Dushmantha Chameera, Dhananjaya de Silva return for England ODIs
Charith Asalanka will resume leadership duties in the upcoming ODI series against England, with selectors recalling Dushmantha Chameera and Dhananjaya de Silva after their recent absences in the 50-over format.
Asalanka had cut short Sri Lanka's tour of Pakistan midway after falling ill, but is now deemed fit to lead. Chameera's comeback strengthens the pace attack, while Dhananjaya de Silva adds depth and versatility to the middle order. Lahiru Udana, who featured in the ODI squad in Pakistan, is the absentee this time.
The squad features a settled top order in Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis, with Sadeera Samarawickrama and Kamindu Mendis providing stability through the middle. All-round options include Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage and Dhananjaya, while Maheesh Theekshana and Jeffrey Vandersay are the other spinners. The pace group is rounded out by Chameera, Pramod Madushan, Asitha Fernando, Milan Rathnayake and Eshan Malinga.
The three-match ODI series begins on January 22 at the R Premadasa stadium in Colombo. The second and third ODIs will be played at the same venue on January 24 and 27, followed by a three-match T20I series.
Sri Lanka ODI squad: Charith Asalanka (Captain), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Pavan Rathnayake, Dhananjaya de Silva, Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jeffrey Vandersay, Maheesh Theekshana, Milan Rathnayake, Asitha Fernando, Pramod Madushan, Eshan Malinga.
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