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Sri Lanka Omits Star All-Rounder Hasaranga from T20I Squad for Zimbabwe Series
28 Aug
Summary
- Sri Lanka announces 17-member T20I squad for Zimbabwe series
- All-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga notably absent from the squad
- Hasaranga also missing from ODI squad due to hamstring injury
On August 28, 2025, the Sri Lankan cricket team announced its squads for the upcoming limited-overs series against Zimbabwe. The 17-member T20I squad and the ODI squad were both revealed, with a significant absence – that of all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga.
Hasaranga, a key player for Sri Lanka, has been ruled out of both the ODI and T20I series against Zimbabwe due to a hamstring injury he sustained during a T20I series against Bangladesh in July. The 28-year-old has been out of action since then, and his participation in the upcoming Asia Cup, scheduled for next month in the UAE, is also in doubt.
The T20I squad is led by Charith Asalanka and includes familiar names like Kusal Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, and Maheesh Theekshana. The ODI squad, also captained by Asalanka, features a mix of experienced and young players, including Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, and the promising Nuwanidu Fernando.
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Sri Lanka last toured Zimbabwe for a limited-overs series in November 2008, and the upcoming matches will be the first time the two teams have faced each other in over a decade and a half.
