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Lahiru, Dunith, Chamika, Sahan in Sri Lanka’s ODI squad to face Bangladesh
Lahiru Kumara, Dunith Welallage, Chamika Karunaratane, and Sahan Arachige have been included in Sri Lanka’s ODI squad to face Bangladesh, which begins on Wednesday (13).
The majority of the team that won the recent 2-1 series against Afghanistan has been retained by the selection committee.
Unfortunately, Asitha Fernando, who was initially named in the squad, will miss the entire series due to an injury sustained during the National Super League (NSL).
Lahiru Kumara has taken his place in the squad due to Asitha’s injury.
Pathum Nissanka, a dynamic batsman, is expected to return for the ODI series after missing the T20I series. He was unable to participate in the entire T20I series due to an injury he suffered during the Afghanistan tour in January.
Sri Lanka felt Nissanka’s absence in the top order, as his replacement, Avishka Fernando, struggled throughout the series. Senior players
Meanwhile, Senior players Angelo Mathews and Dasun Shanaka have not been included in the squad, indicating that the selection committee is focusing on their performance in shorter formats rather than the 50-over format.
After the conclusion of the three T20Is in Sylhet, the teams will travel to Chattogram for a three-match ODI series on March 13, 15, and 18.
This will be followed by two Test matches, the first in Sylhet and the second in Chattogram, allowing both teams to continue their World Test Championship campaigns for this year.
Sri Lanka is currently at the bottom of the World Test Championship points table, having lost both Tests they have played so far in the current cycle against Pakistan last year, while Bangladesh is in fourth place, having drawn a two-match series against New Zealand.
Sri Lanka probable ODI squad for Bangladesh: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (C), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (VC), Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Pramod Madushan, Lahiru Kumara, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Kamindu Mendis, Akila Dhananjaya, Sahan Arachchige and Chamika Karunaratne
In the ongoing Junior Davis Cup Tennis Qualifying Tournament currently being held in Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka had a great weekend by defeating Saudi Arabia 3-0.
The team showed their dominance by winning both singles matches and then winning both doubles matches with comfortable margins.
Sri Lanka won the first singles match when Ashlin de Silva beat Mahdi Al Ibrahim 6-2, 7-5.
In the second singles match, Mayuran Kubern came back after losing the first set to defeat Ahmed Baha Sarouji 3-6, 6-4, 7-5.
Sri Lanka then continued their momentum into the doubles matches where Mayuran Kubern and Ashlin de Silva defeated the Saudi pair 3-6, 6-4, 7-5.
In the other doubles match, the Sri Lankan duo was ahead in the second set 4-6 when the Saudi pair of Mahdi Al Ibrahim and Souhail ElFarouki retired from the match.
With this comprehensive win, Sri Lanka is now in a very strong position within the tournament.
The team will have a day off on Monday and is scheduled to play in the Championship on Thursday.
Nuwan Thushara is set to miss the upcoming IPL 2026 season in a significant setback for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), after Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) declined to issue him a No Objection Certificate (NOC).
The decision comes following SLC’s latest policy requiring all centrally contracted players to meet strict fitness standards before being cleared for overseas franchise leagues. Thushara reportedly failed to reach the required fitness benchmarks, leading to uncertainty over his participation and eventual exclusion.
RCB had secured the services of the Sri Lankan pacer for approximately INR 1.6 crore, viewing him as a valuable addition to their pace attack. However, his absence could now force the franchise to rethink their squad composition ahead of the tournament.
Interestingly, reports indicate that Thushara is not carrying any injury and remains available to bowl. Despite this, concerns over his overall fitness levels falling short of SLC’s criteria have ultimately ruled him out of the competition.
During his stint with RCB, Thushara featured in just one match, largely serving as a backup option. He made a notable impact in that appearance, returning figures of 1 for 26 with an impressive economy rate of 6.50, showcasing his potential when called upon.
Sri Lanka will tour India in December 2026 for an exciting white-ball series featuring three ODIs and three T20Is. The tour promises competitive cricket action across multiple iconic venues, giving fans across the country a chance to witness the matches live.
The ODI series will begin on December 13 in Delhi, followed by the second match in Bengaluru on December 16. The third and final ODI will be played in Ahmedabad on December 19.
The T20I series will kick off on December 22 in Rajkot. The action will then move to Cuttack for the second T20I on December 24, before concluding in Pune on December 27.
ODI Series
• 13 Dec – 1st ODI – Delhi
• 16 Dec – 2nd ODI – Bengaluru
• 19 Dec – 3rd ODI – Ahmedabad
T20I Series
• 22 Dec – 1st T20I – Rajkot
• 24 Dec – 2nd T20I – Cuttack
• 27 Dec – 3rd T20I – Pune
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