Sri Lanka Name 2023 World Cup Squad; Wanindu Hasaranga Ruled Out

image-ln08p4q3Dasun Shanaka will Lead SL in 2023 WC [X.com]

In a significant development, Sri Lanka have announced a strong 16-member squad, including a travelling reserve, for the ICC World Cup 2023. As expected, wily leg spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the tournament, while his partner-in-crime Maheesh Theekshana has been picked despite nursing a hamstring injury. The squad, led by Dasun Shanaka, sees the return of Chamika Karunaratne, who will travel with the team as a standby player. 

Experienced all-rounder Dasun Shanaka will lead the Lankan lions, with Kusal Mendis playing his deputy. The Lankan top-order looks rocksolid, studded with Mr consistent Pathum Nissanka alongside Dimuth Karunaratne and explosive opener Kusal Perera. 

Their middle-order is studded with ace batters Sadeera Samarawickrama and Charith Asalanka, with Dhananjaya de Silva and skipper Shanaka set to play as all-rounders.

Promising cricketer Dunith Wellalage will spearhead the spin department alongside Maheesh Theekshana, while Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka and Matheesha Pathirana will lead the pace attack. 

Sri Lanka Squad for 2023 World Cup

Dasun Shanaka (C), Kusal Mendis (VC), Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dimuth Karunaratne, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dushan Hemantha, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka

Travelling reserve: Chamika Karunaratne