Sri Lanka Cricket announced that the national women's team has qualified automatically for the inaugural ICC Women's Champions Trophy 2027, despite Sri Lanka not being selected as the host nation for the tournament.
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) confirmed that the Sri Lanka Women's National Team has obtained automatic qualification for the ICC Women's Champions Trophy 2027 following the International Cricket Council's decision on hosting arrangements for the inaugural competition. According to SLC statements, the team's direct entry was secured based on its standing within the current qualification process rather than through hosting rights.
The decision comes after Sri Lanka was not selected to host the 2027 tournament. SLC welcomed the qualification outcome and expressed commitment to supporting the national women's team's preparation for the global competition. The board pledged to provide necessary resources and support as the team prepares to compete against leading women's cricket nations.
SLC indicated it will maintain collaborative engagement with the International Cricket Council, the selected host nation, and other stakeholders to facilitate the successful inaugural staging of the Women's Champions Trophy. The board also congratulated the women's team on achieving automatic qualification and stated its intention to support the team's participation on the international stage.