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Sri Lanka announced the T20 World Cup team, command falls in the hands of a veteran player | News India

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The Sri Lanka Cricket Board has announced its squad for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024. The World Cup to be played in the UAE will start on October 3. The Sri Lanka Cricket Board has announced its 15-member squad for the tournament. Chamari Atapattu has been given the command of the Sri Lankan cricket team in the T20 World Cup. The Sri Lankan women's cricket team recently won the Women's Asia Cup under the leadership of Chamari Athapattu.

Inoka Ranveera also got a chance

Inoka Ranaweera has also been given a chance in the Sri Lankan team. The left-arm spinner can play an important role in the team's bowling in the UAE. Inoka Ranaweera has about 12 years of experience, which he can take advantage of in this tournament.

Sri Lanka has performed well in recent times

The Sri Lankan women's cricket team has performed brilliantly in the last 18 months. The team has won the series against England and South Africa in any format for the first time. Apart from this, they have also won the historic Asia Cup title. Sri Lanka also performed well in the T20 World Cup qualifier matches.

Sri Lanka's 15-member squad has been announced

Chamari Atapattu (Captain), Anushka Sanjeewani, Harshitha Madhavi, Neelakshika de Silva, Inoka Ranaweera, Hasini Perera, Kavisha Dilhari, Sachini Nissansala, Vishmi Gunaratne, Udeshika Prabodhini, Achini Kulasuriya, Sugandhika Kumari, Inoshi Priyadarshini, Shashini Gimhani and Ama Kanchana. At the same time, Kaushini Nuthyangana has been selected as a reserve player.

The team will face Pakistan in the first match

Sri Lanka is in Group A along with Australia, India, New Zealand and Pakistan in the Women's T20 World Cup 2024. Sri Lanka will start its campaign in this tournament on 3 October.