Sri Lanka have revealed their T20I squad for the upcoming three-match series against Zimbabwe which will start right before the Asia Cup 2025. Former World no.1 T20I bowler Wanindu Hasaranga is a notable absentee from Sri Lanka's T20I squad. The star all-rounder Hasaranga sustained a hamstring injury during the T20I series against Bangladesh in July, and his continued omission from the 17-player squad has raised concerns.
The T20I series against Zimbabwe concludes just before the Asia Cup begins on September 9. Hasaranga's continued absence from international play since early July puts his participation in the eight-team tournament in the UAE in doubt.
With Wanindu Hasaranga sidelined, Sri Lanka will rely on Maheesh Theekshana and Dunith Wellalage to lead their spin attack during the T20I series against Zimbabwe. Both players have been included in the 17-player squad to fill the void left by the star all-rounder.
The squad also features the return of fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana, who was not selected for the two ODI matches. Experienced all-rounder Charith Asalanka will captain the team for both the white-ball series. The bulk of the T20I squad consists of seasoned players like Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, and Dasun Shanaka, all of whom have a strong track record in white-ball cricket. The tour begins with the first ODI on August 29, followed by the T20I series, which is scheduled to start in Harare on September 3.
Sri Lanka T20I squad for Zimbabwe series:
Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Vishen Halambage, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana
The schedule
First ODI - August 29, Harare
Second ODI - August 31, Harare
First T20I - September 3, Harare
Second T20I - September 6, Harare
Third T20I - September 7, Harare
Sri Lanka ODI squad for Zimbabwe series:
Janith Liyanage, Nuwanidu Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Charith Asalanka (c), Dunith Wellalage, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis (wk), Nishan Madushka (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Dushmantha Chameera, Jeffrey Vandersay, Maheesh Theekshana, Milan Rathnayake
Zimbabwe ODI squad for Zimbabwe series:
Ben Curran, Craig Ervine (c), Brad Evans, Brian Bennett, Ernest Masuku, Johnathan Campbell, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Tony Munyonga, Wessly Madhevere, Brendan Taylor (wk), Clive Madande (wk), Blessing Muzarabani, Newman Nyamhuri, Richard Ngarava, Trevor Gwandu