Overview

• Captain Chamari Athapaththu said familiar sub‑continental conditions and Colombo crowds could provide an edge at the eight‑team event.
• Sri Lanka confirmed a 15‑player squad for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup with Inoshi Fernando named as reserve.
• The campaign opens against co‑host India in Guwahati on September 30 before five of the remaining six group matches in Colombo.
• Athapaththu highlighted a blend of seasoned players and emerging talent, calling this World Cup a real chance for the side to shine.
• She cited the 2013 sub‑continent edition, when Sri Lanka finished fifth with wins over England and India, as encouragement for this run.