Sri Lanka have named right-arm fast bowler Chethana Vimukthi in their squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, taking the place of Shashini Gimhani. Gimhani, an ambidextrous wrist-spinner who is 17 years old, had to withdraw after injuring her lower back during a training session.
Vimukthi is yet to make her T20I debut, but she has already built some international experience. She played three ODIs against New Zealand in March of last year, gaining exposure that can help her settle into World Cup cricket.
Quick facts
- Chethana Vimukthi drafted in as replacement for Shashini Gimhani
- Gimhani withdrew with a lower-back injury sustained during training
- Vimukthi has not yet earned a T20I cap
- Vimukthi previously played three ODIs vs New Zealand in March (last year)
- Sri Lanka are led by Chamari Athapaththu
- Team departed for England on June 2
- Opening match against hosts at Edgbaston on June 12
- Group 2 opponents: New Zealand, West Indies, Ireland, Scotland
- Sri Lanka aim to improve after a winless 2024 tournament
- Updated squad includes: Chamari Athapaththu (C), Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunarathne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Imesha Dulani, Nilakshika Silva, Kaveesha Dilhari, Hansima Karunarathne, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Sugandika Dassanayaka, Nimasha Madushani, Kawya Kavindi, Malki Madara, Mithali Ayodhya, Chethana Vimukthi
Captain Chamari Athapaththu will lead Sri Lanka’s campaign as the squad prepares for the tournament in England. The team travelled to the country on June 2 and will begin their campaign against the hosts at Edgbaston on June 12.
Placed in Group 2, Sri Lanka will also take on New Zealand, West Indies, Ireland and Scotland. After going winless in the 2024 edition, they will be looking for a marked improvement in their performances and results this time around.
Updated Sri Lanka squad
- Chamari Athapaththu (C)
- Hasini Perera
- Vishmi Gunarathne
- Harshitha Samarawickrama
- Imesha Dulani
- Nilakshika Silva
- Kaveesha Dilhari
- Hansima Karunarathne
- Kaushini Nuthyangana
- Sugandika Dassanayaka
- Nimasha Madushani
- Kawya Kavindi
- Malki Madara
- Mithali Ayodhya
- Chethana Vimukthi
