Sri Lanka National Cricket Team
International
Team Squad
Binura Fernando
Bowler
Charith Asalanka
Allrounder
Dasun Shanaka
Allrounder
Dunith Wellalage
Bowler
Dushmantha Chameera
Bowler
Janith Liyanage
Bowler
Kamil Mishara
Allrounder
Kamindu Mendis
Allrounder
Kusal Mendis
Wicketkeeper
Kusal Perera
Batsman
Maheesh Theekshana
Bowler
Matheesha Pathirana
Bowler
Nuwan Thushara
Bowler
Pathum Nissanka
Batsman
Wanindu Hasaranga
Allrounder
Ajantha Mendis
Bowler
Akila Dananjaya
Allrounder
Amila Aponso
Bowler
Angelo Mathews
Allrounder
Angelo Perera
Batsman
Asela Gunaratne
Batsman
Ashan Priyanjan
Allrounder
Ashen Bandara
Batsman
Ashian Daniel
Allrounder
Asitha Fernando
Bowler
Avishka Fernando
Batsman
Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Batsman
Chamara Kapugedera
Batsman
Chamara Silva
Batsman
Chamika Gunasekara
Allrounder
Chamika Karunaratne
Bowler
Chaminda Vaas
Bowler
Chamindu Wickramasinghe
Allrounder
Chanaka Welegedara
Allrounder
Chaturanga de Silva
Wicketkeeper
Chinthaka Jayasinghe
Allrounder
Danushka Gunathilaka
Allrounder
Dhammika Prasad
Bowler
Dhananjaya de Silva
Allrounder
Dhananjaya Lakshan
Allrounder
Dilhara Fernando
Bowler
Dilhara Lokuhettige
Allrounder
Dilruwan Perera
Allrounder
Dilshan Madushanka
Bowler
Dilshan Munaweera
Batsman
Dimuth Karunaratne
Batsman
Dinesh Chandimal
Wicketkeeper
Dushan Hemantha
Allrounder
Eshan Malinga
Bowler
Farveez Maharoof
Allrounder
Gayan Wijekoon
Allrounder
Ishan Jayaratne
Allrounder
Isitha Wijesundara
Allrounder
Isuru Udana
Allrounder
Jeevan Mendis
Allrounder
Jeffrey Vandersay
Bowler
Jehan Mubarak
Allrounder
Kasun Rajitha
Bowler
Kaushal Silva
Bowler
Kumar Sangakkara
Wicketkeeper
Lahiru Dilshan
Allrounder
Lahiru Gamage
Bowler
Lahiru Kumara
Bowler
Lahiru Madushanka
Allrounder
Lahiru Samarakoon
Allrounder
Lahiru Thirimanne
Batsman
Lahiru Udara
Batsman
Lakshan Sandakan
Bowler
Lakshitha Manasinghe
Allrounder
Lasith Croospulle
Allrounder
Lasith Embuldeniya
Bowler
Lasith Malinga
Bowler
Mahela Jayawardene
Batsman
Malinda Pushpakumara
Bowler
Malinga Bandara
Batsman
Marvan Atapattu
Batsman
Milan Rathnayake
Allrounder
Milinda Siriwardana
Allrounder
Minod Bhanuka
Wicketkeeper
Mohamed Shiraz
Bowler
Movin Subasingha
Allrounder
Muttiah Muralitharan
Bowler
Nimesh Vimukthi
Bowler
Niroshan Dickwella
Wicketkeeper
Nisala Tharaka
Bowler
Nishan Madushka
Wicketkeeper
Nishan Peiris
Bowler
Nuwan Kulasekara
Bowler
Nuwan Pradeep
Bowler
Nuwanidu Fernando
Bowler
Oshada Fernando
Batsman
Pasindu Sooriyabandara
Allrounder
Pavan Rathnayake
Batsman
Prabath Jayasuriya
Bowler
Pramod Madushan
Bowler
Praveen Jayawickrama
Bowler
Priyamal Perera
Batsman
Pulina Tharanga
Allrounder
Pushpa Kumara
Bowler
Ramesh Mendis
Batsman
Rangana Herath
Bowler
Roshen Silva
Batsman
Russel Arnold
Allrounder
Sachith Pathirana
Allrounder
Sachitha Jayathilake
Allrounder
Sachithra Senanayake
Allrounder
Sadeera Samarawickrama
Wicketkeeper
Sahan Arachchige
Allrounder
Sanath Jayasuriya
Allrounder
Sandun Weerakkody
Wicketkeeper
Santhush Gunathilake
Allrounder
Seekkuge Prasanna
Allrounder
Shaminda Eranga
Bowler
Shehan Jayasuriya
Allrounder
Shehan Madushanka
Bowler
Shevon Daniel
Batsman
Shiran Fernando
Bowler
Sonal Dinusha
Allrounder
Suminda Lakshan
Allrounder
Suraj Randiv
Allrounder
Suranga Lakmal
Bowler
Thanuka Dabare
Batsman
Tharindu Kaushal
Bowler
Tharindu Rathnayake
Allrounder
Tharindu Ratnayake
Allrounder
Thilan Samaraweera
Batsman
Thilan Thushara
Bowler
Thilina Kandamby
Allrounder
Thisara Perera
Bowling Allrounder
Tillakaratne Dilshan
Allrounder
Traveen Mathews
Bowler
Upul Tharanga
Wicketkeeper
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth
Allrounder
Vikum Sanjaya
Bowler
Vishen Halambage
Batsman
Vishwa Fernando
Bowler
Sri Lanka Cricket Team History
The Sri Lanka national cricket team, famously known as The Lions, is a team defined by its flair, revolutionary tactics, and a remarkable rise from underdog status to global supremacy. As of 2026, Sri Lanka remains a powerhouse in Asian cricket, boasting a rich history of producing some of the most unique and gifted players the sport has ever seen.
