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The Sri Lanka squad for the limited-overs tournament with India was announced

The Sri Lanka squad for the limited-overs tournament with India was announced yesterday. 18 players each have been included in the ODI and T20 squads led by Dasun Shanaka.
A change has been made in the vice-captaincy of both the Sri Lankan squad named for the tour of India. Accordingly, the vice-captaincy of the ODI team has been given to Kusal Mendis and the vice-captaincy of the T20 team to Wanindu Hasaranga.
The opening batsman Avishka Fernando, who was suffering from an injury, has been called to the Sri Lankan squad once again. Also, Sadeera Samarawickrama, who became the man of the Lanka Premier League tournament, has also been included in the Sri Lankan limited-overs squad after some time.
The two players Jeffrey Wandase and Nuwanidu Fernando have been named only for the ODI series against the Indian team and Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Nuwan Thushara have been added to the T20 squad only. All-rounder Chamika Karunaratne, who was removed from the team in the one-day series against Afghanistan, has been called to the Sri Lanka squad once again, while former captain Dinesh Chandimal has not been given a place in the Sri Lanka squad.
The Sri Lankan team’s tour of India is scheduled to begin on the 3rd of January with the T20 series. After that, the ODI series between the two countries will start on January 10. Both ODI and T20 tournaments include 3 matches each. Meanwhile, the Sri Lankan team started its training activities on the 27th with the aim of visiting India. The Sri Lankan team for the tour of India is scheduled to leave the island on December 31.
Sri Lanka ODI and T20 squad
Dasun Shanaka, Kusal Mendis, Vanidu Hasaranga, Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Sadira Samarawickrama, Charith Asanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Ashen Bandara, Mahish Thiekshana, Chamika Karunaratne, Dilshan Madhusankha, Kasun Rajitha, Dunit Vellalage, Pramod Madushan, Lahiru Kumar, Jeffrey Wandase & Nuwanidu Fernando (ODI), Bhanuka Rajapaksa & Nuwan Thushara (T20)
ඉන්දීය කණ්ඩායම සමගින් පැවැත්වෙන සීමිත පන්දුවාර තරගාවලි සදහා වන ශ්රී ලංකා සංචිතය ඊයේ දිනයේදී ප්රකාශයට පත් කෙරිණි.
ඉන්දීය කණ්ඩායම සමගින් පැවැත්වෙන සීමිත පන්දුවාර තරගාවලි සදහා වන ශ්රී ලංකා සංචිතය ඊයේ දිනයේදී ප්රකාශයට පත් කෙරිණි. දසුන් ශානකගේ නායකත්වයෙන් යුතු එක්දින හා විස්සයි විස්ස සංචිත සදහා ක්රීඩකයන් 18 දෙනෙකු බැගින් ඇතුළත් කොට ඇත.
ඉන්දීය තරග සංචාරය වෙනුවෙන් නම් කෙරුණු ශ්රී ලංකා සංචිතය දෙකෙහිම උපනායකත්වයෙහි වෙනසක් සිදුකොට ඇත. ඒ අනුව එක්දින කණ්ඩායමේ උපනායකත්වය කුසල් මෙන්ඩිස්ට ද විස්සයි විස්ස කණ්ඩායමේ උප නායකත්වය වනිදු හසරංගට ද හිමි වී ඇත.
ආබාධයකට ලක්ව සිටි ආරම්භක පිතිකරු අවිශ්ක ප්රනාන්දු යළිත් වරක් ශ්රී ලංකා සංචිතයට කැදවා ඇත. එමෙන්ම ලංකා ප්රිමියර් ලීග් තරගාවලියේ වීරයා බවට පත් වූ සදීර සමරවික්රම ද කලකට පසු ශ්රී ලංකා සීමිත පන්දුවාර සංචිතයට ඇතුළත් කොට ඇත.
