Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) made a significant announcement on Wednesday, unveiling the women’s squad that will represent the country in the upcoming multi-format tour of England. The tour, scheduled to commence on August 31, will witness the Sri Lankan team embarking on their journey on August 23. The tour itinerary encompasses a thrilling lineup of three T20I Internationals (T20Is) along with an equal number of One-Day Internationals (ODIs).
As the team prepares to face the challenges posed by English conditions, Chamari Athapaththu will continue to lead the Sri Lankan side, bringing her experience and leadership to the forefront. Assisting her in this pivotal role will be Oshadi Ranasinghe, who will serve as the vice-captain, contributing her skills and insights to the team’s strategies.
Mixture of experience and youth in the squad
The Sri Lanka Women’s squad for the much-anticipated tour of England features a blend of seasoned players and promising talents, poised to make a significant impact on the international stage. Among them, the experienced all-rounder Harshitha Samarawickrama will be a crucial asset, contributing with both bat and ball to bolster the team’s performance.
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Vishmi Gunaratne, renowned for her prowess in seam bowling, will be a key player to watch out for, as her ability to extract movement and generate pace can trouble the best of batters. Inoka Ranaweera‘s left-arm spin and proven track record as a wicket-taker will play a pivotal role in maintaining control over the English batting lineup.
The wicket-keeping skills of Anushka Sanjeewani will be essential in both quick dismissals and ensuring valuable runs on the board. These players, alongside other skilled teammates, form a formidable unit ready to take on the challenges of the English conditions and deliver a strong performance for Sri Lanka.
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Sri Lanka Women squad for England tour:
Chamari Athapaththu (Captain), Oshadi Ranasinghe (Vice Captain), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunaratne, Nilakshi de Silva, Kaveesha Dilhari, Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandika Kumari, Anushka Sanjeewani – WK, Udeshika Prabodhani, Achini Kulasuriya, Kawya Kavindi, Inoshi Fernando, Hansima Karunaratne, Hasini Perera, Imesha Dulani
