The 15-member Sri Lanka squad has been announced for the upcoming Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2024.
Vihas Thewmika, a product of Thurstan College will lead the Sri Lankan contingent. Pulindu Perera and Sharujan Shanmuganathan who represented Sri Lanka in U19 World Cup held in South Africa this year, have also been included in the squad.
The 11th edition of U19 Asia Cup will be played from 29th November to 8th December at the United Arab Emirates. Sri Lanka will compete in Group B alongside Afghanistan, Nepal and Bangladesh.
Sri Lanka’s first game of the tournament will be held on the 29th November against Nepal at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Sri Lanka U19 Squad
Vihas Thewmika (C) – Thurstan College, Colombo
Pulindu Perera – Dharmaraja College, Kandy
Thanuja Rajapakse – Thurstan College, Colombo
Dulnith Sigera – Mahanama College, Colombo
Lakvin Abeysinghe – Dharmaraja College, Kandy
Vimath Dinsara – Royal College, Colombo
Ramiru Perera – Royal College, Colombo
Kavija Gamage – Kingswood College, Kandy
Viran Chamuditha – St. Servatius’ College, Matara
Praveen Maneesha – Lumbini College, Colombo
Yenula Dewthusa – St. Joseph’s College, Colombo
Sharujan Shanmuganathan – St. Benedict’s College, Colombo
Newton Ranjithkumar – Jaffna Central College, Jaffna
Kugadas Mathulan – St. John’s College, Jaffna
Geethika de Silva – St. Anne’s College, Kurunegala