Charith Asalanka Named Captain of Sri Lankan T20 Team for India Series

Charith Asalanka has been appointed captain of the Sri Lankan T20 team for the upcoming three-match series against India. He replaces Wanindu Hasaranga, who stepped down after the T20 World Cup. The squad features a mix of experience and youth with several notable inclusions and exclusions.

Charith Asalanka was named captain of the Sri Lankan T20 team on Tuesday for the three-match series against India, starting July 27. He replaces Wanindu Hasaranga following the team's early exit from last month's T20 World Cup.

The 27-year-old Asalanka brings considerable captaincy experience, having led Sri Lanka in two T20Is on the tour of Bangladesh earlier this year. He also recently captained Jaffna Kings to the Lanka Premier League title.

The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee made several changes to the squad after their poor performance at the T20 World Cup. While seasoned players like Angelo Mathews and Dhananjaya de Silva were left out, the squad includes a mix of veterans and newcomers. The 16-member squad will face India in the first T20I on July 27, followed by matches on July 28 and 30.

(With inputs from agencies.)