Sri Lanka squad for Zimbabwe series 2024

2024.01.03

Fernando, Dananjaya, Vandersay back in Sri Lanka ODI squad for Zimbabwe series

Avishka Fernando, Jeffrey Vandersay and Akila Dananjaya have been recalled to Sri Lanka’s ODI squad for the three-match series against Zimbabwe. Kusal Mendis will lead the side, his first series since being appointed full-time ODI captain.

Sri Lanka’s new selection committee, in their first assignment since being appointed, have made eight changes to the side that finished second-last at the ODI World Cup, with Wanindu Hasaranga, Pramod Madushan, Janith Liyanage, Nuwanidu Fernando and Sahan Arachchige also coming into the squad. Making way are Kusal Perera, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dushan Hemantha, Matheesha Pathirana, Lahiru Kumara and Kasun Rajitha. There was also no room for Chamika Karunaratne, who had been named as a travelling reserve at the World Cup, and Angelo Mathews who had been drafted into the side midway through the tournament.

The following 17 players were chosen by the Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee to play in the ODI series that will be held during Zimbabwe’s tour of Sri Lanka.

The team received approval from Honorable Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Harin Fernando.

• Kusal Mendis – Captain
• Charith Asalanka – Vice Captain
• Pathum Nissanka
• Avishka Fernando
• Sadeera Samarawickrama
• Sahan Arachchige
• Nuwanidu Fernando
• Dasun Shanaka
• Janith Liyanage
• Maheesh Theekshana
• Dilshan Madushanka
• Dushmantha Chameera
• Dunith Wellalage
• Pramod Madushan
• Jeffrey Vandersay
• Akila Dananjaya
• Wanindu Hasaranga (subject to fitness)

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