Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be up against each other in a three-match T20I series starting Friday, October 9. Here are the full squads and schedule for PAK vs SL T20Is.
After falling short of the Asian Games gold medal, Pakistan will take on Sri Lanka in three T20Is under Sahibzada Farhan, who was handed full-time captaincy with Salman Ali Agha getting the axe. Babar Azam was overlooked for this series despite there being talks of his inclusion, while Naseem Shah and Fakhar Zaman were recalled.
On the other side, Sri Lanka have made a host of changes. Charith Asalanka, who led them in 28 T20Is, was dropped, with Kusal Mendis set to take over. Vijayakanth Viyaskanth was brought in for injured Wanindu Hasaranga while pacer Binura Fernando replaced Dilshan Madushanka.
PAK vs SL T20Is: Full squads
Pakistan
Sahibzada Farhan (c), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Arafat Minhas, Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Nawaz, Muhammad Imran Randhawa, Khawaja Nafay (wk), Maaz Sadaqat, Naseem Shah, Razaullah, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Shadab Khan, Sufiyan Moqim.
Sri Lanka
Kusal Mendis (c), Kamil Mishara, Sineth Jayawardena, Lahiru Udara, Sahan Arachchige, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Maheesh Theekshana, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Eshan Malinga.
Also read: PAK vs SL T20Is, live streaming and TV channels: Where to watch
PAK vs SL T20I series: Schedule and venues
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 9 | First T20I | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 6pm |
| October 11 | Second T20I | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 6pm |
| October 13 | Third T20I | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 6pm |
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