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Sri Lanka sack Asalanka as skipper, appoint Shanaka for T20 World Cup 2026

Updated on: 20 December,2025 09:15 AM IST  |  Colombo
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Pramodaya Wickramasingha, who is back as the chairman of selectors, said Asalanka’s poor batting form and Shanaka’s experience in playing three previous World Cups were factors in the decision

Sri Lanka sack Asalanka as skipper, appoint Shanaka for T20 World Cup 2026

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Sri Lanka on Friday named Dasun Shanaka as skipper of its preliminary 25-member squad for the T20 World Cup as the co-hosts sacked Charith Asalanka as the leader of side.

Pramodaya Wickramasingha, who is back as the chairman of selectors, said Asalanka’s poor batting form and Shanaka’s experience in playing three previous World Cups were factors in the decision.


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