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Sri Lanka Unveils Squad for Pakistan T20I Series; Kusal Mendis to Lead
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News18•03-10-2026, 00:30
Sri Lanka Unveils Squad for Pakistan T20I Series; Kusal Mendis to Lead
- •Sri Lanka announces a 15-player squad for the three-match T20I series against Pakistan, with Kusal Mendis as captain.
- •The T20I series will be played in Rawalpindi, with matches scheduled for October 9, 11, and 13.
- •Key players like Sahan Arachchige, Sineth Jayawardena, and Vijayakanth Viyaskanth are also part of the Asian Games contingent.
- •The squad features a strong spin attack with Wellalage, Theekshana, and Viyaskanth, and a pace attack including Chameera, Fernando, Thushara, and Malinga.
- •Pathum Nissanka and Wanindu Hasaranga are sidelined due to injuries but are expected to return for the subsequent ODI tri-series.
Key Questions Answered
Kusal Mendis will lead Sri Lanka's 15-player squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Pakistan.
The first T20I match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan is scheduled to be played on October 9 in Rawalpindi.
Pathum Nissanka and Wanindu Hasaranga have been ruled out of the T20I series due to injuries.
