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 |
|
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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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