The Sri Lankan cricket team has announced a star-studded squad, brimming with experience and firepower, for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 to be held in the West Indies and USA. Led by the skillful all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga, the team boasts a well-balanced combination of youth and experience, with their eyes set on replicating their triumph from the 2014 edition.
The Sri Lanka national cricket team, also known as the “Sri Lankan Lions,” is a force to be reckoned with in the cricketing world. Their journey began in the 1800s, with the roots of the sport tracing back to British colonization. Initially known as the Ceylon national cricket team, they gained official recognition as Sri Lanka in 1972.
While their early years were marked by underdog status, Sri Lanka rose to prominence in the 1990s. They emerged as champions on the world stage, famously clinching the 1996 Cricket World Cup under the leadership of Arjuna Ranatunga. This victory not only solidified their cricketing prowess but also transformed them into national heroes.
Sri Lanka Cricket Team Players, Current squad
This is Sri Lanka team for T20 World Cup 2024 Team, Sri Lanka Cricket Team Players for other Tournament like Cricket World Cup.
| Name | Age | Batting style | Bowling style | Domestic team | LPL team | Forms | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batters | ||||||||||||
| Dinesh Chandimal | 34 | Right-handed | — | Army | Kandy | Test | ||||||
| Shevon Daniel | 20 | Left-handed | — | Ragama | Galle | ODI | ||||||
| Avishka Fernando | 26 | Right-handed | — | Colts | Dambulla | ODI | ||||||
| Nuwanidu Fernando | 24 | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | SSC | Colombo | ODI | ||||||
| Dimuth Karunaratne | 36 | Left-handed | Right-arm medium | SSC | — | Test, ODI | ||||||
| Nishan Madushka | 24 | Right-handed | — | Ragama | Jaffna | Test | ||||||
| Pathum Nissanka | 25 | Right-handed | — | NCC | Colombo | ODI, T20I | ||||||
| Kusal Perera | 33 | Left-handed | — | CCC | Dambulla | ODI, T20I | ||||||
| All-rounders | ||||||||||||
| Sahan Arachchige | 28 | Left-handed | Right-arm off break | NCC | Kandy | ODI | ||||||
| Charith Asalanka | 26 | Left-handed | Right-arm off break | SSC | Jaffna | ODI, T20I | ||||||
| Akila Dananjaya | 30 | Left-handed | Right-arm off break, leg break | Colts | Galle | ODI, T20I | ||||||
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 32 | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | Tamil Union | Dambulla | Test, ODI, T20I | ||||||
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 26 | Right-handed | Right-arm leg break | CCC | Kandy | ODI, T20I | ||||||
| Dushan Hemantha | 30 | Right-handed | Right-arm leg break | Burgher | Dambulla | ODI | ||||||
| Chamika Karunaratne | 27 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | NCC | Colombo | ODI, T20I | ||||||
| Janith Liyanage | 28 | Right-handed | Right-arm fast-medium | Ragama | Dambulla | ODI | ||||||
| Angelo Mathews | 36 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | Colts | Kandy | Test, ODI, T20I | ||||||
| Kamindu Mendis | 25 | Left-handed | Ambidextrous off break | CCC | Kandy | T20I | ||||||
| Ramesh Mendis | 28 | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | Moors | Colombo | Test | ||||||
| Dasun Shanaka | 32 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | SSC | Galle | ODI, T20I | ||||||
| Wicket-keepers | ||||||||||||
