Harshitha Samarawickrama is a name from Sri Lankan cricket that is now making waves globally, especially after her nomination for the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for July 2026.
But do you know about the Sri Lankan women’s cricketer’s personal life, relationship status, family background, and cricket journey? Let’s take a look.
Harshitha Samarawickrama’s Early Life and Family Background
The 28-year-old athlete was born on June 29, 1998, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Her parents’ names are not publicly available, and Samarawickrama has generally kept her personal life private, so little is known about her family. However, reports indicate that her father was also an athlete, while her mother played netball, meaning she comes from a sports-oriented family.
The Sri Lankan cricketer completed her schooling at Gothami Balika Vidyalaya in Colombo before moving to Anula Vidyalaya in Nugegoda, where her cricket career began to develop.
How Did Samarwickrama Start Her Cricket Journey?
Colombo-born started playing cricket with her brother in the backyard when she was young. She also played cricket with boys.
Samarwickrama later took cricket seriously at school, starting at Gothami Balika Vidyalaya and then moving to Anula Vidyalaya, Nugegoda, where she made her mark in both education and cricket.
At just 15, the Sri Lankan all-rounder began playing domestic cricket and caught the selectors’ attention with her performances at the under-19 level.
In 2016, when Samarawickrama was just 17, she made her debut for Sri Lanka women’s cricket. She made her T20I debut against Ireland in March 2016, followed by her ODI debut against Australia on September 20, 2016.
Samarwickrama’s Relationship Status and Personal Life
Sri Lanka’s jersey No. 88 is completely focused on her cricket career. She rarely discusses her personal life, and her dating or relationship life has never been publicly discussed. At present, Samarawickrama is single and unmarried.