Samarawickrama, Madushanka Earn Sri Lanka ODI Recall for Bangladesh Series

Samarawickrama and Madushanka Return to Sri Lanka's ODI Squad for Bangladesh Series

Sadeera Samarawickrama and Dilshan Madushanka have been named in Sri Lanka's 16-man squad for the upcoming ODI series against Bangladesh. Both players are set to make a return to the national side, having last played in the ODI series against New Zealand in November 2024.

Sadeera Samarawickrama last played for Sri Lanka in November 2024 © Getty

Samarawickrama showcased his form in the Sri Lanka A's 50-over tri-series in Abu Dhabi, also featuring Ireland A and Afghanistan A. He emerged as the second-highest run-scorer, accumulating 197 runs in 4 innings, including a century and a half-century. Madushanka also participated in the series, claiming 8 wickets in 4 matches, with a best of 4 for 37.

Milan Rathnayake has also been included in the ODI squad for the Bangladesh series, but his participation is contingent on his fitness. Rathnayake featured in the first Test against Bangladesh but was subsequently ruled out of the second match due to a side strain.

Several players who were part of Sri Lanka's previous ODI squad for the series against Australia earlier this year will miss out on this occasion. These include Nuwanidu Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, and Mohamed Shiraz.

The ODI series is scheduled to commence on July 2 at the R Premadasa stadium in Colombo, which will also host the second match on July 5. The third and final game will be held in Pallekele on July 10. Following the ODI series, a three-match T20I series is also planned.

Sri Lanka ODI squad:

Charith Asalanka (Captain), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranaga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Milan Rathnayake (subject to fitness), Dilshan Madushanka, Asitha Fernando, Eshan Malinga