| Kusal Mendis | 29 | Right-handed | Right-arm leg spin | SSC | Dambulla | Test, ODI, T20I | ||||||
| Sadeera Samarawickrama | 28 | Right-handed | — | Colts | Dambulla | Test, ODI, T20I | ||||||
| Spin Bowlers | ||||||||||||
| Prabath Jayasuriya | 32 | Right-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | SSC | — | Test | ||||||
| Maheesh Theekshana | 23 | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | Colts | Jaffna | ODI, T20I | ||||||
| Jeffrey Vandersay | 34 | Right-handed | Right-arm leg break | Bloomfield | Colombo | ODI | ||||||
| Dunith Wellalage | 21 | Left-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | Colts | Jaffna | ODI | ||||||
| Pace Bowlers | ||||||||||||
| Dushmantha Chameera | 32 | Right-handed | Right-arm fast | NCC | Kandy | ODI, T20I | ||||||
| Asitha Fernando | 26 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | CCC | Jaffna | Test, ODI | ||||||
| Binura Fernando | 28 | Right-handed | Left-arm medium-fast | RagaKma | Dambulla | T20I | ||||||
| Vishwa Fernando | 32 | Right-handed | Left-arm medium-fast | CCC | Galle | Test | ||||||
| Chamika Gunasekara | 24 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | NCC | — | Test | ||||||
| Lahiru Kumara | 27 | Left-handed | Right-arm fast | NCC | Galle | ODI, T20I | ||||||
| Pramod Madushan | 30 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | Tamil Union | Dambulla | ODI, T20I | ||||||
| Dilshan Madushanka | 23 | Right-handed | Left-arm fast-medium | Colts | Jaffna | Test, ODI, T20I | ||||||
| Matheesha Pathirana | 21 | Right-handed | Right-arm fast | NCC | Colombo | ODI, T20I | ||||||
| Kasun Rajitha | 30 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | Badureliya | Galle | Test, ODI, T20I | ||||||
| Nuwan Thushara | 29 | Right-handed | Right-arm medium-fast | Badureliya | Jaffna | T20I | ||||||
Sri Lanka Squad For T20 World Cup 2024
Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
Players:
- Charith Asalanka (Batsman)
- Kusal Mendis (Wicket-keeper)
- Pathum Nissanka (Batsman)
- Kamindu Mendis (All-rounder)
- Sadeera Samarawickrama (Wicket-keeper)
- Angelo Mathews (Batsman)
- Dasun Shanaka (All-rounder)
- Dhananjaya de Silva (All-rounder)
- Maheesh Theekshana (Bowler)
- Dunith Wellalage (Bowler)
- Dushmantha Chameera (Bowler)
- Nuwan Thushara (Bowler)
- Matheesha Pathirana (Bowler)
- Dilshan Madushanka (Bowler)
Traveling Reserves:
- Asitha Fernando (Bowler)
- Vijayakanth Viyaskanth (Batsman)
- Bhanuka Rajapaksa (Batsman)
- Janith Liyanage (Batsman)
Current Sri Lanka Ranking in Different Formats
- Test Cricket:
- Sri Lanka is ranked 7th in Test cricket.
- One Day Internationals (ODIs):
- Sri Lanka holds the 7th position in the ODI rankings.
- Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is):
- In T20Is, the Sri Lanka team is placed 8th with 7898 point.
Who is Captain of Sri Lanka Cricket Team?
Sri Lanka Cricket Team Led by:
T20I Captain (including the 2024 T20 World Cup): Wanindu Hasaranga
Test Captain: Dhananjaya de Silva
ODI Captain: Kusal Mendis
Support staff
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Team Manager | Mahinda Halangode |
| Head coach | Chris Silverwood |
| Consultant Coach | Mahela Jayawardene |
| Cricket Consultant | Sanath Jayasuriya |
| Assistant coach | Thilina Kandamby |
| Spin Bowling coach | Craig Howard |
| Fast Bowling Coach | Aaqib Javed |
| Fielding Coach | Upul Chandana |
| Physiotherapist | Jonathan Porter |
| Analyst | Shirantha Niroshana |
What is Sri Lanka Cricket team Home Ground?
