‘Big girls can’ – Trailblazer Chamari to show the sporty way Chamari Atapattu Source:Dailynews For centuries, one societal issue has tormented the girls of Sri Lanka. When a girl reaches puberty or becomes a ‘Big Girl’ in Sri Lankan slang, society demands they behave by a certain set of rules and imposes many restrictions on them. Girls are warned not to associate with men who are not from their family, that it is not a girl’s place to play sports, that any wounds or scratches are not seemly, and even that it is not good for girls to ride a bicycle. With all these barriers and many more, faced by girls around the country, it is no surprise that most simply give up on sports. ...
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Womens Cricket – T20 World Cup Highlights Australia v Sri Lanka : February 2020 Sri Lanka Women: 122/6 Australia Women: 123/5 (19.3/20 ov) AUS Women won by 5 wickets (with 3 balls remaining) PLAYER OF THE MATCH: Rachael Haynes Scorecard SRI LANKA WOMEN 122/6(20 OVERS) Chamari Atapattu50 (38), Anushka Sanjeewani25 (31) Nicola Carey2/18 (3), Molly Strano2/23 (4) AUSTRALIA WOMEN 123/5(19.3 OVERS) Rachael Haynes60 (47), Meg Lanning*41 (44) Shashikala Siriwardene2/20 (4), Udeshika Prabodhani ...
Feb 24, 2020
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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. ...
Feb 12, 2020
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Cricket: Sri Lanka’s women’s squad in Melbourne Sri Lanka’s women’s squad arrived in Melbourne ahead of their important assignment in Australia at the upcoming World Cup. The team led by superstar Chamari Atapattu appeared ready to make an impression after important lessons learned from their earlier tour here where they were comprehensively beaten by world number one Australia who are outright favourites to go back-to-back at home. The felicitation to the cricketers at the Grand on Princes in Melbourne organized by Malik Zaveer, Sri Lanka’s Australian representative, was a huge success with a crowd of nearly 300 enjoying a lavish dinner and super music by top Melbourne dance band Redemption. The cricketers surprised their fans when they showcased their other talent, on the dance floor, and their energy was electrifying as Redemption fed them with non-stop Bailas at a very entertaining night. Pics. By Bryan Perera and Trevine Rodrigo. ...
Feb 11, 2020
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MEET SRI LANKA’S GREATEST FEMALE CRICKETER – By Janakan Seemampillai Source: TheWomen’sGame Chamari Atapattu is a genuine world class batter. The Sri Lankan captain will lead her side at the T20 Women’s World Cup which starts later this month. While she doesn’t have the international profile of an Elysse Perry, Stefanie Taylor or Smriti Mandhana, the 29-year-old is set to be one of the stars of the tournament. Atapattu hails from the hills of Kurunegala, home town of Sri Lankan legend Rangana Herath, who took over 500 international wickets for his country. Atapattu appreciates that she will have to play a leadership role for her team as they come up against the world’s best. “I have played all around the world, I have a lot of experience, I need to share that experience with my team,” Atapattu told Cricket Network. “Being captain I have to lead from the front.” Atapattu ...
Feb 5, 2020
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Mooney century blasts Australia to victory over brave Sri Lanka Source:-The Sydney Morning Herald A 54-ball century from opener Beth Mooney helped kick off the international summer of cricket as Australia saw off a spirited Sri Lanka by 40 runs in the first match of the women’s Twenty20 series at North Sydney Oval. Most predicted one-way traffic against a visiting team which hadn’t played an international match in six months but captain Chamari Atapattu made the result respectable with a sparkling knock of 113, the first ever T20 ton by a Sri Lankan woman. Beth Mooney celebrates her century at North Sydney Oval.CREDIT:GETTY IMAGES Mooney’s 113 from 61 deliveries, however, ensured Australia were too far out of reach, with their total of 4-217 the sixth-highest ever in women’s T20 cricket and the second-highest ever by Australia. “I couldn’t ask for a better start,” Mooney said. She said a wicket ...
Oct 1, 2019
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Chamari Atapattu – the Sri Lankan superstar is in Australia ready to represent the Melbourne Renegades in the Women’s Big Bash League Chamari Atapattu – the Sri Lankan superstar is in Australia ready to represent the Melbourne Renegades in the Women’s Big Bash League. She is the first Sri Lankan female cricketer to be a part of the WBBL in its short history (and the only Sri Lankan player featuring in this years Big Bash competitions – male and female!). If you are free, please come down and show your support behind our very own Chamari Atapattu. December 10 Family day Geelong CC 2 pm to 4pm Kardinia Park Geelong 3220 Victoria The fixtures: December 9 v Thunder – North Sydney Oval December 16 v Strikers – Gliderol Stadium, Glenelg December 17 v Strikers – Gliderol Stadium, Glenelg December 22 v Heat – Camberwell Sports Ground, Camberwell 2 pm December 23 v Heat – ...
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