SLC sources state that the Sri Lankan squad for the World Cup qualifying tournament is scheduled to be announced before the second match of the Sri Lanka-Afghanistan one-day series that starts tomorrow.

However, it is reported that Kusal Janith Perera, who is suffering from an injury, is also uncertain about joining the World Cup qualifying tournament.

The following 16-member squad has been selected by the Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee for the first two games of the ODI series vs. Afghanistan.

The three-match ODI series between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan will commence on June 2, 2023, at the MRICS in Hambantota.

Wanindu Hasaranga is currently undergoing rehabilitation for a foot injury, and he will return to play once he is cleared to do so. Kusal Janith Perera was not picked for the ODI series as he is currently undergoing rehabilitation following a hamstring injury he sustained during Sri Lanka’s tour of New Zealand.

According to cricket sources, Sri Lanka squad for World cup qualifier will be

Sri Lanka Squad

1) Dasun Shanaka - Captain

2) Pathum Nissanka

3) Dimuth Karunaratne

4) Kusal Mendis (WK) – Vice Captain

5) Angelo Mathews

6) Charith Asalanka

7) Dhananjaya De Silva

8) Sadeera Samarawickrama – (WK)

9) Chamika Karunaratne

10) Dushan Hemantha

11) Wanindu Hasaranga

12) Lahiru Kumara

13) Dushmantha Chameera

14) Kasun Rajitha

15) Matheesha Pathirana

16) Maheesh Theekshana