Sri Lanka have been dealt a major blow ahead of the Pakistan–Sri Lanka–Zimbabwe T20 tri-series, as captain Charith Asalanka has been ruled out due to illness.
Fast bowler Asitha Fernando is also returning home for the same reason.
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According to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), both players have been withdrawn from the tour as a precaution so they can receive proper medical care and recover fully before future commitments.
Asalanka’s absence means Dasun Shanaka will lead Sri Lanka during the tri-series.
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has added Pavan Rathnayake to the T20I squad as a replacement.
READ: Tri-Nation T20I Series: Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe Squads, Schedule & Where to Watch
Sri Lanka T20I Squad:
Dasun Shanaka (c), Pavan Rathnayake, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Kamil Mishara, Kamindu Mendis, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Eshan Malinga.
Tri-Series schedule:
18 November: Pakistan vs Zimbabwe – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
20 November: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
22 November: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
23 November: Pakistan vs Zimbabwe – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
25 November: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
27 November: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
29 November: Final – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
