Dilshan Madushanka returns under the name of Sri Lanka Name Squad of 16 members for the Odi series against Bangladesh
Sri Lanka appointed their team of 16 members for the next ODI series of three games against BangladeshScheduled to start on July 2. The first two ODIs will be played in Colombo on July 2 and 5, while the final match travels to Pallekele on July 8. The series will be followed by a three -game T20I leg, from July 10.
Dilshan Madushanka returns to strengthen the rhythm unit
Launcher Dilshan Madushanka returned to the ODI team after missing the February series against Australia Due to an injury. It replaces Born Kumarawhich is now sidelined with a fitness problem. Madushanka’s return adds an essential balance to the Sri Lanka rhythm department, which already includes Eshan Malinga and Asitha Fernando Couturier.
Sadeera Samarawickrama recalled after a brief break
Another notable inclusion is that of Sadeera Samarawickramawhich returns to the national configuration after being abandoned after the series of November 2024 due to incoherent performance. The carrier carrier arrives in place of Nuwanidu Fernando And will seek to recover its place in the middle order. His experience could be vital to anchor the heats and the rotating strike under conditions adapted to a spin.
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Balanced team with mixture of young people and experience
The squad offers a solid nucleus of higher order strikers, including Pathum Nissanka, Avishka FirnandoAnd Nishan Madushkawith the captain Charith Asalanka. Kamindu Mendis And Janith Liyanage Offer the average solidity. Milan RathnayakeWho recently appeared in the first test in Galle, wins his first ODI call but will be closely monitored due to a secondary strain. It should be in good shape before the start of the series.
The Sri Lanka spin department remains a force majeure, with Canaan is not And Maheesh TheEkshana pave the way. Jeffrey Vandersay and Dunith Wellalage add an additional depth and variation to the spin attack.
Sri Lanka Squad for the Odi series against Bangladesh: Charith Asalanka (C), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dunithwellage, Wanindu Rasaanga, Mahehesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Milan Rather Madushanka, Asitha Fernando, Eshan Malingu
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