Sri Lanka’s squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 has obtained a serious increase as star all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been declared match and included within the 16-member squad for the match within the UAE. The leg-spinning allrounder, who has been one in every of Sri Lanka’s greatest white-ball cricketers lately, was sidelined on account of a hamstring damage sustained through the ODI collection towards Bangladesh in July.
Hasaranga missed the T20I collection towards Bangladesh in addition to the following tour of Zimbabwe, the place the selectors needed to shuffle choices to cowl for his position. Kids like Vishen Halambage and Dushan Hemantha got alternatives in his absence, however the administration had been all the time eager to have Hasaranga of their Asia Cup and T20 World Cup plans.
In comparison with the squad that performed towards Bangladesh earlier this 12 months, the Asia Cup lineup has some important adjustments. Senior gamers like Dinesh Chandimal, Avishka Fernando, Jeffrey Vandersay, and Eshan Malinga have been overlooked, making manner for a brand new group. Alongside Hasaranga’s return, selectors have introduced in Nuwanidu Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishara, and Chamika Karunaratne to strengthen each batting depth and seam-bowling choices.
The squad will as soon as once more be captained by Charith Asalanka. The highest order options Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, and Kusal Perera forming the highest order. Within the bowling division, Dushmantha Chameera leads the tempo assault, supported by Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, and Binura Fernando, whereas the spin unit consists of Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, and Dunith Wellalage.
Sri Lanka is positioned in Group B alongside Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong. They start their marketing campaign towards Bangladesh on September 13 in Abu Dhabi, adopted by a conflict towards Afghanistan on September 16 in Dubai, earlier than concluding the group stage towards Hong Kong on September 18 in Abu Dhabi. Forward of the match, the staff is about to lock horns with Zimbabwe for a white-ball tour.
Sri Lanka squad for Asia Cup 2025
Charith Asalanka (C), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana
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