US EditionSri Lanka Squad for Asia Cup 2025, Full List of Players: Hasaranga Returns From Injury; Asalanka to Lead
Sri Lanka's Asia Cup squad features a blend of youth and experience aiming to defend their title with star all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga returning after a hamstring injury.
- On September 9, 2025, Sri Lanka Cricket announced a 16-member Asia Cup 2025 squad for the UAE, including leg-spin bowling all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga despite recent injury concerns.
- After suffering a hamstring injury during the T20I series against Bangladesh, Wanindu Hasaranga missed both the Zimbabwe tour's three T20Is and two ODIs, raising Asia Cup doubts.
- The squad lists Wanindu Hasaranga replacing Dushan Hemantha and dropping uncapped Vishen Halambage, while frontline spinners Maheesh Theekshana and Dunith Wellalage strengthen the spin-heavy attack.
- Sri Lanka will open on September 13 against Bangladesh at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, and face Hong Kong and Afghanistan on September 15 and 18 in Group B.
- Looking beyond the group stage, the Asia Cup doubles as key preparation for Sri Lanka ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup co-hosted with India, allowing players to cement national spots.
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Sri Lanka announce squad for Asia Cup 2025, Wanindu Hasaranga finds place despite injury concerns
Sri Lanka announce 16-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup, slated to begin on September 9. Wanindu Hasaranga, who was rested in the Zimbabwe series due to injury concerns, has found a place in the Asia Cup squad. However, it needs to be seen if the all-rounder is fit for the group stage or makes himself available for the Super 4 of the tournament. Though the latter is subject to Sri Lanka’s qualification. The Lankan Lions are in group B of th…
Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2025 Squad: Young Guns Take Charge
Sri Lanka Announces Squad for Asia Cup 2025 Sri Lanka have announced their 16-member squad for the Asia Cup 2025, featuring the return of Wanindu Hasaranga while omitting veteran Angelo Mathews. So let’s have a look at Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2025 Squad. Wanindu Hasaranga Returns to Boost Sri Lanka’s Spin Attack Ace leg-spinner Wanindu […] The post Sri Lanka Announces Squad for Asia Cup 2025: Wanindu Hasaranga Returns, Angelo Mathews Omitted appeared…
Asia Cup 2025: Hasaranga in Sri Lanka Squad, Ruled Out of Zimbabwe Tour
The Sri Lankan cricket team has announced its 16-member squad for the Asia Cup, scheduled for the UAE beginning September 9th, with Wanindu Hasaranga included. He will be absent from the squad for the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe, which starts this Friday with the first ODI in Harare, in addition to another ODI and three T20Is. Hasaranga’s selection for the Asia Cup comes despite a hamstring injury suffered during the home series defeat to Banglade…
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