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COLOMBO: Sri Lanka have unveiled a 16-member squad for the ACC Men’s Asia Cup 2025, slated to commence on September 9 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Charith Asalanka will lead the defending champions’ squad, which features both young and experienced players.
Among the key inclusions in the Sri Lanka squad is all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga. The 28-year-old was not included in the squad for the Zimbabwe series due to injury concerns, which was announced earlier in the day.
The ace player will replace all-rounder Dushan Hemantha, while uncapped batter Vishen Halambage has been left out in the only change from the Zimbabwe squad.
Sri Lanka will play a three-match T20I series and two ODIs against Zimbabwe in Harare, which concludes on September 7.
For the unversed, the Asia Cup 2025 will begin on September 9 with the opening match between Afghanistan and Hong Kong.
Meanwhile, the Islanders will open their campaign against Bangladesh on September 13 before facing Hong Kong and Afghanistan in the group stage fixtures.
Sri Lanka Squad for Asia Cup 2025:
Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana.
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