Sri Lanka have been hit with a double setback on their tour of Pakistan, with captain Charith Asalanka and fast bowler Asitha Fernando returning home due to illness.
The duo will miss the upcoming tri-series involving Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Zimbabwe, with team management opting for a precautionary approach to ensure both players receive proper care and recovery time ahead of future assignments.
With Asalanka ruled out, Dasun Shanaka has been appointed captain for the tri-series, marking his return to leadership duties.
Meanwhile, young batting talent Pavan Rathnayake has been added to the T20I squad as a replacement, strengthening Sri Lanka’s options heading into the series.
Series schedule (all matches at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium):
18 November – Pakistan v Zimbabwe
20 November – Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe
22 November – Pakistan v Sri Lanka
23 November – Pakistan v Zimbabwe
25 November – Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe
27 November – Pakistan v Sri Lanka
29 November – Final
