Sri Lanka Roster Bolstered: Samarawickrama, Madushanka Rejoin ODI Squad for Bangladesh Series

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

Sadeera Samarawickrama and Dilshan Madushanka have been named to the 16-man Sri Lanka squad for the upcoming One Day International series against Bangladesh. Both players are making a return to the ODI setup, having last played against New Zealand in November 2024.

Samarawickrama last played for Sri Lanka in November 2024 © Getty

Samarawickrama showcased his List-A form representing Sri Lanka A in the Abu Dhabi tri-series. He amassed 197 runs in 4 innings, including a century and a half-century, emerging as the second-highest run-scorer. Madushanka also participated in the same series, claiming 8 wickets in 4 matches with a notable performance of 4 for 37.

Milan Rathnayake is also included in the ODI squad. However, his participation is contingent upon clearing a fitness test. Rathnayake featured in the first Test against Bangladesh but was subsequently sidelined from the second match due to a side strain.

Nuwanidu Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, and Mohamed Shiraz are among the players who have been omitted from the squad following Sri Lanka's previous ODI series against Australia earlier in the year.

The Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka will 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 is scheduled to be held 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.