Charith Asalanka, who was recently relieved of his duties as Sri Lanka's captain ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup, will resume leadership responsibilities in the three-match ODI series against England.
The Sri Lanka Cricket Board: The Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC) announced a 17-member squad for the upcoming ODI series against England, which begins on Thursday.
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced a 25-member preliminary squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026, while also making a major leadership change.
Sri Lanka‘s selectors are considering replacing Charith Asalanka as T20I captain before the 2026 T20 World Cup, citing worries over his form and fitness.
Former Sri Lankan cricketer and current chief selector of Sri Lanka Cricket Upul Tharanga has confirmed that the board could take away captaincy of the T20I team from Charith Asalanka.
T20 World Cup: Just two months before co-hosting the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka may undergo a dramatic captaincy change. Chief selector Upul Tharanga has confirmed that the panel is actively looking at alternatives to captain Charith Asalanka, who is currently under pressure.
Charith Asalanka and Asitha Fernando have returned home due to illness ahead of the commencement of the Pakistan T20I tri-series involving Zimbabwe, scheduled to take place in Pakistan.
Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka is looking forward to the upcoming ODI series against Pakistan, while acknowledging the challenge of playing away from home.
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — Sri Lanka are ranked No. 4 in the ODI rankings, one place ahead of Pakistan, and have won bilateral series at home against Australia and Bangladesh, as well as beating Zimbabwe in its last away ODI series.
Sri Lanka announced two 16-member squads on Friday to tour Pakistan for a tri-nation ODI and T20 series that also involves Zimbabwe. Sri Lanka Cricket said in a statement that Charith Asalanka would lead both squads, which share several of the same players.
Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka has won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the Super Four match 6 of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka stated that his team is not overly concerned about the toss ahead of their crucial Super 4 clash against Pakistan in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 on Tuesday, September 23, at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka has won the toss and elected to bowl first against Bangladesh in the fifth match of the Asia Cup 2025. “We are bowling first as it is the new pitch and we want to keep the momentum going.
Sri Lanka come into the Asia Cup 2025 as T20I defending champions, looking to carry on their winning momentum. Though India won the ODI Asia Cup in 2023, the T20I format of the tournament is distinct.