{"id":14292,"date":"2026-06-05T16:12:57","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T16:12:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/sl-women-name-chethana-vimukthi-in-squad-after-gimhani-back-injury"},"modified":"2026-06-05T16:12:57","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T16:12:57","slug":"sl-women-name-chethana-vimukthi-in-squad-after-gimhani-back-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/sl-women-name-chethana-vimukthi-in-squad-after-gimhani-back-injury","title":{"rendered":"SL Women Name Chethana Vimukthi in Squad After Gimhani Back Injury"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sri Lanka have named right-arm fast bowler Chethana Vimukthi in their squad for the ICC Women\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h3>Quick facts<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Chethana Vimukthi drafted in as replacement for Shashini Gimhani<\/li>\n<li>Gimhani withdrew with a lower-back injury sustained during training<\/li>\n<li>Vimukthi has not yet earned a T20I cap<\/li>\n<li>Vimukthi previously played three ODIs vs New Zealand in March (last year)<\/li>\n<li>Sri Lanka are led by Chamari Athapaththu<\/li>\n<li>Team departed for England on June 2<\/li>\n<li>Opening match against hosts at Edgbaston on June 12<\/li>\n<li>Group 2 opponents: New Zealand, West Indies, Ireland, Scotland<\/li>\n<li>Sri Lanka aim to improve after a winless 2024 tournament<\/li>\n<li>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<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Captain Chamari Athapaththu will lead Sri Lanka\u2019s campaign as the squad prepares for the tournament in England. 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