Sri Lanka names squad for ICC Men’s World Cup, Dasun Shanaka to lead

Sri Lanka has announced its 15-man squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s World Cup in India, with Dasun Shanaka continuing as the team’s captain. Lead spinner Maheesh Theekshana, who missed the Asia Cup due to injury, has been cleared to participate.

The squad also welcomes back left-arm pacer Dilshan Madhushanka and Lahiru Kumara, who were sidelined during the Asia Cup.

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However, Wanindu Hasaranga remains on the sidelines, and Dushmantha Chameera is still out due to a shoulder injury.

Sri Lanka will begin its World Cup preparations with a warm-up match against Bangladesh on September 29.

Sri Lanka Squad: Dasun Shanaka (C), Kusal Mendis (VC), Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dushan Hemantha, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka

Reserve: Chamika Karunaratne