Vishmi gunarathne

Premadasa International Cricket Stadium: Co-hosts Sri Lanka have announced their squad, to be led by experienced campaigner Chamari Athapaththu, for the upcoming Women’s ODI World Cup, set to take place from September 30 to November 2.

Apart from Chamari, experienced trio of Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshika Silva and Anushka Sanjeewani will provide her with plenty of support with the bat. Adding youthful energy to the Sri Lankan squad are opener Vishmi Gunarathne, bowlers Dewmi Vihanga and Malki Madara.

The trio, along with Kavisha Dilhari and Imesha Dulani, are all set to feature in their very first ODI World Cup, while off-spinner Inoshi Fernando will be the travelling reserve. Sri Lanka will commence their Women’s ODI World Cup campaign against hosts India at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on September 30.