Niroshan Dickwella Returns to Sri Lanka’s T20 Squad for Asian Games

Sri Lanka have announced their men’s T20 squad for the 2026 Asian Games, with Sahan Arachchige named captain and Niroshan Dickwella making a return to the national T20 setup after a lengthy absence.

Dickwella has been included in a Sri Lanka T20I squad for the first time since 2021. Ashen Bandara has also been recalled after last representing Sri Lanka internationally in 2023.

Sineth Jayawardena, Sohan de Livera, Wanuja Sahan and Garuka Sanketh have received their maiden call-ups to the T20I squad.

Jayawardena and de Livera earned their places after impressive performances in the Major Clubs T20 tournament. Jayawardena finished the competition with 372 runs, while de Livera scored 307. Jayawardena also produced a standout innings of 82 off 32 balls in the final.

Viyaskanth was another strong performer in the Major Clubs T20 competition, taking 17 wickets. Chamika Karunaratne also impressed in the LPL, scoring 253 runs.

The bowling options include Nuwan Thushara, Binura Fernando and Garuka Sanketh in the pace department, while Tharindu Ratnayake, Viyaskanth and Dushan Hemantha provide spin options.

Several of Sri Lanka’s first-choice T20I players have been rested for the Asian Games, giving opportunities to a number of emerging and returning players.

Sri Lanka have received a direct entry into the quarter-finals, with their first match scheduled for September 29 in Nisshin.

Sri Lanka squad:
Sahan Arachchige (Captain), Niroshan Dickwella, Ashen Bandara, Sineth Jayawardena, Sohan de Livera, Wanuja Sahan, Garuka Sanketh, Chamika Karunaratne, Viyaskanth, Tharindu Ratnayake, Dushan Hemantha, Nuwan Thushara, Binura Fernando and others.