Sri Lanka name squad for men's event at Asian Games

Colombo, Sep 22 (UNI) Sri Lanka Cricket's Selection Committee on Tuesday named a 15-member men's squad for the Asian Games 2026, with Sahan Arachchige appointed captain and Niroshan Dickwella continuing as wicketkeeper. The squad will leave for Japan on September 24, ahead of the 10-team T20I competition running from September 24 to October 3, with matches held at Kōrogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Aichi Prefecture. The squad blends senior campaigners with several fringe players, and includes all-rounder Chamika Karunaratne and seamer Nuwan Thushara alongside batting options in Ashen Bandara and Sohan de Livera. Leg-spinner Vijayakanth Viyaskanth adds a specialist spin…