Shashini Gimhani has been ruled out of the upcoming ICC Women&rsquo;s T20 World Cup 2026 after suffering a lower-back injury in training. She won&rsquo;t take part in the tournament and has been replaced by right-arm seamer Chethana Vimukthi.

Vimukthi is still waiting for her T20I debut for Sri Lanka, but she has already played three ODIs, all against New Zealand in March 2025. Earlier this year, she also took part in the Women&rsquo;s Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament and featured in one T20 match for Sri Lanka A.

The 15-member Sri Lanka squad left for the UK on June 2. Chamari Athapaththu will lead the side and is set to play her tenth T20 World Cup.

Sri Lanka enter the tournament after a clean sweep in their recent T20I series and will be hoping to keep that form going into the World Cup. They are placed in a tough Group 2 that includes hosts England, defending champions New Zealand, West Indies, Ireland and Scotland.

They start their campaign against England at Edgbaston on June 12, followed by a clash with New Zealand in Southampton on June 16.

After that, they take on West Indies and Ireland in Bristol on June 21 and June 23, before wrapping up the group stage against Scotland in Manchester on June 26.

<h2>Sri Lanka Updated Squad for ICC Women&rsquo;s T20 World Cup 2026</h2>

Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunarathne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Imesha Dulani, Nilakshika Silva, Kaveesha Dilhari, Hansima Karunarathne, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Sugandika Dassanayaka, Nimasha Madushani, Kawya Kavindi, Malki Madara, Mithali Ayodhya, Chethana Vimukthi.

Sri Lanka have suffered a major setback ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, as Shashini Gimhani has been ruled out of the tournament due to lower back injury.

Sri Lanka Face Fresh Injury Setback Ahead of Women's T20 World Cup

Pakistan&#39;s preparations for the <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/sports/icc-women-s-t20-world-cup-2026/411/1">ICC Women&#39;s T20 World Cup</a> have entered their final phase after the Pakistan women&#39;s team reaches England for the World Cup ahead of the tournament&#39;s opening week.

Led by captain <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/blog/fatima-sana-hopeful-for-a-strong-t20-world-cup/5946-5-0">Fatima Sana</a>, the squad arrived in Nottingham on Friday and will now shift its focus to practice matches and training sessions in Derby before the competition begins. Pakistan are scheduled to play warm-up fixtures against Sri Lanka and Scotland before their opening group-stage encounter.

The team&#39;s arrival comes days after a difficult T20I tri-series in Ireland, where Pakistan finished without a victory. Despite the results, the management has retained faith in the core group selected for the global event, with the coaching staff expected to use the warm-up games to finalize combinations and assess player roles.

<h2>India Clash Headlines Group-Stage Schedule</h2>

<a href="https://www.tapmad.com/blog/womens-t20-world-cup-2026-india-vs-pakistan-june-14-edgbaston/3863-5-0">Pakistan</a> have been placed in Group A and face a demanding schedule in the opening round. Their campaign begins with a high-profile meeting against India at Edgbaston on June 14, before further matches against South Africa, Bangladesh, Australia and the Netherlands.

The fixtures will take the team across multiple venues in England, including Birmingham, Southampton, Leeds and Bristol, as they seek a place in the knockout stage.

<h2>Final Preparations Underway</h2>

The arrival means the Pakistan squad reaches England with just over a week remaining before their first World Cup fixture. The players are expected to undergo recovery and conditioning work before returning to full training over the weekend.

Pakistan have retained a mix of experienced internationals and younger players in the 15-member squad. Alongside captain Fatima Sana, the traveling group includes Aliya Riaz, Muneeba Ali Siddiqui, Diana Baig, Sadia Iqbal and Tuba Hassan.

Several reserve players have also traveled as part of the wider contingent, giving the team management additional options should changes be required during the tournament.

With the warm-up phase set to begin, Pakistan will now turn their attention to adapting to local conditions before the start of the ICC Women&#39;s T20 World Cup in England and Wales.

<h2>Pakistan Squad for ICC Women&#39;s T20 World Cup 2026</h2>

Fatima Sana (c), Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Diana Baig, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali Siddiqui (wk), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Pervaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Saira Jabeen, Tasmia Rubab and Tuba Hassan.

Reserves: Amber Kainat, Momina Riasat, Sadaf Shamas, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah and Umm-e-Hani.

The Pakistan women's team reaches England for World Cup 2026. Led by Fatima Sana, the squad landed in Nottingham to kick off crucial warm-up fixtures in Derby before facing India.

