Live Update: Avishka Fernando recalled to Sri Lanka’s ODI side for tri-series in Pakistan Sahan Arachchige took the spot of the injured Hasaranga, while Charith Asalanka was dropped The three who matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah all smiles after dismissing Pat Cummins The three who matter: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah all smiles after dismissing Pat Cummins, India vs Australia, World Cup, Chennai, October 8, 2023 The smile of a champion – Mohammed Siraj picked up five wickets in a ten-ball period, India vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup final, Colombo, September 17, 2023 Alyssa Healy poses with the trophy after Australia retained the Ashes, England vs Australia, 3rd ODI, Women’s Ashes, Taunton, July 18, 2023 A general view of the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Punjab Kings vs Delhi Citals, IPL 2024, Mullanpur, March 23, 2024 KL Rahul celebrates his ninth ODI century, India vs West Indies, 3rd ODI, New Chandigarh, October 3, 2026 Shai Hope, the West Indies ctain, scored a career-best 162* against India, battling a groin issue to take the game deep and finish off a record chase of 352 Shai Hope celebrates back-to-back centuries, India vs West Indies, 3rd ODI, New Chandigarh, October 3, 2026 Shai Hope became the first wicketkeeper-ctain to score 150 in men’s ODIs, India vs West Indies, 3rd ODI, New Chandigarh, October 3, 2026 Shai Hope entered the record books with his score of 162 not out – his 21st ODI century – while KL Rahul has now raised the bar for No.
5 batters in men’s ODIs India ctain said the team as a whole needs more clarity on when to attack and when to defend with ball in hand Naman Dhir picked up his first international wicket, India vs West Indies, 3rd ODI, New Chandigarh, October 3, 2026 Vitel Lawes likes picking up wickets with his left-arm wristspin, wants to develop more and more variations, and likes keeping his thoughts hidden away Vitel Lawes shows off his West Indies c, West Indies vs New Zealand, 1st ODI, Guyana, July 11, 2026 The two fast bowlers from Bihar who have played together for Bengal and experienced similar career trajectories came together irresistibly once again in the Irani Cup Akash Deep and Mukesh Kumar bagged four wickets each, Bengal vs Jammu and Kashmir, Vijay Hazare Trophy, Rajkot, December 31, 2025 Seven wickets fell in a manic hour post-lunch as Rest of India secured a 167-run win against Jammu & Kashmir in Srinagar Mukesh Kumar bowls in the Duleep Trophy, East Zone vs South Zone, Duleep Trophy final, 4th day, Chennai, September 9, 2026 Karnataka batter fell 50 short of 1000 runs the last Ranji Trophy season. This time, he wants to hit that mark and go beyond R Smaran is unbeaten on 126 off 131 balls for Rest of India, Jammu & Kashmir vs Rest of India, Irani Cup, 3rd day, Srinagar, October 3, 2026 Asian Games – Ind vs Pak – Shreyas Iyer ‘ecstatic’ after ‘collective effort and comprehensive win’ over Pakistan “We didn’t complain [about the rain], we didn’t give any reasons [excuses], so that was the sign of a champion team,” Shreyas Iyer says of the attitude of the India team at the Asian Games Tilak Varma and Shreyas Iyer figure out what gold tastes like, India vs Pakistan, Asian Games men’s competition final, Nisshin, October 3, 2026 The India players celebrate their gold medal by doing a victory l of the stadium, India vs Pakistan, Asian Games men’s competition final, Nisshin, October 3, 2026 Bangladesh collsed with the bat after Tharindu Ratnayake had smashed 65 in 32 balls to take Sri Lanka to a solid 165 for 9 The Sri Lankans celebrate after winning the bronze medal, Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Asian Games men’s competition 3rd place playoff, Nisshin, October 3, 2026 He pears certain to retain his spot at No. 3 for the opening Test against South Africa in Durban next week Having played his last Test in 2023, he’s eyeing a spot in SA’s side for upcoming three-Test series against Australia at home Anrich Nortje and his hair fade in, South Africa vs West Indies, 1st Test, Centurion, 2nd day, March 1, 2023 Amid the pace and firepower, South Africa may need his craft, control and experience to make the difference against Australia Seven wickets fell in a manic hour post-lunch as Rest of India secured a 167-run win against Jammu & Kashmir in Srinagar Mukesh Kumar bowls in the Duleep Trophy, East Zone vs South Zone, Duleep Trophy final, 4th day, Chennai, September 9, 2026 He pears certain to retain his spot at No.
3 for the opening Test against South Africa in Durban next week The two fast bowlers from Bihar who have played together for Bengal and experienced similar career trajectories came together irresistibly once again in the Irani Cup Akash Deep and Mukesh Kumar bagged four wickets each, Bengal vs Jammu and Kashmir, Vijay Hazare Trophy, Rajkot, December 31, 2025 The India players celebrate their gold medal by doing a victory l of the stadium, India vs Pakistan, Asian Games men’s competition final, Nisshin, October 3, 2026 Shai Hope, the West Indies ctain, scored a career-best 162* against India, battling a groin issue to take the game deep and finish off a record chase of 352 Shai Hope celebrates back-to-back centuries, India vs West Indies, 3rd ODI, New Chandigarh, October 3, 2026 Avishka Fernando scored a half-century, New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Wellington, January 05, 2025 Avishka’s inclusion comes in place of Charith Asalanka , whose return to the national fold proved to be extremely brief after he was also left out of the T20Is against Pakistan that immediately precedes the tri-series. No vice-ctain has been named for the ODI side following Asalanka’s omission. Avishka’s return follows an impressive streak on the domestic circuit, where he has scored two centuries, including a career-best 160, in his last three List A games.
He’s currently the leading run-scorer in the Major Clubs Limited Over Tournament, Sri Lanka’s domestic 50-over competition, where he currently has 447 runs at an average of 63.85. Avishka gives Sri Lanka arguably their most cable top-order oon in terms of boundary-clearing ability in recent memory. However, it remains to be seen how he is included in the playing XI alongside the likes of other top-order oons in Pathum Nissanka, skipper Kusal Mendis and Kamil Mishara.
Nissanka’s selection, though, is subject to fitness after he suffered a hamstring injury following the limited-overs tour of England in September. Whether Arachchige is an adequate upgrade on Asalanka, though, is up for debate. Despite a lean England tour, former skipper Asalanka had been a mainstay in the ODI side since his debut in 2021, averaging 40.55 at a strike rate of 90.11 across 88 ODIs.
The rest of Sri Lanka’s squad lines up unchanged to the one that was clean swept 3-0 in England, with Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage and Dasun Shanaka comprising the remaining batting oons. Sri Lanka also persist with four frontline pace oons in Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando, Eshan Malinga and Dilshan Madushanka. Maheesh Theekshana, Sachindu Colombage and Dunith Wellalage make up the spin contingent.
The tri-series against Pakistan and England begins on October 18, with Sri Lanka taking on Pakistan in the series opener in Rawalpindi. Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (ct, wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Sahan Arachchige, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Sachindu Colombage, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga Avishka Fernando scored a half-century, New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Wellington, January 05, 2025 Avishka Fernando last played an ODI in February 2025 • Jayawardena, Viyaskanth in SL squad for Pak T20Is
