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Maheesh Theekshana scripts history with an ODI hat-trick against New Zealand as Sri Lanka restrict Kiwis

Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana scripted history on Wednesday, January 8 as he became the first spinner to take an ODI hat-trick against New Zealand and the fifth bowler overall as the visitors restricted the Black Caps to 255/9 after choosing to field first in a rain-marred second game of the three-match series in Hamilton. Theekshana became the seventh Sri …

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5 days, 17 hours ago

IND vs AUS: Mitchell Starc eyes Glenn McGrath, Wasim Akram's feat in legendary list

India Today

Mitchell Starc is on the cusp of becoming the 11th fast bowler to reach the landmark of 700 wickets in international cricket. The others are James Anderson, Wasim Akram, Stuart Broad, Shaun Pollock, Waqar Younis, Tim Southee, Chaminda Vaas and Courtney Walsh. The 34-year-old Starc has 699 wickets to his name and will have his chance to reach the 700-wicket …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

2024 Lanka T10 Super League kicks off in Sri Lanka on Wednesday, final squad announced

Hindustan Times

Kandy, : The highly anticipated 2024 Lanka T10 Super League is set to commence on December 11 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, marking a new chapter in Sri Lankan cricket, a release said on Tuesday. 2024 Lanka T10 Super League kicks off in Sri Lanka on Wednesday, final squad announced The tournament, featuring six dynamic franchises, will showcase an …

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4 months ago

Strikers franchise to appear as NY LAGOS Strikers in upcoming Zim Afro T10 edition

Hindustan Times

Harare, : The New York Strikers are now renowned as one of the few international franchises, to have played across continents, showcasing their competitive spirit in all tournaments they have been a part of. Strikers franchise to appear as NY LAGOS Strikers in upcoming Zim Afro T10 edition The team is now beginning a new chapter as NY Lagos Strikers …

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11 months, 4 weeks ago

SL vs ZIM, third ODI: Hasaranga takes 7-19 as Sri Lanka crush Zimbabwe to win series

The Hindu

Sri Lankan leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga made a stunning return to international cricket with a career-best 7-19 to guide his side to an eight-wicket win against Zimbabwe and clinch a 2-0 ODI series win Thursday in Colombo. In a game cut to 27 overs a side by two downpours, Sri Lanka’s star bowler, in his first match after a six-month hamstring …

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11 months, 4 weeks ago

Hasaranga takes 7 wickets as Sri Lanka routs Zimbabwe to clinch ODI series win

Associated Press

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Leg spinner Wanindu Hasaranga took a career-best seven wickets to help Sri Lanka rout Zimbabwe by eight wickets in the rain-shortened third one-day international and clinch the three-match series 2-0. It’s second-best for Sri Lanka all-time in one-day internationals after Chaminda Vaas’ 8-19 against Zimbabwe 23 years ago. Seamer Janith Liyanage bowled Ryan Burl and a …

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1 year, 2 months ago

India vs Sri Lanka: Dilshan Madushanka becomes 4th Sri Lanka bowler to pick a 5-wicket haul in ODI World Cups

India Today

Left-arm fast-bowler Dilshan Madushanka became the fourth Sri Lanka bowler to pick a five-wicket haul in ODI World Cups. Madushanka claimed five wickets against India at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai in the ongoing ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. IND vs SL scorecard | World Cup 2023 Points Table Madunshanka became the first Sri Lankan bowler to claim a …

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1 year, 2 months ago

India vs Sri Lanka: Dilshan Madushanka becomes 4th Sri Lanka bowler to pick a 5-wicket haul in ODI World Cups

India Today

Left-arm fast-bowler Dilshan Madushanka became the fourth Sri Lanka bowler to pick a five-wicket haul in ODI World Cups. Madushanka claimed five wickets against India at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai in the ongoing ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. IND vs SL scorecard | World Cup 2023 Points Table Madunshanka became the first Sri Lankan bowler to claim a …

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1 year, 3 months ago

India vs Australia: Mitchell Starc scales enviable World Cup feat after removing Ishan Kishan for golden duck

