U19 squad for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, announced

The tournament will feature teams from across the globe, and Sri Lanka has been placed in Group A alongside hosts Malaysia, West Indies, and India for the preliminary round.

The Sri Lankan team will be led by captain Manudi Nanayakkara, and the squad is set to depart for Malaysia on January 11.

A key highlight in the squad is the inclusion of Limansa Thilakaratne, who is the daughter of former Sri Lanka cricket captain, T.M. Dilshan. Thilakaratne's selection brings a significant legacy to the team as she follows in her father's footsteps in representing Sri Lanka cricket.

The full squad for the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup is as follows:

Squad:

1. Manudi Nanayakkara (C)
2. Rashmika Sewwandi
3. Vimoksha Balasooriya
4. Hiruni Hansika
5. Sumudu Nisansala
6. Dahami Sanuthma
7. Rashmi Nethranjali
8. Sashini Gimhani
9. Asheni Thalagune
10. Pramudi Methsara
11. Chamodi Praboda
12. Sanjana Kavindi
13. Danuli Thennakoon
14. Limansa Thilakaratne
15. Shehara Induwari

Travelling Reserve:

1. Nethangi Isuranjali

Sri Lanka will be aiming to make a strong impression in the tournament, as they compete for top honors against some of the best emerging cricketing nations.