The Sri Lanka Cricket Team represents Sri Lanka in international cricket competitions. The team is governed by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and is considered one of the top teams in the world in both Test and One Day International (ODI) formats.
The team won the 1996 Cricket World Cup and reached the final in 2007. Some of Sri Lanka’s notable players include Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene, Muttiah Muralitharan, and Lasith Malinga.
Here is All information About Sri Lanka’s national Cricket team, Sri Lanka team, players, captains, and fixtures for 2023.
Sri Lanka T20 team 2023
The Sri Lankan team will play their first t20 match against India on Tuesday 3rd January 2023 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, the second T20 between India and Sri Lanka will be played on 5th January 2023, Thursday at the Association Stadium of Maharashtra Cricket, Pune, and lastly, the 3rd T20 will be played on 7th January 2023, Saturday at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot. Here is the Sri Lanka T20 Squad 2023.
Sri Lanka 2023 T20 Squad
- Dasun Shanaka (c)
- Wanindu Hasaranga (vc)
- Pathum Nissanka
- Avishka Fernando
- Sadeera Samarawickrama
- Kusal Mendis
- Bhanuka Rajapaksa
- Charith Asalanka
- Dhananjaya de Silva
- Ashen Bandara
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Chamika Karunaratne
- Dilshan Madushanka
- Kasun Rajitha
- Dunith Wellalage
- Pramod Madushan
- Lahiru Kumara
- Nuwan Thushara
Sri Lanka ODI team 2023
The Sri Lankan team will play their first ODI match against India on Tuesday 10th January 2023 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, the second ODI match between India and Sri Lanka will be played on 12th January 2023 on Thursday at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, and in the latest, the 3rd ODI will be played on 15th January 2023, Sunday at the Greenfield International Stadium, Trivantpuram. Here is the Sri Lanka ODI Squad 2023.
Sri Lanka 2023 ODI Squad
- Dasun Shanaka (c)
- Kusal Mendis (vc)
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Pathum Nissanka
- Avishka Fernando
- Sadeera Samarawickrama
- Charith Asalanka
- Dhananjaya de Silva
- Ashen Bandara
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Chamika Karunaratne
- Dilshan Madushanka
- Kasun Rajitha
- Dunith Wellalage
- Pramod Madushan
- Lahiru Kumara
- Jeffrey Vandersay
- Nuwanidu Fernando
Sri Lanka Test team 2023
The New Zealand Tour of Sri Lanka 2023 is scheduled to kick off on Thursday 9 March 2023 and will be hosted by New Zealand as per the announced cricket schedule. The New Zealand Tour of Sri Lanka 2023 will have 2 Tests, 3 ODIs, and 3 T20s which will be hosted by New Zealand in the month of March to April 2023. The last match of New Zealand vs Sri Lanka 2023 bilateral series will be played on April 8 on TBC.
Sri Lanka 2023 Test Squad
- Dimuth Karunaratne (c)
- Pathum Nissanka
- Oshawa Fernands
- Angelo Mathews
- Kusal Mendis
- Dhananjaya de Silva
- Kamindu Mendis
- Niroshan Dickwella
- Dinesh Chandimal
- Ramesh Mendis
- Mahesh Theekshana
- Kasun Rajitha
- Vishwa Fernando
- Asitha Fernando
- Dilshan Madushanka
- Prabath Jayasuriya
- Danish Wellalage
- Jeffrey Vandersay
Sri Lanka Cricket test Schedule 2023
Thu Mar 9 – Mon Mar 13 | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
Fri Mar 17 – Tue Mar 21 | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Basin Reserve, Wellington |
Sri Lanka Cricket T20 Schedule 2023
Sun Apr 2 | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20 Eden Park, Auckland |
Wed Apr 5 | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20 University Oval, Dunedin |
Sat Apr 8 | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20 TBC, TBC |
Sri Lanka Cricket ODI Schedule 2023
Sat Mar 25 | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI Eden Park, Auckland |
Tue Mar 28 | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
Fri Mar 31 | New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI Seddon Park, Hamilton |
Sri Lanka Cricket team Major Events in 2023
Sri Lanka v Ireland (home)
April 2023
A historic series as Ireland travel to Sri Lanka for the first time to play a one-off Test and two ODIs.
Sri Lanka v Pakistan (home)
July 2023
Sri Lanka has a two-month break in the year before Pakistan’s visit for two Tests.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Sri Lanka Cricket Team is a highly competitive and talented squad that has achieved great success in international cricket competitions. With a strong tradition of producing great players and a passionate fan base, Sri Lanka is a formidable team that should not be underestimated. The team has a strong track record of success in both Test and ODI formats and continues to be a force to be reckoned with in the world of cricket. As the team heads into the future, fans can look forward to continued success and exciting performances from the Sri Lanka Cricket Team.