Sri Lanka T20 World Cup Squad 2024: Complete List of Team Players and Name

Sri Lanka to participate in 2024 T20 World Cup USA: As the teams gear up for the upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka has also announced its 15-member squad. The team, endorsed by the Honorable Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Harin Fernando, features many young and experienced players.

Source: Indian TV News

Leading the way will be dynamic all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga. Hasaranga’s aggressive spin bowling and low-order batting have made him a central figure in Sri Lanka’s strategy.

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The team will be manned by experienced batsman Angelo Matthews. He returns to the T20I squad after a three-year absence. This will be his sixth T20 World Cup, having previously participated in the 2014 Sri Lanka Championship. Former limited-overs skipper Dasun Shanaka further strengthens his leadership under current skipper Kusal Mendis (ODI captain) and Dhananjaya de Silva (Test captain)

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Sri Lanka squad for 2024 T20 World Cup:

Here is the full Sri Lanka squad roster and their roles:

player

Role

Pathum Nissanka

batter

Sadila Samarawickrama

batter

Charles Asaranka (Vice Captain)

batsman/all-rounder

Kusal Mendis

keeper/batsman

Wanindu Hasalanga (captain)

All-rounder

Kamindu Mendis

All-rounder

Angelo Matthews

All-rounder

darsang shanaka

All-rounder

Dhananjaya de Silva

All-rounder

Mahesh Tikshana

bowler

Dunis Velarague

bowler

Dushmantha Chameera

bowler

Nuvanto Salad

bowler

Mathisha Patilana

bowler

Dilshan Madushankar

bowler

Chris Silverwood

head coach

The bowling action of Matheesha Pathirana and Nuwan Suchhara brought an exciting element to the bowling attack. Dushmantha Chameera and Dilshan Madushanka lead the pace department.

Sri Lanka Reserve Team for 2024 T20 World Cup:

The former T20 World Cup champion team also announced a reserve list for the visiting team. The list is as follows:

player

Role

Asisha Fernando

bowler

Vijayakant Vijayakant

bowler

Banuka Rajapaksa

batter

Janice Lyanach

batsman/all-rounder

The Sri Lankan team is coached by Chris Silverwood and the team is characterized by balance. This is because of the selection of several all-rounders. Captain Wanindu Hasaranga is a spin bowling all-rounder and other members include Dunith Wellalage, Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis. Angelo Mathews and Dasan Shanaka provide solid all-round options of pace bowling.

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