Dasun Shanaka to steer Sri Lanka in 3-match T20I sequence vs India, injured Avishka Fernando dominated out

India vs Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka will lead an 18-man Sri Lanka squad that has a powerful spin-bowling arsenal within the upcoming 3-match T20I sequence, beginning February 24.

Dasun Shanaka will lead Sri Lanka within the T20I sequence in India (AP Picture)

HIGHLIGHTSSri Lanka will play 3 T20Is in opposition to India from Feb 24 to 27Sri Lanka have named a powerful spin-bowling unit for the T20I seriesSri Lanka are heading to India after a 1-4 loss to Australia in Australia

Sri Lanka on Monday introduced an 18-man squad for the 3-match T20I sequence in opposition to India which shall be performed in Lucknow and Dharamsala from February 24 to 27. Whilst Dasun Shnaka will proceed to steer the aspect, Injured Avishka Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, and Ramesh Medis had been dominated out.

Charith Asalanka shall be Shanaka’s deputy within the 3-match sequence whilst the like of Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Dinesh Chandimal and Danushka Gunathilaka are a part of the squad.

The Minister of Adolescence and Sports activities Namal Rajapaksa authorized the below-given squad, the Sri Lanka Cricket mentioned in a remark.

Sri Lanka are heading to India with a powerful spin-bowling arsenal led via Wanindu Hasaranga, who will play for Royal Challengers Bangalore after being purchased on the mega public sale for Rs 10.75 crore.

Mahesh Theekshana and Jeffrey Vandersay at the side of off-spinner Ashian Daniel (who shall be a part of the squad matter to ministerial approval) are a part of the spin-bowling assault.

SRI LANKA SQUAD FOR INDIA T20Is

01) Dasun Shanaka Captain

02) Pathum Nissanka

03) Kusal Mendis

04) Charith Asalanka Vice-Captain

05) Dinesh Chandimal

06) Danushka Gunathilaka

07) Kamil Mishara

08) Janith Liyanage

09) Wanindu Hasaranga

10) Chamika Karunaratne

11) Dushmantha Chameera

12) Lahiru Kumara

13) Binura Fernando

14) Shiran Fernando

15) Maheesh Theekshana

16) Jeffrey Vandersay

17) Praveen Jayawickrama

18) Ashian Daniel Subjected to Ministerial approval

Sri Lanka are heading to India after shedding a 5-match T20I sequence 4-1 in Australia.

Ultimate week, India introduced their 18-man T20I squad for the impending sequence. Whilst Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant had been given bio-bubble breaks, the likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja go back to the aspect.

Rohit Sharma will lead the Indian aspect that returned to the No. 1 spot within the ICC T20I Ratings once they clean-swept West Indies 3-0 in a recently-concluded sequence in Kolkata.

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