Courtesy: Sri Lanka Cricket
In a move to strengthen their side, Sadeera Samarawickrama and Dilshan Madushanka are back into the Sri Lanka’s ODI squad. The 16-member squad is announced for the upcoming ODI series that is to be played against Bangladesh. On the batting front, wicketkeeper batter Sadeera Samarawickrama is returning to the side. He last played for Sri Lanka in November 2024 after getting dropped due to modest form. He replaces Nuwanidu Fernando.
Left-arm fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka, is set to make a comeback having been unavailable for the Australia series in February pertaining to an injury. He replaces Lahiru Kumara, who is now injured.
Sadeera Samarawickrama is coming off splendid performances with Sri Lanka A recently
Samarawickrama’s last List-A game was for Sri Lanka A in the 50 over tri-series in Abu Dhabi, which included Ireland A and Afghanistan A. He was the second highest run-getter in the series, scoring 197 runs in 4 innings with one century and one fifty. Madushanka also played in that series, bagging 8 wickets in 4 matches, with his best figures of 4 for 37.
Allrounder Milan Rathnayake is also the part of the ODI squad, he has played five test matches but is uncapped in the white-ball internationals. His involvement is subject to his fitness- as he is out of the ongoing second test match against Bangladesh due to a side strain. He is expected to have recovered by the time the ODIs start on July 2.
Seamer Eshan Malinga also keeps his spot, after having a good run with Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2025. Asitha Fernando is another fast bowling option in the Sri Lankan side selected to play.
In the remaining squad, Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana lead the spin department, which also includes leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay along with left-arm spinning all-rounder Dunith Wellalage. Players like Avishka Fernando and Nishan Madhushka are in line for the top-order spots as both of them are part of the squad.
Sri Lanka's ODI squad for home series vs Bangladesh:
Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranaga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Milan Rathnayake (subject to fitness), Dilshan Madushanka, Asitha Fernando, Eshan Malinga
