Sri Lanka on Monday announced a 17-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, with white-ball skipper Charith Asalanka retaining the captaincy for the home side.
The matches will be held on July 10, 13, and 16 respectively in Pallekele, Dambulla, and Colombo.
The T20I squad sees a number of changes from Sri Lanka’s last outing in the format against New Zealand in January.
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All-rounders Dasun Shanaka and Chamika Karunaratne return to the side, while young left-arm spinner Dunith Wellalage is also back in the mix after missing the previous T20 assignment.
Sri Lanka T20I Squad: Charith Asalanka (capt), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamika Karunaratne, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Binura Fernando, Eshan Malinga.//