Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Men Cricket Team

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the name for Sri Lanka men's cricket team?

The Sri Lanka men’s cricket team is called the “Lions,” to show amazing bravery, teamwork, and love for cricket all around the world.

Kusal Mendis is the most current captain of the Sri Lanka team, leading the players with intelligent decisions, self-confidence, and the fighting spirit of cricket.

Angelo Mathews and Wanindu Hasaranga, both, are the best players known for their strong batting, bowling and motivating the Sri Lankan youth into young cricketers.

Yes, Sri Lanka won the Cricket World Cup in 1996, with Aravinda de Silva and Sanath Jayasuriya playing statesmanlike champion roles for Sri Lanka.

Kumar Sangakkara has scored the most runs for Sri Lanka cricket and is became one of the greatest batsman of all time in the history of the world game.

Sri Lanka cricket team plays most of their home matches in Colombo and Kandy and Galle and the stadiums are typically sold out each time with excited fans having a great time when normal events occur.

Yes, cricket is the most popular sport in Sri Lanka, and when matches are on, fans come to the ground ready to cheer until they lose their voice or go around the country to see their teams play, tons of pride in winning, whistling and shouting as they wear their national colors of blue, red, and yellow.

Muttiah Muralitharan is the most well-known Sri Lankan former bowler in world cricket as he has the world record for the most Test wickets and bowled spin in an exceptional manner.

Sri Lanka cricket seeks young players and Dunith Wellalage is one young player representing the future generation and impressive fans with his hard work, effort, and skill.

Sri Lanka players earn an average of $60,000 a year in contracts, plus earnings for T20 leagues depending on their performance in each match, ranging from $125,000 a year to much higher figures depending nations pick and choose to pay their players for international contracts.