Sun Nov 10 03:23:43 UTC 2024: ## Sri Lanka Squad Announced for New Zealand T20i and ODI Series

**Colombo, Sri Lanka:** The Sri Lankan Cricket Board has announced its squad for the upcoming T20i and ODI series against New Zealand. The two-match T20i series will begin on Saturday, 09th, in Dambulla.

The squads, largely unchanged from the recent West Indies series, feature a blend of experience and emerging talent. A notable addition to the T20i squad is the experienced Dinesh Chandimal, who replaces the in-form Bhanuka Rajapaksa.

**T20i Squad:**

* Charith Asalanka (Captain)
* Avishka Fernando
* Pathum Nissanka
* Kusal Janith Perera
* Kusal Mendis
* Kamindu Mendis
* Dinesh Chandimal
* Bhanuka Rajapaksa
* Dhananjaya de Silva
* Wanindu Hasaranga
* Maheesh Theekshana
* Jeffrey Vandersay
* Chamika Karunaratne
* Asitha Fernando
* Nuwanidu Fernando
* Matheesha Pathirana
* Binura Fernando

**ODI Squad:**

* Charith Asalanka (Captain)
* Avishka Fernando
* Pathum Nissanka
* Kusal Janith Perera
* Kusal Mendis
* Kamindu Mendis
* Dhananjaya de Silva
* Wanindu Hasaranga
* Maheesh Theekshana
* Jeffrey Vandersay
* Chamika Karunaratne
* Asitha Fernando
* Nuwanidu Fernando
* Matheesha Pathirana
* Binura Fernando

The series promises to be a competitive encounter, with New Zealand boasting a strong squad and Sri Lanka looking to build momentum ahead of the upcoming Asia Cup.

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