Sri Lankan Cricket announces team for Australia’s Odis and drops all-around Chamindu Wicklasimage
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) A’s team has been announced Two-match 1-Day International (ODI) Series against AustraliaIt will be held at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 12th and 14th. A few days before the series began, the squad’s announcement took place on Monday (February 10th).
Future ODI matches will provide Australia with the final opportunity to fine-tune the strategy and team combination ahead of ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
There is no location for ChaminduWickramasinghe of Sri Lanka’s ODI squad
The 16-member team remains little different from the one that toured New Zealand in January, with one exception: Seam Bowling All-Rounders Chamindu Wickramasinghe It’s left behind. This will trim the team from 17 to 16 players.
According to multiple reports, the decision to drop a Wicklasmasinge was usually influenced by the state of a home in favour of a spin bowler. The Champions Trophy is also on the horizon and is expected to be played on similar tracks, so the selectors chose a team with a heavy spin. Danis Wellerage’s ability in both bat and ball further cemented his position against Wicklasmasinge.
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Charit Asalanka He will be the captain of the Sri Lankan side. The batting lineup includes Pathum nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Nishan Madushka and Nuwanidu Fernando.
Spin bowling options include Wanindu Hasaranga, Mahesh Tekshana, and Danis Wellerage Jeffrey Vanderthey. Ajisa Fernando and Rahir Kumara lead the paced attacks supported by Eshan Malinga and Mohamed Shiraz.
Sri Lanka recently performed a two-match Test series against Australia. However, they lost both games in Girl.
Australia ODI’s Sri Lanka Team:
Charith Asalanka (C), Pathum nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wereage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lahiru kumara, Asha Fernando Han Malinga, Maheesh thekhana