Two Sri Lankan Cricketers Including Captain Charith Asalanka Return Home From Pakistan Ahead of T20I Tri-Series, Dasun Shanaka to Lead
Pavan Rathnayake has been added to the Sri Lanka squad and Dasun Shanaka has been appointed the captain as Charith Asalanka and Asitha Fernando return from Pakistan.
Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Zimbabwe will clash in a T20I tri-series starting from November 18, 2025. Ahead of that, two Sri Lanka players Charith Asalanka and Asitha Fernando is all set to return to Sri Lanka as they are suffering from illness. It has been confirmed that the two players will not take part in the upcoming tri-series. Pavan Rathnayake has been added to the squad and Dasun Shanaka has been appointed the captain in Asalanka's absence. Earlier, there were talks that a few Sri Lanka cricketers want to return from Pakistan due to the recent blast in Islamabad. Pakistan Cricket Board Hands Key Responsibilities to Sarfaraz Ahmed.
Two Sri Lankan Cricketers Including Captain Charith Asalanka Return Home From Pakistan
Sri Lanka Tour of Pakistan 2025 #PAKvSL
▫️ Two Players Returning Home
Captain Charith Asalanka and fast bowler Asitha Fernando, both suffering from illness, will return home.
The two players will not take part in the upcoming tri-series featuring Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and… pic.twitter.com/71Z3RVQPQW
— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) November 17, 2025
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