Sri Lanka have recently announced their 16-man squad for the ODI series against India starting August 2nd. Newly appointed T20I skipper Charith Asalanka has been further handed the leadership responsibility in white-ball cricket in ODIs.
The 27-year-old replaces Kusal Mendis as the new ODI skipper and will be making his debut as captain in the first ODI against India. The Lankan Lions will be aiming to mount a comeback following a series defeat in T20Is.
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Meanwhile, India will see Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli marking a return back into the side since the T20 World Cup triumph in Barbados. The two batting stalwarts will be unavailable for T20I cricket since their retirement announcement from the format.
Gautam Gambhir will also be making his debut as a coach in ODIs following a successful debut in the shorter format of the game.
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Sri Lanka squad for ODI series vs India:
- Charith Asalanka (C)
- Pathum Nissanka
- Avishka Fernando
- Kusal Mendis,
- Sadeera Samarawickrama
- Kamindu Mendis
- Janith Liyanage
- Nishan Madushka
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Dunith Wellalage
- Chamika Karunaratne
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Akila Dananjaya
- Dilshan Madushanka
- Matheesha Pathirana
- Asitha Fernando
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Full ODI Schedule: India's tour of Sri Lanka
| Fixture | Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ind vs SL 1st ODI | Aug 2, 2024 | 2:30 PM IST | Colombo |
| Ind vs SL 2nd ODI | Aug 4, 2024 | 2:30 PM IST | Colombo |
| Ind vs SL 3rd ODI | Aug 7, 2024 | 2:30 PM IST | Colombo |
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