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Indoor Cricket Junior World Series 2026: SL Team to depart for SA

The Sri Lanka Indoor Cricket Junior Team is set to 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 at the Atterbury Action Sports Arena in Pretoria.

Member countries of the World Indoor Cricket Federation (WICF), including Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, England, India, Singapore and Sri Lanka, will participate in the tournament, with Sri Lanka competing under the Ceylon Indoor Cricket Association (CICA).

The tournament will bring together young indoor cricket players from around the world, providing an opportunity for emerging players to compete at international level, gain experience and further develop their skills.

The Sri Lanka squad was selected following a dedicated training and selection programme conducted in Colombo. The players subsequently underwent an intensive preparation programme comprising training sessions and practice matches, with emphasis on team development, match readiness, discipline and confidence.

Sandil Hirunaka Bandara has been appointed captain, while Sithumina Chamathke Heendeniya has been named vice captain.

The Indoor Cricket Junior World Series 2026 will provide the Sri Lankan players with an opportunity to gain international exposure and compete against junior players from several countries.

The participation of the Sri Lanka Juniors also marks a step in the development of the next generation of Sri Lankan indoor cricket talent, with the players set to represent the country on the international stage.

Sri Lanka Juniors squad: Captain Sandil Hirunaka Bandara, Vice Captain Sithumina Chamathke Heendeniya, 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, and Aawin Senmith Perera

Team officials: Coach Rumesh Perera, Manager Pradeep Bandara, and Delegate Hiran De Mel