Sri Lanka’s white-ball captain Charith Asalanka and fast bowler Asitha Fernando have been ruled out of the upcoming tri-series involving Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Zimbabwe, as both players will return home due to illness.
Team management has opted to withdraw the duo as a precaution to ensure they receive the necessary medical attention and adequate recovery time ahead of Sri Lanka’s upcoming international commitments.
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With Asalanka unavailable, experienced all-rounder Dasun Shanaka has been appointed stand-in captain for the tri-series. Meanwhile, promising young batter Pavan Rathnayake has been drafted into the T20I squad as a replacement.
Sri Lanka will now look to adapt quickly under Shanaka’s leadership as they gear up for an important series that will serve as preparation for upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
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The Tri-Series will be broadcast LIVE on ThePapare 1 & ThePapare 1 HD (Dialog TV Ch. 62 & 126), Dialog ViU+ App and ThePapare.com.
Tri-Nation T20I Tournament: Sri Lanka Fixtures
| DATE | MATCH | VENUE |
| 20th November | Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe | Rawalpindi |
| 22nd November | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Rawalpindi |
| 25th November | Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe | Rawalpindi |
| 27th November | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Rawalpindi |
| 29th November | Final | Rawalpindi |
