Sri Lanka has announced a 17-member team for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand. Key all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has returned. Let us tell you that Sri Lanka's tour of New Zealand will start from December 28, in which a series of three T20 International matches and three ODI matches will be played.
The return of Wanindu Hasaranga has strengthened the Sri Lankan team. He could not take part in the last ODI series against New Zealand due to a hamstring injury. Apart from this, the Sri Lankan team led by Charith Asalanka has made a total of three changes in its team for the ODI format.
Young fast bowler Ishan Malinga has been included in the national team for the first time. This right-arm fast bowler has taken 20 wickets in 12 List A matches at an average of 25.15, including taking five wickets in an innings once. Apart from this, Lahiru Kumar has also returned, who will play his last ODI in March 2024.
Kusal Perera and fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka have also got a place in the team. Earlier, the Sri Lankan team had announced the T20 International team, in which no changes were made. Let us tell you that the first, second and third T20 International matches will be played between New Zealand and Sri Lanka on 28 December, 30 December and 2 January. After this, three ODI matches will be played on 5 January, 8 January and 11 January.
Charith Asalanka (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Matheesh Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Asith Fernando and Binura Fernando.
Charith Asalanka (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Nuwindu Fernando, Dunith Welalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Asith Fernando, Mohammed Shiraj, Lahiru Kumar and Ishan Malinga.
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