• Sri Lanka have announced a strong 17-member squad, led by Charith Asalanka for their upcoming three-match away ODI series against New Zealand.

Sri Lanka's squad largely remains the same as the one that emerged victorious 2-0 last month at home against the same opposition, with the exception of three players.

Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dushan Hemantha, Dilshan Madushanka have been replaced by Lahiru Kumara, Eshan Malinga and Wanindu Hasaranga for the tour.

Pathum Nissanka and Charith Asalanka, ranked no. 9 and 10 respectively in the ICC ODI Player Rankings for batters, have been in fine shape and will look to continue their stride at the top away from home.

Sri Lanka ODI Squad: Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Nuwanidu Fernando, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamidu Wickramasinghe, Asitha Fernando, Mohamed Shiraz, Lahiru Kumara, Eshan Malinga

The three ODIs are scheduled to take place on January 5, 8, and 11, with the games set to be hosted in Wellington, Hamilton, and Auckland, respectively.