ජෙෆ්රි වැන්ඩසේ හා නුවනිදු ප්රනාන්දු යන ක්රීඩකයන් දෙදෙනා ඉන්දීය කණ්ඩායමට එරෙහිව පැවැත්වෙන එක්දින තරගාවලිය සදහා පමණක් නම් කොට ඇති අතර භානුක රාජපක්ෂ හා නුවන් තුෂාර විස්සයි විස්ස සංචිතයට පමණක් එක් කොට ඇත. ඇෆ්ගනිස්තානයට එරෙහිව පැවති එක්දින තරගාවලියේ දී කණ්ඩායමෙන් ඉවත් කළ තුන් ඉරියව් ක්රීඩක චාමික කරුණාරත්න යළිත් වරක් ශ්රී ලංකා සංචිතයට කැදවා ඇති අතර හිටපු නායක දිනේෂ් චන්දිමාල්ට ශ්රි ලංකා සංචිතයේ ඉඩක් හිමි වී නොමැත.
ශ්රී ලංකා කණ්ඩායමේ ඉන්දීය සංචාරය එළඹෙන ජනවාරි මස 3 වනදා විස්සයි විස්ස තරගාවලියෙන් ආරම්භ වීමට නියමිතය. ඉන් අනතුරුව දෙරට අතර එක්දින තරගාවලිය ජනවාරි මස 10 වනදා ආරම්භ වනු ඇත. එක්දින හා විස්සයි විස්ස තරගාවලි දෙකටම තරග 3 බැගින් ඇතුළත්ය. මේ අතර ඉන්දීය සංචාරය ඉලක්ක කරගනිමින් ශ්රී ලංකා කණ්ඩායම පසුගිය 27 වනදා සිය පුහුණුවීම් කටයුතු ආරම්භ කොට ඇත. ඉන්දීය සංචාරය වෙනුවෙන් එක්වන ශ්රී ලංකා කණ්ඩායම දෙසැම්බර් මස 31වනදා දිවයිනෙන් පිටත්ව යාමට නියමිතය.
ශ්රී ලංකා එක්දින හා විස්සයි විස්ස සංචිතය
දසුන් ශානක, කුසල් මෙන්ඩිස්, වනිදු හසරංග, පැතුම් නිස්සංක, අවිශ්ක ප්රනාන්දු, සදීර සමරවික්රම, චරිත් අසලංක, ධනංජය ද සිල්වා, අශේන් බණ්ඩාර, මහීෂ් තීක්ෂණ, චාමික කරුණාරත්න, දිල්ෂාන් මධුසංඛ, කසුන් රාජිත, දුනිත් වෙල්ලාලගේ, ප්රමෝද් මදුෂාන්, ලහිරු කුමාර, ජෙෆ්රි වැන්ඩසේ & නුවනිදු ප්රනාන්දු (ODI), භානුක රාජපක්ෂ & නුවන් තුෂාර (T20)
இந்திய அணியுடனான மட்டுப்படுத்தப்பட்ட ஓவர்கள் போட்டிக்கான இலங்கை அணி நேற்று அறிவிக்கப்பட்டது
இந்திய அணியுடனான மட்டுப்படுத்தப்பட்ட ஓவர்கள் போட்டிக்கான இலங்கை அணி நேற்று அறிவிக்கப்பட்டது. தசுன் ஷனக தலைமையிலான ஒருநாள் மற்றும் டி20 அணியில் தலா 18 வீரர்கள் சேர்க்கப்பட்டுள்ளனர்.
இந்திய சுற்றுப்பயணத்திற்காக பெயரிடப்பட்டுள்ள இலங்கை அணியின் துணைத் தலைவர் பதவியில் மாற்றம் செய்யப்பட்டுள்ளது. அதன்படி, ஒருநாள் கிரிக்கெட் அணியின் துணைத் தலைவர் பதவி குசல் மெண்டிஸுக்கும், டி20 அணியின் துணைத் தலைவர் வனிது ஹசரங்கவுக்கும் வழங்கப்பட்டுள்ளது.