The Underdog Story: 1982 and the Early Years
Cricket was introduced to Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) by the British in the early 1800s, but it wasn't until July 21, 1981, that they were granted full Test status as the eighth nation to join the elite group.
The First Victory: Sri Lanka played their inaugural Test in 1982 against England. However, their first major breakthrough came in September 1985, when they defeated India by 149 runs at the P. Sara Oval in Colombo.
The Pioneer Spirit: In their early decades, Sri Lanka struggled for consistency but were always known for their "unorthodox" style, often producing players with unique bowling actions and aggressive batting mentalities that troubled more established nations.
The 1996 Revolution: Changing Cricket Forever
The year 1996 remains the most significant in Sri Lankan history. Under the shrewd leadership of Arjuna Ranatunga, Sri Lanka didn't just win the World Cup; they changed how One Day International (ODI) cricket was played.
Tactical Genius: Sri Lanka pioneered the strategy of attacking in the first 15 overs of an innings. While other teams played conservatively, openers Sanath Jayasuriya and Romesh Kaluwitharana went on the offensive from ball one, a tactic that is now the global standard.
The Final Glory: In the final at Lahore, Aravinda de Silva produced one of the greatest all-round performances in history, taking 3 wickets and scoring an unbeaten 107 to defeat Australia and lift the Wills World Cup.
The Golden Era: Murali, Sangakkara, and Mahela
Following the 1996 win, Sri Lanka entered a "Golden Era" that lasted nearly two decades. During this time, they reached three more world finals (2007, 2011, and 2012) and became a dominant force at home, particularly in Test cricket.
Muttiah Muralitharan: The "Wizard of Spin" became the highest wicket-taker in the history of both Test (800) and ODI (534) cricket, a record that may never be broken.
The Batting Titans: The duo of Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene formed the backbone of the team. Their 624-run partnership against South Africa in 2006 remains the highest for any wicket in the history of Test cricket.
Lasith Malinga: The "Slinga" revolutionized death bowling with his toe-crushing yorkers and slower balls, becoming the only bowler to take four wickets in four consecutive balls in international cricket.
Sri Lanka in 2026: The Modern Era
As of February 2026, the team is undergoing a powerful resurgence. Under the coaching of legend Sanath Jayasuriya and the captaincy of Charith Asalanka (ODI/T20) and Dhananjaya de Silva (Test), Sri Lanka has returned to the top of the rankings.
The current squad is built around world-class spin talents like Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana, and explosive batters like Pathum Nissanka and Kamindu Mendis. Having just hosted matches for the 2026 T20 World Cup, the Lions have proven they are once again a threat to any team in the world, especially in subcontinental conditions.
Summary of Major Trophies
Sri Lanka is one of the few nations to have won every major ICC white-ball trophy, alongside a record number of regional titles.
- ICC ODI World Cup (1996) — Defeated Australia in the final at Lahore.
- ICC T20 World Cup (2014) — Defeated India in the final in Bangladesh, a farewell to legends Sangakkara and Jayawardene.
- ICC Champions Trophy (2002) — Co-champions with India after rain washed out the final.
- Asia Cup (6 Titles) — 1986, 1997, 2004, 2008, 2014, and 2022.