has been ruled out of three matches.
SL Playing XI 1st T20I: Praveen Jayawickrama likely to replace Wanindu Hasaranga in T20s, Chandimal expected to return – Follow IND vs SL LIVE updates
Sri Lanka T20I squad for India tour 2022 – https://t.co/SofZ6k22gC
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SL Playing XI 1st T20I: Praveen Jayawickrama likely to replace Wanindu Hasaranga in T20s, Chandimal expected to return – Follow IND vs SL LIVE updates
Hasaranga was involved in the recently-concluded five-match T20I series against Australia and played in the first couple of matches as well, but returned a positive test for COVID-19 just before the third match, ruling him out of the series. However, the 24-year-old has since returned a negative diagnosis and is fit to play from the first T20I itself.
SL Playing XI 1st T20I: Praveen Jayawickrama likely to replace Wanindu Hasaranga in T20s, Chandimal expected to return – Follow IND vs SL LIVE updates
- Danushka Gunathilaka to make a comeback? – Danushka Gunathilaka had a horrendous series as he scored only 27 runs in his four matches. He was rightfully dropped for the last game, but his replacement Kamil Mishara could not justify his selection either, scoring only one run. Hence, Gunathilaka could be in line to make a comeback.
- Experienced Dinesh Chandimal could also return – Dinesh Chandimal and Janith Liyanage will be at loggerheads for the number five role. Chandimal could be preferred owing to seniority, though Liyanage has also shown promise.
- Brilliant batting depth – Hasaranga’s return will not only bolster Sri Lanka’s bowling department but will also depth to their batting order. Chamika Karunaratne, an all-rounder who can be very handy with the bat, is likely to come at number 8 for the visitors, which says all you need to know about their batting department.
SL Playing XI 1st T20I: Praveen Jayawickrama likely to replace Wanindu Hasaranga in T20s, Chandimal expected to return – Follow IND vs SL LIVE updates
IND vs SL – Sri Lanka Playing XI (Probable)
- Pathum Nissanka
- Kusal Mendis
- Kamil Mishara/Danushka Gunathilaka
- Charith Asalanka
- Dinesh Chandimal
- Dasun Shanaka
- Praveen Jayawickrama
- Chamika Karunaratne
- Dushmantha Chameera
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Lahiru Kumara
SL Playing XI 1st T20I: Praveen Jayawickrama likely to replace Wanindu Hasaranga in T20s, Chandimal expected to return – Follow IND vs SL LIVE updates
Sri Lanka T20 Squad: Dasun Shanaka (Captain), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka (Vice-Captain), Dinesh Chandimal, Danushka Gunathilaka, Kamil Mishara, Janith Liyanage, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Lahiru Kumara, Binura Fernando, Shiran Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Praveen Jayawickrama and Ashian Daniel (Subjected to Ministerial approval).
India vs Sri Lanka 2022 Schedule
| Sri Lanka tour of India, 2022 | ||||
| Sr. No. | Day | Date | Match | Venue |
| 1 | Thursday | 24th February | 1st T20I | Lucknow |
| 2 | Saturday | 26th February | 2nd T20I | Dharamsala |
| 3 | Sunday | 27th February | 3rd T20I | Dharamsala |
| 4 | Friday | 4th-8th March | 1st Test | Mohali |
| 5 | Saturday | 12th -16th March | 2nd Test (D/N) | Bengaluru |
SL Playing XI 1st T20I: Praveen Jayawickrama likely to replace Wanindu Hasaranga in T20s, Chandimal expected to return – Follow IND vs SL LIVE updates
