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Asalanka named white-ball vice-captain for Sri Lanka England tour

ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 9:38 AM

Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Asalanka named white-ball vice-captain for Sri Lanka England tour
Summary

Asalanka has been appointed as the vice-captain of the Sri Lanka white-ball squad. This leadership change accompanies his return to the side for the upcoming T20I series against England. The announcement also confirms the comeback of Dasun Shanaka to the ODI team. Dasun Shanaka returns to international selection after being absent from the side for two and a half years. These squad adjustments coincide with the national team's preparations for their white-ball tour of England. The board confirmed the selections on September 2, 2026.

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  • •Asalanka receives the appointment of white-ball vice-captain.
  • •Asalanka returns to the squad for T20Is against England.
  • •Dasun Shanaka joins the ODI team following a two-and-a-half-year absence.
  • •The squad changes were confirmed on September 2, 2026.
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  • 9:38 AMESPNcricinfo — Asalanka named white-ball vice-captain, returns for England T20Is
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Dasun Shanaka also makes his comeback to the ODI side after a two-and-a-half-year absence for the white-ball tour of England

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