Kusal Mendis ruled out of England T20 series; Asalanka to captain

Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis has been ruled out of the three-match T20I series in England with a right hamstring injury. Charith Asalanka will lead the side in his absence.

Pavan Rathnayake and Dilshan Madushanka have been added to the squad as replacements. Rathnayake provides middle-order batting cover while Madushanka strengthens the pace attack.

The series begins next week. Sri Lanka have not named a replacement captain for the ODI leg of the tour.