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Sri Lanka’s Dewmi Vihanga out of Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026
Sri Lanka women's cricket team has suffered a setback ahead of the 2026 Women's T20 Asia Cup, with all-rounder Dewmi Vihanga ruled out due to an injury. Vihanga was a key member of the squad that won the silver medal at the 2023 Asian Games and has been a regular in the middle order.
Sri Lanka Cricket has not yet named a replacement for Vihanga in the 15-member squad. The team is preparing for the tournament scheduled to be hosted in Bangladesh later this year.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Vihanga's absence weakens Sri Lanka's middle-order depth, an area they had relied on during their runner-up finish at the 2024 Women's Asia Cup in Dambulla. She was also part of the side that reached the semi-finals of the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup in the UAE. Sri Lanka are placed in Group A alongside defending champions India, Pakistan, and one qualifier. The team management will need to decide on a replacement who can offer both batting solidity and off-spin bowling. The tournament is likely to be held in July 2026 in Bangladesh. Sri Lanka's campaign begins with a match against India.
Source: zeenews.india.com
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