காயத்தால் அவதிப்பட்டு வந்த தொடக்க வீரர் அவிஷ்க பெர்னாண்டோ மீண்டும் இலங்கை அணிக்கு அழைக்கப்பட்டுள்ளார். மேலும், சிலோன் பிரீமியர் லீக் போட்டியின் நாயகனாக மாறிய சதீர சமரவிக்ரமவும் சில காலங்களின் பின்னர் இலங்கை மட்டுப்படுத்தப்பட்ட ஓவர்கள் குழாமில் இணைக்கப்பட்டுள்ளார்.
இந்திய அணிக்கெதிரான ஒருநாள் தொடருக்கு மாத்திரம் ஜெஃப்ரி வான்டேஸ் மற்றும் நுவானிடு பெர்னாண்டோ ஆகிய இரு வீரர்களும், டி20 அணியில் பானுக ராஜபக்சே மற்றும் நுவன் துஷாரா ஆகியோர் மட்டும் சேர்க்கப்பட்டுள்ளனர். ஆப்கானிஸ்தானுக்கு எதிரான ஒருநாள் தொடரில் அணியில் இருந்து நீக்கப்பட்ட சகலதுறை வீரர் சாமிக்க கருணாரத்ன மீண்டும் இலங்கை அணிக்கு அழைக்கப்பட்ட நிலையில், முன்னாள் தலைவர் தினேஷ் சந்திமாலுக்கு இலங்கை அணியில் இடம் வழங்கப்படவில்லை.
இலங்கை அணியின் இந்திய சுற்றுப்பயணம் ஜனவரி 3ஆம் தேதி டி20 தொடருடன் தொடங்க உள்ளது. அதன்பிறகு இரு நாடுகளுக்கு இடையிலான ஒருநாள் தொடர் ஜனவரி 10-ம் தேதி தொடங்குகிறது. ஒருநாள் மற்றும் டி20 போட்டிகள் இரண்டிலும் தலா 3 போட்டிகள் அடங்கும். இதேவேளை, இந்தியாவுக்கு விஜயம் செய்யும் நோக்கில் இலங்கை அணி கடந்த 27ஆம் திகதி தனது பயிற்சி நடவடிக்கைகளை ஆரம்பித்துள்ளது. இந்திய சுற்றுப்பயணத்திற்கான இலங்கை அணி டிசம்பர் 31 ஆம் திகதி தீவில் இருந்து புறப்படவுள்ளது.
இலங்கை ஒருநாள் மற்றும் டி20 அணி
தசுன் ஷனக, குசல் மெண்டிஸ், வனிது ஹசரங்க, பதும் நிஸ்ஸங்க, அவிஷ்க பெர்னாண்டோ, சதீர சமரவிக்ரம, சரித் அசங்க, தனஞ்சய டி சில்வா, அஷேன் பண்டார, மஹிஷ் தீக்ஷன, சாமிக்க கருணாரத்ன, டில்ஷான் மதுசங்க, கசுன் குமார் ராஜித, துனித் குமார் ராஜித, துனித்ரு குமார் ராஜித. வந்தசே & நுவனிடு பெர்னாண்டோ (ODI), பானுகா ராஜபக்சே & நுவான் துஷாரா (T20)
Football
India Crushes Sri Lanka 8-0 in SAFF U-19 Championship Opener: A Wake-Up Call for Football Authorities
Sri Lanka’s U-19 football team suffered a devastating 8-0 defeat at the hands of India in their opening match of the SAFF U-19 Championship 2025 held at the Golden Jubilee Stadium in Arunachal Pradesh, India.
From the opening whistle, Sri Lanka appeared unprepared and disorganized, allowing India to dominate every aspect of the match. The scoreline, split evenly with four goals in each half, highlights the defensive collapse and tactical shortcomings of the Lankan side.
India’s Danny Meitei Laishram netted a hat-trick, while Prashan Jajo added a brace, showcasing the stark contrast in quality and preparation between the two teams. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, failed to register any meaningful threat on goal throughout the match.
