AUS vs SL: Sri Lanka announced squad for T20I series against Australia;
AUS vs SL: Sri Lanka Cricket’s Selection Committee on Wednesday selected the squad to take part in the ‘Sri Lanka Tour of Australia 2022.
The Honorable Minister of Youth and Sports Namal Rajapaksa approved the below-given squad.
Sri Lanka National Team will play 05 T20Is during the tour.
Moreover, the five-match series from February 11-20 will be played across three venues. The Sydney Cricket Ground, Manuka Oval, and Melbourne Cricket Ground.
However, the second, third, and fourth T20Is relocated from Queensland. And Adelaide to minimize biosecurity risks by reducing travel across the country.
Here’s your 🇱🇰 T20I squad for Australia tour 2022 👀 ⬇️#AUSvSL pic.twitter.com/ZaVLZIT2ht
— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) January 26, 2022
Therefore, matches to played across three venues, the SCG, Manuka Oval, and MCG, starting from 11th February 2022.
Moreover, Sri Lanka Squad is below:
Dasun Shanaka (C), Charith Asalanka, Avishka Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Chamika Karunaratne, Janith Liyanage, Kamil Mishara, Ramesh Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lahiru Kumara, Nuwan Thushara, Dusmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Praveen Jayawickrama, Shiran Fernando (subject to ministerial approval).
Therefore, Revised T20 International series schedule:
11 February: Australia vs Sri Lanka, Sydney Cricket Ground
13 February: Australia vs Sri Lanka, Sydney Cricket Ground
15 February: Australia vs Sri Lanka, Manuka Oval
18 February: Australia vs Sri Lanka, Melbourne Cricket Ground
20 February: Australia vs Sri Lanka, Melbourne Cricket Ground.