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