Sat Nov 09 15:45:45 UTC 2024: ## Sri Lanka Announces Squads for Upcoming ODI and T20 Series Against New Zealand

**Colombo, Sri Lanka** – Sri Lanka Cricket has announced its squads for the upcoming two-match T20 and three-match ODI series against New Zealand, with the matches set to be played in Sri Lanka. The series will kick off on November 9th with the first T20 match in Dambulla.

**Key Highlights:**

* **Charith Asalanka** will captain both the ODI and T20 squads. Asalanka led Sri Lanka to victory in the recent home series against India and the West Indies.
* **Kusal Perera** returns to the ODI squad after a year-long absence. His impressive performance in the recent T20 series against the West Indies, where he scored an unbeaten 55, earned him a spot in the team.
* **Mohammed Shiraz** also makes a comeback, after consistently strong performances in domestic cricket, including 84 wickets at an average of 18.75 in List A cricket.
* **Chaminda Wickramasinghe** has been included in both squads, providing valuable all-round talent.

The T20 matches will take place on November 9th and 10th in Dambulla, while the ODI matches will be played on November 13th, 17th, and 19th. The first ODI will also be held in Dambulla, while the remaining two ODIs will be played in Pallekele.

**Sri Lanka ODI Squad:** Charith Asalanka (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Avishka Fernando, Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chaminda Wickramasinghe, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, Binura Fernando, Asitha Fernando.

**Sri Lanka T20I Squad:** Charith Asalanka (captain), Avishka Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Niroshan Dickwella, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chaminda Wickramasinghe, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Mohammed Shiraz.

Fans can look forward to a competitive series, as Sri Lanka aims to build on its recent successes, while New Zealand seeks to regain form after a disappointing World Cup campaign.

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