23 Sep, 2026 5:56 AM, Wed
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has named a 15-member men's T20I squad for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, highlighting the recall of veteran wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella to the national T20I setup for the first time since June 2021.
Dickwella's Return: The 33-year-old stump-keeper makes his first T20I appearance in five years, earning selection to bolster the squad with senior experience and double as vice-captain.
Captaincy & Leadership: All-rounder Sahan Arachchige has been named captain of the second-string squad, leading a mix of experienced fringe players and domestic performers.
Second-String Squad: With major first-team regulars rested or occupied elsewhere, the squad features returning players like Ashen Bandara, alongside regulars Chamika Karunaratne, Binura Fernando, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, and Nuwan Thushara.
Tournament Venue: The 10-team men's T20I event takes place at Kōrogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan, running from September 24 to October 3.
Sri Lanka's Asian Games squad
Sahan Arachchige (capt), Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Lasith Croospulle, Sineth Jayawardena, Nuwanidu Fernando, Sohan de Livera, Ashen Bandara, Chamika Karunaratne, Tharindu Ratnayake, Wanuja Sahan, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Dushan Hemantha, Nuwan Thushara, Binura Fernando, Garuka Sanketh
| Rank | Team | Rating | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 122 | 5117 |
| 2 | Australia | 116 | 3936 |
| 3 | South Africa | 112 | 3357 |
| 4 | Pakistan | 106 | 2762 |
| 5 | New Zealand | 101 | 3349 |
| Rank | Player Name | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babar Azam | 824 |
| 2 | Shubman Gill | 801 |
| 3 | V. Kohli | 768 |
| 4 | H.T. Tector | 746 |
| 5 | R.G. Sharma | 746 |
| Rank | Player Name | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | K.A. Maharaj | 716 |
| 2 | J.R. Hazlewood | 688 |
| 3 | A. Zampa | 686 |
| 4 | Mohammed Siraj | 678 |
| 5 | J.J. Bumrah | 665 |
| Rank | Player Name | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohammad Nabi | 320 |
| 2 | Shakib Al Hasan | 292 |
| 3 | Sikandar Raza | 288 |
| 4 | A. Vala | 248 |
| 5 | Rashid Khan | 239 |
| Rank | Team | Rating | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 124 | 3715 |
| 2 | India | 120 | 3108 |
| 3 | England | 105 | 3151 |
| 4 | South Africa | 103 | 1845 |
| 5 | New Zealand | 96 | 2121 |
| Rank | Player Name | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | K.S. Williamson | 859 |
| 2 | J.E. Root | 824 |
| 3 | D.J. Mitchell | 768 |
| 4 | Babar Azam | 768 |
| 5 | S.P.D. Smith | 757 |
| Rank | Player Name | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R. Ashwin | 870 |
| 2 | J.J. Bumrah | 847 |
| 3 | J.R. Hazlewood | 847 |
| 4 | K. Rabada | 834 |
| 5 | P.J. Cummins | 820 |
| Rank | Player Name | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R.A. Jadeja | 444 |
| 2 | R. Ashwin | 322 |
| 3 | Shakib Al Hasan | 310 |
| 4 | J.E. Root | 282 |
| 5 | J.O. Holder | 270 |
| Rank | Team | Rating | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 266 | 14108 |
| 2 | Australia | 256 | 10241 |
| 3 | England | 254 | 9660 |
| 4 | West Indies | 252 | 11604 |
| 5 | South Africa | 251 | 8287 |
| Rank | Player Name | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | T.M. Head | 844 |
| 2 | S.A. Yadav | 842 |
| 3 | P.D. Salt | 816 |
| 4 | Babar Azam | 755 |
| 5 | Mohammad Rizwan | 746 |
| Rank | Player Name | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A.U. Rashid | 719 |
| 2 | Rashid Khan | 681 |
| 3 | P.W.H. De Silva | 674 |
| 4 | J.R. Hazlewood | 662 |
| 5 | A.J. Hosein | 659 |
| Rank | Player Name | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | P.W.H. De Silva | 222 |
| 2 | Mohammad Nabi | 214 |
| 3 | H.H. Pandya | 213 |
| 4 | M.P. Stoinis | 211 |
| 5 | Sikandar Raza | 210 |
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