Sri Lanka Women's squad for ICC T20 World Cup 2024 announced; Chamari Athapaththu named captain
Published - 20 Sep 2024, 05:25 PM | Updated - 20 Sep 2024, 05:27 PM
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced a 15-player squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, set to take place in the United Arab Emirates in October. Veteran cricketer Chamari Athapaththu has been given the opportunity to lead the national cricket team in the ICC event.
Sri Lanka is placed in Group A for the upcoming marquee tournament. The team will face Australia, India, New Zealand, and Pakistan in the group stage. Sri Lanka Women will lock horns with Bangladesh Women and Scotland Women in warm-up matches before the T20 World Cup 2024.
The Chamari Athapaththu-led team will commence their World Cup campaign against Pakistan Women at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on October 3. They will take on Australia Women, India Women, and New Zealand Women in their remaining three games on October 5, 9, and 12, respectively.
Sri Lanka Cricket Announces Squad For T20 World Cup 2024
The Sri Lanka Cricket Board stated that the Selection Committee has chosen the squad for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. The squad has been approved by the Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, according to the statement. Sri Lanka is set to depart for the UAE on September 23, 2024.
"The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee selected the below-given 15-member squad to take part in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, which will be held in the UAE from 3rd to 20th October 2024. The Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs approved the squad. The team will leave for the UAE on September 23, 2024," the statement read.
Sri Lanka Squad for T20 World Cup 2024
Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunaratne, Kavisha Dilshari, Nilakshi de Silva, Hasini Perera, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Sachini Nisansala, Udeshika Prabodhani, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Achini Kulasuriya, Inoka Ranaweera, Shashini Gimhani, Ama Kanchana, Sugandika Kumari
Travelling reserve: Kaushini Nuthyangana
Inoka Ranaweera Has Been Recalled To The T20 World Cup Squad
Left-arm orthodox spinner Inoka Ranaweera has been recalled to the Sri Lanka squad for the World Cup. The 38-year-old last played during the T20 World Cup Qualifier in April-May. Ranaweera has taken 91 T20I wickets from 82 matches at an impressive average of 18.03 and an economy rate of 5.86.
Ranaweera's inclusion in the squad has resulted in the exclusion of 21-year-old seamer Kawya Kavindi, who has played only ten matches in her career. Sri Lanka has just three primary pace-bowling options for the tournament, comprising Udeshika Prabodhani, Achini Kulasuriya, and Ama Kanchana.
Apart from Inoka Ranaweera, Sri Lanka has spin bowling options Inoshi Priyadharshani, Sugandika Kumari, and Kavisha Dilhari, along with captain Chamari Athapaththu's off-spin.
The batting lineup features Athapaththu, Harshitha Samarawickrama, and 18-year-old Vishmi Gunaratne. Their recent victory in the Asia Cup will boost their confidence as they aim for a spot in the T20 World Cup semifinals.
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