Sri Lanka selectors have named a 17-member squad for the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh.
Wanindu Hasaranga will continue to lead the side but will miss the first two games due to the suspension he received after breaching the ICC Code of Conduct.
Charith Asalanka will be the acting captain of the side for the first 2 games. The opening batter, Avishka Fernando, has replaced Pathum Nissanka in the squad as he is recovering from the injury he sustained during the Afghanistan series.
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The tour will begin with the three-match T20I series, which will be played on the 4th, 6th and 9th March at Sylhet.
Sri Lanka T20I Squad
Wanindu Hasaranga (C), Charith Asalanka (VC), Kusal Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kusal Janith Perera, Dhananjaya de Silva, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, Akila Dananjaya, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dilshan Madushanka, Binura Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara
