Everything changed after a suicide bombing in Islamabad that killed 12 people and left many others injured. The frightening incident immediately reminded the Sri Lankan players of the 2009 Lahore attack, where several team members and security staff were badly hurt.
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The last two ODIs were pushed to November 14 and November 16 to ensure both teams have time to recover from the shock. Not just that, the T20I tri-series involving Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe has also been moved entirely to Rawalpindi, starting on November 18.
Charith Asalanka to lose captaincy after attempt to abandon Pakistan tour
Asalanka built his name with steady performances, a calm personality, and a reputation for respecting the spirit of the sport. The star batter has been admired for the way he carried himself, and many believed he was the perfect example of what a modern Sri Lankan cricketer should be.
Charith Asalanka has been one of Sri Lanka’s best finds, always carrying himself with grace and never tarnishing the game. But his ill-advised attempt to scrap Pakistan tour has cost him dearly. He’ll lose the captaincy for World Cup Timely reminder nobody is bigger than the game pic.twitter.com/f0nVFlCjld
— Rex Clementine (@RexClementine) November 18, 2025SLC officials not happy with Charith Asalanka's attempt
They felt that Asalanka’s attempt to scrap the Pakistan tour had cost him dearly, as it was seen as poor judgment, especially from someone who was being prepared as a long-term leader. As a result, Asalanka will lose the captaincy ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
This led to a sudden change in their T20I leadership ahead of the T20I tri-series with Dasun Shanaka being named skipper.
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