Sri Lanka Cricket Announces 46 Players for National Contracts 2026-2027

Sri Lanka Cricket has officially announced the selection of 46 players for National Player Contracts for the 2026-2027 season. The contracts, categorized based on performance and potential, aim to provide players with the necessary support and resources to excel. New inclusions highlight SLC's commitment to nurturing talent and maintaining a strong player pool for international competitions. Discover the full list of contracted players and the strategic goals behind these contracts.
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Sri Lanka Cricket Confirms National Player Contracts

Colombo, Sri Lanka - On June 2, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) officially announced the selection of 46 players who will receive National Player Contracts for the upcoming 2026-2027 season.


The contract period is set to commence on April 1, 2026, and will conclude on March 31, 2027, as per the announcement from SLC.


Players have been classified into categories A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, and Central Contract based on various factors including their performance, consistency, fitness levels, potential, and the strategic needs of the national teams.


The purpose of these contracts is to provide the selected athletes with essential support, structure, and resources, enabling them to excel in their performance while also contributing to the long-term growth of cricket in Sri Lanka.


Newly added players to the National Player Contracts include Kamil Mishara, Lasith Croospulle, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Isitha Wijesundera, Wanuja Sahan, Dilum Sudeera, and Tharindu Rathnayake.


This initiative underscores SLC's ongoing dedication to recognizing performance, fostering emerging talent, and ensuring a robust pool of players ready to represent Sri Lanka in various international formats.


List of Men's National Contracted Players:


Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dinesh Chandimal, Wanindu Hasaranga, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Niroshan Dickwella, Jeffrey Vandersay, Prabath Jayasuriya, Vishwa Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Eshan Malinga, Milan Rathnayake, Lahiru Kumara, Kasun Rajitha, Avishka Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Ramesh Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Sonal Dinusha, Sahan Arachchige, Pramod Madushan, Lasith Croospulle, Lahiru Udara, Nuwanidu Fernando, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Isitha Wijesundera, Nishan Madushka, Akila Dananjaya, Chamika Karunaratne, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Mohammed Shiraz, Wanuja Sahan, Dilum Sudeera, Tharindu Rathnayake.