January 01, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka Cricket has finalised a 15-member squad to represent the country at the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup, which will be staged in southern Africa early next year.
The youth tournament is scheduled to run from January 15 to February 06, 2026, with matches taking place across venues in Namibia and Zimbabwe.
The competition is expected to bring together the world’s leading emerging cricketers, offering a key platform for future international stars.
According to Sri Lanka Cricket, the selected players will leave the island on January 01, 2026 to allow time for acclimatisation and final preparations ahead of the opening fixtures. Team officials expressed confidence that the squad, drawn from schools across the country, has the talent and discipline to mount a strong challenge at the global event.
