Janith Liyanage to miss Zimbabwe ODIs

Zimbabwe tour of Sri Lanka 2022

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Janith Liyanage, who was expected to be named in Sri Lanka’s squad to face Zimbabwe, has tested positive for Covid-19 and will miss the 3-match ODI series.

Liyanage is the second Sri Lankan player to miss out on the upcoming series due to Covid-19 after the opening batter Avishka Fernando tested positive Covid-19 yesterday (08th January).

Read more: Avishka Fernando likely to miss Zimbabwe ODIs

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) confirmed that both Fernando and Liyanage will miss the Zimbabwe ODIs, with Kusal Mendis and Dinesh Chandimal are likely to replace them in the squad.

The 03 match ODI series, which is part of the ICC Cricket World Cup Super League, will commence on 16th January. All matches will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.

Read more: Fixtures confirmed for Zimbabwe Tour of Sri Lanka

The schedule of Zimbabwe tour of Sri Lanka

DATE MATCH VENUE
16th January, 2022 01st ODI (Day-Night) PICS, Kandy
18th January, 2022 02nd ODI (Day-Night) PICS, Kandy
21st January, 2022 03rd ODI (Day-Night) PICS, Kandy