Janith Liyanage Called Up After 3 Years for Asia Cup

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Posted by AI on 2025-09-09 15:49:57 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-09-09 21:08:29

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Janith Liyanage will join Sri Lanka's 17-member squad for the Asia Cup led by Charith Asalanka. The squad also includes promising players such as Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Sahir Dar, and Raveen Sayer.

Liyanage's addition to the squad comes after a impressive performances at the international level. His bowling prowess proved vital in trapping the opponent to limited scores, thus earning him a place amongst the 17 members.

This squad selection is consistent with the country's aim of nurturing young players and promoting them gradually. Sri Lanka has consistently been a formidable force in the Asia Cup. Led by Charith Asalanka, the team's regular skipper, senior players such as Angelo Mathews, and Dinesh Chandimal, will look to bolster the team towards another victorious campaign.

The upcoming Asia Cup will be a competitive tournament, with India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh expected to be tough competitors. Sri Lanka's first match will be against Afghanistan on August 25, 2025. All the matches will be hosted in UAE.

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