The 29-year old captained Sri Lanka to a 3-0 victory over Pakistan during his previous stint as captain
Dasun Shanaka has been named Sri Lanka’s T20 captain for their upcoming tour of West Indies, replacing Lasith Malinga.
Sri Lanka travelled to the Caribbean on Monday (February 22) ahead of three T20Is, scheduled to start on Wednesday, March 3 at The Coolidge Cricket Ground, Antigua. They will also play three ODIs and three Tests during their stay.
Shanaka, an all-rounder, has made 40 T20 appearances for Sri Lanka, scoring 483 runs and taking 11 wickets. He previously captained his country to a 3-0 series win over Pakistan in 2019 and averaged 28 with the bat during that three-match run – 14 higher than his career average.
Four new faces feature in the Sri Lanka squad, following call-ups for uncapped players Ramesh Mendis, Dilshan Madushanka, Pathum Nissanka and Ashen Bandara.
West Indies v Sri Lanka: T20, ODI and Test full schedule
Three players – Kusal Perara, Avishka Fernando and Bhanuka Rajapaksa – have been dropped while Kusal Mendis remains at home following poor performances against South Africa and England.
Sri Lanka head into the series without a win in their last eight T20s and having won just two of their last 10 series.
Off the pitch, the side are also in turmoil following the surprise resignation of bowling coach, Chaminda Vaas, three days after he was appointed to the role.
Sri Lanka limited-overs squad: Dimuth Karunaratne (ODI captain), Dasun Shanaka (T20 captain), Danushka Gunathilaka, Pathum Nissanka, Ashen Bandara, Oshada Fernando, Dinesh Chandima, Angelo Matthews, Niroshan Dickwella, Thisara Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ramesh Mendis, Nuwan Pradeep, Asitha Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera, Akila Dananajaya, Lakshan Sandakan, Dilshan Madushanka, Suranga Lakmal
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Posted by Leonard de Mel on 24/02/2021 at 00:01
Somebody should look at this youngster Ravindu Rasantha played in 2020 World Cup Under 19 he has the Talent to become one of the best in the world also he should be in the Sri Lankan Premier he should have been in the last SLP LEAGUE AS WELL
Posted by Leonard de Mel on 23/02/2021 at 23:43
Good luck 🤞 Youngsters show us you are belongs in the big stage come on Youngsters put your hands up show you can do it, Wear the Sri Lankan Shirt with Pride
Posted by Leonard de Mel on 23/02/2021 at 23:36
Can we watch the matches in SKY TV
Posted by Leonard de Mel on 23/02/2021 at 23:35
Can we watch the matches in SKY TV
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