Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Sri Lanka Captain's Future Uncertain After Leaving Pakistan Tour; Malinga Shows Support
Sri Lanka's cricket captain, Charith Asalanka, might lose his job for going home early from a tournament in Pakistan.
Former player Lasith Malinga thinks Asalanka was brave to speak up for his teammates.
Asalanka and another player left the tour, saying they were sick.
The Sri Lanka Cricket board had warned players not to leave for safety reasons.
Now, another player is the captain for the rest of the tournament.
Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka reportedly faces sacking for leaving Pakistan tour early
Lasith Malinga supports Asalanka, praises his courage to speak for his teammates
Asalanka and Asitha Fernando returned home due to 'illness', SLC says
SLC threatened players with 'formal review' if they left due to security concerns
Dasun Shanaka replaces Asalanka as captain for ongoing Pakistan-Sri Lanka-Zimbabwe tri-series
- Who
- Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka, Lasith Malinga, Dasun Shanaka, Asitha Fernando
- What
- Asalanka's future uncertain after leaving Pakistan tour; Malinga supports him
- When
- November 20, 2025
- Where
- Pakistan
- Why
- Asalanka left the tour early, potentially due to security concerns
SLC's Stance
Malinga's Stance
Asalanka's Departure
SLC's Stance
SLC considers it a serious issue warranting a 'formal review'
Malinga's Stance
Malinga praises Asalanka's courage in speaking up for his teammates
- Tour
- Pakistan-Sri Lanka-Zimbabwe tri-series
- Replacement Captain
- Dasun Shanaka
- Player Who Left
- Charith Asalanka, Asitha Fernando
- Reason Given for Leaving
- Illness
- SLC Warning
- Formal review for players leaving due to security reasons