Sri Lanka on Tuesday announced the 17-man squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England starting on January 22 at the RPICS Stadium in Colombo.
Charit Asalanga will continue to lead the team in the white-ball format, with the team retaining mostly a core squad from their previous ODI series.
14 players have retained their places from Sri Lanka’s last ODI series against Pakistan, reflecting the management’s willingness despite the 3-0 series loss.
The squad also features some notable additions including Dhananjaya de Silva, Dunith Vellalake and Milan Ratnayake to bolster the squad’s experience.
Sri Lanka’s batting line-up consists of Padum Nissanga, Kusal Mendis, Kamil Mishara and Satira Samarawickrama, while Kamindu Mendis and Janith Lienake provide depth in the middle order.
The bowling department offers a balanced mix of pace and spin led by Asitha Fernando, Pramod Madhushan and Eshan Malinga along with the left-arm spinners of Vanindu Hasaranga, Mahesh Dikshana, Geoffrey Vandersay and Vellalake.
With the ICC Men’s World Cup 2027 on the horizon, Sri Lanka are aiming for a strong comeback on home soil.
The ODI series is followed by a five-match T20I series, scheduled a few days before the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka ODI Team vs England:
Sarith Asalanga (catch), Pathum Nissanga, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Sathira Samarawickrama, Pawan Ratnayake, Dhananjaya de Silva, Janith Lianake, Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Vellalake, Vanindu Hasaranga, Geoffrey Wandersay, Pramodho Ratnaya, Maheesh Wandersay, Pramothana, Madhushan and Eshan Malinga.
Series Table: