Sri Lanka Women Name Squad With Three New Faces for Pakistan T20Is

Sri Lanka Women have announced their squad for the T20I series against Pakistan, keeping the main group together but adding three fresh names.

Who is in and out

Under-19 players Sanjana Kavindi and Chamudi Praboda earn first international call-ups after impressing at age-group level. Fast bowler Rashmika Sewwandi returns to the national set-up after representing Sri Lanka before.

Hansima Karunaratne, Mithali Ayodhya and Chethana Vimukthi miss out. Vimukthi had joined the team as a replacement for the injured Shashini Gimhani but is left out as the combination changes.

Left-arm spinner Praboda could get a chance as Sri Lanka look to strengthen their spin options, while top-order batter Kavindi will face strong competition for a place in the XI.

The core group

Chamari Athapaththu stays as captain after recently leading Sri Lanka to a 2-1 ODI series win. The batting also includes Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hasini Perera and Vishmi Gunaratne. Kavisha Dilhari and Sugandika Kumari lead the spin attack, supported by all-rounders Nilakshika Silva and Kaushini Nuthyangana, with seamers Kawya Kavindi and Malki Madara retained.

The three-match series begins on Friday, July 31 in Dambulla, where Sri Lanka will hope to use home conditions to their advantage.

Squad

Chamari Athapaththu (captain), Vishmi Gunaratne, Hasini Perera, Sanjana Kavindi, Harshitha Samarawickrama (wicketkeeper), Imesha Dulani, Nilakshika Silva, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Kavisha Dilhari, Nimasha Meepage, Chamudi Praboda, Sugandika Kumari, Malki Madara, Kawya Kavindi, Rashmika Sewwandi.