Sri Lanka names ODI and T20I squads for tour of Pakistan; no place for Matheesha Pathirana

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming tour of Pakistanwith Charith Asalanka appointed as captain for both formats. The tour will feature a three-match ODI series starting on November 11 in Rawalpindi, followed by a T20I tri-series with Pakistan and Zimbabwe from November 17.

Matheesha Pathirana is still recovering from a respiratory infection

A significant setback for Sri Lanka is the absence of a fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana from the T20I team due to an upper respiratory infection. The pacer, known for his pace and ability to take wickets, will miss the tour as he continues his recovery. In his place, Asitha Fernando has been included in the T20I squad.

Dilshan Madushanka dropped out due to a knee injury

Moreover, key pacer Dilshan Madushanka has been ruled out of the ODI series due to a knee injury, with Eshan Malinga named as his replacement. The squads also see some other changes from recent line-ups, with the likes of Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Janith Liyanage and Dushan Hemantha included in the T20I squad, replacing some of the previous squad members.

The Sri Lankan teams combine experienced players like Kusal Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana and emerging talent who want to challenge Pakistan on home soil.

Despite the injury setbacks, Sri Lanka hopes to field competitive sides in both ODIs and T20Is to perform strongly in Pakistan and the tri-series. The squadrons will leave for Pakistan on November 8, 2025.

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Sri Lanka squads for the white-ball tour of Pakistan

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), Dasun Shanaka (VC) Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Kamil Mishara, Kamindu Mendis, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Alsohara, Asitha Fernando, Eshan Malinga.

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