Overview
- Sri Lanka Cricket announced the 15-player squad on Thursday for the Women’s T20 Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates.
- Chamari Athapaththu will captain the side with Harshitha Samarawickrama as vice-captain, maintaining continuity in leadership.
- Imesha Dulani keeps her place after an unbeaten 101 against Pakistan, while 19-year-old pace bowler Mithali Ayodhya was recalled following a strong T20 World Cup showing.
- Leg-spinner Dewmi Vihanga earned a maiden T20I call-up and several teenagers and recalled bowlers were included to add depth to batting and bowling roles.
- Sri Lanka, the 2024 champions, are drawn in Group B with Bangladesh, Indonesia and the UAE and will open their title defence against the UAE on August 29, a group phase that will test squad balance before the knockouts.