Shashini Gimhani

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]

Shashini Gimhani
Personal information
Full name
Wellage Shashini Gimhani Wijayarathna
Born (2008-12-09) 9 December 2008
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
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2023–presentColombo District
Source: Cricinfo, 11 May 2024

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 144 days.[9]

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.
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