Charith Asalanka to Lead Sri Lanka in England ODIs; De Silva, Chameera Return
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News18•21-01-2026, 14:39
Charith Asalanka to Lead Sri Lanka in England ODIs; De Silva, Chameera Return
- •Sri Lanka announced a 17-member squad for the upcoming ODI series against England, with Charith Asalanka as captain.
- •Dhananjaya de Silva and Dushmantha Chameera have been recalled to the ODI squad after a significant absence, adding experience.
- •Asalanka, recovered from illness, resumes his 50-over captaincy role after being removed from the 2026 T20 World Cup captaincy.
- •The squad includes a strong batting lineup with Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, and Sadeera Samarawickrama, and a diverse bowling attack.
- •The three-match ODI series against England begins on January 22 at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Why It Matters: Charith Asalanka captains Sri Lanka's ODI squad against England, featuring key returns and a strong lineup.
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