Sri Lanka Cricket has announced its squads for the upcoming series against Pakistan, featuring changes in both ODI and T20I teams. Matheesha Pathirana has been ruled out due to an upper respiratory tract infection, with Asitha Fernando taking his place. The team has made multiple player replacements following their disappointing performance at the 2025 Asia Cup. The series includes three ODI matches starting November 11 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium and a T20I tri-series involving Pakistan and Zimbabwe beginning November 17.
Squad Changes and Tournament Details
Sri Lanka has reshuffled its cricket lineup for the upcoming Pakistan tour. The ODI squad sees replacements including Eshan Malinga stepping in for injured Dilshan Madhushanka. Key players like Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Pramod Madushan have been selected. In the T20I squad, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Janith Liyanage, Dushan Hemantha, and Eshan Malinga replace previous team members. Charith Asalanka continues to captain both squads. The tournaments will be played across Rawalpindi and Lahore stadiums, with the T20I tri-series final scheduled for November 29.
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