Sri Lanka have included seasoned spinner Inoka Ranaweera in their 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.
The 38-year-old left-arm orthodox spinner returns to the squad after last featuring in Sri Lanka’s unbeaten campaign during the T20 World Cup Qualifier in April-May.
Pace bowler Kawya Kavindi has been left out to accommodate Ranaweera, while the squad retains the core group that secured the Asia Cup title on home soil.
As expected, veteran all-rounder Chamari Athapaththu continues as captain.
Sri Lanka have been in exceptional form recently, adding the Asia Cup title to a string of impressive away series wins in England and South Africa.
The selectors have also kept faith in 18-year-old opener Vishmi Gunaratne, who demonstrated remarkable composure during the South Africa tour.
Kavisha Dilhari, a middle-order batter who was among the runs in South Africa, retains her spot alongside 26-year-old Harshitha Samarawickrama, who earned Player of the Match honors in the Asia Cup final against India.
Sri Lanka squad for T20 World Cup 2024:
Player Name |
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Chamari Athapaththu (Captain) |
Harshitha Samarawickrama |
Vishmi Gunaratne |
Kavisha Dilhari |
Nilakshi de Silva |
Hasini Perera |
Anushka Sanjeewani |
Sachini Nisansala |
Udeshika Probodhani |
Inoshi Fernando |
Achini Kulasuriya |
Inoka Ranaweera |
Shashini Gimhani |
Ama Kanchana |
Sugandika Kumari |
Kaushini Nuthyangana (Travelling Reserve) |
Sri Lanka are placed in Group A alongside India, Australia, Pakistan, and New Zealand.
They will begin their Women’s T20 World Cup campaign on October 3 with a match against Pakistan.
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