<p>Sri Lanka have announced their squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, with Wanindu Hasaranga leading the pack for the 2014 champions.</p>

<p>The squad announced on Thursday (May 9) includes Charith Asalanka as vice-captain while Chennai Super Kings (CSK) star bowler Matheesha Pathirana also made the squad despite injury ruling him out of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024).</p>

<p>Sri Lanka will start their campaign against South Africa on June 3 in New York and will hope to recapture glory after a decade.</p>

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<h2><strong>Hasaranga to lead Sri Lanka</strong></h2>

<p>Once a powerhouse of world cricket, Sri Lanka&nbsp;have been on the decline&nbsp;in recent years but will aim to get back the lost glory under Hasaranga and Co.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 15-member squad includes veteran star Angelo Matthews and Dasun Shanaka&nbsp;while&nbsp;Dunith Wellalage&nbsp;also&nbsp;gets the cut. Matthews is the lone survivor from the Sri Lanka squad that won the T20 World Cup&nbsp;in&nbsp;2014.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hasaranga’s&nbsp;eligibility had earlier caused controversy as he was likely to miss the start of the tournament.</p>

<p>During Sri&nbsp;Lanka's&nbsp;defeat to Bangladesh on March&nbsp;18&nbsp;Hasaranga was handed demerit points for showing dissent against an umpiring decision. According to the ICC ruling, a player with eight demerit points could be&nbsp;handed&nbsp;a ban for two Tests, four ODIs or four T20Is, depending on which came first.</p>

<p>In this case, Hasaranga was entitled to serve his ban during the T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA and could have missed up to four matches during the tournament.</p>

<p>However, the player and the board soon named Hasaranga in the Test squad, despite him having announced his retirement from the red-ball format.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As soon as&nbsp;he&nbsp;was registered&nbsp;for the Test series against Bangladesh,&nbsp;a two-match ban was triggered, clearing the slate of eight demerit points.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2024-heres-why-gujarat-titans-will-wear-lavender-jersey-against-kolkata-knight-riders-719787">IPL 2024: Here's why Gujarat Titans will wear lavender jersey against Kolkata Knight Riders</a></p>

<p>On the flip side, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, who made his IPL 2024 debut for Surnisers Hyderabad against Lucknow Super Giants on&nbsp;Wednesday&nbsp;was not included&nbsp;in the primary squad. He will join the reserve team alongside Asitha Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Janith Liyanage.</p>

<h2><strong>Sri Lanka squad for 2024 T20 World Cup</strong></h2>

<p>Wanindu Hasaranga (capt), Charith Asalanka (vc), Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Dilshan Madushanka</p>

<p><strong>Travelling reserves: </strong>Asitha Fernando, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Janith Liyanage</p>


Sri Lanka have announced their squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, with Wanindu Hasaranga leading the pack for the 2014 champions. The squad announced on Thursday (May 9) includes Charith Asalanka as vice-captain while Chennai Super Kings (CSK) star bowler Matheesha Pathirana also made the squad despite injury ruling him out of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024).

Sri Lanka have announced their squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, with Wanindu Hasaranga leading the pack for the 2014 champions. The squad announced on Thursday (May 9) includes Charith Asalanka as vice-captain while Chennai Super Kings (CSK) star bowler Matheesha Pathirana also made the squad despite injury ruling him out of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024). Sri Lanka will start their campaign against South Africa on June 3 in New York and will hope to recapture glory after a decade. Here's your Sri Lankan squad ready to roar at the ICC #T20WorldCup 2024 in the USA and Caribbean! 🇱🇰 READ: https://t.co/9Zia3yVeVZ #LankanLions pic.twitter.com/ZresMKrIqg — Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) May 9, 2024 × Hasaranga to lead Sri Lanka Once a powerhouse of world cricket, Sri Lanka have been on the decline in recent years but will aim to get back the lost glory under Hasaranga and Co. The 15-member squad includes veteran star Angelo Matthews and Dasun Shanaka while Dunith Wellalage also gets the cut. Matthews is the lone survivor from the Sri Lanka squad that won the T20 World Cup in 2014. Hasaranga’s eligibility had earlier caused controversy as he was likely to miss the start of the tournament. During Sri Lanka's defeat to Bangladesh on March 18 Hasaranga was handed demerit points for showing dissent against an umpiring decision. According to the ICC ruling, a player with eight demerit points could be handed a ban for two Tests, four ODIs or four T20Is, depending on which came first. In this case, Hasaranga was entitled to serve his ban during the T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA and could have missed up to four matches during the tournament. However, the player and the board soon named Hasaranga in the Test squad, despite him having announced his retirement from the red-ball format. As soon as he was registered for the Test series against Bangladesh, a two-match ban was triggered, clearing the slate of eight demerit points. ALSO READ | IPL 2024: Here's why Gujarat Titans will wear lavender jersey against Kolkata Knight Riders On the flip side, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, who made his IPL 2024 debut for Surnisers Hyderabad against Lucknow Super Giants on Wednesday was not included in the primary squad. He will join the reserve team alongside Asitha Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Janith Liyanage. Sri Lanka squad for 2024 T20 World Cup Wanindu Hasaranga (capt), Charith Asalanka (vc), Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Dilshan Madushanka Travelling reserves: Asitha Fernando, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Janith Liyanage

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T20 World Cup 2024: Wanindu Hasaranga leads Sri Lanka squad; injured CSK star Matheesha Pathirana included