Afghanistan’s tour of Sri Lanka is about to begin on February 2 with the one-off Test match. The two groups will face one another in three ODIs and as many T20 Internationals as nicely this month. However, the 2 groups will lock horns within the red–ball format for the primary time in historical past. Afghanistan obtained the Test standing in 2017 and since then, they’ve performed seven matches in format successful three and shedding 4 however none towards the workforce from island nation.
They are performing exceptionally nicely within the shorter codecs of the sport and shall be keen to present enchancment in Test cricket as nicely. The workforce final performed within the format in June 2023 shedding to Bangladesh away from dwelling by an enormous margin. On the opposite hand, Sri Lanka too are returning to taking part in within the whites after a niche of greater than 5 months. Interestingly, the one-off Test shouldn’t be an element of the World Test Championship (WTC) however it’s a vital recreation for Dhananjaya de Silva who’s main the workforce for the primary time within the format.
When it comes to ODIs and T20Is, the 2 groups have been concerned in some thrilling encounters with even Afghanistan successful a couple of matches not too long ago. After the one-off Test, the ODI collection is scheduled to begin on February 9 whereas the primary T20I shall be performed on February 17.
Here’s all you need to know about this tour:
Schedule
February 2 – February 6 – Only Test: Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo – 10 AM IST
February 9 – 1st ODI: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium – 2:30 PM IST
February 11 – 2nd ODI: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium – 2:30 PM IST
February 14 – third ODI: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium – 2:30 PM IST
February 17 – 1st T20I: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium – 7 PM IST
February 19 – 2nd T20I: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium – 7 PM IST
February 21 – third T20I: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium – 7 PM IST
Squads
Afghanistan Test Squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Rahmat Shah, Ibrahim Zadran, Noor Ali Zadran, Baheer Shah, Nasir Jamal, Abdul Malik, Nijat Masood, Ikram Alikhil, Mohammad Ishaq, Qais Ahmad, Zahir Khan, Zia-ur-Rehman, Yamin Ahmadzai, Mohammad Saleem Safi, Naveed Zadran
Sri Lanka Test squad:Â Dimuth Karunaratne, Dhananjaya de Silva (C), Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Ramesh Mendis, Milan Priyanath Rathnayake, Kusal Mendis, Nishan Madhushka, Dinesh Chandimal, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Lahiru Udara, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Kasun Rajitha, Prabath Jayasuriya, Chamika Gunasekara
Both groups are but to announce their ODI and T20I squads.
Broadcast Details and Live Streaming
Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka shall be stay on Sony Sports 5. The stay streaming shall be obtainable on SonyLIV.
