Sri Lanka Announces ODI Squad Against New Zealand with Several Changes

The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has announced a 17-member squad for the ODI series against New Zealand, with Charith Asalanka named as captain. Despite being excluded from the T20 squad, Dunith Wellalage has been included in the ODI team.

Wanindu Hasaranga, who missed the Afghanistan series in November due to a hamstring injury, is set to return against New Zealand. Four changes have been made to Sri Lanka’s ODI squad from the previous series. Dushan Hemantha, Kusal Perera, Sadeera Samarawickrama, and Dishan Madushanka are not part of the team, while Kusal Mendis makes a comeback following the 2023 ODI World Cup.

Nuwanindu Fernando, who debuted against India in 2023, retains his spot in the squad. Fast bowler Lahiru Kumara, who last played against Bangladesh in March, has also been recalled. Additionally, Ishan Malinga is a new inclusion in the ODI team for the New Zealand series.

The ODI series is scheduled for January 5, 8, and 11, with matches to be played in Wellington, Hamilton, and Auckland, respectively.

Sri Lanka ODI Squad Against New Zealand:

Charith Asalanka (Captain), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Nuwanindu Fernando, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamidu Wickramasinghe, Asitha Fernando, Mohammad Siraj, Janaka Kumar, Ishan Malinga.