Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) have introduced their 16-member T20I squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand, which incorporates three T20 matches beginning on December 28. The squad will likely be led by Charith Asalanka, who takes the helm as captain, aiming to construct on the staff’s latest performances.
Squad Overview
The chosen squad includes a mix of skilled gamers and rising abilities, reflecting Sri Lanka’s technique to strengthen their T20 format. Notably absent from the lineup is Dunith Wellalage, a promising all-rounder who has been dropped from the staff contemplating the seam-bowler pleasant pitches in New Zealand. His absence opens the door for different gamers to step up and contribute to the staff’s success.
Chamindu Wickramasinghe, who made his debut within the dwelling sequence towards West Indies, retains his p;ace by being the lone fast-bowling all-rounder within the squad.
Upcoming Matches
Sri Lanka’s T20I sequence towards New Zealand consists of three matches scheduled for:
- 1st T20I: December 28, 2024 (Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui)
- 2nd T20I: December 30, 2024 (Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui)
- third T20I: January 2, 2025 (Saxton Oval, Nelson)
Following the T20I sequence, Sri Lanka may also play three ODIs towards New Zealand on January 5, 8, and 11.
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Context of the tour
This tour comes on the heels of a disappointing Take a look at sequence towards South Africa, the place Sri Lanka suffered a 2-0 whitewash. The Islanders will likely be trying to regain type and confidence within the shorter format as they put together for a aggressive sequence towards the Black Caps, who’re recognized for his or her difficult situations and robust dwelling performances.
Sri Lanka’s T20I squad for New Zealand tour
Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Matheesha Pathirana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Nuwan Thushara, Asitha Fernando, Binura Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana
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