Sri Lanka have announced a 25-member preliminary squad for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which is scheduled to be co-hosted by Sri Lanka and India next year.
The preliminary squad will be led by Dasun Shanaka, as Sri Lanka begin early preparations for the global tournament.
Sri Lanka Preliminary Squad – T20 World Cup 2026
- Pathum Nissanka
- Kusal Mendis
- Kamil Mishara
- Kusal Perera
- Dhananjaya de Silva
- Niroshan Dickwella
- Janith Liyanage
- Kamindu Mendis
- Pawan Ratnayake
- Sahan Arachchige
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Dunith Wellalage
- Milan Rathnayake
- Nuwan Thushara
- Eshan Malinga
- Dushmantha Chameera
- Pramod Madushan
- Matheesha Pathirana
- Dilshan Madushanka
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Dushan Hemantha
- Vijayakanth Viyaskanth
- Trevin Mathew
With a blend of experienced campaigners and exciting young talent, Sri Lanka will be aiming to make a strong impact when the T20 World Cup 2026 kicks off on home soil and across the border in India.