Achini Kulasuriya

Waliarawe Gedera Achini Kalhari Kaushalya Kulasuriya, born on June 7, 1990, in Matale, Sri Lanka, is a left-handed batter and right-arm slow-medium bowler who represents the Sri Lanka women's national cricket team. She made her Women's One Day International (WODI) debut on November 10, 2015, against New Zealand and has been an important part of the national setup since then. Achini has played in major international tournaments including the 2020 ICC Women's T20 World Cup, the 2021 Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier, and the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Known primarily for her bowling, Achini has taken 20 wickets in 30 ODIs with best figures of 3 for 35 and has also contributed useful runs in the lower order. She has appeared in 40 T20 Internationals, taking 19 wickets with a bowling average of 35.79. Achini has sometimes fluctuated in and out of the national side over her decade-long career but remains a respected all-rounder valued for her experience, control, and ability to deliver crucial breakthroughs. She continues to provide depth and consistency to Sri Lanka’s bowling attack with her steady right-arm pace bowling and capable batting.