Chamari Athapaththu Rallies Fans For Women’s Tri-Nation ODI Series In Colombo
Sri Lankan captain calls on cricket enthusiasts to witness the Lionesses in action.
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Sri Lanka women’s cricket captain Chamari Athapaththu has issued a special invitation to cricket fans across the country to support the national women’s team in the Tri-Nation ODI series featuring Sri Lanka, India, and South Africa.
In a video message shared by Sri Lanka Cricket on their official Instagram account, Athapaththu can be seen addressing fans directly while wearing her Sri Lankan jersey. The captain’s passionate appeal highlights the importance of local support as the team prepares to face two strong cricket nations.
“Join us at the RPICS, Colombo, starting April 27th, for the Women’s Tri-Nation ODI series! Come witness the power and passion of our Lionesses as they take on the challenge,” reads the caption accompanying the video.
Tournament Details
The Women’s Tri-Nation ODI Series will run through May 11th, with all matches being played as day games at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo. This tournament serves as valuable preparation for all three teams ahead of the Women’s ODI World Cup scheduled for 2025.
Chamari Athapaththu: Sri Lanka’s Talisman
Chamari Athapaththu, has been the cornerstone of Sri Lankan women’s cricket for over a decade. Known for her aggressive batting style and leadership qualities, she has represented Sri Lanka in numerous international tournaments across formats.
As one of the most accomplished cricketers in Sri Lanka’s women’s cricket history, Athapaththu’s presence adds significant value to the tournament. Her experience playing in various leagues around the world has made her a globally recognized talent in women’s cricket.
The captain’s call for support reflects the growing emphasis on women’s cricket in Sri Lanka, with the national team being branded as the “Lionesses” – a female counterpart to the men’s team’s “Lions” nickname.
Growing Momentum For Women’s Cricket
This tournament comes at a time when Sri Lanka Cricket is placing increased focus on developing women’s cricket in the country. The organization has been actively promoting both the senior national team and age-group competitions to strengthen the talent pipeline.
Recently, Sri Lanka Cricket has been celebrating successes across various levels of the game. The Sri Lanka ‘A’ team recently clinched the Tri-Nation One Day Series title with what the board described as “a flawless run” and “a true team effort.”
The under-19 teams have also been in action, with Sri Lanka U19 facing off against Bangladesh U19 in recent fixtures, indicating the board’s commitment to developing cricket at all levels.
Significance For World Cup Preparation
With the Women’s ODI World Cup scheduled for 2025, this tri-nation series provides crucial match practice and competitive exposure for all three participating teams. For Sri Lanka, performing well against higher-ranked teams like India and South Africa would boost confidence and improve their standing in women’s international cricket.
Fans interested in supporting the Sri Lankan women’s team can attend matches at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium. The three teams compete in a round-robin format before the final.
As women’s cricket continues to grow globally, tournaments like this represent important opportunities for teams to develop and for fans to witness international cricket action featuring some of the sport’s top female talents.
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