Left-arm spinner Inoka Ranaweera has been included in Sri Lanka’s squad for the upcoming ICC Ladies’s T20 World Cup 2024, marking her return after being omitted from latest tournaments. The 38-year-old takes the place of 21-year-old seamer Kawya Kavindi, who has been dropped from the lineup.
Ranaweera’s inclusion comes as Sri Lanka prepares for a World Cup anticipated to characteristic spin-friendly pitches within the UAE. Regardless of not having a very impactful 12 months within the shortest format, Ranaweera boasts a powerful file of 91 T20I wickets from 82 matches, sustaining an financial system price of 5.86.
Sri Lanka’s bowling choices now characteristic a strong spin assault, together with Inoshi Priyadharshani, Sugandika Kumari, and Kavisha Dilhari, alongside captain Chamari Athapaththu, who gives off-spin. Nevertheless, the squad’s seam choices are restricted to Udeshika Prabodhani, Achini Kulasuriya, and Ama Kanchana.
On the batting entrance, Sri Lanka fields a formidable lineup, led by Athapaththu and bolstered by latest sturdy performances from Harshitha Samarawickrama and 18-year-old Vishmi Gunaratne. Their victory within the Asia Cup in July provides to their confidence as they goal for a top-four end within the World Cup.
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The T20 World Cup is ready to start on October 3, with Sri Lanka positioned in Group A alongside Pakistan, Australia, New Zealand, and India.
Sri Lanka Squad for T20 World Cup 2024:
- Chamari Athapaththu (captain)
- Harshitha Samarawickrama
- Vishmi Gunaratne
- Kavisha Dilhari
- Nilakshi de Silva
- Hasini Perera
- Anushka Sanjeewani (wicketkeeper)
- Sachini Nisansala
- Udeshika Prabodhani
- Inoshi Priyadharshani
- Achini Kulasuriya
- Inoka Ranaweera
- Shashini Gimhani
- Ama Kanchana
- Sugandika Kumari
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