Sri Lanka Women Make Three Changes to T20 Asia Cup Squad

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Sri Lanka have announced their squad for the Women's T20 Asia Cup with three changes from the side that recently faced Pakistan at home. Ayodhya has been recalled to the squad after being left out of the Pakistan series. Her return is one of the three alterations made to the T20I lineup. The squad adjustments reflect the team management's preparations for the continental tournament.

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