Pavan to lead as Sri Lanka A squad named for Rising Stars Asia Cup

November 11, 2026 at 6:17 PM
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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced a 15-member Sri Lanka A squad for the ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026, with Pavan Rathnayake appointed captain.

The 50-over tournament will be held in Qatar from November 19 to 29, with the Sri Lankan team scheduled to depart on November 16.

The squad includes Nishan Madushka, Nipun Dhananjaya, Janith Liyanage and Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, alongside several emerging players.

Sri Lanka A squad:

1. Lasith Croospulle

2. Sineth Jayawardena

3. Nishan Madushka

4. Pavan Rathnayake (Captain)

5. Nipun Dhananjaya

6. Chamika Heenatigala

7. Janith Liyanage

8. Sharujan Shanmuganathan

9. Ravindu Fernando

10. Vijayakanth Viyaskanth

11. Wanuja Sahan

12. Dulaj Samuditha

13. Duvindu Ranatunga

14. Lahiru Samarakoon

  • 15. Garuka Sanketh

The squad was confirmed by the Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee in a media release issued on Wednesday (11). (Newswire)