Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Monday announced the 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan.
All-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga will captain the side with Charith Asalanka as his deputy.
Accordingly, the following squad was appointed by the SLC Selection Committee, with the approval of Sports Minister Harin Fernando:
1. Wanindu Hasaranga – Captain
2. Charith Asalanka – Vice Captain
3. Pathum Nissanka
4. Kusal Mendis
5. Dhananjaya De Silva
6. Kusal Janith Perera
7. Angelo Mathews
8. Dasun Shanaka
9. Maheesh Theekshana
10. Binura Fernando
11. Matheesha Pathirana
12. Dilshan Madushanka
13. Nuwan Thushara
14. Akila Dananjaya
15. Kamindu Mendis
16. Sadeera Samarawickrama
Issuing a statement, the SLC noted that although Dushmantha Chameera was selected for the squad, he was subsequently replaced by Binura Fernando as he is still recovering from the injury he sustained during the ODI series against Afghanistan.
The upcoming T20 series against Afghanistan will be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium on 17, 18 and 21 February.