The Sri Lanka Indoor Cricket Junior team left for South Africa to represent Sri Lanka at the 2026 Indoor Cricket Junior World Series, scheduled to be held from 26 September to 3 October at the Atterbury Action Sports Arena in Pretoria, South Africa.
Member countries of the World Indoor Cricket Federation (WICF), including Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, England, India, Singapore, and Sri Lanka, will participate in this prestigious international tournament, with Sri Lanka competing under the Ceylon Indoor Cricket Association (CICA).
The tournament will bring together some of the finest young indoor cricket talent from around the world, providing an important platform for emerging players to compete at international level, gain valuable experience, and further develop their skills through competition against teams from different countries.
The Sri Lanka squad was selected following a dedicated training and selection program conducted in Colombo. A talented group of young players participated in an intensive preparation process, demonstrating their skills, commitment, discipline, and potential to represent Sri Lanka on the international stage.
Sandil Hirunaka Bandara has been appointed Captain, while Sithumina Chamathke Heendeniya is the Vice-Captain.
Squad: Sandil Hirunaka Bandara (Captain), Sithumina Chamathke Heendeniya (Vice-Captain), Hesanda Siyapath Abayakoon, Venitha Dineth Peiris, Kaushika Nikesh Sanchala, Gaveesha Rashmith Cooray, Kavisha Hemaka Hewathanthri, Vihanga Yethmin Karunatilaka, Malaka Mudith Mihira, Chaneth Nawodhya Wijekoon, Tashane Deuneth Wijekoon, Aawin Senmith Perera
Team officials: Rumesh Perera (Coach), Pradeep Bandara (Manager), Hiran de Mel (Delegate)