NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    More
    In the news
    Virat Kohli
    Rohit Sharma
    Novak Djokovic
    Indian Cricket Team
    Rishabh Pant
    Rafael Nadal
    Hardik Pandya
    NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    NewsBytes
    User Placeholder

    Hi,

    Logout


    India Business World Politics Sports Technology Entertainment Auto Lifestyle Inspirational Career Bengaluru Delhi Mumbai Visual Stories Find Cricket Statistics Phones Reviews Fitness Bands Reviews Speakers Reviews

    Download Android App

    Follow us on
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linkedin
     
    Home / News / Sports News / 2022 Asia Cup: Breaking down Sri Lanka's squad
    Sports

    2022 Asia Cup: Breaking down Sri Lanka's squad

    2022 Asia Cup: Breaking down Sri Lanka's squad
    Written by V Shashank
    Aug 21, 2022, 04:25 pm 3 min read
    2022 Asia Cup: Breaking down Sri Lanka's squad
    Hasaranga will spearhead Sri Lanka's spin attack (Source: Twitter/@ICC)

    Sri Lanka have named a competent-looking 18-man squad for the 2022 Asia Cup. The Lankans will be led by their regular skipper Dasun Shanaka, with all-rounder Charith Asalanka as his deputy. They will lock horns with Afghanistan in the tournament opener scheduled on August 27. Dhananjaya de Silva, Jeffrey Vandersay, and Dinesh Chandimal have returned to the mix. We decode their squad.

    Sri Lanka's squad for Asia Cup

    Sri Lanka's squad: Dasun Shanaka (c), Danushka Gunathilaka, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Ashen Bandara, Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Praveen Jayawickrama, Chamika Karunaratne, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwanidu Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera, Dinesh Chandimal.

    Chandimal back in the fray among batters

    Chandimal's addition to the squad is on grounds of his scintillating returns in Tests versus Australia. He was also a part of the Lankan team that toured Australia and India earlier this year. Pathum Nissanka, who had a consistent run in T20Is in Australia, will find himself at the top-order alongside Danushka Gunathilaka, and Kusal Mendis. Hard-hitter Bhanuka Rajapaksa might play in the middle-order.

    Asalanka can be the trump card with the bat

    Asalanka has been a promising campaigner for the Lankans since his arrival in the international arena. He had impressive returns in the T20Is against Australia, churning out knocks worth 38, 39, and 26. He can contribute to SL's scorecard to a great extent.

    Bandara shone in SLC T20 League; gets a call-back

    Middle-order batter Ashen Bandara last played a T20I in 2021. Plus, he has managed only four appearances in the format to date. Nonetheless, he found a calling post a rip-roaring show in this year's SLC Invitational T20 League. He clobbered 134 runs in four outings, averaging 134.00. Meanwhile, de Silva will be expected to chime in on both batting and bowling fronts.

    Sri Lanka boast an able spin attack

    Sri Lanka have plenty of campaigners in the spin department. Ace leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga will spearhead the same. He has averaged 17.74 in T20s played this year, besides pocketing 39 wickets. Then there's the duo of slow left-arm orthodox Praveen Jayawickrama and off-spinner Maheesh Theekshana. Leggie Vandersay returns after missing out the T20Is versus Australia but has enjoyed a decent form lately.

    Sri Lanka struggle with experience in pace department

    SL have a weaker pace attack on offer for the tournament. Dushmantha Chameera, who is supposed to be their go-to wicket-taking option, hasn't fully recovered from a recent injury. He might need some time to gain match fitness. Left-arm quick Dilshan Madushanka will be debuting in T20Is. He has played only eight T20s to date. Shanaka and Chamika Karunaratne are the other pace options.

    Binura, Rajitha ruled out of Asia Cup

    Pacers Binura Fernando and Kasun Rajitha were named in the original squad. However, they miss out due to injuries sustained during the 2022 SLC Invitational T20 League. Asitha Fernando and Pramod Madushan are expected to replace the duo. The latter hasn't featured in T20Is but has impeccable numbers in T20s. So far, the right-armer has captured 38 T20 scalps, averaging 17.68.

    Share this timeline
    Facebook
    Whatsapp
    Twitter
    Linkedin
    Latest
    Asia Cup
    Cricket News
    Dasun Shanaka
    Sri Lanka Cricket Team

    Latest

    WPL 2023, GG vs UPW: Grace Harris hammers second fifty Women's Premier League (WPL)
    WPL 2023: DC restrict MI to 109/8; Kapp, Shikha shine Women's Premier League (WPL)
    COVID-19 variant XBB 1.16 cases rise in India; guidelines revised COVID-19
    Mushfiqur Rahim hammers fastest ODI hundred for Bangladesh: Key Stats Bangladesh Cricket Team

    Asia Cup

    Asia Cup 2023 likely to take place in UAE: Report  Indian Cricket Team
    BCCI, PCB to discuss Asia Cup in ACC meeting BCCI
    ACC terms PCB Chairman's claims on Jay Shah 'baseless': Details  Jay Shah
    Asia Cup 2023: India and Pakistan slotted in same group Jay Shah

    Cricket News

    WPL 2023, MI vs DC: Meg Lanning elects to field  Women's Premier League (WPL)
    WPL 2023: UP Warriorz beat Gujarat Giants to reach playoffs Women's Premier League (WPL)
    India vs Australia, 3rd ODI: Visitors chase history in Chennai Indian Cricket Team
    WPL 2023, GG vs UPW: Gardner slams her second fifty Women's Premier League (WPL)

    Dasun Shanaka

    India crush Sri Lanka 3-0 in ODI series: Key takeaways  Indian Cricket Team
    IND vs SL, 3rd ODI: Rohit Sharma opts to bat Indian Cricket Team
    IND vs SL, 2nd ODI: Dasun Shanaka elects to bat Indian Cricket Team
    IND vs SL: Dasun Shanaka's century goes in vain  India vs Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka Cricket Team

    NZ beat SL: Decoding the final World Test Championship table ICC World Test Championship
    Dimuth Karunaratne to step down as SL's Test captain: Details  Dimuth Karunaratne
    Dhananjaya de Silva completes 3,000 runs in Test: Key stats  New Zealand Cricket Team
    Dinesh Chandimal smokes his 25th Test fifty, surpasses Arjuna Ranatunga  Dinesh Chandimal

    Love Sports News?

    Subscribe to stay updated.

    Sports Thumbnail
    Indian Premier League (IPL) Celebrity Hollywood Bollywood UEFA Champions League Tennis Football Smartphones Cryptocurrency Upcoming Movies Premier League Cricket News Latest automobiles Latest Cars Upcoming Cars Latest Bikes Upcoming Tablets
    About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive Download DevBytes Find Cricket Statistics
    Follow us on
    Facebook Twitter Linkedin
    All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2023