BINURA FERNANDO MAKES A COMEBACK FOR THE AFGHANISTAN T20Is
Sri Lanka have drafted in Binura Fernando for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan.
The left-arm pacer, who was included in the Asia Cup squad but did not get a chance to play, last represented Sri Lanka during the 2022 T20 World Cup before being sidelined due to injury.
Dushmantha Chameera is currently in recovery from an injury sustained during the ODI series and will not be available for selection.
However, he has been included in the squad.
The squad comprises:
Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Charith Asalanka (vc), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kusal Perera, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, Akila Dananjaya, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka, Nuwan Thushara, Binura Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera.
The first match of the series is scheduled for February 17 in Dambulla, followed by the second and third matches on February 19 and 21 respectively, also in Dambulla.
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