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Sri Lanka cricketer

Shashini Gimhani
Personal information
Full nameWellage Shashini Gimhani Wijayarathna
Born (2008-12-09) 9 December 2008 (age 16)
Mahamodara, Sri Lanka
BattingRight-handed
BowlingLeft-arm wrist spin
RoleBowler
International information
National side
T20I debut (cap 55)1 May 2024 v Uganda
Last T20I3 May 2024 v United States
T20I shirt no.21
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2023–presentColombo District
Source: Cricinfo, 11 May 2024
Medal record
Representing  Sri Lanka
Women's Cricket
Women's Asia Cup
Winner 2024 Sri Lanka

Wellage Shashini Gimhani Wijayarathna (born 9 December 2008, known as Shashini Gimhani) is a Sri Lankan cricketer who plays for the Sri Lanka women's cricket team as a left-arm wrist spinner. She has also played for Sri Lanka women's under-19 cricket team.

Early life

Gimhani studied at Devapathiraja College in Rathgama, Galle.

Career

In March 2024, Gimhani was selected in the Sri Lanka under-19 team for the Tri-Nation Series against England under-19 and Australia under-19 teams.

In April 2024, she earned her maiden call-up for Sri Lanka's national squad for the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier. She made her Twenty20 International (T20I) debut against Uganda on 1 May 2024. She became the youngest player for Sri Lanka to represent the national team at the age of 15 years and 144 days. She was named in the Sri Lanka squad for the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup.

References

  1. "Shashini Gimhani". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  2. "Who is Shashini Gimhani? Sri Lankan Rising Star". Female Cricket. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  3. "Who is Shashini Gimhani | Bio | Stats | Sri Lanka Player". Female Cricket. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  4. "Sri Lanka Women's U19 squad announced for Tri-Nation Series". The Papare. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  5. "Sri Lanka Squad for Womens Under 19 Tri-Nation Series". Sri Lanka Cricket. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  6. "Sri Lanka squad for ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier 2024". Sri Lanka Cricket. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  7. "Get to know Shashini Gimhani: Sri Lanka's up-and-coming teen sensation". International Cricket Council. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  8. "14th Match, Group A (D/N), Abu Dhabi, May 01, 2024, ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  9. "15-year-old teen sensation Shashini Gimhani set to make history". Daily FT. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  10. "Sri Lanka squad for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024". Sri Lanka Cricket. Retrieved 3 October 2024.

External links

Sri Lanka squad – 2024 Women's Asia Cup – Champions (1st title)
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka squad – 2024 Women's T20 World Cup
Sri Lanka
Kaushini Nuthyangana as standby players for the team.
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