Sri Lanka A 17 -member team has been announced for the three -match T20i series against BangladeshStarting from 10 July. Chirith asanka The captain is named, which has a side with a mixture of experienced campaigners and exciting young talents.
Sri Lanka unveiled a balanced squad for the important T20I series with the return of Dasun Shanaka
especially, Dasun Shank For the last time in July 2024, a long -awaited return after about a year. Chamika Karunaratne From April 2023, he returns even after a gap. Promising spinner Danith Vellaj While maintaining its place, while Ishaan Malinga The franchise such as IPL and SA20 earns its first T20I call-up after a string of strong performance in the league.
The squad consists of experienced players Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera And Dinesh ChandimalSpin -aces supported Vanindu Hasranga And Mahesh ThekshanaMotion attack will be led Mathesh Pathirana, Binura Fernando And Nuwan Thausharawith ICC Men T20 World Cup 2026 On the horizon, this series gives players an important opportunity to strengthen their locations. The squad showed Sri Lanka’s intention to rebuild with stability, combining the young overworks with the depth of leadership and strategic experience.
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Preparation for T20 World Cup starts from Bangladesh Challenge
The upcoming T20I series between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will be played on 10 July (Pallekele), 13 July (Dambulla), and 16 July (Colombo), acting as a major initial assignment for the 2026 T20 World Cup. Both teams are watching this bilateral competition as an opportunity to assess proper combinations and forms in the departments. In January, Sri Lanka, which comes from the loss of a series against New Zealand, will see to reset their views under the leadership of Actors.
For Bangladesh, who recently revealed under the leadership of his squad Litton DasThe series provides a platform to create speed after dividing the ODI series 1–1. Venue will test different skills across the nation, from spin-friendly decoring to high scoring Colombo. The return of major players and the inclusion of youth indicates an infection stage where both sides want clarity before the World Cup. With familiar situations and rising rivalry, the three-match faceoffs are expected to produce tight competitions.
Sri Lanka squad for T20I series against Bangladesh:
Charith Asanka (C), Patam Nisanka, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Dasun Shanaka, Danith Vellage, Vanindu Hasranga, Mahasherarana, Chamika Karunrana, Chamika Karunrana, Chamika Karuna, Chamika Karuna. Fernando, and Ishaan Malinga.
