Sri Lanka Cricket announces squad for ODI series against Bangladesh

Agency :

Wicketkeeper-batter Sadeera Samarawickrama and fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka make their return to the ODI setup. However, pacer Milan Ratnayake, though included, will need to pass a fitness test before being cleared to play, as confirmed by Sri Lanka’s selectors.

This will be Sri Lanka’s first ODI series since they last played against Australia in February. From that squad, Lahiru Kumara and Mohamed Siraj have been left out, while young batter Nuwanidu Fernando has also been omitted.

The ODI series will begin with the first two matches on July 2 and 5 in Colombo, while the third and final match will be held on July 8 in Kandy. Following the ODIs, the two teams will also play a three-match T20I series.

Sri Lanka ODI squad: Charith Asalanka (Captain), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Milan Ratnayake, Asitha Fernando and Ishan Malinga.