Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) confirmed on September 16 in Colombo a 15‑member women's cricket squad for the 2026 Asian Games, appointing veteran batter Chamari Athapaththu as captain.
The selection follows Sri Lanka’s runners‑up finish at the recent Women’s Asia Cup and blends seasoned campaigners with emerging talent; notable Asia Cup contributors Vishmi Gunarathne, Nilakshika Silva and Chetana Vimukthi were omitted.
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Retained veterans include all‑rounder Imesha Dulani, top‑order Harshitha Samarawickrama, bowler Kaveesha Dilhari, spinner Hasini Perera, pacer Sugandika Kumari and wicket‑keeper Anushka Sanjeewani. The squad also introduces two teenagers – 17‑year‑old Chamudi Praboda, who impressed at the Asia Cup, and 19‑year‑old Rashmika Sewwandi, who last played a T20I against Pakistan in August. The full roster comprises 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 and Kawya Kavindi.
Sri Lanka will kick off its Asian Games campaign against Malaysia on September 18, aiming to translate the Asia Cup momentum into a strong continental performance.
