Sat Nov 09 13:23:56 UTC 2024: ## Sri Lanka Announces Squads for New Zealand Tour, Asalanka to Captain
**Colombo, Sri Lanka:** Sri Lanka Cricket has announced its squads for the upcoming white-ball series against New Zealand, with Charith Asalanka named as the captain for both the ODI and T20I series.
The tour begins on November 9th with the first T20I, followed by the second T20I on November 10th. The three-match ODI series kicks off on November 13th, followed by matches on November 17th and 19th. The first T20I and ODI will be played in Dambulla, while the remaining ODI matches will take place in Pallekele.
**Sri Lanka’s 17-member squad for the ODI series:** Charith Asalanka (C), Avishka Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Janith Perera, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Niroshan Dickwella, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Matheesha Pathirana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, and Mohammad Shiraz.
**Sri Lanka’s 17-member squad for the T20I series:** Charith Asalanka (C), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Janith Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamika Karunaratne, Samitha Wickramasinghe, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, and Asitha Fernando.
The New Zealand tour marks a significant opportunity for Sri Lanka to test its white-ball prowess against a strong opponent. The series is expected to be a closely fought battle, with both teams eager to secure a series win.
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