After facing difficulties in 2023, Sri Lanka is determined to enhance their performance in 2024. The team is set to kick off the cricket season with a series of three ODIs and three T20Is against Zimbabwe on their home ground.
Kusal Mendis has been named captain for the upcoming series against Zimbabwe, as per Sri Lanka Cricket’s announcement of the final ODI squad. The team features a blend of experienced players and emerging talents such as Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Dasun Shanaka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, and Sahan Arachchige.
Jeffrey Vandersay and Dushmantha Chameera take the forefront in the bowling department, with promising bowlers Dunith Wellalage and Pramod Madushan providing additional options. The spin section depends on Akila Dhananjaya, contingent on Wanindu Hasaranga’s fitness, and Maheesh Theekshana. The squad also introduces Dilshan Madushanka, Nuwanindu Fernando, and Janith Liyanage, adding more depth to the team.
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is preparing to enforce a new regulation designed to counter external influence within the governing structure, prompted by the recent suspension from the International Cricket Council (ICC) citing “political interference.” A cabinet sub-committee, designated by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, has provided suggestions to rectify governance shortcomings that resulted in the ICC’s suspension of SLC.
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Sri Lanka final ODI squad for Zimbabwe series:
Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (C), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Sahan Arachchige, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dushmantha Chameera, Pramod Madushan, Dilshan Madushanka, Nuwanindu Fernando, Janith Liyanage, Maheesh Theekshana, Akila Dhananjaya, Wanindu Hasaranga (Subject to fitness)
