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Sri Lanka name 16-member squad for Pakistan ODI tri-series

Kusal Mendis will lead Sri Lanka, while Pathum Nissanka’s participation remains subject to medical clearance

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October 5, 2026
Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis named in 16-member squad for Pakistan ODI tri-series
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Sri Lanka Cricket has announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming ODI tri-series in Pakistan, featuring hosts Pakistan and England.


Kusal Mendis will captain the side, with the squad including experienced batters such as Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis and former captain Dasun Shanaka.


Nissanka has been named in the squad but will travel only if he is declared medically fit. Sri Lanka have also included pace bowlers Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka and Eshan Malinga, along with spinners Maheesh Theekshana and Dunith Wellalage.


The tri-series will begin on October 18, with Pakistan, Sri Lanka and England competing across Rawalpindi and Lahore. The final is scheduled for October 31 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.


Sri Lanka squad: Kusal Mendis (captain), Sahan Arachchige, Dushmantha Chameera, Sachindu Colombage, Avishka Fernando, Asitha Fernando, Janith Liyanage, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga, Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Pathum Nissanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana and Dunith Wellalage.

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