A media conference ahead of Team Sri Lanka’s departure to Bangladesh was held today (15th August) at the SLC headquarters. The Sri Lanka Emerging squad will be touring Bangladesh for 3 one-dayers and 2 unofficial tests.
The series will begin from the 19th of August with the ODI leg and conclude on 6th September. The team is scheduled to reach home on 7th September after the 23-day long stay in Bangladesh.
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As a late change to the initial squad announced, wrist spinner Sachindu Colombage who was about to make his debut in the Emerging squad will be replaced due to injury by 22 years old Wanindu Hasaranga. Young all-rounder will only play the one-day series at Bangladesh and will return to Sri Lanka to take-part in the T20I leg of New Zealand tour.
The Charith Aslanka led Sri Lanka Emerging team won their last 50-over assignment which was held in South Africa, as they were crowned champions of the Tri-Series featuring the SA Emerging team as well as the University Sports South Africa XI. They lost the 2 match 4-day series 1-0.
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“I want to thank Sri Lanka Cricket for this opportunity as this is our 2nd emerging tour in the year. We played really well in the South Africa. I have been given a good squad and hope to do well in Bangladesh too. Hopefully more and more players will be qualified for playing in the national team through this squad.” Asalanka said.
The head coach of the Emerging team, Chaminda Vaas said, “I always say that Emerging stage is a learning curve and they do lot of mistakes. South Africa tour was a really good one as our players played really well there. It’s going to be a tough tour to Bangladesh as they are playing good cricket and they have competent youngsters. So it will be a good challenge for our players to assess their skills there.”
This will be a great opportunity for the island’s emerging squad before the Asia Emerging teams’ tournament which will be hosted by Bangladesh in December.
Photos: Pre-Departure Media Briefing of Sri Lanka Emerging Team Tour To Bangladesh
Schedule
19 Aug – 1st 50-over match – Krira Shikkha Protisthan, Savar
21 Aug – 2nd 50-over match – Krira Shikkha Protisthan, Savar
24 Aug – 3rd 50-over match – Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium, Khulna
27-30 Aug – 1st 4-day match – Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium, Khulna
03-06 Sep – 2nd 4-day match – Sheikh Kamal International Cricket Stadium, Cox’s Baza
SL Emerging Test Squad:
Charith Asalanka (Captain), Sangeeth Cooray, Lahiru Udara, Pathum Nissanka, Pramod Maduwantha, Minod Banuka, Ashen Bandara, Jehan Daniel, Ramesh Mendis, Amila Aponso, Nishan Peiris, Chamika Karunaratne, Asitha Fernando, Mohammad Shiraz, Kalana Perera
SL Emerging One-Day Squad:
Charith Asalanka (Captain), Sandun Weerakkody, Hasitha Boyagoda, Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, Ashen Bandara, Minod Banuka, Sammu Ashan, Ramesh Mendis, Amila Aponso, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jehan Daniel, Shiran Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Kalana Perera
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