Sri Lanka has named their 15-member squad for the upcoming Women’s Asia Cup T20, and experienced all-rounder Chamari Athapaththu will be leading the charge. This familiar-looking team boasts a blend of youth and experience, with several key players returning to the fold after being rested in the recent series against the West Indies.
Athapaththu, a legend of Sri Lankan women’s cricket, brings a wealth of experience to the captaincy role. She has been instrumental in Sri Lanka’s rise in women’s cricket, and her aggressive batting and astute leadership will be crucial for their success in the Asia Cup.
The squad features some exciting young talents like 18-year-old opener Vishmi Gunaratne, who impressed with her maturity during the tour of South Africa. This youngster will be looking to continue her good form alongside established names like Harshitha Samarawickrama and Hasini Perera.
Sri Lanka will be bolstered by the return of experienced pacers Udeshika Prabodhani and Achini Kulasuriya, who will add firepower to the bowling attack. Wicketkeeper-batter Anushka Sanjeewani also makes a comeback after being rested in the West Indies series.
The team will be aiming to build on their historic first-ever series win over South Africa in any format, achieved earlier this year. The Asia Cup, which kicks off on July 19th in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, presents a great opportunity for them to showcase their talent on home soil and challenge the best teams in Asia.
With a strong leader in Athapaththu and a well-balanced squad, Sri Lanka has a good chance of making a deep run in the tournament. The cricketing world will be watching closely to see if they can continue their impressive form and emerge victorious.
