betvisa888 betSri Lanka Cricket announces Women’s squad for Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2023

Hours after announcing the Men’s squad for the upcoming ODI World Cup Qualifiers in Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) have announced their Women’s outfit for the , scheduled to begin on June 12 in Hong Kong.

The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee picked a 14-member ‘A’ squad to take part in the multi-team tournament. The Sri Lanka team led by Sathya Sandeepan have left for Hong Kong on June 10, 2023.

Sri Lanka Women's 'A' squad led by Sathya Sandeepani 🇱🇰✈️🌏 set off for Hong Kong to compete in the Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2023 🏆🏏
— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC)

While the medium-pace all-rounder Sandeepani will lead the side, Malsha Shehani shall 𝔉be her deputy. Apart from the Islanders, the tournament will feature the participation of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Thailand, and Malaysia and hosts Hong Kong. It is worth noting that the full-member nations will be represented by their U-23 or A squads in this competition.

“The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee selected the following Sri Lanka Women’s ‘A’ squad to take part in the Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2023. The squad was approved by the Honorable Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Roshan Ranasinghe. The Sri Lanka team will leave the country for Hong Kong on June 9, 2023, to take part in the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup,” read a media release by SLC.

Sri Lanka squad for Emerging Asia Cup 2023: Sathya Sandeepani (Captain), Vishmi Gunaratne, Umesha Thimashini, Imesha Dulani, Piyumi Wathsala, Sachin𒆙i Nisansala, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Malsha Shehani (Vice Captain), Tharika Sewwandi, Nimesha Madushani, Nilakshana Sandamini, Madushika Meththananda, Rashmi Silva, Dewmi Vihanga

Emerging Women’s Asia Cup 2023 schedule: