Sri Lanka announce squad for T20I series against India
India and Sri Lanka begin their preparations for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 with this five-match bilateral contest.
Sri Lanka have announced a 15-member squad for their T20I tour of India, with Chamari Athapaththu set to continue leading the side as they begin preparations for next year’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England.
Sri Lanka squad : Chamari Athapaththu (c) , Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshika De Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Imesha Dulani, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Malsha Shehani, Inoka Ranaweera, Shashini Gimhani, Nimesha Madushani, Kawya Kavindi, Rashmika Sewwandi, Malki Madara.
Athapaththu's leadership will find support from the experienced Harshitha Samarawickrama, who will serve as her deputy. Sri Lanka have included 17-year-old ambidextrous spinner Shashini Gimhani, who returns to the side for the first time since August 2024. The squad also features a maiden call-up for Nimesha Madushani.
The five-match T20I series will kick off on December 21 in Visakhapatnam, which will also host the second and third matches. The remaining two games of the series will be played in Thiruvananthapuram.