Overview
- Sri Lanka Cricket officially announced the 17-man squad for the three-match T20I series against Bangladesh on July 10 in Pallekele, July 13 in Dambulla and July 16 in Colombo.
- Former captain Dasun Shanaka returns to the T20I setup alongside all-rounder Chamika Karunaratne, who last featured in the format in April 2023.
- Spinner Dunith Wellalage earns a recall to bolster Sri Lanka’s spin options after strong performances in domestic and Test cricket.
- Fast bowler Eshan Malinga secures his maiden T20I call-up following impressive death-over displays for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL and in SA20.
- The upcoming Bangladesh series offers a key opportunity to test squad depth and balance ahead of Sri Lanka’s 2026 T20 World Cup campaign.