Kusal Mendis to lead Sri Lanka in Pakistan ODI tri-series

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Sunday announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming ODI tri-series against hosts Pakistan and England, with Kusal Mendis named captain.

The series will be played in Rawalpindi and Lahore from October 18 to 31.

Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kamil Mishara, Pavan Rathnayake, Sahan Arachchige, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage and Dasun Shanaka are among the players included in the squad.

Nissanka has been named in the squad but will travel subject to medical clearance and will join the team only if declared fit.

Former captain Charith Asalanka has been left out of the squad after scoring 1, 11 and 7 in the ODI leg of Sri Lanka’s recent tour of England.

Sri Lanka will first face Pakistan in a three-match T20I series from October 9 to 13 in Rawalpindi before the ODI tri-series begins.

Pakistan and Sri Lanka will play the opening match of the tri-series on October 18, followed by Pakistan’s meeting with England on October 20. The final is scheduled for October 31 in Lahore, with the top two teams advancing.

Sri Lanka squad: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (c), Pavan Rathnayake, Sahan Arachchige, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Sachindu Colombage, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka and Eshan Malinga.