Hasaranga, Theekshana, Mendis among eight Sri Lankans picked for ILT20 Season 4

International League T20 2025/26

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International League T20 2025/26

Eight Sri Lankans are set to feature in the fourth season of International League T20 which is scheduled to take place in December – January 2025/26. 

Defending champions Dubai Capitals have retained former Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka and fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera. Sri Lanka’s white-ball captain Charith Asalanka has been retained by Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, while wrist-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga remains with Desert Vipers. 

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Meanwhile, MI Emirates have strengthened their squad by signing Sri Lankan all-rounder Kamindu Mendis, and spinner Maheesh Theekshana has been acquired by Sharjah Warriorz for the upcoming ILT20 season. 

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The six franchises will finalize their squads through a player auction, with details to be announced soon, according to an ILT20 statement.  

Retained  

  • Charith Asalanka (Abu Dhabi Knight Riders) 
  • Wanindu Hasaranga (Desert Vipers) 
  • Dasun Shanaka (Dubai Capitals) 
  • Dushmantha Chameera (Dubai Capitals) 
  • Kusal Perera (MI Emirates) 
  • Kusal Mendis (Sharjah Warriorz) 

New Signings 

  • Kamindu Mendis (MI Emirates) 
  • Maheesh Theekshana (Sharjah Warriorz)