DJ
Possible Sri Lanka ODI squad:
1. Pathum Nissanka
2. Kusal Mendis (wk)
3. Lasith Croosepulle
4. Charith Asalanka (Captain)
5. Ashen Bandara
6. Nipun Dananjaya
7. Dasun Shanaka
8. Wanindu Hasaranga
9. Pramod Madushan
10. Maheesh Theekshana
11. Kasun Rajitha
Bench-
12. Dunith Wellalage
13. Lakshan Sandakan
14. Milan Ratnayake
15. Janith Liyanage
16. Isitha Wijesundara
17. Dushmantha Chameera
Too many untested players at the international level. I do wonder why we don’t open ODIs with Mendis. If he open I would play KJP one down. Sounds like he is injured again.
Kasun Rajitha is hot and cold. I would never pick him over Chameera. Also not drop Dana. Was really hoping Wellalage performed, so he can be the 3rd spinner but he has not, so don’t think he will get a call up. Theekshana is bowling decently. If he doesn’t get at least 2 wickets a game as a frontline bowler. Ramesh Mendis is who I would tap. Also hope KJP recovers so he can take Sadheera’s position.
Pathum
Dimuth
Mendis
KJP/Sadheera
Asalanka
Dana
Shanaka
Hasaranga
Ramesh
Chameera
Lahiru/Madushanka/Chammika