Sri Lanka ODI squad for Zimbabwe announced; Asia Cup 2025 hits selection
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Ahead of the Asia Cup 2025, Sri Lanka has announced their squad for the One-day series against Zimbabwe. The Lankan side, led by skipper Charith Asalanka, will depart tomorrow for the Zimbabwean tour.
The Lankan side has been the busiest since they missed their chance to play in the ICC T20 World Cup in 2024. They have been looking to better their rankings in the T20 format, while they have also been a firm opposition. However, their recent series loss against Bangladesh has put them on the back foot.
Lankan cricket had also approached the BCCI with a proposal for a white-ball series after they postponed their tour to Bangladesh. However, the BCCI denied such an arrangement.
Sri Lanka announces tour for ODI series against Zimbabwe
Despite the ACC Asia Cup 2025 being just on the brink of the edge, the SLC has selected a great squad comprising all their players for the Zimbabwe tour. They have picked the likes of in-form batters like skipper Charith Asalanka and opener Pathum Nissanka.
Lankans have decided to drop Wanindu Hasaranga for the away series against Zimbabwe since he has been cited for the Asia Cup. The likes of Maheesh Theekshana, Dunit Wellalage, and Jeffrey Vandersay have been named as the spinners in the side, who could be bowling with both the new as well as old ball.
Sri Lanka ODI Squad: Charith Asalanka (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Milan Ratnayake, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Nuwaindu Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyange, Pavan Rathnayake, Asitha Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera, and Dilshan Madushanka.
Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe Series schedule
The Lankan side will travel to Zimbabwe for a two-match ODI series, which will in turn be followed by a 3-match T20I series, the last bilateral T20 series to be played by the Lankans before the onset of the Asia Cup 2025.
Schedule:
29th August, Friday 2025 - ZIM vs SL, 1st ODI, Harare
31st August, Sunday 2025 - ZIM vs SL, 2nd ODI, Harare
3rd September, Wednesday 2025 - ZIM vs SL, 1st T20I, Harare
6th September, Saturday 2025 - ZIM vs SL, 2nd T20I, Harare
7th September, Sunday 2025 - ZIM vs SL, 3rd T20I, Harare
Former Pakistan Cricketer names 'Sri Lanka' as India's biggest opponent in the Asia Cup
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has recently spoken about the snubbing of senior players from the Indian squad. The player said India has shockingly dismissed the likes of Shreyas Iyer from the Asia Cup squad, while such players would have been under Category A of the PCB contracts had they been playing in Pakistan.
He has claimed that, considering India's brilliance, there is only one side that can be elevated to the level of being a firm opponent to the Men in Blue, and he has named Sri Lanka as the only side with the ability. They are the defending champions of the Asia Cup T20s, while they were the finalists of the ODI events back in 2023.
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