Sri Lanka Announces Asia Cup 2025 Squad for UAE Tournament

Sri Lanka has announced its squad for the 2025 Asia Cup, with Charith Asalanka named captain and Wanindu Hasaranga returning to the team. The squad emphasizes a spin-focused bowling attack tailored to subcontinental conditions, with players like Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis, and Dasun Shanaka providing strong batting and all-round capabilities. The tournament will be held in the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to 28, where Sri Lanka is grouped with Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong. Ahead of the Asia Cup, Sri Lanka is scheduled to play a home series against Zimbabwe, with predictions favoring Sri Lanka to win the first ODI at Harare Sports Club, where conditions offer a balanced contest between bat and ball. Zimbabwe showed resilience in their recent series against Ireland, but Sri Lanka's seasoned bowling attack is expected to be a significant challenge. Live coverage and historical context of international cricket formats are available for fans following Sri Lanka's ongoing matches and preparations.