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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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 ...
