The three-match T20 series between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan is starting from 17th February. Sri Lanka Cricket has announced its 16-member team for this T20 series. Let us tell you, currently a three-match ODI series is being played between the two teams in which Sri Lanka is leading 2-0.

Sri Lankan players have performed very well in the ODI series so far and have played an important role in their team’s victory. Now the third and final ODI match between these two teams will be played on 14 February. Host Sri Lanka also won the only Test series.

Wanindu Hasaranga will be seen captaining the Sri Lankan team in the T20 series against Afghanistan, while Charith Asalanka has been included in the Sri Lankan team as the vice-captain. The host would definitely like to leave its mark in this T20 series also.

Let us tell you, all three matches of this T20 series will be played in Dambulla. Talking about Afghanistan team, their performance in the ODI series has also been quite disappointing. Afghanistan’s bowlers have so far failed to leave their mark in the ODI series. However, Afghanistan team would definitely like to register victory in the T20 series. Their performance in Test and ODI was quite disappointing and the team would definitely like to leave its mark in the T20 series. Now it remains to be seen whether Afghanistan team is able to make a comeback in this T20 series or whether Sri Lanka wins this series also?

Here is Sri Lanka’s 16-member squad for the three-match T20 series against Afghanistan:

Wanindu Hasaranga (captain), Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Dhananjay de Silva, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Sadira Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Mahish Teekshana, Akila Dhananjay, Mathisha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka, Nuwan Thushara, Dushmantha Chameera*, Binura Fernando*