COLOMBO: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Monday announced a 15- member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, set to commence on February 7.
The event will run until March 8, with Sri Lanka jointly hosting it alongside India.
All-rounder Dasun Shanaka, who was named as their skipper in their preliminary squad in December, will captain the team.
Overall, the squad is balanced with several experienced inductees. The batting lineup will be bolstered by Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, and Pathum Nissanka.
Whereas the bowling lineup comprises fast bowlers Matheesha Pathirana, Eshan Malinga, and Dushmantha Chameera, who will be strongly supported by ace spinners Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana.
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Notably, the Test skipper Dhananjaya de Silva, who was called up for the England series, has been left out, with in-form batter Pavan Rathnayake taking his place.
The 2014 champions are placed in Group B alongside Australia, Ireland, Oman, and Zimbabwe. They will begin their campaign on February 8 against Ireland, followed by a fixture against Oman on Feb 12.
They will face Australia on Feb 16, with their final group-stage fixture against Zimbabwe.
Sri Lanka Squad for T20 World Cup 2026:
Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Janith Perera, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Pavan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, Eshan Malinga
Sri Lanka’s group stage fixtures:
February 8: v Ireland, Colombo
February 12: v Oman, Pallekele
February 16: v Australia, Pallekele
February 19: v Zimbabwe, Colombo
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