The Sri Lanka Indoor Cricket Junior Team will depart 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 2026 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 programme 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 has been named Vice Captain.
Sri Lanka Juniors – Squad
1. Sandil Hirunaka Bandara – Captain,
2 Sithumina Chamathke Heendeniya – Vice Captain
3. Hesanda Siyapath Abayakoon
4. Venitha Dineth Peiris
5. Kaushika Nikesh Sanchala
6. Gaveesha Rashmith Cooray
7. Kavisha Hemaka Hewathanthri
8. Vihanga Yethmin Karunatilaka
9. Malaka Mudith Mihiran
10. Chaneth Nawodhya Wijekoon
11. Tashane Deuneth Wijekoon
12. Aawin Senmith Perera
Team Officials
– Rumesh Perera – Coach
– Pradeep Bandara – Manager
– Hiran De Mel – Delegate
With the tournament approaching, the Sri Lanka Juniors have completed an intensive preparation programme consisting of training sessions and practice matches, with a strong focus on team development, match readiness, discipline and building the confidence required to compete at international level.
The Indoor Cricket Junior World Series 2026 represents an exciting opportunity for these young athletes to gain international exposure, test themselves against leading junior players from around the world and proudly carry the Sri Lankan flag onto the global indoor cricket stage.
The participation of the Sri Lanka Juniors is a proud moment for Sri Lankan Indoor Cricket and for the players, coaches, officials, parents and supporters who have contributed to their journey. The tour also represents an important step in developing the next generation of Sri Lankan indoor cricket talent.
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