Sri Lanka cricket team: 3 players who could take the ODI World Cup by storm

The Sri Lanka cricket team, under the leadership of Dasun Shanaka, will take the field with a young team in the upcoming edition of the ICC Men's ODI World Cup. The 1996 ODI World Cup champions will play against Afghanistan on October 7 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi in their opening match of the CWC 2023. The team's 15-member squad is full of youngsters and has an inexperienced pace attack with many major stars missing. 

3 things you need to know 

• Sri Lanka will be playing without the likes of star players Wanindu Hasaranga and Dushmantha Chameera in the CWC 2023
• Sri Lanka were the finalists of the 2011 ODI World Cup 
• Sri Lanka has been going through a rough patch in international cricket for the last few years

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Sri Lanka Cricket Team: 3 players to watch out for ODI World Cup 2023 

The Sri Lanka cricket team's ODI World Cup 2023 squad is full of youngsters and an inexperienced bowling lineup. The team has gone through a transition phase after the departure of big names such as Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardena and Rangana Herath. However, a look at the three Sri Lankan cricketers who can leave a lot of impact in the 2023 ODI World Cup: 

• Dasun Shanaka: Sri Lanka cricket team skipper Dasun Shanaka has been one of the most positive aspects of the Sri Lankan cricket team for the last few years. Shanaka has contributed with both bat and ball for the team and won many matches. Shanaka will have a chance to leave an impact on the upcoming ODI World Cup with his performance. 
• Dunith Wellalage: Dunith Wellalage showed a lot with the bat and ball in the recently concluded 2023 Asia Cup. Wellalage blew the Indian batting order and picked up a five-wicket haul in the Super 4s match of the tournament. Wellalage is expected to leave a lot of impact in the 2023 ODI World Cup. 
• Matheesha Pathirana: The Sri Lankan pace attack is lacking a lot of experience in the 2023 ODI World Cup. The Sri Lankan team will miss the likes of Dushmantha Chameera in the major ODI tournament. However, young pacer Matheesha Pathirana has been impressive with his performance with the ball. Pathirana, who is also known as 'junior Malinga' due to his slingy action, can leave a lot of impact in the ODI World Cup 2023. 

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What to expect from Sri Lanka in the 2023 ODI World Cup? 

The Sri Lankan cricket team squad has a lot of potential in the ODI World Cup 2023. The Sri Lanka team has the potential and impact to perform well in the tournament and will have the chance to pull off an upset in the tournament.