Colombo: Sri Lanka have unveiled their ODI squad for the upcoming tri-series in Pakistan, as the islanders continue to build towards the 2027 World Cup.
Building through competition
Tri-series cricket is back in vogue as boards squeeze multi-team tournaments into packed calendars. For Sri Lanka, the Pakistan tri-series — also involving England’s reshuffled squad — is a valuable hit-out in subcontinental conditions against varied opposition.
Recent form context
Sri Lanka’s white-ball trajectory has been uneven, but their T20I series against Pakistan was confirmed earlier this month and the board is clearly investing in continuity. The squad blends experienced campaigners with the younger players who featured in the Asian Games campaign — where Sri Lanka’s men fell to India in the semifinal, bowled out for just 45.
What to watch
How Sri Lanka’s spinners exploit Pakistani surfaces, whether their batting can post consistently competitive totals, and which fringe players press for World Cup squad places. With CWC27 qualification pathways tightening, every series now carries weight.
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