Sri Lanka name squad for key Pakistan T20I series
The upcoming series serves as Sri Lanka's crucial assignment before the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup next month.
Sri Lanka have named their squad for the upcoming T20I series against Pakistan, a crucial final step in their preparations ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup beginning February 7.
The squad, led by Dasun Shanaka, features a mix of experience and depth, consisting of a few players who were not part of Sri Lanka’s earlier preliminary squad for T20 World Cup. Their inclusion adds further competition for places as Sri Lanka continue to evaluate options ahead of announcing their final squad for the global event.
Sri Lanka T20I squad: Dasun Shanaka (C), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushan Hemantha, Traveen Mathew, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Eshan Malinga.
With the marquee tournament fast approaching, the series offers Sri Lanka an important opportunity to fine-tune combinations and build momentum against a quality opposition.
Pakistan emerged victorious the last time these two teams met in the T20I tri-series final in Rawalpindi.
The tourists, who are yet to announce their squad for the World Cup, present a strong test as both teams look to sharpen their games before the mega event in India and Sri Lanka.
Series schedule:
First T20I: Wednesday, January 7, Dambulla
Second T20I: Friday, January 9, Dambulla
Third T20I: Sunday, January 11, Dambulla
