Samarawickrama, Madushanka Earn Sri Lanka ODI Re-Call for Bangladesh Clash

Friday - 27/06/2025 09:05
Sri Lanka have announced a 16-member squad for three-match ODI series against Bangladesh

Samarawickrama, Madushanka Return to Sri Lanka's ODI Squad for Bangladesh Series

Sadeera Samarawickrama and Dilshan Madushanka have been named in Sri Lanka's 16-man squad for the upcoming ODI series against Bangladesh. Both players make their return to the national side, having last played in the ODI series against New Zealand in November 2024.

Sadeera Samarawickrama last played in November 2024.
Sadeera Samarawickrama last played in November 2024 © Getty

Samarawickrama's most recent List-A appearance was for Sri Lanka A in the 50-over tri-series held in Abu Dhabi, which also included Ireland A and Afghanistan A. He was a standout performer, finishing as the second-highest run-scorer in the series with 197 runs in 4 innings, including a century and a half-century. Madushanka also participated in that series, taking 8 wickets in 4 matches, with his best figures being 4 for 37.

Milan Rathnayake has also been included in the ODI squad for the Bangladesh series, but his participation is contingent on passing a fitness test. Rathnayake featured in the first Test against Bangladesh but was subsequently sidelined for the second game due to a side strain.

Several players who were part of Sri Lanka's previous ODI squad for the series against Australia earlier this year have been omitted. These include Nuwanidu Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, and Mohamed Shiraz.

The ODI series is scheduled to commence on July 2nd, with the R Premadasa stadium in Colombo hosting the first and second matches on July 2nd and 5th, respectively. The third and final game will be held in Pallekele on July 10th.

Sri Lanka ODI Squad: Charith Asalanka (Captain), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranaga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Milan Rathnayake (subject to fitness), Dilshan Madushanka, Asitha Fernando, Eshan Malinga.

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