Colombo: The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) selection committee has announced the 28-man Sri Lanka ‘A’ squad for the home series against New Zealand ‘A’.
Promising batsman Pacindu Suryabandara has been named the captain for the four-day matches, while experienced off-spinning all-rounder Sahan Arachike will lead the side in the one-day format.
The dual leadership approach reflects selectors’ focus on developing leadership depth across formats.
New Zealand ‘A’ team is scheduled to tour Sri Lanka from 3rd April to 27th April 2026. During the tour, the two teams will compete in three one-day matches and two four-day matches, which will provide valuable exposure to budding players from both sides.
The series will begin with a limited-overs series, with the opening one-dayer being played at the Galle International Cricket Stadium on April 5.
The remaining tournaments will continue throughout the tour, providing a competitive platform for players aiming to break into their respective national teams.
Sri Lanka ‘A’ Team: Pacindu Suryabandara (captain, four-day), Sahan Arachike (captain, one-day), Kamil Mishara, Lasith Krusepulle, Nishan Madushka, Lahiru Utara, Pawan Ratnayake, Nuvanitu Fernando, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Sonal Dinusha, Sohan de Livera, Milan de Livera, Milan de Livera Livera, Kamake, Samika Heenathikala, Ramesh Mendis, Vanuja Sahan, Vijayakanth Vyaskanth, Traveen Mathews, Dhilum Sudira, Vigneswaran Akash, Lahiru Kumara, Pramod Madhushan, Tilshan Madhushanka, Mohammad Shiras, Isidha Wijesundara, Dulaj Samuditha and Duvindu. Raunathanga.
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