Sri Lanka names ODI and T20I squads for Pakistan tour; no place for Matheesha Pathirana

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has introduced the ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming tour of Pakistan, with Charith Asalanka appointed as captain for each codecs. The tour will characteristic a three-match ODI collection beginning November 11 in Rawalpindi, adopted by a T20I tri-series together with Pakistan and Zimbabwe starting November 17.

Matheesha Pathirana continues to recuperate from respiratory an infection

A big setback for Sri Lanka is the absence of star quick bowler Matheesha Pathirana from the T20I squad as a consequence of an higher respiratory tract an infection. The pacer, recognized for his tempo and wicket-taking capability, will miss the tour as he continues his restoration. In his place, Asitha Fernando has been included within the T20I squad.

Dilshan Madushanka dominated out as a consequence of knee harm

Moreover, key pacer Dilshan Madushanka has been dominated out of the ODI collection due to a knee harm, with Eshan Malinga named as his substitute. The squads additionally present a number of different modifications from latest lineups, with gamers like Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Janith Liyanage and Dushan Hemantha drafted into the T20I squad, changing a few of the earlier staff members.

The Sri Lankan groups mix skilled gamers like Kusal Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana and rising expertise aiming to problem Pakistan on their dwelling soil.

Regardless of the harm setbacks, Sri Lanka hopes to discipline aggressive squads in each ODIs and T20Is to carry out strongly in Pakistan and the tri-series. The squads depart for Pakistan on November 8, 2025.

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Sri Lanka squads for the white-ball tour of Pakistan

ODI squad: Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Pavan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando, Pramod Madushan, Eshan Malinga.

T20I squad: Charith Asalanka (C), Dasun Shanaka (VC) Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Kamil Mishara, Kamindu Mendis, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Asitha Fernando, Eshan Malinga.

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