Sri Lanka unveils ODI squad for Bangladesh collection; Pathum Nissanka returns

Sri Lanka Cricket (SCL), on Tuesday, introduced their 16-member males’s squad for the upcoming ODI collection in opposition to Bangladesh. The 3-match ODI leg is about to start from Wednesday, March 13 at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram.

Pathum Nissanka returns

Celebrity younger opener Pathum Nissanka has made an important comeback to the Sri Lanka outfit. His go back marks a notable second for Sri Lanka Cricket, as Nissanka was once sidelined from the recently-concluded T20I collection in opposition to Bangladesh because of a hamstring damage sustained all through the house collection in opposition to Afghanistan. Avishka Fernando, who changed Nissanka within the T20I squad, has controlled to retain his position for the ODIs.

Management composition

Wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis will proceed to guide the Islanders within the 50-overs layout. Mendis will obtain fortify from Charith Asalanka, who will function the vice-captain for the collection. Asalanka lately showcased his management talents by means of main Sri Lanka within the first two T20Is, stepping in for normal T20 skipper Wanindu Hasaranga, who was once serving a suspension.

Acquainted faces within the outfit

The Sri Lankan squad for the Bangladesh ODIs will function some acquainted faces, together with Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Akila Dananjaya, Chamika Karunaratne, Dilshan Madushanka, Pramod Madushan, and Lahiru Kumara.

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Not too long ago, each groups competed in a 3-match T20I collection, all through which the visiting staff emerged victorious over Bangladesh, clinching the collection with a 2-1 scoreline.

Sri Lanka squad for Bangladesh ODIs:

Kusal Mendis – Captain, Charith Asalanka – Vice Captain, Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Sahan Arachchige, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Akila Dananjaya, Chamika Karunaratne, Dilshan Madushanka, Pramod Madushan, Lahiru Kumara

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