The highest wicket taker in One Day Internationals
#3 Shashikala Siriwardene
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The former captain of Sri Lanka in action during a warm-up match
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The former skipper of the Sri Lankan team is making a comeback into the national side after a long layoff due to injury. The all-rounder is undoubtedly one of the best players Sri Lanka have ever produced, with over 1000 runs and 100 wickets in the international circuit.
The right-handed middle-order batter is the second highest run scorer for Sri Lanka and will shoulder the bulk of the responsibility with the bat in the upcoming tournament.
Despite missing a majority of the matches in the last season, Siriwardene crafted her way back into the squad on the basis of her experience and all round abilities. Injuries have plagued the 32-year-old throughout her career, and this iconic event will be her last opportunity to help Sri Lanka produce some magic on the world stage.
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Shweta Haranhalli
Shweta Haranhalli is a cricket enthusiast who plays and writes about the sport. She was the captain of the Mumbai Under-19 team that clinched the All India Championship for the very first time.
She led the Mumbai Senior Women's Cricket Team to Championship in the Azam Shah Cup, their first international tour to Tanzania. She was also at the helm for the Mumbai Senior Women's team in the domestic circuit.
Being associated with cricket for over a decade helps her in writing a detailed analysis of the sport. The journey in the field of writing began in January 2013 as a Sports Writer for Mid-Day, followed by a brief stint with Hotstar for the Indian Premier League.
Shweta has been working as a journalist covering various sporting events across the nation and learning the finer points in the art of writing.
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