New Delhi, 04 October (H.S.): Sri Lanka Cricket has announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming ODI tri-series in Pakistan. The series will feature hosts Pakistan, Sri Lanka and England and is scheduled to begin on October 18.

Sri Lanka have made two changes to their squad. Former captain Charith Asalanka has been left out, while spin-bowling all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has also been ruled out of the series due to injury. Batsman Avishka Fernando and all-rounder Sahan Arachchige have been brought into the squad as their replacements.

Asalanka had a disappointing outing during Sri Lanka’s recent ODI series in England, scoring 1, 11 and 7 runs in the three matches respectively. Hasaranga, meanwhile, sustained an injury during the England tour. Apart from these two changes, there have been no other alterations to the squad. The same core group featured in the ODI series against England, which Sri Lanka lost 2-1.

According to the International Cricket Council (ICC), opener Pathum Nissanka has been included in the 16-member squad, but his participation is subject to fitness clearance. He will travel with the team only if he is declared medically fit.

Sri Lanka’s ODI squad for the tri-series: Kusal Mendis (captain), Sahan Arachchige, Dushmantha Chameera, Sachindu Colombage, Avishka Fernando, Asitha Fernando, Janith Liyanage, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga, Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Pathum Nissanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana and Dunith Wellalage.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar