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Chamari Athapaththu appointed to WCA Player Advisory Board
Sri Lanka Women’s cricket captain Chamari Athapaththu has been appointed to the World Cricketers Association (WCA) Player Advisory Board (PAB). The changes to the WCA PAB include: Rashid Khan (Afghanistan), Chamari Athapaththu (Sri Lanka), Wayne Madsen (Italy), Daryl Mitchell and Maddy Green (New Zealand), replacing Tim Southee (retired) and Sophie Devine. The World Cricketers Association (WCA) announced a number of updates to its Player Advisory Board (PAB), reinforcing the collective voice of players at a pivotal moment for the global game. The WCA thanked Tim Southee and Sophie Devine for their significant contribution to the PAB, recognising their leadership in representing and advancing outcomes for players and the global game. The new appointments join a group of established player leaders including Pat Cummins (Australia), Jason Holder (West Indies), Heather Knight (England), Aiden Markram (South Africa), Scott Edwards (Netherlands), and Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa). These updates follow recent in-person team meetings between WCA staff and WCA affiliated teams competing at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, building on engagement with the women’s international teams in October last year. Together, these forums ensure the players shaping the modern game are directly influencing its future and long-term success. WCA Player Advisory Board: Chamari Athapaththu (Sri Lanka), Pat Cummins (Australia), Scott Edwards (Netherlands), Maddy Green (New Zealand), Jason Holder (West Indies), Jahanara Alam (Bangladesh), Chris Woakes (England), Alyssa Healy (Australia), Rashid Khan (Afghanistan), Heather Knight (England), Wayne Madsen (Italy), Priyanaz Chatterji (Scotland), Aiden Markram (South Africa), Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand), Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa), Craig Ervine (Zimbabwe), Hayley Matthews (West Indies), Corey Anderson (USA), Babette de Leede (The Netherlands), Lorcan Tucker (Ireland), Imrul Kayes (Bangladesh), Gerhard Erasmus (Namibia), Laura Delany (Ireland), Saad Bin Zafar (Canada) and Brian Masaba (Uganda).
Chamari Athapaththu to extend career, boosts Sri Lanka's T20 WC hopes
Published : Apr 08 2026, 05:00 PM ISTSri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu plans to extend her international career beyond the next few years, a major boost for the team's ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 preparations, as confirmed by head coach Jamie Siddons.Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu has expressed her desire to continue playing international cricket beyond the next few years, providing a major boost to the team's preparations for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. Head coach Jamie Siddons revealed that the veteran all-rounder remains highly motivated and committed to extending her already illustrious career. "I've had a great chat with her. She is keen to play for a lot longer than one or two more years," Siddons said, underlining Athapaththu's long-term plans, according to the ICC.Add Asianet Newsable as a Preferred SourceA Cornerstone in Fine FormThe 36-year-old's decision comes at a crucial time for Sri Lanka, with the marquee tournament fast approaching. Athapaththu has been in fine form, recently finishing as her side's top scorer in both the ODI and T20I series victories against the West Indies. Siddons also highlighted her dominance in practice matches, suggesting she still has plenty to offer at the highest level.A cornerstone of Sri Lanka's batting line-up, Athapaththu has led the side in 108 Women's T20 Internationals, the second-most by any captain in the format, behind India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur. She is also among the leading run-scorers in Women's T20Is, with 3,637 runs in 154 matches, including three centuries and 14 half-centuries.Building for the World CupWhile her experience remains invaluable, Siddons indicated that Sri Lanka will also look to build bench strength ahead of the global event. The team has a challenging schedule lined up, including a home series against England, followed by assignments against West Indies and New Zealand, before travelling to Bangladesh for further preparation.Tournament Grouping and Past PerformanceIn the last Women's T20 World Cup, the Lankan side finished at the bottom of Group A in the points table after losing all four matches. Sri Lanka have been placed in Group 2 for the tournament this year, alongside hosts England, West Indies, Ireland, Scotland and defending champions New Zealand, setting up a competitive path as they aim to make a strong impact on the world stage. (ANI)(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by Asianet Newsable English staff and is published from a...
Chamari Athapaththu Plans Career Beyond 2 Years: Coach
Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu is keen to extend her international career long-term, providing a major boost ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup.
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