Kusal Mendis returns as Sri Lanka make six changes for Pakistan T20Is

Sri Lanka T20I Squad for Pakistan Series (Rawalpindi)

• Captain: Kusal Mendis (returning after hamstring injury)
• Key Returnees:
  • Kusal Mendis (reclaims captaincy)
  • Chamindu Wickramasinghe (3 caps)
  • Sinith Jayawardena (21‑year‑old, recent domestic centuries)
• New/In‑form Players:
  • Sahan Arachchige (LPL season: 240 runs, SR 147.23)
  • Vijayakanth Viyaskanth (spinner)
• Squad List:
  Kamil Mishara, Sinith Jayawardena, Kusal Mendis (c), Lahiru Udara, Sahan Arachchige, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Eshan Malinga, Dushmantha Chameera*

* Chameera’s participation depends on fitness.

Notable Omissions (Injuries)

• Pathum Nissanka – opener, injured.
• Wanindu Hasaranga – lower‑back pain, ruled out.
• Pavan Rathnayake – replaced Mendis in England, not selected.
• Binura Fernando – back injury; replaced earlier by Dilshan Madushanka (not retained).

Series Details

• Venue: Rawalpindi, Pakistan
• Dates: 9 Oct, 11 Oct, 13 Oct (three T20Is)