Shashini Gimhani

Shashini Gimhani
Personal information
Full name
Wellage 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.[1] She has also played for Sri Lanka women's under-19 cricket team.[2]

Early life

Gimhani studied at Devapathiraja College in Rathgama, Galle.[3]

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.[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 and 144 days.[9] She was named in the Sri Lanka squad for the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup.[10]

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.