SriLanka T20 WC Squad: Sri Lanka have retained their Asia Cup winning squad for the T20 World Cup. While Dasun Shanaka will lead the side, Charith Asalanka has been named in the squad despite poor performance in the Asia Cup. But interestingly, Dushmantha Chameera and Lahiru Kumara have been named with some major asetrix. Both are recovering from injuries and will only get the nod if they clear fitness test. However, Dinesh Chandimal has been named only amongst standbys. Follow T20 World Cup 2022 LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN.
The ones to miss out on both the main squad and reserve group are Matheesha Pathirana, who made his debut at the Asia Cup, Nuwan Thushara and Asitha Fernando. The impressive left-arm quick Dilshan Madushanka retains his place in the squad after a great outing in the UAE. Dhananjaya de Silva and Jeffrey Vandersay retain their places after coming in for the Asia Cup.
SriLanka T20 WC Squad: Charith Asalanka retains place despite poor show in Asia Cup, Chameera named in T20 WC squad subject to fitness, Check Full Squad
SriLanka T20 WC Squad: Charith Asalanka retains place despite poor show in Asia Cup, Chameera named in T20 WC squad subject to fitness, Check Full Squad
Key fast bowler Chameera’s ankle injury hasn’t healed completely and his return will depend on his fitness in a month’s time. Despite his and Lahiru Kumara’s doubtful participation, the squad has several pace options, with Madushanka, Pramod Madushan and Chamika Karunaratne named in the list.
Here’s your 🇱🇰 squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup! ⬇️#RoaringForGlory #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/GU7EIl6zOw
— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) September 16, 2022
Sri Lanka Squad: Dasun Shanaka (c), Danushka Gunathilaka, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera (Subject to fitness), Lahiru Kumara (Subject to fitness), Dilshan Madushanka, Pramod Madushan
Standby Players: Ashen Bandara, Praveen Jayawickrema, Dinesh Chandimal, Binura Fernando, Nuwanidu Fernando
SriLanka T20 WC Squad: Charith Asalanka retains place despite poor show in Asia Cup, Chameera named in T20 WC squad subject to fitness, Check Full Squad
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