Why Is Madhushanka Absent from the Pakistan ODIs? Pathirana Out for T20I Tri-Series!
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Synopsis
Sri Lanka's cricket teams are set for an exciting battle, but key players like Dilshan Madhushanka and Matheesha Pathirana will miss the action due to injuries. Discover the changes in the squad and what this means for their upcoming matches against Pakistan and Zimbabwe.
Key Takeaways
- Dilshan Madhushanka is out due to knee injury.
- Matheesha Pathirana misses T20Is due to URTI.
- Squad changes aim to enhance team performance.
- ODI series kicks off on November 11.
- T20I tri-series begins on November 17.
Colombo, Nov 7 (NationPress) Sri Lanka has announced their squads for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Pakistan and the T20I tri-series that includes Zimbabwe. The ODI matches will begin on November 11 in Rawalpindi, followed by the tri-series starting on November 17 at the same venue.
In the ODI lineup, Sri Lanka will be without pacer Dilshan Madhushanka, who is currently recuperating from a knee injury. Eshan Malinga has been selected as his replacement. Other players missing from the squad include Nuwanidu Fernando, Milan Priyanath Rathnayake, Nishan Madushka, and Dunith Wellalage, who have been substituted by Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Pramod Madushan.
In a related development, Matheesha Pathirana has been excluded from the T20I squad due to an upper respiratory tract infection (URTI), with Asitha Fernando stepping in as his replacement. Sri Lanka has also revamped their T20I squad following their early elimination from the Asia Cup. Players Nuwanidu Fernando, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, and Binura Fernando have been dropped, while Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Janith Liyanage, Dushan Hemantha, and Eshan Malinga have been included.
Charith Asalanka will continue to captain the team in these limited-overs formats during the tour. The series will see Sri Lanka play three ODIs in Rawalpindi on November 11, 13, and 15 before starting the tri-series on November 17. Sri Lanka will kick off their tri-series campaign against Zimbabwe on November 19 in Rawalpindi, followed by a match against Pakistan in Lahore on November 22. They will face Zimbabwe again in Lahore on November 25 and Pakistan on November 27. The top two teams will clash in the final on November 29 at Gaddafi Stadium.
ODI squad: Charith Asalanka (C), Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Pavan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando, Pramod Madushan, Eshan Malinga.
T20I squad: Charith Asalanka (C), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Kamil Mishara, Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Asitha Fernando, Eshan Malinga.
Point of View
It is essential to support our national teams while acknowledging the challenges presented by injuries to key players. The evolving squads reflect a strategy aimed at strengthening performance, and we stand firmly behind our players as they represent our nation on international turf.
NationPress
08/11/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Dilshan Madhushanka not playing in the ODIs?
Dilshan Madhushanka is sidelined due to a knee injury, and Eshan Malinga has been named as his replacement.
What caused Matheesha Pathirana's exclusion from the T20I squad?
Matheesha Pathirana has been ruled out due to an upper respiratory tract infection (URTI). Asitha Fernando will take his place.
When do the ODI and T20I series start?
The ODI series starts on November 11, while the T20I tri-series begins on November 17.
Who is leading the Sri Lankan team in this series?
Charith Asalanka will continue to captain the Sri Lankan team in both formats during this tour.
Where will the matches be held?
All matches will take place in Rawalpindi and Lahore, Pakistan.
