Batting all-rounder Dhananjaya De Silva will lead the Sri Lanka ‘A’ team against Australia ‘A’ in the two 50-over matches scheduled for 8th and 10th June at SSC Grounds, Colombo.
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The 30-year-old De Silva who has represented Sri Lanka in all three formats (42 Tests, 56 ODIs & 23 T20Is) will lead a strong 15-member contingent which includes a few international players as well as some domestic stars.
Meanwhile, Kamindu Mendis will lead the 20-member Sri Lanka ‘A’ four-day squad which will take on Australia ‘A’ in the two four day games from 14th to 24th June in Hambantota.
The players who showed strong performances in the recently concluded National Super League, SLC Major Club Emerging League and Sri Lanka Emerging team’s tour of England, have earned call-ups for Sri Lanka ‘A’ squad.
Wicket-keeper batter Niroshan Dickwella and opening batter Oshada Fernando have also been named in the squad as the selectors expect the duo to regain their form in the 50-over format ahead of the five-match ODI series against Australia.
Sri Lanka ‘A’ One Day Squad
Dhananjaya De Silva (C), Kamindu Mendis, Lahiru Udara, Ashen Bandara, Lasith Croospulle, Niroshan Dickwella, Oshada Fernando, Sahan Arachchige, Dunith Wellalage, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Dilshan Madusanka, Nisala Tharaka, Pramod Madushan, Ashian Daniel, Pulina Tharanga.
Australia ‘A’ One Day Squad
Alex Carey (C), Travis Head, Nic Maddinson, Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw, Marcus Harris, Aaron Hardie, Henry Hunt, Josh Philippe, Todd Murphy, Tanveer Sangha, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mark Steketee
Sri Lanka ‘A’ Four Day Squad
Kamindu Mendis (C), Minod Bhanuka, Pabasara Waduge, Nipun Dananjaya, Nishan Madushka, Nuwanidu Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrema, Lahiru Udara, Avishka Tharindu, Sahan Arachchige, Nisala Tharaka, Santhush Gunathilake, Dilshan Madushanka, Mohammed Shiraz, Udith Madushan, Prabath Jayasuriya, Suminda Lakshan, Lakshitha Rasanjana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Amshi De Silva
Australia ‘A’ team’s tour will begin on 08th June with the two 50 over games taking place first while two four-day games will be played from 14th June to 24th June.
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The two 50 over games will be played at SSC Grounds in Colombo while 2 four-day games will be played at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Hambantota.
| Date | Match | Venue |
| 08th June | 1st 50 Over Match | SSC, Colombo |
| 10th June | 2nd 50 Over Match | SSC, Colombo |
| 14th to 17th June | 1st Four Day Match | MRICS, Hambantota |
| 21st to 24th June | 2nd Four Day Match | MRICS, Hambantota |
Catch the Live Action of the two one-day matches between Sri Lanka ‘A’ and Australia ‘A’ on ThePapare.com, Dialog Television Channel 140 & SLC YouTube Channel.
