The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced on Monday the final 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which the country will co-host with India from 7 February to 8 March.
All-rounder Dasun Shanaka will lead the 2014 T20 World Cup winners in the 20-team tournament, with the squad also featuring experienced players such as Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera and Charith Asalanka.
Former captain Wanindu Hasaranga will strengthen Sri Lanka’s all-rounder ranks, which also include Kamindu Mendis and Dunith Wellalage, while the pace attack comprises Dushmantha Chameera and Matheesha Pathirana. Maheesh Theekshana is expected to provide a specialist spin option.
It is noteworthy that Sri Lanka, drawn in Group B, will begin their campaign here against Ireland on February 8 before travelling to Pallekele for their next two group-stage matches against Oman and Australia on February 12 and 16, respectively.
The co-hosts will return here for their final group-stage match against Zimbabwe on February 19.
Sri Lanka are currently engaged in a three-match home T20I series against England, which the tourists lead 2-0. The third and final fixture is scheduled for Tuesday.
Sri Lanka squad
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 and Eshan Malinga.
Fixtures
Sri Lanka’s group-stage fixtures:
8 February: v Ireland, Colombo
12 February: v Oman, Pallekele
16 February: v Australia, Pallekele
19 February: v Zimbabwe, Colombo
