Sri Lanka’s national cricket team combines exciting young talents and experienced match-winners. Modern stars like Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, and Charith Asalanka carry the batting lineup, while Wanindu Hasaranga and Theekshana lead the spin department with world-class performances.
Sri Lanka continues to develop outstanding fast bowlers, including Matheesha Pathirana, Lahiru Kumara, and Chameera, making the team competitive in all formats. With a perfect blend of youth and experience, Sri Lanka remains a rising force in world cricket.
Sri Lanka Cricketers List
| Player Name | Role | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| Akila Dananjaya | Spin Bowler | Mystery spinner known for his variations and match-winning spells. |
| Angelo Mathews | All-Rounder | One of Sri Lanka’s most experienced players; a reliable middle-order batsman and handy medium-pace bowler. |
| Anura Ranasinghe | All-Rounder | Former SL all-rounder known for his gritty batting and part-time bowling in the 1970s–80s. |
| Ashantha de Mel | Fast Bowler | Former pace spearhead; played a key role in Sri Lanka’s early Test era. |
| Asitha Fernando | Fast Bowler | Young right-arm pacer known for his swing, seam movement, and discipline. |
| Bhanuka Rajapaksa | Batsman | Powerful left-hand batsman recognized for aggressive stroke-play in limited overs. |
| Binura Fernando | Fast Bowler | Tall left-arm pacer known for his bounce and accuracy. |
| Chamika Karunaratne | All-Rounder | Energetic all-rounder who contributes with quick runs and handy medium pace. |
| Charith Asalanka | Batsman | Stylish left-hand middle-order batsman; consistent performer in ODIs and T20s. |
| Dasun Shanaka | All-Rounder | Former white-ball captain; known for finishing ability and medium-pace bowling. |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | Batting All-Rounder | Elegant stroke-maker and useful off-spinner; a key Test player. |
| Dinesh Chandimal | Wicketkeeper-Batsman | Former captain; experienced middle-order batsman with strong Test pedigree. |
| Dushmantha Chameera | Fast Bowler | Express pacer known for raw speed and sharp bounce. |
| Janith Liyanage | Batsman | Promising middle-order batsman with stability and good temperament. |
| Jeffrey Vandersay | Leg Spinner | Right-arm leg spinner recognized for his control and variations. |
| Kasun Rajitha | Fast Bowler | Seam-movement specialist and consistent new-ball bowler. |
| Kusal Mendis | Wicketkeeper-Batsman | Aggressive top-order bat with match-winning ability across formats. |
| Kusal Perera | Wicketkeeper-Batsman | Explosive left-hand opener known for fearless stroke-play. |
| Lahiru Kumara | Fast Bowler | One of Sri Lanka’s fastest bowlers; bowls consistently over 145 km/h. |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Spin Bowler | Off-spinner with carrom-ball variations; T20 specialist. |
| Matheesha Pathirana | Fast Bowler | Nicknamed “Baby Malinga”; sling-arm pacer specializing in deadly yorkers. |
| Muttiah Muralitharan | Spin Bowler | Legendary off-spinner; highest wicket-taker in Test and ODI cricket. |
| Nishan Madushka | Wicketkeeper-Batsman | Young opener with strong domestic performances and solid technique. |
| Nishan Peiris | Spin Bowler | Emerging leg spinner known for accuracy and control. |
| Nuwanidu Fernando | Batsman | Promising right-hand top-order batsman known for his timing and composure. |
| Pathum Nissanka | Batsman | Consistent opener; known for classical stroke-play and long innings. |
| Sadeera Samarawickrama | Wicketkeeper-Batsman | Technically sound batsman and flexible wicketkeeper option. |
| Sanath Jayasuriya | All-Rounder | Sri Lanka’s explosive opening legend; revolutionized ODI batting. |
| Sonal Dinusha | All-Rounder | Young all-rounder contributing with spin and middle-order batting. |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | All-Rounder (Spin) | World-class leg spinner and aggressive lower-order hitter; T20 superstar. |
