Sri Lanka Announces ODI Squad for Australia Tour 2025
Sri Lanka has announced a 16-member ODI squad for the Australia tour in February 2025, with Charith Asalanka leading the team. The squad features a mix of experienced players and young talents, aiming for a strong performance at home.
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The Sri Lanka Cricket Board has declared the ODI squad for the tour of Australia to Sri Lanka scheduled on 12th and 14th February, 2025. The two-match ODI series will be held at the historic R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo.
Squad Summary
The 16-player squad will be headed by Charith Asalanka, who takes the helm as the skipper. A good balance of old hands and promising youngsters would mean Sri Lanka challenging the Aussies on their home turf.
Squad:
- Charith Asalanka (C)
- Pathum Nissanka
- Avishka Fernando
- Kusal Mendis
- Kamindu Mendis
- Janith Liyanage
- Nishan Madushka
- Nuwanidu Fernando
- Dunith Wellalage
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Jeffrey Vandersay
- Asitha Fernando
- Lahiru Kumara
- Mohamed Shiraz
- Eshan Malinga
The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee selected the above 16-member squad to play in the two-match ODI series vs Australia._
— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) February 10, 2025
The RPICS in Colombo will host the first ODI on February 12 and the second on February 14. Both games are day games. The match starts at 10 am.… pic.twitter.com/Mr2QyirnVZ
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Key players to watch:
Charith Asalanka (C)
Asalanka's leadership has been a major boost for Sri Lanka in the recent past. His middle-order control and the ability to lead from the front are crucial in this series.
Wanindu Hasaranga
One of the best white-ball all-rounders, Hasaranga's leg-spin and batting skill set make him an automatic inclusion against Australia.
Kusal Mendis
Mendis comes into the playing XI with good batting experience, consistency, and providing stability for a long period to the batting order.
Wellalage & Theekshana
The spin duo of Wellalage and Theekshana is likely to test the Aussie batsmen considerably, especially on spin-friendly pitches.
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