Malinga to lead Sri Lanka for three-match T20 series against Australia

The two sides will compete in three T20Is in Adelaide Oval, Brisbane and Melbourne respectively. Sri Lanka will leave for Australia on October 20.

Colombo:Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Thursday announced 16-man squad for three-match T20I series Australia. Veteran bowler Lasith Maling has been named skipper.

The two sides will compete in three T20Is in Adelaide Oval, Brisbane and Melbourne respectively. Sri Lanka will leave for Australia on October 20.

The T20I series between the two sides kicks-off from October 27 at Adelaide Oval.

Sri Lanka's T20I Squad: Lasith Malinga (c), Kusal Janith Perera, Kusal Mendis, Danushka Gunathilaka, Avishka Fernando, Niroshan Dickwella, Dasun Shanaka, Shehan Jayasuriya, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Oshada Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lakshan Sandakan, Nuwan Pradeep, Lahiru Kumara, Isuru Udana, Kasun Rajitha.

Sri Lanka won the T20I series 3-0 against Pakistan. The Green army which is currently the number one side in the T20I format failed to showcase any fight and spirit.