England and Sri Lanka announce squads for upcoming white-ball cricket series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 10:22 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
England and Sri Lanka have finalized their squads for an upcoming series consisting of three T20 Internationals and three ODIs. Harry Brook will captain England in both formats, with Jamie Overton returning to the side following a thigh injury. New players Aneurin Donald and Henry Crocombe received their first international call-ups for the T20I and ODI squads, respectively. Sri Lanka named Charith Asalanka as captain for the T20I series to cover for Kusal Mendis, who is sidelined with a hamstring injury. Pavan Rathnayake and Dilshan Madushanka have been added to the Sri Lankan squad as injury replacements. The T20I series opens in Southampton on September 15, followed by matches in Cardiff and Manchester, before the teams transition to the ODI series starting September 22 in Chester-le-Street.
- •Harry Brook captains England across the three T20Is and three ODIs.
- •Aneurin Donald and Henry Crocombe earn maiden international call-ups for England.
- •Charith Asalanka takes over as Sri Lanka T20I captain for the injured Kusal Mendis.
- •The T20I series begins September 15 in Southampton.
- •The ODI series starts September 22 in Chester-le-Street.
- 10:22 PMYahoo Sports — England, Sri Lanka announce squads for white-ball series: Jamie Overton returns, Charith Asalanka named captain
"England and Sri Lanka have announced their teams for the upcoming white-ball cricket series. New England players Aneurin Donald and Henry Crocombe are set to make their international debuts. Harry Brook has been appointed as captain for both T20I and ODI formats. For Sri Lanka, Charith Asalanka will lead the T20I squad in light of Kusal Mendis's injury.
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