Sri Lanka’s World Cup squad
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Tuesday announced its 15-man squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, to be held in India. The squad is a balance of youth and experience, with a mix of established players and exciting young talents.
Here is the full squad of Sri Lanka for ICC World Cup 2023
- Dasun Shanaka (captain)
- Kusal Mendis (vice-captain)
- Kusal Perera
- Pathum Nissanka
- Dimuth Karunaratne
- Sadeera Samarawickrama
- Charith Asalanka
- Dhananjaya de Silva
- Dunith Wellalage
- Dushan Hemantha
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Kasun Rajitha
- Matheesha Pathirana
- Lahiru Kumara
- Dilshan Madushanka
Highlights
Captain Dasun Shanaka will lead the team, with Kusal Mendis as vice-captain. Shanaka is a dynamic all-rounder who has been in good form in recent months. He will be looking to lead Sri Lanka to their first World Cup title since 1996.
The batting lineup is led by Dimuth Karunaratne and Pathum Nissanka. Karunaratne is a solid opener who has a century in each of his last three ODIs. Nissanka is a young batsman who has shown great potential, with three centuries in his last 10 ODIs.
The middle order includes Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kusal Mendis, and Sadeera Samarawickrama. Asalanka is a talented batsman who has already scored two ODI centuries. De Silva is a versatile all-rounder who can bat anywhere in the order. Mendis is a stylish batsman who is known for his attacking batting. Samarawickrama is a hard-hitting batsman who can also bowl off-spin.
The bowling attack is led by Maheesh Theekshana and Dunith Wellalage. Theekshana is a young leg-spinner who has been in excellent form in recent months. Wellalage is a left-arm spinner who has impressed in his limited international cricket.
Other bowlers in the squad include Dushmantha Chameera, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana, and Lahiru Kumara. Chameera is a fast bowler who can bowl at over 150 km/h. Rajitha is a right-arm medium-fast bowler who is known for his ability to swing the ball. Pathirana is a young fast bowler who has been clocked at over 150 km/h in domestic cricket. Kumara is a left-arm fast bowler who is known for his ability to extract bounce from the pitch.
Chamika Karunaratne is the traveling reserve. Karunaratne is a fast bowler who can provide an extra option in the bowling attack.
SLC will be hoping that the squad can gel together and perform well in the World Cup. The team has a good mix of talent and experience, and they will be looking to challenge for the title.
Sri Lanka’s ICC Cricket World Cup titles
| Year | Caption | Location | Coach |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Arjuna Ranatunga | Lahore, Pakistan; Kolkata, India; Colombo, Sri Lanka | Dav Whatmore |
Sri Lanka’s Full Schedule of ICC World Cup 2023
Here is Sri Lanka’s full schedule of the ICC World Cup 2023
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 7 | South Africa vs Sri Lanka | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Oct 10 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Oct 16 | Australia vs Sri Lanka | Ekana Sports City, Lucknow |
| Oct 21 | Netherlands vs Sri Lanka | Ekana Sports City, Lucknow |
| Oct 26 | England vs Sri Lanka | The Karnataka State Cricket Association, Bengaluru |
| Oct 30 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune |
| Nov 2 | India vs Sri Lanka | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Nov 6 | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Nov 9 | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
Analysis
Here is a more detailed analysis of the squad:
Batting
- Dimuth Karunaratne: The opening batsman is a solid player who has been in good form in recent months. He will be looking to provide a solid start for the team.
- Pathum Nissanka: The young batsman is a talented player who has shown great potential. He intends to perform admirably in the upcoming World Cup.
- Charith Asalanka: The middle-order batsman is a talented player who has already scored two ODI centuries. He will be looking to score big runs in the World Cup.
- Dhananjaya de Silva: The versatile all-rounder can bat anywhere in the order and bowl off-spin. He aims to make an impact with both batting and bowling in the World Cup.
- Kusal Mendis: The stylish batsman is known for his attacking batting. He will be looking to score big runs in the World Cup.
- Sadeera Samarawickrama: The hard-hitting batsman can also bowl off-spin. He will be looking to add some firepower to the batting lineup in the World Cup.
Bowling
- Maheesh Theekshana: The young leg-spinner is a key member of the Sri Lankan bowling attack. He intends to perform admirably in the upcoming World Cup.
- Dunith Wellalage: The young left-arm spinner is a talented player who has impressed in his limited international cricket. He aims to leave a mark in the World Cup.
- Dushmantha Chameera: The fast bowler is a key member of the Sri Lankan bowling attack. He will be looking to provide the team with early wickets in the World Cup.
- Kasun Rajitha: The right-arm medium-fast bowler is known for his ability to swing the ball. He will be looking to provide support to Chameera in the World Cup.
- Matheesha Pathirana: The young fast bowler is known for his ability to bowl at over 150 km/h. He will be looking to provide the team with some extra