Wanindu to become captain of T20 squad?
December 16, 2023 04:50 pm
Cricket sources have reported that the new Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Selection Committee, chaired by former national cricketer Upul Tharanga, is likely to name a new skipper for the T20 squad.
Accordingly, all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga is tipped to be named the captain of the Sri Lanka T20 squad, while it has been confirmed that Dimuth Karunaratne will remain the Test Captain.
The SLC Selection Committee is slated to meet again on Monday (18 Dec.), and make a decision ahead of Zimbabwe’s Tour of Sri Lanka in January 2024.
Foreign media further reported that Charith Asalanka is likely to be appointed as the Vice Captain of both, the T20 and ODI teams, while Kusal Mendis may be appointed as the captain of the ODI team.
