Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) have announced their men's squad for the upcoming ODI series new Zealandwhich will start in January 2025. The team of 17 people will be led by Charith Asalanka, showing the opportunity needed for the young leader to show his skills in the Kiwi world.
Series Schedule
The ODI series will be held from January 5 to January 11, 2025, with matches scheduled in Wellington, Hamilton, and Auckland. Game times are as follows:
- 1 ODI: January 5, 2025, in Wellington
- 2 YES: January 8, 2025, in Hamilton)
- 3 YES: January 11, 2025, in Auckland
Team Structure and Expectations
Inclusion of secret spinner Mahesh Theekshana strengthens the bowling threat, while the batting line-up boasts of talented players like Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka. Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dushan Hemantha and Dilshan Madushanka have been replaced by Lahiru Kumara, Eshan Malinga and Wanindu Hasaranga for the New Zealand tour.
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Asalanka's leadership will be crucial as Sri Lanka look to build on their recent form and establish a competitive edge against New Zealand. This series is very important because it is working to prepare Sri Lanka ahead 2025 Champions Trophy. With the right team that combines youth and experience, the team wants to make a big impression in New Zealand.
Sri Lanka ODI team on tour of New Zealand
Charith Asalanka (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Nuwanidu Fernando, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Jeffrey Vandersay, Mohamed Shiramasinghe, Fernand Shiramasinghe, Fernand Shiramasinghe , Fernand Shirama, Fernando Shirama, Chamidu Kumarahi, Eshan Malinga