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Dasun Shanaka returns as Sri Lanka name 17-man squad for Bangladesh T20I series

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Dasun Shanaka Returns As Sri Lanka Name 17-man Squad For Bangladesh T20I Series

By IANS News July 07, 2025 • 16:47 PM View: 697

ICC T20 World Cup: Former Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka returns as the hosts have announced a 17-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, starting on July 10 in Pallekele. Shanaka is back in the national setup after nearly a year.

Shanaka last played for Sri Lanka in July 2024 and has now been recalled as the selectors look to strengthen the squad ahead of the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup.

TAGS Dasun Shanaka Sri Lanka Bangladesh T20I Former Sri Lanka ICC T20 World Cup Bhanuka Rajapaksa T20 World Cup Charith Asalanka Chamika Karunaratne Pathum Nissanka Wanindu Hasaranga Maheesh Theekshana Dunith Wellalage Dunith Wellalage

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