Sri Lanka name strong squad for Australia ODIs

Sri Lanka have confirmed their squad for their upcoming two-match ODI series against Australia.

This series follows up after the 2-0 Test series defeat in the Warne-Muralidaran trophy that was part of the ICC World Test Championship..

Charith Asalanka continues as white-ball captain for this series as batters, Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis and Kusal Mendis all return to the white-ball side after their exploits in the Test series..

Sri Lanka squad for Australia ODIs:

Charith Asalanka (C), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Nishan Madushka, Nuwanidu Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Mohamed Shiraz, Eshan Malinga

Leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay makes his way back to the one-day format.

Vandersay was in good nick against Australia in the Test series, taking three wickets and contributing a half-century in the only game he played at Galle.

Nuwaindu Fernando, the young off-spinner also makes his return to the one-day setup.

The teams will play two ODIs in Colombo on February 12 and 14, with Australia looking to gear up for the upcoming ICC Men’s Champions Trophy.