Sri Lanka's Secret Weapon for Women's Cricket World Cup: Home Turf Advantage

Sri Lanka's cricket captain Chamari Athapaththu is optimistic about her team's prospects in the upcoming ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, citing the sub-continent location as an advantage. Missing out on the last edition in 2022, Sri Lanka is ready to showcase competitiveness in the tournament set in India and Sri Lanka.

Recalling their fifth-place finish in the 2013 sub-continent World Cup, Athapaththu is hopeful about the team's chances. She emphasized the familiar playing conditions and the balance of experience and youthful energy in the squad as significant advantages. 'It's a real chance for us to shine,' she remarked.

As Sri Lanka prepares for its opening match against India on September 30, Athapaththu calls for fan support during home games in Colombo. The squad is confident about their growth and ability to perform against top teams, as past World Cup successes have shown.