SL Vs AUS: Sri Lanka have announced a strong squad for the two-match ODI series vs Australia on Monday, as the 'Lankan Lions' are looking to bounce back from the humiliating 2-0 Test series whitewash defeat at home against the reigning World Test champions.

The likes of Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis and Kusal Mendis are mmaking their return to the white-ball side, as Charith Asalanka continues to lead the side after a series of historic success in the 50-over format under his reign.

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Sri Lanka handed India an ODI series whitewash defeat in 2024, thereby, marking their first bilateral ODI series win over their neighbours in 27 years. The historic feat was followed by series wins over West Indies and New Zealand at home, but recently lost the ODI series to Kiwis away.

Both the ODI's will be played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, on February 12 & 14, and Australia will be keen to make much-needed preparations, as the side eye yet another ICC Champions Trophy triumph.

The last time Australia won the ICC Champions Trophy was way back in 2009, and ever since, the side have shockingly endured forgettable runs in the 2013 & 2017 editions.

In the past 4 years, Australia have managed to win the T20 World Cup (2021), World Test Chapionship (2023), and ODI World Cup (2023). Therefore, if the side manages to win the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, they will complete the entire grand-slam of ICC trophies within 4 years.

A series of injuries loom over their head, and it will be interesting to see whether Australia manage to maintain their dominance in the mega event or not.

Sri Lanka Squad For Australia ODIs

Charith Asalanka (C), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Nishan Madushka, Nuwanidu Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Mohamed Shiraz, Eshan Malinga.