Captain Dasun Shanaka is sidelined from today's warm-up game against Afghanistan. Shanaka is currently recuperating from a left elbow strain he sustained during the previous warm-up match against Bangladesh.

The team's medical staff is closely monitoring his progress, and Shanaka is expected to make a full recovery in due course. In his absence, Kusal Mendis has been entrusted with the captaincy duties for today's game.

Additionally, another key player, Kusal Janith Perera, is also facing injury concerns. During Sri Lanka's warm-up game against Bangladesh, Perera experienced pain in his right shoulder. He is currently receiving medical treatment and is on the path to recovery.