Veteran cricketer Angelo Mathews has made a comeback to Sri Lanka’s T20I squad for the upcoming series against Zimbabwe on home turf. The 36-year-old, absent from Sri Lanka’s T20 squad since 2021, reenters the fray during a World Cup year, similar to his recent inclusion in the ODI World Cup squad due to injuries. Despite being initially left out of the 50-over format, Mathews earned a spot as a replacement.
Wanindu Hasaranga becomes Sri-lanka’s full-time T20 captain.
Wanindu Hasaranga will lead the team as Sri Lanka’s full-time T20 captain, with Charith Asalanka serving as the vice-captain, reprising his role from the ODI side. Notable additions to the squad include Nuwan Thushara, who has shown significant progress in domestic and franchise cricket, earning a spot after being picked by Mumbai Indians in the 2024 IPL Auction.
The return of Akila Dananjaya bolsters Sri Lanka’s spin department as they prepare for the upcoming World Cup in the West Indies and the USA. Kamindu Mendis, an ambidextrous all-rounder, is also back in the squad. However, Dunith Wellalage and Chamika Karunaratne have been omitted. The participation of opener Pathum Nissanka is contingent on a fitness test, as he has been dealing with an injury concern. Sri Lanka aims to build a competitive squad for the upcoming T20 series and beyond.
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Angelo Mathews has made a comeback to Sri Lanka’s T20I squad
Sri-Lanka Squad: Wanindu Hasaranga(c), Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kusal Janith Perera, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka. Dhananjaya de Silva, Kamindu Mendis, Pathum Nissanka – subject to fitness, Maheesh Theekshana. Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Akila Dananjaya
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