Sri Lanka Pakistan T20 Squad
Sri Lanka names 15-player squad led by Kusal Mendis for Pakistan T20Is.
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Kusal Mendis scored 198 runs in three appearances on Sri Lanka’s recent tour of England, including a 121 in the second ODI.
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England’s squad includes three uncapped players: Mason Crane, James Coles and Henry Crocombe; Coles and Crocombe could make their ODI debuts.
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Adil Rashid returns after a hand injury, while Sam Curran is back following groin surgery in August.
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The tri-series matches are scheduled for Rawalpindi and Lahore, with each side playing the other two teams twice before the top two meet in the final.
Sri Lanka named a 15-player squad led by captain Kusal Mendis for a three-match T20I series against Pakistan beginning October 9 in Rawalpindi, according to Sri Lanka Cricket. The lineup features returning fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera, subject to fitness clearance, alongside several younger players in a reshuffled roster.
Mendis arrives on strong form after scoring 198 runs across three appearances on Sri Lanka's recent England tour, including a 121 in the second ODI, per News18. The Pakistan series kicks off a busy window that includes an ODI tri-series with England from October 18, then two Tests against Pakistan starting November 9.
Mendis Leads Reshuffled Squad to Pakistan
The 15-player contingent reflects a generational shift in Sri Lanka's T20 setup. Chameera's conditional return adds experienced pace to the bowling unit, while the inclusion of younger talents signals the selection committee's intent to build depth. The squad travels to Pakistan on October 4 to prepare for the three-match series.
England Unveils Tri-Series Squad With Fresh Faces
England named a 16-player squad for the October ODI tri-series, with Harry Brook as captain, according to News18. The squad includes three uncapped players: Mason Crane, James Coles, and Henry Crocombe. Coles and Crocombe could earn their ODI debuts in Rawalpindi and Lahore.
Adil Rashid returns after recovering from a hand injury, while Sam Curran makes his comeback following groin surgery in August, per News18. Jofra Archer sits out for rest, and injured Jos Buttler remains sidelined for the tournament.
Tri-Series Format Pits Three Teams in Round-Robin Battle
The ODI tri-series runs October 18 through October 31 with matches in Rawalpindi and Lahore. Each of the three teams—Sri Lanka, England, and Pakistan—plays the other two twice before the top two advance to a final, according to Newsable. This compressed format tests squad depth and gives players valuable preparation ahead of the November Tests.
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