Sat Nov 09 13:45:08 UTC 2024: ## Sri Lanka Unveils Squads for New Zealand T20I and ODI Series
**Colombo, Sri Lanka:** Sri Lanka has announced its squads for the upcoming T20I and ODI series against New Zealand. The two teams will face off in a two-match T20I series, starting on November 9th, followed by a three-match ODI series beginning on November 13th.
The T20I squad sees the return of all-rounder Chaminda Wickramasinghe and the inclusion of Dinesh Chandimal, who hasn’t featured in a T20I for Sri Lanka in some time. The team will be looking to build on their recent 2-1 T20I series victory against the West Indies.
The ODI squad features the comeback of experienced batsman Kusal Perera, who last played an ODI almost a year ago. Perera impressed with a half-century in the recent T20I series against West Indies, earning him a spot in the ODI squad. The squad also includes fast bowler Mohammad Shiraz, who made his ODI debut against India.
The first T20I and the first ODI will be played in Dambulla, while the remaining ODIs will be held in Pallekele.
**T20I Squad:** Charith Asalanka (Captain), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chaminda Wickramasinghe, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, Binura Fernando, Asitha Fernando.
**ODI Squad:** Charith Asalanka (Captain), Avishka Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Nishan Madushka, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chaminda Wickramasinghe, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Mohammad Shiraz.
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