Sri Lanka women surge to series triumph in ‘Calypso ‘ style. Surge in the women’s game has given something for fans to cheer.- BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE.(eLanka Sports Editor) Chamari Athapaththu’s gladiators set a new standard for Sri Lanka’s women’s cricket with another thrashing of the West Indies in game two while ending a 16 year drought against the Caribbean team.  The unassailable series 2-0 lead gives Sri Lanka’s women another scalp over one of the best in their march to the top tier of their world commitments. It also added another series success against a team they have not dominated before.  While their success is stunning and shapes as a difference from the men’s team who were humbled in the T20 World Cup, fans are hoping for continued success that would make them a drawcard and a refreshingly new following in future battles.  Rumesh Ratnayake and his team ...

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Coach Hashan confident Sri Lanka women’s team can qualify for the WC-by Dhammika Ratnaweera Source:Dailynews Sri Lankan women’s cricket Head Coach Hashan Tillakaratne is confident that his team can qualify for the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 in New Zealand from March 4 to April 3, 2022. Sri Lankan 17 member women’s cricket team left yesterday to take part in the world cup qualifying tournament in Zimbabwe which will commence on November 23. Before the tournament, Sri Lanka will be playing against Bangladesh in the practice game on 19. followed by the first qualifier tournament game against Netherlands on 23. ...

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Three uncapped players in SL Women’s WC Squad-by Dhammika Ratnaweera Vishmi Gunaratne-Imesha Dulani-Sachini Nisansala Source:Dailynews Three uncapped players have been included in Sri Lanka’s 17-member Squad for next month’s ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers in Zimbabwe. The three newcomers are Imesha Dulani (Devapathiraja MV, Ratgama), Vishmi Gunaratne (Seenigama Ladies CC) and Sachini Nisansala (Devapathiraja MV and Seenigama Ladies CC). Five standby players have also been named as cover for any injury before the team leaves for Zimbabwe on November 15. ...

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    Sri Lanka need major overhaul of form to make an impression in Australia Source:theCricketer WOMEN’S T20 WORLD CUP PREVIEW – SRI LANKA: The Cricketer takes a look at the strengths, weaknesses and key players ahead of this year’s tournament in Australia… Visit the Women’s T20 World Cup Hub Sri Lanka player profiles Coach: Harsha de Silva Captain: Chamari Atapattu Last time: First round Previous best: First round (2009, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018) Key Players Chamari Atapattu: Sri Lanka will be looking to their skipper for inspiration. Atapattu has an excellent record in international cricket, with six centuries. This includes 113 against Australia during the recent T20I series between the two sides, proving she knows how to score Down Under. Atapattu can also deliver some handy medium pace, picking up 47 wickets at international level. And she has experience of playing in the KSL and WBBL, starring for Melbourne Renegades in the latter.  ...

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