Test captain Dinesh Chandimal will lead Team Sri Lanka at the highly anticipated T10 Cricket League, taking place at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the UAE from December 14-17.

The 28-year-old is currently captaining the team during the ongoing Test series in India and will bring a wealth of experience to the brand-new 10-over format.

The first match for Chandimal and his men will be against the Maratha Arabians at 6pm on Friday, December 15.

Backing-up their skipper in the list released by the Sri Lankan Cricket Board are hard-hitting and part-time leg-spinner Dilshan Munaweera as well as middle-order batsman Kithruwan Vithanage.

Angelo Perera, who jump-started his career with a century for the under-19s against Bangladesh in 2009, will also feature alongside left-hander Shehan Jayasuriya .

Team members also include: Nipun Karunanayake, Wanidu Hasaranga, Kasun Madushanka, Vishva Fernando, Sachithra Senanayaka, Alankara Asanka, Ramik Rambukwella, Bhanuka Rajapaksha, Shehan Madushanka Devapurag and, Lahiru Gedara.