Sri Lanka Cricket Association has announced the names of 46 players Who will be part of the Lankan team in all three formats of the game. The contract runs between April 1, 2026 and March 31, 2027.
Against whom is the next series of Sri Lankan team scheduled? west indies, which begins Tomorrow But 3 June. It consists of a three-match ODI series, Which one After this there will be three T20 matches Too. this will be next The red ball format consists of two matches.
they will then advance for England facility in A long T20I and ODI series against England before returning to India facility in Together white ball The series, consisting of three ODIs and three T20I match again.
Sri Lanka Cricket announces national player contracts for 2026-27
Sri Lanka Cricket has announced 46 players who are part of the national player contract for the 2026–2027 season, including their upcoming bilateral and ICC ODI World Cup 2027.
Players are ideally contracted under the categories of A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and central contracts based on performance, ability and consistency.Too. SLC aims to provide required quantity of Support and Development in need Country.
| grade level | level | Criteria/Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | top level | Awards given to prominent, senior players across all formats. |
| A2 | second tier | Senior national cricketer and established international artiste. |
| B1 | third class | Leading white ball/red ball specialist and experienced player. |
| B2 | Fourth class | Emerging consistent player and solid national team member. |
| C1 | fifth level | Young talent, developmental potential and first class mainstays. |
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46 players signed with SLC
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced 46 players who have been selected to be part of the national player contract for the 2026-27 season. The contract period will run from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
Contracted players: Kusal Mendis, Dhananjay de Silva, Dinesh Chandimal, Wanindu Hasaranga, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando, Dasun Shanaka, Mahesh Theekshana, Zenith Liyanage, Dunith Velalage, Niroshan Dickwella, Jeffrey Vandersay, Prabhat Jayasuriya, Vishwa Fernando, Mathisha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka, Pawan Rathnayake, Ishan Malinga, Milan Rathnayake, Lahiru Kumara, Kasun Rajitha, Avishka Fernando, Sadira Samarawickrama, Ramesh Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Sonal Dinusha, Sahan Arachige, Pramod Madushan, Lasith Kruspule, Lahiru Udara, Nuwanidu Fernando, Vijayakanth Viakanth, Isitha Wijesundara, Nishan Madushka, Akila Dhananjay, Chamika Karunaratne, Pasindu Sooryabandara, Mohammed Shiraz, Vanujaa Sahan, Dilum Sudira and Tharindu Ratnayake.
New inclusions in national contracts
SLC informed that a number of new players have been included in the contract, with players like Kamil Mishara, Lasith Kruspule, Vijayakanth Vyaskanth, Isitha Wijesundara, Wanuza Sahan, Dilam Sudira and Tharindu Rathnayake being new to the national contract.
Sri Lanka Cricket congratulated all the contracted players and extended a special welcome to those receiving national contracts for the first time. SLC expects the players to continue to maintain the highest standards of professionalism, discipline and excellence as they aim to achieve success for the country.
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