Sri Lanka cricket team has these grounds:
- R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo: This stadium is also known as the Khettarama Cricket Stadium and is a major venue for Sri Lankan cricket
- Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy: This is a newer stadium built specifically for the 2011 Cricket World Cup
Current Sri Lanka Players Ranking in Different Formats
Players Ranking in different Formats names:
- Test Highest Ranked Batsman: Dimuth Karunaratne – Rank 8 (Rating: 739)
- Highest Ranked Bowler: Not Ranked in Top 25 (Currently Lahiru Kumara is the highest ranked at 33rd)
- ODI Highest Ranked Batsman: Dinesh Chandimal – Rank 29 (Rating: 629)
- Highest Ranked Bowler: Wanindu Hasaranga – Rank 13 (Rating: 642) [Note: Hasaranga is ranked higher in T20s]
- T20 Highest Ranked Batsman: Dasun Shanaka – Not Ranked in Top 25 (Currently Kusal Mendis is the highest ranked at 32nd)
- Highest Ranked Bowler: Wanindu Hasaranga – Rank 2 (Rating: 687)
What are Sri Lanka biggest achievements in cricket?
- 1996 Cricket World Cup Champions: This is undoubtedly their most significant achievement. Sri Lanka emerged victorious under the leadership of Arjuna Ranatunga, defeating a strong Australian team in the final. This win not only put Sri Lanka on the cricketing map but also sparked national pride.
- T20 World Cup Champions (2014): Sri Lanka continued their winning ways in the shorter format, clinching the T20 World Cup title in 2014. They defeated India in the final, showcasing their prowess in the fast-paced world of T20 cricket.
- Six-Time Asian Champions: Sri Lanka has dominated Asian cricket, winning the Asia Cup a record six times – 1986, 1997, 2004, 2008, 2014, and most recently in 2022. This consistent success highlights their strength within the Asian cricketing region.
- Co-Champions in 2002 ICC Champions Trophy: Sri Lanka shared the Champions Trophy title with India in 2002. This prestigious tournament win further cemented their place as a top cricketing nation.
Sri Lanka Cricket Team Next Fixtures 2024
- Match 1: Sri Lanka vs South Africa (Group Stage) – June 3rd, 2024 at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, East Meadow, United States (starting time: 14:30:00Z)
- Match 2: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh (Group Stage) – June 8th, 2024 at Grand Prairie Stadium, Grand Prairie, United States (starting time: 00:30:00Z)
- Match 3: Sri Lanka vs Nepal (Group Stage) – June 11th, 2024 at Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium, Lauderhill, United States (starting time: 23:30:00Z)
Sri Lanka Cricket Team History
The Sri Lankan cricket team, also known as the “Sri Lankan Lions,” boasts a rich history filled with underdog triumphs, remarkable players, and a passionate fanbase. Here’s a glimpse into their journey:
Early Days (1800s – 1980s):
- Cricket arrived in Sri Lanka during British colonization, with the first recorded match in 1832.
- The national team, initially called the Ceylon national cricket team, achieved associate member status in the ICC in 1965.
- They gained Test status in 1981, becoming the eighth Test-playing nation.
Rise to Prominence (1990s):
- The 1996 Cricket World Cup victory under Arjuna Ranatunga marked a turning point. Sri Lanka, considered underdogs, defeated a strong Australian team in the final. This win garnered immense national pride and put Sri Lanka on the cricketing map.
- They revolutionized ODI batting strategies with their aggressive approach, especially during the first 15 overs.
Continued Success (2000s – Present):
- Sri Lanka co-shared the 2002 ICC Champions Trophy title with India.
- They emerged victorious in the 2014 T20 World Cup, defeating India in the final. This solidified their dominance in the shorter format.
- Sri Lanka holds the record for most Asia Cup titles (six wins in 1986, 1997, 2004, 2008, 2014, and 2022), showcasing their strength within Asia.
Beyond Victories: A Legacy of Players
Sri Lanka has nurtured some of the finest cricketers, leaving an undeniable mark on the sport:
- Muttiah Muralitharan: The legendary spin bowler holds the record for most Test and ODI wickets.
- Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene: These batting maestros redefined elegance and consistency.
- Lasith Malinga: A pace bowling maestro known for his lethal yorkers.
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