Sri Lanka Cricket Captain: Current Leadership and How to Stay Updated

As of September 2021, Dasun Shanaka was the captain of Sri Lanka's men's national cricket team across all three formats (Test, ODI, T20I).

Captaincy Landscape

• Sri Lanka has rotated captains frequently in recent years (Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Perera, Angelo Mathews, Lasith Malinga).
• Shanaka's appointment brought stability; he led the team to the 2022 Asia Cup title.

How to Get the Latest Info

Cricket captaincies change due to form, fitness, selection policy, or board decisions. For the current captain:

1. Visit Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) official website: srilankacricket.lk
2. Check ICC team pages: icc-cricket.com/teams/sri-lanka
3. Follow SLC's verified social media (Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram).
4. Reputable cricket news: ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz, The Papare.

Women's Team

Separate captain: Chamari Athapaththu (as of 2021; verify current).

Always cross-check with an official source — captaincy can change mid-series.