Samarawickrama, Madushanka Recalled to Sri Lanka ODI Team 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 make their return to the national side after last featuring in the ODI series against New Zealand in November 2024.

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

Samarawickrama's most recent List-A appearance was for Sri Lanka A in the 50-over tri-series held in Abu Dhabi, which also included Ireland A and Afghanistan A. He was the second-highest run-scorer in the series, accumulating 197 runs in 4 innings, including one century and one half-century. Madushanka also participated in that series, taking 8 wickets in 4 matches, with his best figures being 4 for 37.

Milan Rathnayake has also been selected for the ODI squad, but his participation is contingent on passing a fitness test. Rathnayake played in the first Test match 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 assignment against Australia earlier this year have been omitted from the squad. These include Nuwanidu Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, and Mohamed Shiraz.

The series against Bangladesh is scheduled to commence on July 2, with the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo hosting the first and second matches on July 2 and 5, respectively. The third and final game will take place in Pallekele on July 10.

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