Pakistan Women's Team Reaches England for T20 World Cup 2026

Pakistan women&rsquo;s team captain Fatima Sana is looking forward to having a strong T20 World Cup that is set to be played in England and Wales from June 12 to July 5. She believes Pakistan team can get a spot in the semi-finals if they play well by following a precise game plan.

Speaking to the reporters on the sidelines of the training camp, she said the team is preparing well for the tournament, which is why they are hopeful to deliver strong results.

&quot;By the grace of Almighty Allah, as we all know, we have the Ireland [tri-series] and World Cup ahead of us. We are preparing for that and are very excited since the past two to three months have been really good for us. So, we are hopeful for the team to deliver good results,&quot; said Pakistan women&rsquo;s team captain <a href="https://www.tapmad.com/blog/fatima-sana-sets-new-record-in-third-t20i-against-zimbabwe/5819-5-0">Fatima Sana</a>.

When asked about the high-octane match against India, Fatima Sana downplayed the hype around it, saying the team is not focused on just one match, but the entire tournament.

&quot;Obviously, we are well prepared, and the World Cup is such an event in which every match is important; also, T20 cricket is such that anything can be changed rapidly. So, we are not looking forward for a specific match,&quot; said Fatima Sana.

&quot;As everybody knows, India and Pakistan have a good match, so God willing, we will try to play well.&quot; added Fatima Sana.

After the tough clash against arch-rivals India, Pakistan will face former champions Australia along with South Africa, Bangladesh and the Netherlands in the group stage.

Despite the difficult competition, Fatima Sana expressed confidence in her team&rsquo;s ability to compete strongly against the bigger sides. She also said her personal aim is to help Pakistan reach the semi-finals of the tournament for the first time.

&quot;We have clarity on this that we have to play our own way regardless of the opposition. We know that our group is tough, but we also know that T20 cricket is such that anything can happen on a day. We can&#39;t think that India and Australia are bigger teams,&quot; said Fatima Sana.

&quot;In T20 cricket, one good innings, spell or a runout can change things, so we have belief in our team and results will follow. I desire that we finish in the top four, and I want to lead my team there with my impactful performances.&rdquo; added Fatima Sana.

Fatima Sana is hopeful that Pakistan will reach the semi-finals of the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup. She shared her thoughts while speaking to the reporters.

Fatima Sana Optimistic About Pakistan’s Women’s T20 World Cup Campaign

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday confirmed its 15-member squad for the ICC Women&rsquo;s T20 World Cup 2026, set to be held in England and Wales between June 12 and July 5.

<a href="https://www.tapmad.com/blog/fatima-sana-sets-new-record-in-third-t20i-against-zimbabwe/5819-5-0">Fatima Sana</a> will captain Pakistan Women in the upcoming tournament. The all-rounder is set for her second spell as team captain.

Right-arm fast bowler Diana Baig has returned to the squad in place of Amber Kainat. Apart from that change, Pakistan have kept the same group of players that recently secured a 3-0 whitewash over Zimbabwe at home.

Pakistan will aim to improve their results after struggling in recent ICC tournaments. In the 2024 Women&rsquo;s T20 World Cup, they were knocked out in the group stage after managing just one win in four matches. Earlier, in the 2022 edition, they ended at the bottom of the table with six losses in seven games.

Their ODI World Cup campaign last year was also disappointing, as Pakistan finished without a single victory and ended at the bottom of the standings once again, although three of their matches were abandoned due to rain.

Before the World Cup begins, Pakistan will tour Ireland for a tri-series featuring Ireland and West Indies from May 28 to June 4 in Dublin.

Pakistan will open their World Cup campaign against India on June 14 in Birmingham. After that, they will face South Africa, who were runners-up in the 2024 tournament, followed by matches against Bangladesh, Australia and Netherlands. The team will also play warm-up games against Sri Lanka and Scotland before the tournament starts.

<h2>Pakistan Squad For T20 World Cup 2026 &amp; Tri-Series in Ireland</h2>

Fatima Sana (c), Aliya Riaz, Ayesha Zafar, Diana Baig, Eyman Fatima, Gull Feroza, Iram Javed, Muneeba Ali Siddiqui (wk), Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Pervaiz, Rameen Shamim, Sadia Iqbal, Saira Jabeen, Tasmia Rubab and Tuba Hassan.

Reserves: Amber Kainat, Momina Riasat, Sadaf Shamas, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah and Umm-e-Hani.

Pakistan have named their squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. They have retained the majority of the players that featured in the Zimbabwe series, with Fatima Sana named as the team captain.

Pakistan Finalise Squad For ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

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