Sri Lanka Cricket has announced the 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023. The announcement comes with excitement and disappointment, as one of Sri Lanka’s star players, Wanindu Hasaranga, will miss the event due to a hamstring injury.
The 26-year-old bowling all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has recently been an outstanding performer for Sri Lanka. His absence from the World Cup significantly blows the team’s prospects. The all-rounder Dasun Shanaka will lead Sri Lanka in the World Cup.
Unlike some cricketing nations, Sri Lanka did not receive a direct entry into the ICC World Cup 2023. They had to battle through the qualifier round to secure their spot. They won the final match and remained unbeaten throughout the qualifying tournament.
Sri Lanka’s journey in the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 will start with a match against South Africa. This clash is scheduled to take place on October 7, 2023, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Sri Lanka will play two warm-up matches to strengthen their preparations for the World Cup. In these warm-up games, Sri Lanka will face Bangladesh and Afghanistan.
Sri Lanka Squad For Cricket World Cup 2023
Dasun Shanaka (C), Kusal Mendis , Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dushan Hemantha, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka.
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Sri Lanka’s Probable Playing XI For World Cup
| No. | Player Name | Role |
| 1 | Pathum Nissanka | Batter |
| 2 | Kusal Perera | Batter |
| 3 | Kusal Mendis | Wicket-keeper |
| 4 | Dimuth Karunaratne | Batter |
| 5 | Dhananjaya de Silva | All-rounder |
| 6 | Dasun Shanaka (C) | All-rounder |
| 7 | Sadeera Samarawickrama | Batter |
| 8 | Matheesha Pathirana | Bowler |
| 9 | Maheesh Theekshana | Bowler |
| 10 | Lahiru Kumara | Bowler |
| 11 | Charith Asalanka | Bowler |
Sri Lanka Cricket World Cup 2023 Full Schedule & Fixtures
| Date | Match Details | Time (IST) | Venue |
| October 7, 2023 | South Africa vs Sri Lanka | 2:00 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| October 10, 2023 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | 2:00 PM | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| October 16, 2023 | Australia vs Sri Lanka | 2:00 PM | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| October 21, 2023 | Netherlands vs Sri Lanka | 10:30 AM | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| October 26, 2023 | England vs Sri Lanka | 2:00 PM | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| October 30, 2023 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka | 2:00 PM | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune |
| November 2, 2023 | India vs Sri Lanka | 2:00 PM | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| November 6, 2023 | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | 2:00 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| November 9, 2023 | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka | 2:00 PM | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
