Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu hopes an Asian team will secure the Women’s World Cup, a feat that has eluded Asian nations since the tournament’s inception.

Historically, only three countries have won the Women’s World Cup: Australia seven times, England four, and New Zealand once.

India has come close twice but finished as runners-up, losing to Australia and England in the finals.

“As an Asian, I would love to see an Asian team win this trophy — maybe Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, or Bangladesh. Playing in Asia feels special for us. It’s a privilege to play on home soil, and I hope an Asian team lifts the trophy this year," Athapaththu said ahead of their tournament opener against India.

Sri Lanka is returning to the Women’s World Cup after an eight-year hiatus, and Athapaththu s

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