Anushka Sanjeewani, Vishmi Gunaratne return for Pakistan ODIs

Pakistan Women tour of Sri Lanka, 2026
Last updated on Fri, Jul 17, 2026 • 9:30 AM

Sri Lanka have recalled wicketkeeper Anushka Sanjeewani for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Pakistan, with the selectors naming a 15-member squad led by Chamari Athapaththu on Friday.

Sanjeewani last featured for Sri Lanka at the 2025 ODI World Cup before being left out in favour of Kaushani Nuthyangana, who has now been dropped. A fit-again Vishmi Gunaratne, who missed the last ODI assignment against Bangladesh in April, is also back.

Teenage pacer Rashmika Sewwandi has received a call-up, while Malki Madara, Nuthyangana, Piumi Wathsala, and Sugandika Kumari have been omitted from the squad that beat Bangladesh 2-1.

Sri Lanka will face Pakistan in the first one-dayer on July 23, with the remaining fixtures on July 25 and 28. All matches will be held at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Hambantota.

Sri Lanka squad: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Vishmi Gunaratne, Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hansima Karunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani, Chethana Vimukthi, Inoka Ranaweera, Nimasha Meepage, Imesha Dulani, Dewmi Vihanga, Rashmika Sewwandi, Kawya Kavindi