The 14-person Sri Lankan team for the Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy has been named with Harshitha Samarawickrama as captain and Kavisha Dilhari as vice-captain. Sri Lanka’s campaign begins on November 12 at the Ajman Cricket Ground against Ireland. The tournament takes place at Ajman, United Arab Emirates, from November 12 to November 25.
Apart from Athapaththu, the Asian Games squad has also excluded Hansima Karunaratne, Anushka Sanjeewani, Nimasha Meepage, Kawya Kavindi, and Mithali Ayodhya. Sathya Sandeepani, Rashmika Sewwandi, Malki Madara, and Chethana Vimukthi are among the new choices. The team is made up of young people, with an average age of about 21. The other players are under 30, with the exception of Nilakshika Silva (37), Sugandika Kumari (35), and Hasini Perera (31).
The average age of the squad is remarkably young, at 21. Among the group’s more seasoned players are Hasini Perera (31) and Nilakshika Silva (35), with Sugandika Kumari (37) being the oldest. The team has a wide age range thanks to players in their thirties and youngsters like Sanjana Kavindi and Chamudi Praboda. The addition of Kaushini Nuthyangana to the team gives Samarawickrama, as captain, even more batting alternatives.
There are several disciplines covered by the bowling department. Praboda and Kumari provide spin options, and Dilhari adds off-breaks in addition to her batting. Because Nilakshika Silva can bowl at a medium pace, the team will also have versatility in that area. Three players make up the seam bowling unit: Malki Madara, Chethana Vimukthi, and Rashmika Sewwandi. The team also includes Sathya Sandeepani, who expands the pool of bowling options.
