Kusal Mendis is the new ODI captain, taking over from Dasun Shanaka. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has made eight changes to the World Cup squad, including the return of Avishka Fernando, Jeffrey Vandersay, and Akila Dananjaya. Aantha Mendis, the former spinner and current selector, highlighted Dananjaya’s recent success in taking wickets and stressed the importance of having backup plans for spin-bowling.

“In the last couple of seasons, Akila Dananjaya has been picking up wickets, and we also need a backup plan for the likes of Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga,” said Ajantha.”

In a recent update, SLC chief selector Upul Tharanga revealed that Dhananjaya de Silva is the new captain of the Sri Lanka Test team, taking over from Dimuth Karunaratne.

Squad:

Kusal Mendis (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Janith Liyanage,Sadeera Samarawickrama,Charith Asalanka,  Sahan Arachchige, Nuwanidu Fernando, Dasun Shanaka,  Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka,  Dunith Wellalage,Dushmantha Chameera, Pramod Madushan, Wanindu Hasaranga (subject to fitness)Jeffrey Vandersay, Akila Dananjaya.