SL Squad India Series: Avishka Fernando misses out – Big-hitter Avishka Fernando missed out on the India series with an injury that is likely to keep him out for several months. Sri Lanka Cricket announced an 18-member strong T20 team for the three-match series against India. Danushka Gunathilaka also returned to the squad following his suspension. Follow IND vs SL Live Updates on InsideSport.IN.
The 1st game of the three-match series will take place on the 24th of February at Lucknow while the other two will be played in Dharamshala on February 26 and 27.
SL Squad India Series: Injured Avishka Fernando misses out, Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka announces 18-member squad for T20 series
SL Squad India Series: Injured Avishka Fernando misses out, Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka announces 18-member squad for T20 series
Earlier this week, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a new schedule for India’s upcoming home series against Sri Lanka. The tour was supposed to start with the two-match Test, but now will begin with T20Is, with the first match being played at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on February 24. The second and third T20Is will take place in Dharamsala on February 26 and 27.
Following the T20I series, the teams will play two Tests, which form a part of the 2021-23 ICC World Test Championship cycle. Mohali will host the first Test from March 4 to 8, while the second Test will be played in Bengaluru from March 12 to 16. The first Test will be former captain Virat Kohli’s 100th Test match, while the second Test will be a day/night affair.
SL Squad India Series: Injured Avishka Fernando misses out, Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka announces 18-member squad for T20 series
SL Squad India Series: T20I Squad
- Dasun Shanaka – Captain
- Pathum Nissanka
- Kusal Mendis
- Charith Asalanka – Vice-Captain
- Dinesh Chandimal
- Danushka Gunathilaka
- Kamil Mishara
- Janith Liyanage
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Chamika Karunaratne
- Dushmantha Chameera
- Lahiru Kumara
- Binura Fernando
- Shiran Fernando
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Jeffrey Vandersay
- Praveen Jayawickrama
- Ashian Daniel
Meanwhile, Avishka Fernando, Nuwan Thushara and Ramesh Mendis will return home from Australia due to injuries.
SL Squad India Series: Injured Avishka Fernando misses out, Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka announces 18-member squad for T20 series
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| 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 |
