Hasaranga return for Asia Cup
Leg-spinning allrounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been named in Sri Lanka’s 16-member squad for the Asia Cup in the UAE, returning from a hamstring injury sustained against Bangladesh. He replaces Dushan Hemantha, who was named as Hasaranga’s replacement for the ongoing series in Zimbabwe.
The squad sees four changes from the one that lost to Bangladesh, with Avishka Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal, Jeffrey Vandersay, and Eshan Malinga dropped. Nuwanidu Fernando, Kamil Mishara, and pacer Dushmantha Chameera come in. Chamika Karunaratne makes a comeback, while Dasun Shanaka retains his place.
Hasaranga joins Maheesh Theekshana and Dunith Wellalage in a strong spin unit. Sri Lanka face Bangladesh on September 13. They had made the final of the previous Asia Cup, in 2023, and won the 2022 edition.
Sri Lanka squad for Asia Cup: Charith Asalanka (Capt), Pathum Nissanka,
Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne,
Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana