Sri Lanka Announces Squads for Upcoming White-Ball Series Against New Zealand

Sri Lanka Cricket has unveiled their squads for the upcoming white-ball series against New Zealand, which includes both T20I and ODI formats.

Kusal Perera makes his return to the ODI squad after a year-long absence from the 50-over format, while seamer Mohamed Shiraz is also included in the ODI squad. Shiraz has been impressive in List A cricket, claiming 84 wickets at an average of 18.75.

All-rounder Chamindu Wickramasinghe, along with spinners Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, and Dunith Wellalage, have been named to both the ODI and T20I squads. Meanwhile, seamers Matheesha Pathirana and Nuwan Thushara are included exclusively in the T20I squad.

Charith Asalanka will captain Sri Lanka in both the T20I and ODI series against the Kiwis. The T20I squad remains unchanged from the series against the West Indies, which Sri Lanka won 2-1.

The two-match T20I series will begin on November 9 at Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium, with the second match scheduled for November 10. The three-match ODI series will start on November 13 at Dambulla, followed by the second and third ODIs at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on November 17 and 19.

Sri Lanka’s T20I Squad Against New Zealand:
Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, Binura Fernando, Asitha Fernando.

Sri Lanka’s ODI Squad Against New Zealand:
Charith Asalanka, Avishka Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Nishan Madushka, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Mohamed Shiraz.