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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: 336

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.

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