Sri Lanka recall Dasun Shanaka for England ODIs
- Former captain Dasun Shanaka is back in the ODI set‑up for the first time since Jan 2024.
- He brings 71 ODIs and 43 matches as captain, with a career batting average of 22.39.
- Two newcomers: leg‑spinner Sachindu Colombage (uncapped) joins the squad.
- Pacers Milan Rathnayake and Pramod Madushan are omitted.
ODI squad (England)
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Kusal Mendis (c) | Batsman |
| Charith Asalanka (vc) | Batsman |
| Pathum Nissanka | Batsman |
| Kamil Mishara | Batsman |
| Kamindu Mendis | All‑rounder |
| Janith Liyanage | All‑rounder |
| Pavan Rathnayake | Bowler |
| Dasun Shanaka | All‑rounder |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | Bowler |
| Dunith Wellalage | Bowler |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Spinner |
| Sachindu Colombage | Spinner |
| Dushmantha Chameera | Bowler |
| Eshan Malinga | Bowler |
| Asitha Fernando | Bowler |
| Dilshan Madushanka | Bowler |
T20I squad updates
- Charith Asalanka (omitted for West Indies T20Is) is recalled after a strong Lanka Premier League (LPL) season: 385 runs, avg 38.50, SR 153.38, four fifties for champions Galle Gallants. He is named vice‑captain for the England tour.
- Lahiru Udara, LPL run‑scorer (434 runs), makes the T20 squad; his only previous T20I was at the 2023 Asian Games.
- All‑rounder Janith Liyanage and ambidextrous spinner Tharindu Rathnayake also gain selection.
- Dropped: Lasith Croospulle, Pavan Rathnayake, Milan Rathnayake, Dilshan Madushanka.
T20I squad (England)
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Kusal Mendis (c) | Batsman |
| Charith Asalanka (vc) | Batsman |
| Pathum Nissanka | Batsman |
| Kamil Mishara | Batsman |
| Lahiru Udara | Batsman |
| Kamindu Mendis | All‑rounder |
| Janith Liyanage | All‑rounder |
| Dasun Shanaka | All‑rounder |
| Dunith Wellalage | Bowler |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | Bowler |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Spinner |
| Tharindu Rathnayake | Spinner |
| Dushmantha Chameera | Bowler |
| Eshan Malinga | Bowler |
| Nuwan Thushara | Bowler |
| Binura Fernando | Bowler |
Tour schedule
- T20Is: 15 Sept – 22 Sept (Southampton, Cardiff, Manchester)
- ODIs: 22 Sept (Chester‑le‑Street), followed by matches in Leeds and The Oval (dates to follow)
The recall bolsters Sri Lanka’s middle order ahead of the 2025 ODI World Cup.
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