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Sri Lanka Name 15-Member Squad for Asia Cup Title Defence
- Sri Lanka announced a 15-member squad led by captain Chamari Athapaththu to defend their Asia Cup title in Dubai, starting their campaign against the UAE on August 29 and placed in Group B with Bangladesh, Indonesia, and the United Arab Emirates.
- Right-Arm pacer Mithali Ayodhya, nicknamed 'Lady Malinga' for her bowling style, returned to the squad after taking four wickets at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026.
- Leg-Spinner Dewmi Vihanga received her first T20I call-up, and Chethana Vimukthi was recalled to strengthen the bowling lineup.
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Sri Lanka recall 'Lady Malinga' for Women's Asia Cup title defence
Sri Lanka have recalled 19-year-old Mithali Ayodhya for their Women’s T20 Asia Cup title defence after her impressive T20 World Cup campaign. The defending champions have also handed legspinner Dewmi Vihanga a maiden T20I call-up as they begin their campaign against UAE on August 29.
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Asia Cup 2026: Sri Lanka Announce 15-Member Squad As Chamari Athapaththu Leads Defending Champions In Title Defence
Sri Lanka have announced a 15-member squad for the 2026 Asia Cup in Dubai, with defending champions led by Chamari Athapaththu and Harshitha Samarawickrama. Mithali Ayodhya returns after an impressive T20 World Cup, while Dewmi Vihanga earns her maiden T20I call-up. Sri Lanka face Bangladesh, Indonesia and UAE in Group B, opening against UAE on August 29.
·Mumbai, India
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