Chamari Athapaththu
In short
Chamari Athapaththu is the captain of the Sri Lankan national women's cricket team. She is currently in the news because she was one of the high-profile players left unsold during the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 mini auction held in Kochi.
Who they are now
She serves as the captain for the Sri Lankan national cricket team. She is also a prominent figure in franchise cricket, having been the first Sri Lankan woman to play in such leagues.
Why they are in the news
People are searching for her following the WPL 2027 mini auction, where she was among the star players who missed out on being purchased by any team.
An example of their work
In 2023, she received a unique honour when a special seating zone at the Sydney Cricket Ground was named Chamari Bay in her honour. She was also named the Sri Lanka Cricket Cricketer of the Year for the 2016–17 season.