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Key Takeaways
- 1Vimath Dinsara leads with Kavija Gamage as deputy.
- 2Mathulan's slingy yorkers channel Lasith Malinga vibes.
- 3Seam focus suits tournament venues, eyeing senior call-ups.
"Vimath Dinsara will captain the side, and will have Kavija Gamage as his deputy"
Young Lions Roar: Sri Lanka's U19 World Cup 2026 Lineup Unveiled
Sri Lanka's under-19 squad for the Men's U19 World Cup 2026 in Zimbabwe and Namibia features pace prospects Kugathas Mathulan and Sethmika Seneviratne, with Vimath Dinsara as captain and Kavija Gamage vice-captain.
Slingy Speedsters Evoke Malinga Magic
18-year-old Mathulan, from Jaffna, captivates with his low-slung action and pinpoint yorkers—straight out of Lasith Malinga's playbook. Paired with Seneviratne, they form a seam spearhead primed for African bounce.
Starting January 15, this cohort builds on Sri Lanka's U19 successes, like their 2000 final run. Dinsara's leadership, honed in age-group trials, emphasizes balance: aggressive openers, spin options for Zimbabwe's turners, and death-bowling bite.
'Mathulan's action is a weapon,' scouts rave, hinting at senior pathways.
Tactically, expect seam early, spin middle overs—mirroring Sri Lanka's senior T20 blueprint. With Matheesha Pathirana as inspiration, these teens could unearth the next express star, bolstering SL's pace revival post-Malinga.
