Sri Lanka Squad for T20 World Cup 2024 USA: With the teams lining up and preparing for the upcoming season of T20 World Cup 2024, Sri Lanka has also announced its 15-member squad. The team was approved by the esteemed Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Harin Fernando and it features many young and experienced players.
Source: India TV News
Leading the charge will be the dynamic all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga. Hasaranga's aggressive spin bowling and power-hitting lower down the order make him a central figure in Sri Lanka's strategy.
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The team will carry veteran batsman Angelo Mathews. He is back in the T20I setup after a three-year absence. This will be his sixth T20 World Cup appearance, having been part of Sri Lanka's championship run in 2014. Dasun Shanaka, the former limited-overs skipper, adds further leadership alongside current captains Kusal Mendis (ODI Captain) and Dhananjaya de Silva (Test Captain)
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Sri Lanka Squad for T20 World Cup 2024:
Here is the complete list of the Sri Lanka squad with their roles:
| Player | Role |
| Pathum Nissanka | Batsman |
| Sadeera Samarawickrama | Batsman |
| Charith Asalanka (Vice Captain) | Batsman/All-rounder |
| Kusal Mendis | Wicketkeeper/Batsman |
| Wanindu Hasaranga (Captain) | All-rounder |
| Kamindu Mendis | All-rounder |
| Angelo Mathews | All-rounder |
| Dasun Shanaka | All-rounder |
| Dhananjaya De Silva | All-rounder |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Bowler |
| Dunith Wellalage | Bowler |
| Dushmantha Chameera | Bowler |
| Nuwan Thushara | Bowler |
| Matheesha Pathirana | Bowler |
| Dilshan Madushanka | Bowler |
| Chris Silverwood | Head Coach |
Matheesha Pathirana and Nuwan Thushara bring an exciting element to the bowling attack with their slinging action. Dushmantha Chameera and Dilshan Madushanka lead the pace department.
Reserves for Sri Lanka Squad for T20 World Cup 2024:
The one time T20 World Cup champion team has also released a list of travelling reserves which are:
| Player | Role |
| Asitha Fernando | Bowler |
| Vijayakanth Viyaskanth | Bowler |
| Bhanuka Rajapaksa | Batsman |
| Janith Liyanage | Batsman/All-rounder |
The head coach of the Sri Lanka team is Chris Silverwood and the team boasts balance as a key feature. This is because of several all-rounders selected. Wanindu Hasaranga, the captain, is a spin-bowling all-rounder, joined by Dunith Wellalage, Dhananjaya de Silva, and Kamindu Mendis. Angelo Mathews and Dasun Shanaka provide dependable pace-bowling all-round options.
Wanindu Hasaranga leads a Sri Lanka #T20WorldCup squad stacked with all-rounders 🏏
— ICC (@ICC) May 10, 2024
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Sri Lanka finds itself in Group D alongside South Africa, Bangladesh, Netherlands, and Nepal. Their campaign kicks off on June 3rd against South Africa in New York.
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