This humiliating loss raises serious concerns about the strategic planning and readiness of the national youth setup. Despite months to prepare for the tournament, the team lacked structure, fitness, and cohesion—fundamental aspects of international football. The technical team must face questions about the lack of competitive match exposure, tactical discipline, and defensive organization.
Moreover, the physical conditioning of the squad appeared subpar, and substitutions made during the game had minimal impact. The repeated lapses in positioning, marking, and pressing made it clear that the squad was outclassed not just physically but mentally and tactically.
This result must serve as a wake-up call for the Football Federation of Sri Lanka. Talent alone will not bridge the growing gulf between Sri Lanka and regional rivals unless it’s paired with structured development, professional coaching, and consistent investment in youth football.
Sri Lanka must now regroup quickly as they face Nepal U-19 in their next group match on May 11. The path to redemption begins with accountability—and urgent change.
Cricket
IPL Temporarily Suspended, PSL Relocated Amid Rising Tensions Between India and Pakistan
In a major development impacting global cricket, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has been temporarily suspended for a week, while the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has been moved to the UAE due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.
The decision by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to pause the IPL was announced on Friday, following heightened military activity along the border in the Kashmir region. The situation has raised significant safety concerns, leading to a precautionary suspension of one of the world’s most-watched sporting events.
“The well-being of players, officials, and fans is paramount. The resumption schedule will be shared after reviewing the evolving situation,” the BCCI said, emphasizing national security as the overriding concern.
This year’s IPL season, which began in March, still had 12 group-stage fixtures remaining before the playoffs. The final, initially scheduled for May 25 in Kolkata, may now face delays or venue changes.
The recent blackout during the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamshala, along with the closure of several airports in northern India, further complicated logistics. Punjab’s upcoming match against Mumbai Indians has already been shifted from Dharamshala to Mumbai as a precautionary measure.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed the relocation of the remainder of the PSL season to Dubai. This move follows increased concerns from foreign players and support staff about their safety.
An incident involving a drone crash near the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium just hours before a scheduled PSL match has heightened security concerns. The match was to feature several international stars from countries including Australia, England, South Africa, and the West Indies.
The ongoing crisis has put the cricketing world on alert, with both cricket boards closely monitoring the geopolitical situation. While cricket holds a significant place in both nations’ cultures, current developments have shifted priorities toward safety and stability.
Cricket
Bangladesh to Tour Sri Lanka for Full-Fledged Series in June-July 2025
Sri Lanka Cricket has confirmed that the Bangladesh National Men’s Team will tour the island from June 13 to July 16, 2025, for a multi-format bilateral series featuring 2 Tests, 3 ODIs, and 3 T20Is.
The tour kicks off with the Test series, which begins on June 17 at Galle International Stadium, followed by the second Test from June 25 to 29 at the SSC in Colombo. This red-ball series will offer crucial preparation and exposure for both sides ahead of the upcoming ICC events.
Sri Lanka holds a dominant record in Test encounters, having won 20 out of 26 matches against Bangladesh. Bangladesh has managed just one win, with five Tests ending in draws. Their last Test series in April 2024 saw Sri Lanka claim a clean sweep in Bangladesh, 2-0.
The limited-overs leg begins with ODIs on July 2 and 5 at R. Premadasa Stadium, before the third match takes place on July 8 at Pallekele — all day-night games starting at 2:30 PM.
The action continues with the T20I series, starting July 10 in Pallekele, followed by matches in Dambulla (July 13) and a final showdown at R. Premadasa Stadium on July 16.
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Tour Fixtures – 2025:
- June 17–21: 1st Test – Galle
- June 25–29: 2nd Test – SSC, Colombo
- July 2: 1st ODI – R. Premadasa Stadium
- July 5: 2nd ODI – R. Premadasa Stadium
- July 8: 3rd ODI – Pallekele
- July 10: 1st T20I – Pallekele
- July 13: 2nd T20I – Dambulla
- July 16: 3rd T20I – R. Premadasa Stadium
This tour promises exciting cricket as both teams aim to fine-tune their squads across formats.
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