Two Jaffna Talents Named in Sri Lanka’s U-19 Asia Cup Squad
Sri Lanka has been placed in Group B of the tournament, where they will face Nepal, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh in the group stage.
The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Selection Committee has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup (50-over format), scheduled to be held in the United Arab Emirates. The team is set to depart on 10 December 2025, as confirmed by an official SLC statement.
Notably, the squad includes two promising young cricketers from Jaffna, highlighting the growing contribution of Northern Province talent to national age-group cricket.
Sri Lanka has been placed in Group B of the tournament, where they will face Nepal, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh in the group stage.
While the full list of players and detailed match schedule are yet to be officially published, the inclusion of the Jaffna duo has been widely welcomed as a positive step toward regional representation and youth development in Sri Lankan cricket.
The U19 Asia Cup serves as a crucial platform for emerging players ahead of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup, offering vital international exposure and high-pressure competitive experience.
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