Sri Lanka name women's squad for Asian Games 2026
International Cricket CouncilNews article
Sri Lanka have announced their 15-member squad for the women’s cricket competition at the 2026 Asian Games, following their runners-up finish at the Women’s Asia Cup.
Captain Chamari Athapaththu leads the squad, which includes several players from the recent Asia Cup campaign as well as a couple of changes.
Sri Lanka squad: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Imesha Dulani, Sanjana Kavindi, Hansima Karunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Anushka Sanjeewani, Kaveesha Dilhari, Hasini Perera, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Nimasha Meepage, Sugandika Kumari, Rashmika Sewwandi, Chamudi Praboda, Mithali Ayodhya, Kawya Kavindi
Vishmi Gunarathne, who impressed with important contributions during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup and Asia Cup, is among the notable names missing from the squad. Nilakshika Silva, who produced match-winning contributions across the two tournaments, also misses out.
Chetana Vimukthi, who was recalled to Sri Lanka’s side for the Asia Cup, is another player absent from the Asian Games squad.
There is, however, room for some exciting young talent. Seventeen-year-old Chamudi Praboda, who made an impression during the Asia Cup, has been included, as has 19-year-old Rashmika Sewwandi. Sewwandi’s most recent T20I appearance came against Pakistan in August.
The squad also features experienced campaigners including Imesha Dulani, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kaveesha Dilhari, Hasini Perera, Sugandika Kumari and Anushka Sanjeewani.
Sri Lanka will begin their Asian Games campaign against Malaysia on September 18.
Based on International Cricket Council reporting