Sri Lanka Name Squads for England White-Ball Tour
- On Wednesday, Sri Lanka Cricket announced squads for the upcoming white-ball tour of England, with wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis set to captain both the ODI and T20I series starting September 15.
- Sri Lanka enters the tour aiming to secure its first bilateral series victory over England in 12 years, competing in three T20 internationals and three one-day games.
- Selectors included 28-year-old Sachindu Colombage in the 16-member ODI squad and all-rounder Tharindu Rathnayake in the T20I side, while Charith Asalanka was appointed vice-captain across both formats.
- The tour opens with the first T20I in Southampton on September 15, followed by matches in Cardiff and Manchester, with the ODI series starting September 22 at Chester-le-Street.
- In-Form Pathum Nissanka returns to bolster the top order, while Nuwan Thushara and Binura Fernando provide additional pace options for the squad.
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Sri Lanka Name White-ball Squads for England Tour, Charith Asalanka Returns as Vice-captain
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Sri Lanka have announced their squads for the upcoming white-ball tour of England, with Kusal Mendis set to captain both the T20I and ODI sides and Charith Asalanka appointed vice-captain across the two formats. Sports News | Sri Lanka Name White-ball Squads for England Tour, Charith Asalanka Returns as Vice-captain.
Charith Asalanka, former captain, announced as new Sri Lanka white-ball vice-captain as England squad unveiled
Charith Asalanka has been named Sri Lanka’s new white-ball vice-captain for the England tour, returning to the T20I setup after six months. Kusal Mendis will lead both sides, while Dasun Shanaka and Sachindu Colombage return to the ODI squad.
Sri Lanka name white-ball squads for England tour, Charith Asalanka returns as vice-captain - The Tribune
Sri Lanka have announced their squads for the upcoming white-ball tour of England, with Kusal Mendis set to captain both the T20I and ODI sides and Charith Asalanka appointed vice-captain across the two formats.
Sri Lanka Name Kusal Mendis-Led Squads For White-Ball Series Against England
Sri Lanka have announced their squads for the upcoming white-ball tour of England, with wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis set to lead the side in both the ODI and T20I series, starting from September 15.
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