Kusal Mendis has been appointed captain of Sri Lanka’s 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Pakistan, Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed on Friday. Fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera has also been selected for the tour, though his participation remains subject to fitness.
The squad balances experience and versatility across departments. The selected lineup includes Kamil Mishara, Sineth Jayawardena, Lahiru Udara, Sahan Arachchige, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, and Dunith Wellalage. Sri Lanka has bolstered its bowling attack with specialist spinners Maheesh Theekshana and Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, while the seam battery comprises Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, and Eshan Malinga alongside Chameera.
Key Developments
- Full Squad Selected: Kusal Mendis (captain), Kamil Mishara, Sineth Jayawardena, Lahiru Udara, Sahan Arachchige, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Eshan Malinga, and Dushmantha Chameera (subject to fitness).
- T20I Match Schedule: The Sri Lankan contingent departs for Pakistan on Oct. 4, with all three T20Is scheduled to take place in Rawalpindi on Oct. 9, 11, and 13.
- Extended Tour Calendar: Following the T20I fixtures, Sri Lanka will compete in a one-day triangular series featuring Pakistan and England from Oct. 18 to 31, before heading into a two-Test series against Pakistan starting Nov. 9.
The upcoming series marks the beginning of an extensive multi-format visit to Pakistan, offering the newly appointed leadership and squad a rigorous test across conditions in Rawalpindi.