Sri lanka t20i squad for zimbabwe tour: The Sri Lankan cricket team has suffered a major setback just before the Asia Cup 2025. The team’s star all -rounder Vanindu Hasranga has been ruled out of the three -match T20 International Series against Zimbabwe due to injury. During the T20 series against Bangladesh in July, he suffered a hamstring injury, so that he has not yet recovered. This is the reason why he was also out of the two -match ODI series against Zimbabwe.
Vanindu Hasranga not playing is a matter of concern for Sri Lanka, as he suspects his playing in the Asia Cup 2025 starting in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 9. Team management and selectors are keeping a close watch on their fitness, but there is no concrete information about their return yet.
Increased pressure on spin department
In place of Vanindu Hasranga, Sri Lanka has entrusted the responsibility of spin department to Mahesh Thakkshana and Dunitha Vellalage. Both young players have been included in the 17 -member team and now they will have a big responsibility to fulfill the shortage of Hasranga. Apart from this, fast bowler Mathisha Pathirana has also got a place in the T20 team. Pathirana was not selected in the ODI team, but he has been given a chance in short format in view of his agile bowling.
Sri Lanka T20 Squad against Zimbabwe
Charaith Asanka (Captain), Pathum Nisanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Nuvanidu Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishra, Vishen Halmbge, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Vellage, Chamika Karunaratne, Mahishna, Mahishna, Dushan Hemantha, Dusharamantha Chamera, Binura Fernando, Nuvan Tushra, Nauwan Tushra, Pellet
