Each of the recalled players – Sanjeewani, Karunaratne, and Sewwandi – have played for Sri Lanka since June. In fact, this squad for the Asian Games is very close to being a full-strength side. Chamari Athapaththu is still the captain, with Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari and Sugandika Kumari all part of the 15-member outfit.

Sri Lanka are one of eight sides competing in the event, with India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Thailand, China, Malaysia and Japan the other sides. Their first match, in what is essentially a knockout tournament, is against Malaysia on Friday.

Sri Lanka squad for 2026 Asian Games

Chamari Athapaththu (capt), Imesha Dulani, Sanjana Kavindi, Hansima Karunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Anushka Sanjeewani, Kavisha Dilhari, Hasini Perera, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Nimasha Meepage, Sugandika Dasanayaka, Rashmika Sewwandi, Chamudi Praboda, Mithali Ayodhya, Kawya Kavindi