Sri Lanka have actually made substantial last-minute modifications to their team for the upcoming T20I tri-series versus Zimbabwe and hosts Pakistan after health problem, set up to be played in Rawalpindi, beginning November 18.
A declaration from Sri Lanka Cricket Board validated that skipper Charith Asalanka and pacer Asitha Fernando will be losing out on the series owing to health problem.
The 2 gamers will be returning back home, a preventive step to guarantee that they get correct care and adequate time to recuperate for future tasks.
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“Captain Charith Asalanka and fast bowler Asitha Fernando, both suffering from illness, will return home. The two players will not take part in the upcoming tri-series featuring Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Zimbabwe,” the Sri Lanka Cricket stated in a declaration.
“This precautionary decision ensures they receive proper care and sufficient time to recover ahead of future assignments,” it included.
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Previous Skipper Takes Reins Of Sri Lanka’s Tri-Series Squad
Previous captain and experienced all-rounder Dasun Shanaka will take over the reins for the upcoming tri-series in Pakistan.
Uncapped batter Pavan Rathnayake, who made his ODI launching in the just recently concluded series versus Pakistan, has actually been included to the T20I team.
Significantly, Sri Lanka show up into the tri-series on the back of a 3-0 series defeat at the hands of Pakistan. The upcoming matches will offer all 3 groups with important preparation for next year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup to be kept in India and Sri Lanka.
Tri-Series Schedule *
November 18: Pakistan v Zimbabwe
November 20: Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe
November 22: Pakistan v Sri Lanka
November 23: Pakistan v Zimbabwe
November 25: Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe
November 27: Pakistan v Sri Lanka
November 29: Final
* All components to be played in Rawalpindi