Gunaratne’s early debut and recent century boost confidence for upcoming tournament

Gunaratne recalls how starting international cricket as a teenager forced her to develop a strong mental game. Her recent unbeaten 123 against Pakistan in a one‑day international was a turning point, giving her the self‑belief to play long innings under pressure. She says the knock reinforced her conviction that she can anchor the innings and guide the younger players, especially as Sri Lanka aims to showcase a more aggressive brand of cricket in the Dubai competition.