Sri Lanka Cricket selectors have named the 17-member squad for the upcoming T20 International series against Bangladesh.
With the conclusion of the ongoing ODI series between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh right around the corner, both sides will follow up the ODI series by taking on each other in three T20Is as well.
The games will be played on July 10, 13, and 16.
The matches will be held in Pallekelle, Dambulla, and Colombo, respectively.
Charith Asalanka will be leading the side, alongside the likes of Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis and Kusal Perera.
Former captain Dasun Shanaka and all-rounder Chamika Karunaratne.= have also been named to the squad.
Taking on the side across three T20I matches, both Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will be looking to put in their best performance in the games.
It is also worth noting that Bangladesh recently announced its T20I squad for the Sri Lanka series as well.
Sri Lanka squad: Charith Asalanka (Captain), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamika Karunaratne, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Binura Fernando, Eshan Malinga
Bangladesh Squad: Litton Das (Captain), Tanzid Tamim, Parvez Emon, Naim Sheikh, Tawhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mohammad Saifuddin.
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