SL team update & probable XI
Sri Lanka will begin their Asia cup campaign with a game against Afghanistan tonight in Dubai.
Speaking ahead of the match, Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka hinted about the make-up of his XI.
He suggested that there would be a left-arm seamer in operation, which means Dilshan Madushanka may be in line for a debut.
Sling-arm seamer Matheesha Pathirana or Asitha Fernando might partner with him.
Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana will be the two main spinners.
Chamika Karunaratne will play as the all rounder.
Sri Lanka (possible): 1 Pathum Nissanka 2 Danushka Gunathilaka, 3 Charith Asalanka, 4 Kusal Mendis (WK), 5 Bhanuka Rajapaksa , 6 Dasun Shanaka (capt), 7 Wanindu Hasaranga, 8 Chamika Karunaratne, 9 Maheesh Theekshana, 10 & 11 Matheesha Pathirana/Asitha Fernando/Dilshan Madushanka