Charith Asalanka Appointed Sri Lanka White-Ball Vice-Captain for England T20Is and ODIs
The Sri Lanka cricket board has announced important leadership changes ahead of the upcoming white-ball tour of England.
Asalanka Steps Up as Vice-Captain
Charith Asalanka has been named the new white-ball vice-captain of the Sri Lanka team. This appointment comes as the side prepares for its limited-overs engagements in England.
The decision places Asalanka in a key supporting role for the captain across both T20Is and ODIs during the tour.
Return to the T20I Side
Charith Asalanka is also returning to the T20I squad for the matches against England. His inclusion strengthens the middle order for the shortest format on this tour.
Fans following Sri Lanka’s white-ball cricket will see Asalanka feature once again in the T20I lineup after his recent absence from the side.
These selections reflect the team’s plans for the white-ball series in England.
Shanaka Back in ODI Squad
Dasun Shanaka has earned a recall to the ODI team after being away for two-and-a-half years. The all-rounder will be part of the squad for the limited-overs tour of England.
This marks a significant comeback for Shanaka in the 50-over format, where he previously contributed both with bat and ball.
The white-ball tour schedule will give Shanaka the opportunity to represent Sri Lanka again in ODIs following his long break from the format.
White-Ball Tour Context
The entire tour involves both T20I and ODI matches against England, with the new vice-captain and the recalled player forming part of the preparations.
Selectors have focused on these changes to shape the squad for the series across the two white-ball formats.
- Charith Asalanka named white-ball vice-captain
- Asalanka returns for England T20Is
- Dasun Shanaka recalled to ODI side after two-and-a-half-year gap
These adjustments are set to influence Sri Lanka’s approach in the upcoming white-ball fixtures in England.