England and Sri Lanka have announced their ODI and T20I squads for the Sri Lanka Tour of England 2026. England will host Sri Lanka in a six-match white-ball series comprising three T20Is and three ODIs in September 2026.
Below, you’ll find the complete player lists for both teams, captain details, a squad comparison, and the latest official squad updates before the series begins.
Sri Lanka Tour of England 2026 Squads at a Glance
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Host | England |
| Touring Team | Sri Lanka |
| Formats | T20Is & ODIs |
| Total Matches | 6 |
| England Squads | ODI & T20I |
| Sri Lanka Squads | ODI & T20I |
England and Sri Lanka have each picked separate squads for the ODI and T20I legs of the tour. Between the two teams and two formats, the four squads together give both sides a wide pool of players to rotate through the six matches.
England ODI Squad
England have selected a balanced 20 player ODI squad featuring experienced batters, pace bowlers, specialist spinners, and several all rounders. The table below lists every player along with their primary role.
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Harry Brook | Batter |
| Rehan Ahmed | All-rounder |
| Jofra Archer | Bowler |
| Gus Atkinson | Bowler |
| Tom Banton | Wicketkeeper |
| Sonny Baker | Bowler |
| Jos Buttler | Wicketkeeper |
| Jordan Cox | Wicketkeeper |
| Henry Crocombe | Bowler |
| Liam Dawson | All-rounder |
| Ben Duckett | Batter |
| Will Jacks | All-rounder |
| Jamie Overton | All-rounder |
| Adil Rashid | Bowler |
| Joe Root | Batter |
| Josh Tongue | Bowler |
England’s ODI squad leans on a settled top order, with a few batters who can also bowl part-time offering extra flexibility in the middle overs.
The bowling attack mixes out-and-out pace with a frontline leg-spinner, while more than one player offers wicketkeeping cover if needed. A group of all-rounders adds depth lower down the order, which lets the team field an extra bowling option without weakening the batting too much.
Sri Lanka ODI Squad
Sri Lanka’s ODI squad combines experienced internationals with emerging talent. The squad includes several spin bowling options, multiple wicketkeepers, and batting all rounders suited to English conditions.
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Charith Asalanka | All-rounder |
| Pathum Nissanka | Batter |
| Kusal Mendis | Wicketkeeper |
| Dinesh Chandimal | Wicketkeeper |
| Sadeera Samarawickrama | Wicketkeeper |
| Kamindu Mendis | All-rounder |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | All-rounder |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | All-rounder |
| Dunith Wellalage | Bowler |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Bowler |
| Jeffrey Vandersay | Bowler |
| Asitha Fernando | Bowler |
| Dushmantha Chameera | Bowler |
| Lahiru Kumara | Bowler |
| Kasun Rajitha | Bowler |
| Vishwa Fernando | Bowler |
| Prabath Jayasuriya | Bowler |
| Janith Liyanage | Bowler |
| Milan Rathnayake | All-rounder |
| Pramod Madushan | Bowler |
| Eshan Malinga | Bowler |
| Kamil Mishara | All-rounder |
| Pavan Rathnayake | Batter |
| Lahiru Udara | Batter |
| Nishan Madushka | Wicketkeeper |
| Sonal Dinusha | All-rounder |
| Pasindu Sooriyabandara | All-rounder |
| Isitha Wijesundara | All-rounder |
| Ramesh Mendis | Batter |
Sri Lanka’s ODI squad is heavy on spin, with several frontline spinners in the group alongside batting all-rounders who can share the bowling load.
The pace attack combines experienced campaigners with newer names, giving cover in case of injury during the tour. More than one wicketkeeping option and a long batting list round out a squad built for depth across a demanding away series.
England T20I Squad
England’s T20I squad focuses on aggressive batting and flexible bowling options. The group includes proven finishers, powerplay specialists, and several players capable of contributing in multiple roles.
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Harry Brook | Batter |
| Jofra Archer | Bowler |
| Gus Atkinson | Bowler |
| Sonny Baker | Bowler |
| Tom Banton | Wicketkeeper |
| Jos Buttler | Wicketkeeper |
| James Coles | All-rounder |
| Jordan Cox | Wicketkeeper |
| Liam Dawson | All-rounder |
| Aneurin Donald | Batter |
| Ben Duckett | Batter |
| Will Jacks | All-rounder |
| Saqib Mahmood | Bowler |
| Jamie Overton | All-rounder |
| Adil Rashid | Bowler |
| Josh Tongue | Bowler |
England’s T20I squad is built for power at the top of the order, with two recognised wicketkeeper-batters and several hard-hitting top-order players.
A number of all-rounders provide extra bowling cover through the middle overs, while the pace attack includes proven wicket-takers backed up by spin support from a leg-spinning all-rounder.
Sri Lanka T20I Squad
Sri Lanka have retained the core of their T20I side while adding a mix of experienced bowlers and younger players. The squad provides good balance across batting, spin, and pace departments.
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Charith Asalanka | All-rounder |
| Dushmantha Chameera | Bowler |
| Kamil Mishara | Wicketkeeper |
| Kamindu Mendis | All-rounder |
| Janith Liyanage | All-rounder |
| Dilshan Madushanka | Bowler |
| Eshan Malinga | Bowler |
| Pathum Nissanka | Batter |
| Tharindu Rathnayake | Bowler |
| Lahiru Udara | Wicketkeeper |
| Dunith Wellalage | All-rounder |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | All-rounder |
| Dasun Shanaka | All-rounder |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Bowler |
| Nuwan Thushara | Bowler |
Sri Lanka’s T20I squad keeps their established top order intact and leans on multiple all-rounders to balance the side. The bowling unit is built around spin variety, with pace options who can operate at different stages of an innings.
Captains
Leadership plays an important role in a short bilateral series. The table below shows who will captain England and Sri Lanka in the ODI and T20I formats during the 2026 tour.
| Team | ODI Captain | T20I Captain |
|---|---|---|
| England | Harry Brook | Harry Brook |
| Sri Lanka | Charith Asalanka | Dasun Shanaka |
Squad Comparison
Although both teams have selected well balanced squads, their strengths differ. England rely more on pace bowling depth and aggressive top order batting, while Sri Lanka have invested heavily in spin bowling options and versatile all rounders. These contrasting squad compositions could influence team selection throughout the series depending on pitch conditions.
| Category | England | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Batting Depth | Strong | Strong |
| All-rounders | Excellent | Excellent |
| Pace Attack | Experienced | Balanced |
| Spin Options | Multiple | Spin-heavy |
| Wicketkeepers | Multiple options | Multiple options |
Both squads carry strong batting depth and several all-rounders, which gives either team management flexibility depending on conditions on a given matchday.
England’s pace attack carries more overall international experience, while Sri Lanka’s bowling leans more heavily on spin variety across both formats.
Each side also has more than one recognised wicketkeeping option, which gives them a choice depending on form and workload across the six matches.
Latest Squad Updates
England’s latest squad announcements are published by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), while Sri Lanka Cricket posts official squad updates on its website. Checking these sources before the first match is the best way to confirm any late injury replacements or squad changes.
| Team | Update |
|---|---|
| England | No injury replacements or changes reported yet. This section will be updated once the ECB confirms the final travelling squad. |
| Sri Lanka | No injury replacements or changes reported yet. This section will be updated once Sri Lanka Cricket confirms the final travelling squad. |
