🏏 Shanaka Returns as Sri Lanka's T20I Captain for World Cup

• Dasun Shanaka has been re-appointed as Sri Lanka's T20I captain, replacing Charith Asalanka. The appointment is effective immediately and extends until the 2026 T20 World Cup. • The decision was made by the new selection committee, headed by Pramodya Wickramasinghe, in consultation with head coach Sanath Jayasuriya. • Asalanka was removed from the captaincy to allow him to focus on his batting form in T20Is, as he is considered more crucial as a batsman. Shanaka previously led the team during a T20I Tri-Series in Pakistan when Asalanka was unwell. • Sri Lanka has also named a preliminary squad of 25 players for the upcoming T20 World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka in February-March. • This squad, initially selected by the previous committee, will be used for the preparatory T20I series against Pakistan and England, and will be pruned down closer to the World Cup. Key players include Dasun Shanaka (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, and Wanindu Hasaranga.