Sri Lanka Announce Squads for England White-Ball Tour

Sri Lanka have announced their squads for the upcoming white-ball tour of England, with the visitors set to play three T20Is and three ODIs.

Kusal Mendis will captain Sri Lanka in both formats, with Charith Asalanka named his deputy. The squads feature a strong mix of experienced players and in-form youngsters as Sri Lanka aim to secure their first bilateral series win over England in 12 years.

Pathum Nissanka will be a key figure at the top of the order after producing a strong run of form recently. He will be joined by Kamil Mishara, while Kamindu Mendis, Asalanka, Janith Liyanage and Pavan Rathnayake add depth to the middle order.

Dasun Shanaka brings experience lower down the batting order, while Sri Lanka have several all-round options in Wanindu Hasaranga and Dunith Wellalage who could prove valuable in English conditions.

The ODI bowling attack includes Maheesh Theekshana, Sachindu Colombage, Dushmantha Chameera, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando and Dilshan Madushanka.

For the T20I series, Lahiru Udara and Tharindu Rathnayake have been added, while Nuwan Thushara and Binura Fernando provide further pace-bowling options.

ODI squad:
Kusal Mendis (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Sachindu Colombage, Dushmantha Chameera, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka.

T20I squad:
Kusal Mendis (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Lahiru Udara, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Tharindu Rathnayake, Dushmantha Chameera, Eshan Malinga, Nuwan Thushara, Binura Fernando.

With a blend of experienced campaigners, in-form batters and versatile all-rounders, Sri Lanka will look to challenge England across both formats and end their long wait for a series victory.