SLC announces squad for SL vs Zim ODI series

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Cricket’s Selection Committee selected several players as replacements to those who were infected with COVID-19 to play in Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe ODI series.

The series is due to commence on the 16th January 2022 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.

01) Dasun Shanaka – Captain

02) Avishka Fernando – He will not play in the series, as he has tested Positive for Covid-19

03) Pathum Nissanka

04) Minod Bhanuka

05) Dhananjaya De Silva – Vice Captain – He will not play as he is on Paternity Leave

06) Charith Asalanka

07) Chamika Karunaratne

08) Maheesh Theekshana

09) Jeffrey Vandersay

10) Lahiru Kumara – He will not play as he has not fulfilled the ‘fitness standards’

11) Nuwan Thushara

12) Janith Liyanage – He will not play in the series, as he has tested Positive for Covid-19

13) Ramesh Mendis

14) Praveen Jayawickrama

15) Dushmantha Chameera

16) Chamika Gunasekera

17) Kalana Perera - He will not play as he has not fulfilled the ‘fitness standards’

18) Kamil Mishara - He will not play in the series, as he has tested Positive for Covid-19

The below players will act as replacements in place of the aforementioned players who will not be participating in the series.

01) Dinesh Chandimal

02) Kusal Mendis

03) Nuwan Pradeep

04) Shiran Fernando

05) Kamindu Mendis

The following standby players were also announced by the SLC

01) Ashen Bandara

02) Pulina Tharanga

03) Nimesh Vimukthi

04) Ashian Daniel

05) Asitha Fernando

06) Vishwa Fernando