Asia Cup 2022: Sri Lanka announce 20 member squad, Shanaka to lead

Dasun Shanaka is set to lead the squad [pc: twitter]

On Friday, 20th August, Sri Lanka announced a 20-man squad for the Asia Cup 2022. The team will be led by Dasun Shanaka. 

Originally scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka, the tournament was shifted to the UAE due to political and economic instability in the country. The island nation has been suffering from fuel, medical and food shortage. 

The delay 

There was a considerable delay in the squad announcement due to political turmoil. Sri Lanka cricket had sent the squad to the concerned ministry, but the same refused to revert approval. 

The Sri Lankan board also had to request the council for an extension in the announcement of the squad due to the crises in the country. 

SL in the Asia Cup

The Lankans will lock horns with Afghanistan in the tournament opener on 27th August, 2022 at 7:30 PM IST in Dubai. The final will take place at the same venue on September 11. 

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