Sri Lanka unveiled its 15-member squad for the Women's ODI World Cup, which is scheduled to kick off on September 30. The tournament will kick off with the battle between the hosts, India and Sri Lanka, in Guwahati.
All-rounder Sophie Devine will lead New Zealand as they announced a 15-member squad on Wednesday for the upcoming ICC Women's World Cup 2025, which will be played later this year in India and Sri Lanka.
Taking to their official X handle, SLC said that the addition of Liyanage has strengthened the squad to 17 players. The squad is led by Charith Asalanka.
"It's important to take care of our fitness. And we all know it's really hot out there. For me, it's really important to stay fresh and give 100 per cent in the first game," he added.
With wins over England, Australia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and South Africa in white-ball cricket, Afghanistan is one of the fastest-growing cricket nations in recent while. Their T20 World Cup run to the semifinals last year, which included wins over heavyweights like Australia and New Zealand,
This series will be a part of an absolutely stacked home season for them. A bilateral ODI series against the island nation adds to what is an already packed home season for the Pakistan men's side. Also to visit their shores are South Africa for an all-format tour starting October.
Nissanka, at the age of 27, achieved this milestone during his side's third and final T20I of the series against Zimbabwe on Sunday. During the match, while chasing 192 for his side, he played a knock of 33 in 20 balls, with four boundaries and a six, with his runs coming at a strike rate of
"We look forward to hosting Sri Lanka and Afghanistan for Pakistan's maiden T20I tri-series. This event will not only offer excellent preparation for next year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup, but also present fans with exciting cricket across venues," said PCB Chief Operating Officer Sumair Ahmed
Sri Lanka ended on the wrong side of the history, slumping to their second lowest T20I total and lowest all-out total by a Test playing nation against Zimbabwe in the second T20I at Harare on Saturday.
The Women in Blue will be playing the tournament opener against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. This would be the first match at this venue since Bengaluru stampeded on June 4.