Shashini Gimhani
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Wellage Shashini Gimhani Wijayarathna |
| Born | 9 December 2008 Mahamodara, Sri Lanka |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Left-arm wrist spin |
| Role | Bowler |
| International information | |
| National side | |
| T20I debut (cap 55) | 1 May 2024 v Uganda |
| Last T20I | 3 May 2024 v United States |
| Domestic team information | |
| Years | Team |
| 2023–present | Colombo District |
Source: Cricinfo, 11 May 2024 | |
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.[1] She has also played for Sri Lanka women's under-19 cricket team.[2]
Early life[edit]
Gimhani studied at Devapathiraja College in Rathgama, Galle.[3]
Career[edit]
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.[4][5]
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.[6][7] She made her Twenty20 International (T20I) debut against Uganda on 1 May 2024.[8] She became the youngest player for Sri Lanka to represent the national team at the age of 15 years 144 days.[9]
References[edit]
- ^ "Shashini Gimhani". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ "Who is Shashini Gimhani? Sri Lankan Rising Star". Female Cricket. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ "Who is Shashini Gimhani | Bio | Stats | Sri Lanka Player". Female Cricket. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ "Sri Lanka Women's U19 squad announced for Tri-Nation Series". The Papare. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ "Sri Lanka Squad for Womens Under 19 Tri-Nation Series". Sri Lanka Cricket. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ "Sri Lanka squad for ICC Women's T20 World Cup Global Qualifier 2024". Sri Lanka Cricket. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ "Get to know Shashini Gimhani: Sri Lanka's up-and-coming teen sensation". International Cricket Council. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ "14th Match, Group A (D/N), Abu Dhabi, May 01, 2024, ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ "15-year-old teen sensation Shashini Gimhani set to make history". Daily FT. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
External links[edit]
- Shashini Gimhani at ESPNcricinfo
- Shashini Gimhani at CricketArchive (subscription required)