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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Tuesday, January 9th named their 16-member squad for the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe. While the side will be led by all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga after he was named the T20I skipper of the side, Angelo Mathews is also set to make a comeback after a three-year-long hiatus.
Moreover, apart from Matthews, Dhananjaya de Silva and Kusal Perera, who missed a spot in the ODI squad against the Chevrons at home, have been named in the squad for the T20I series. Besides them, Nuwan Thusara, all-rounder Kamindu Mendis and Akila Dananjaya are other names in the side.
While Wanindu Hasaranga will lead the side in his first assignment, replacing Dasun Shanaka, Charith Asalanka has been named his deputy. However, Pathum Nissanka has also been picked over Avishka Fernando, Dunith Wellalage, his availability remains subject to fitness for the home series.
The three-match T20I series is set to commence from January 14th, Sunday in Colombo. While the first match will be played on January 14th, the second and third T20Is are scheduled to take place on 16th and 18th January respectively at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Sri Lanka squad for Zimbabwe T20I series 2024:
Wanindu Hasaranga (C), Charith Asalanka (vc), Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kusal Janith Perera, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kamindu Mendis, Pathum Nissanka (subject to fitness), Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Akila Dananjaya
