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Sri Lanka Drops Asalanka for ODI Tri-Series in Pakistan; Nissanka's Fitness Key
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News18•04-10-2026, 12:31
Sri Lanka Drops Asalanka for ODI Tri-Series in Pakistan; Nissanka's Fitness Key
- •Charith Asalanka has been dropped from Sri Lanka's ODI tri-series squad for Pakistan due to poor form, following low scores in recent matches against England.
- •Opening batter Pathum Nissanka's participation in the tri-series is contingent on his medical fitness, as he was previously sidelined from the T20I squad due to injury.
- •The squad sees the return of Sahan Arachchige and Avishka Fernando, with Fernando bringing significant ODI experience with 1,589 runs from 51 matches.
- •Sri Lanka will commence their tri-series campaign on October 18 against Pakistan in Rawalpindi, followed by matches against England and a return fixture with Pakistan.
- •The tri-series final is scheduled for October 31 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, requiring Sri Lanka to finish in the top two to compete for the title.
Key Questions Answered
Charith Asalanka was dropped from the ODI tri-series squad due to poor form following his struggles during the ODI series in England last month, where he managed scores of only 1, 11, and 7 runs.
Pathum Nissanka's participation in the ODI tri-series is subject to fitness, and according to Sri Lanka Cricket releases, the opening batter will only travel to Pakistan if he is declared medically fit.
Sahan Arachchige and Avishka Fernando are the only two new faces included in Sri Lanka's 16-member squad for the upcoming ODI tri-series in Pakistan.
