Sri Lanka, on Thursday, announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming two-match ODI away series against Zimbabwe.
All-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga was the biggest name missing from the list, with the player out with a hamstring injury picked up during the T20I series against Bangladesh in July.
Sri Lanka will play white-ball five matches against Zimbabwe, which includes two ODIs and three T20Is, and all games will be played at the Harare Sports Club.
Sri Lanka squad:
Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Pavan Rathnayake, Dunith Wellalage, Milan Rathnayake, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka
Tour schedule:
- 1st ODI – August 29, Harare
- 2nd ODI – August 31, Harare
- 1st T20I – September 3, Harare
- 2nd T20I – September 6, Harare
- 3rd T20I – September 7, Harare
Sri Lanka last toured Zimbabwe for a limited-overs series in November 2008.
After Zimbabwe, the Sri Lankan team will take part in the Asia Cup T20 cricket tournament hosted by the United Arab Emirates from September 9.
Published on Aug 21, 2025
