Two Sri Lankan Players, Including Captain, Withdraw from Tri-Nation Series in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – Ahead of the three-nation T20 series starting tomorrow in Pakistan, two Sri Lankan cricket players, including captain Charith Asalanka, have decided to return home due to illness.

According to the Sri Lanka Cricket Board, fast bowler Asitha Fernando will also leave the squad and will not participate in the series. In their absence, Dasun Shanaka will lead the Sri Lankan team in the tri-nation tournament.

The series features Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe, with the opening match set to be played tomorrow in Rawalpindi between Pakistan and Zimbabwe.