The ICC cricket world cup Sri Lanka squad for 2023 has a 15-member team which includes: Dasun Shanaka (c), Kusal Mendis (vc), Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dushan Hemantha, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka. Meanwhile, Dasun Shanaka is going to lead Team Sri Lanka in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 and Chris Silverwood will be the head coach of Sri Lanka Squad.
Sri Lanka Player List for the ODI World Cup 2023
| Player Name | Age | Role |
| Dasun Shanaka | 32 | All-rounder |
| Kusal Mendis | 28 | Wicket-keeper |
| Pathum Nissanka | 25 | Batter |
| Dimuth Karunaratne | 35 | Batter |
| Sadeera Samarawickrama | 28 | Wicket-keeper |
| Charith Asalanka | 26 | Batter |
| Dhananjaya De Silva | 32 | All-rounder |
| Kusal Perera | 33 | Wicket-keeper |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 23 | Bowler |
| Dunith Wellalage | 20 | Bowler |
| Kasun Rajitha | 30 | Bowler |
| Matheesha Pathirana | 20 | Bowler |
| Lahiru Kumara | 26 | Bowler |
| Dilshan Madhushanka | 23 | Bowler |
| Dushan Hemantha | 29 | Bowler |
Travelling reserve: Chamika Karunaratne (All-rounder)
Sri Lanka named their squad for the ODI World Cup 2023 on September 26, two days before the final cut-off date. The Dasun Shanaka-led team will look to go deep in the upcoming tournament, especially after failing to reach even the semi-finals in the 2015 and 2019 editions.
Sri Lanka will begin their ICC ODI World Cup 2023 campaign against South Africa at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on October 7.
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As mentioned earlier they will dearly miss the services of Wanindu Hasaranga and Dushmantha Chameera, who both missed out due to injuries.
Sri Lanka World Cup 2023 squad - Batters
| Player Name | Role | Hand | Type |
| Pathum Nissanka | Batter | Right-handed | Opener |
| Dimuth Karunaratne | Batter | Left-handed | Opener |
| Charith Asalanka | Batter | Left-handed | Middle-order |
Sri Lanka World Cup 2023 squad - Wicket-keepers
| Player Name | Role | Hand | Type |
| Kusal Mendis | Wicket-keeper | Right-handed | Top-order |
| Kusal Perera | Wicket-keeper | Left-handed | Opener |
| Sadeera Samarawickrama | Wicket-keeper | Right-handed | Middle-order |
Sadeera Samarawickrama, meanwhile, is likely to play a pure batter rather than a wicket-keeper. Samarawickrama is expected to bat in the middle-order.
Sri Lanka World Cup 2023 squad - All-rounders
| Player Name | Role | Hand | Type |
| Dasun Shanaka | All-rounder | Right-handed | Pacer |
| Dhananjaya De Silva | All-rounder | Right-handed | Spinner |
Skipper Dasun Shanaka and Dhananjaya de Silva will be the two main all-rounders for Sri Lanka at the ODI World Cup 2023. Both will bat in the middle and lower order for Sri Lanka and will also bowl during the middle phase of an innings. While Shanaka is a pacer, who can be effective on sluggish pitches, De Silva is a right-arm off-break bowler who can be useful on turning tracks.
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Sri Lanka World Cup 2023 squad - Bowlers
| Player Name | Role | Arm | Type |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Bowler | Right-arm | Spinner |
| Dunith Wellalage | Bowler | Left-arm | Spinner |
| Kasun Rajitha | Bowler | Right-arm | Pacer |
| Matheesha Pathirana | Bowler | Right-arm | Pacer |
| Lahiru Kumara | Bowler | Right-arm | Pacer |
| Dilshan Madhushanka | Bowler | Left-arm | Pacer |
| Dushan Hemantha | Bowler | Right-arm | Spinner |
Sri Lanka have selected as many as seven specialist bowlers in their full list of selected players for the ODI World Cup 2023. Four of their seven bowlers are pace bowlers, while the other three are spinners. The likes of Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana and Lahiru Kumara are three different types of right-arm pacers, while Dilshan Madhushanka is the only left-arm pace bowler. Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage and Dushan Hemantha are the three selected spinners.
FAQs:-
Q) Who will captain Sri Lanka at the ODI World Cup 2023?
A) The Sri Lankan national team will be captained by Dasun Shanaka at the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023. It will be his first ODI World Cup as a captain for Sri Lanka. Kusal Mendis (vice-captain) will be Shanaka’s deputy at the mega event.
Q) When did Sri Lanka announced their squad for the ODI World Cup 2023?
A) The Sri Lankan national team announced their squad and full list of players for the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023 on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. They named a 15-member strong squad for the ODI World Cup.
Q) Who is the youngest Sri Lankan player selected for the ODI World Cup 2023?
A) Dunith Wellalage will be Sri Lanka’s youngest player to feature at the ODI World Cup 2023. As of September 28, 2023, Wellalage is 20 years and 260 days old.
Q) Who is the oldest Sri Lankan player selected for the ODI World Cup 2023?
A) Dimuth Karunaratne will be Sri Lanka’s oldest player to feature at the ODI World Cup 2023. As of September 28, 2023, Karunaratne is 35 years and 158 days old.
Q) Who is the player selected as a traveling reserve for Sri Lanka for the ODI World Cup 2023?
A) All-rounder Chamika Karunaratne is the selected traveling reserve backup for Sri Lanka at the ODI World Cup 2023.
Q) When will Sri Lanka play their first ODI World Cup 2023 match?
A) The Sri Lankan national team will kick start their ODI World Cup 2023 against South Africa on October 7, 2023. The much-awaited fixture will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
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