SaralnamaSri Lanka's key all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga is ruled out of the T20I series against Zimbabwe due to a hamstring injury. The injury first occurred during the July T20I series against Bangladesh in Colombo. Hasaranga was also absent from the two-match ODI series starting 29 Aug 2025. The T20I series will be played in early September before the Asia Cup begins on 9 Sep 2025. Sri Lanka is in Group B with Bangladesh, Hong Kong, and Afghanistan. Charith Asalanka will captain the team. Young players Dunith Wellalage and Kamindu Mendis will take on spin-bowling duties. New players like Kamil Mishara and Vishen Halambage will try to impress selectors. Fast bowlers Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, and Matheesha Pathirana will lead the attack. To support recovery, players should follow proper rest and physiotherapy. (Updated 28 Aug 2025, 15:45 IST; source: link)