Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the Sri Lankan national cricket team at the NCC grounds in Colombo yesterday (05) to bolster player confidence for the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. The visit took place immediately following the team's training session, with the primary goal of motivating before the tournament commences.

The President personally engaged with the squad to offer encouragement and reassurance, acknowledging the heavy criticism and challenging period of recent defeats the team faced. This direct show of support comes as the players prepare to enter a major home tournament under significant public pressure.

The 2026 T20 World Cup, co-hosted by Sri Lanka and India, officially begins this week, ...