Sri Lanka have been dealt a blow ahead of the Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 as their all-rounder Dewmi Vihanga has been ruled out of the tournament after sustaining a right knee injury during a practice session.
Sri Lanka updated squad: Chamari Athapaththu (captain), Imesha Dulani, Sanjana Kavindi, Vishmi Gunarathne, Harshitha Samarawickrama (vice-captain), Kaveesha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Hasini Perera, Kaushini Nuthyangana (wicketkeeper), Nimasha Meepage, Sugandika Dassanayaka, Chamudi Praboda, Chethana Vimukthi, Kawya Kavindi and Mithali Ayodhya. Defending champions Sri Lanka have been placed in Group B alongside Bangladesh, hosts UAE, and debutants Indonesia. Sri Lanka have named Left-arm spinner Nimasha Meepage as her replacement in the 15-member squad. Seasoned batting all-rounder Chamari Athapaththu will lead a strong 15-member Sri Lanka squad, with batter Harshitha Samarawickrama named as the vice-captain. The tournament is scheduled to be held in the UAE from August 28 to September 13, 2026. Sri Lanka will begin their title defence against the UAE on August 29, before facing Indonesia on September 2 and concluding their group-stage assignments against Bangladesh in a marquee clash on September 6.
Vihanga, who was awaiting her senior international debut, has not travelled with the team to the UAE, according to Cricinfo.
