It is reported that a 15-member Sri Lanka squad has been named for the 2023 Asia Cup cricket tournament.

Accordingly, after 2 years, Kusal Janith Perera has been selected  to the Sri Lanka ODI squad. It is also stated that steps have been taken to remove Chamika Karunaratne and Angelo Mathews from this squad. However, the fact that the young player Dunit Vellalege has been re-caller to this Sri Lanka squad for Asia cup.

The cricket authorities have taken steps to include Sahan Arachchige, Kasun Rajitha, Avishka Fernando, Dushan Hemantha and Chamika Karunaratne as reserve players in this squad. As usual, Dasun Shanaka is going to assume leadership responsibilities here as well.

Dushmantha Chameera who have recovered from injury, Matisha Pathirana, Dilshan Madhusanka and Lahiru Kumara, will play as fast bowlers here. According to cricket sources, Wanidu Hasaranga and Mahish Thiekshana are going to fulfill the responsibility of spin bowlers.

 Sri Lanka Squad - Dasun Shanaka (capt.), Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Janith Perera, Kusal Mendis, Charith Sasanka, Sadheera Samarawickrama, Dhananjaya de Silva, Vanidu Hasaranga, Dunit Vellalage, Mahish Thiekshana, Lahiru Kumara, Dushmantha Chamira, Dilshan Madhusanka, Matisha Pathirana