Sri Lanka Unveils T20 World Cup Squad: Shanaka Takes Charge!

Listen up, sports fans! Sri Lanka just announced a 25-member squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, and guess what? Charith Asalanka is stepping down as captain, making way for the powerhouse Dasun Shanaka! After a thrilling tour of Pakistan, it’s time for Shanaka to unleash his all-rounder skills and lead his team to glory!

Quick rundown

Shanaka grabs the captaincy, Lanka's World Cup ride has a seasoned driver.
Asalanka benched from captaincy but stays in the squad, plotting a comeback.
Niroshan Dickwella returns to the T20I arena; party at the stumps resumes.
Selectors kept the 25-man squad identical to the previous list.
Security concerns in Islamabad force venue changes and a disrupted tri-series.

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Series

Indian Premier League
Pakistan Super League
South Africa Women tour of New Zealand
County Championship Division Two