Five teams have selected eight Sri Lankan players during the auction for the 2026 Abu Dhabi T10 League tournament.
Former Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka and fast bowler Eshan Malinga have joined the ‘Yas Lions’ team, while Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, and Janith Liyanage have been selected by the ‘Royal Desert Champions’.
Fast bowler Nuwan Thushara will represent the ‘UAE Bulls’, and Dunith Wellalage has joined the ‘Arabian Aces’. Additionally, Kusal Perera has been selected by the ‘Emirates Eagles’. The Sri Lankan players selected are as follows:
– Yas Lions: Dasun Shanaka, Eshan Malinga
– Royal Desert Champions: Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Janith Liyanage
– UAE Bulls: Nuwan Thushara
– Arabian Aces: Dunith Wellalage
– Emirates Eagles: Kusal Perera
Additionally, Sri Lanka-born fast bowler Amshi de Silva has been selected by the ‘Arabian Aces’ team; he is currently pursuing his cricketing career in the United States.
Born in Galle, Amshi de Silva represented the Sri Lanka Under-19 and ‘A’ teams before moving to the United States. He represented the ‘Texas Super Kings’ in the recent ‘Major League Cricket’ tournament and is currently working towards qualifying to represent the United States at the international level.
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