India TV News

Mitchell Starc, the pace spearhead of the Australian bowling attack added yet another remarkable feather to his illustrious cap as soon as he sent Ishan Kishan packing in the India vs Australia World Cup game in Chennai on Sunday, October 8. Starc got rid of Ishan for a duck and jolted India's chase early to bag his 50th World Cup …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Most wickets in ODI World Cup: McGrath leads; Starc fifth in highest wicket-takers list

The Hindu

The 13th edition of the ICC ODI World Cup will be played in India from October 5 to November 19 with the final scheduled to take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. IND vs AUS LIVE SCORE But the top place on the list is occupied by Australia Glenn McGrath who scalped 71 wickets in the 39 matches …

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1 year, 3 months ago

IND vs SL: Siraj becomes first Indian to bag four wickets in one over, equals fastest ODI five-wicket haul

The Hindu

India pacer Mohammed Siraj snapped up four wickets in the space of five deliveries against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2023 final at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. Siraj first removed Pathum Nissanka and followed up with wickets of Charith Asalanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama and Dhananjaya de Silva to leave Sri Lanka reeling at 12 for five …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Bumrah shouldn’t play all formats if he wants to prolong his career: Chaminda Vaas

The Hindu

A once-in-a-generation fast bowler like Jasprit Bumrah shouldn’t be playing all three formats in order to avoid injuries and prolong his career, feels World Cup winning Sri Lankan legend Chaminda Vaas. Vaas stressed that Indian selectors and team management must carefully choose the right formats and adapt strategies to keep a tab on Bumrah’s workload management. Vaas shared insights into …

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1 year, 3 months ago

'Jasprit Bumrah should not play all formats': Sri Lanka legend shares advice to Indian speedster

India TV News

Jasprit Bumrah's comeback into the International arena was one of the most awaited things in Indian cricket. The star pacer made a successful return to top-flight cricket after an 11-month injury break when he led India in a T20I series against Ireland in August 2023. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka legend Chaminda Vaas has claimed that Bumrah should not be playing all …

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1 year, 5 months ago

3,000 runs and 200 wickets – Moeen Ali reaches impressive Test landmark

The Independent

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1 year, 7 months ago

Lasith Malinga, Chaminda Vaas share differing views after MS Dhoni's 'red-ball cricket' remark on Matheesha Pathirana

Firstpost

Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni had earlier advised Sri Lanka speedster Matheesha Pathirana against playing red-ball cricket, adding that he was a “great asset” to the national team and would be pivotal in helping them win ICC tournaments. I played red-ball cricket between 2004 to 2010, but I had a 16-year international career, and I played a lot of …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Matheesa Pathirana should be preserved: Chaminda Vaas agrees with MS Dhoni's suggestion on Sri Lanka pacer

India Today

Former Sri Lankan pacer Chaminda Vaas has agreed with Chennai skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's recommendation that death-over specialist Matheesha Pathirana should stay away from Test cricket and only play white-ball cricket. The 20-year-old Sri Lanka pacer, nicknamed "Baby Malinga" for his similar sling action, has taken 15 wickets in 10 matches for the four-time IPL champions. During a presentation ceremony, …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Chaminda Vaas on bowling to Tendulkar & Co., contributing to Murali’s success, and more

The Hindu

As an expert fast bowler in a country known for its spinning tracks, Chaminda Vaas carried Sri Lanka on his shoulders in the 1990s and 2000s. Q. I’ve had some idea of Sri Lankan cricket because I’m from Tamil Nadu and we used to have the Gopalan Trophy. | Photo Credit: THE HINDU PHOTO LIBRARY It’s rather unfortunate, the recent …

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2 years, 8 months ago

Protests intensify in Sri Lanka over killing of anti-government protester

The Hindu

The fatal shooting of an anti-government protester by the Sri Lankan police on Tuesday has sparked wide condemnation domestically and internationally, while intensifying ongoing anti-government protests in the wake of severe food shortages and record inflation. The Bar Association of Sri Lanka, a body of lawyers, said it was “shocked and saddened at the loss of life” in the incident …

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2 years, 9 months ago

IPL 2022: Umesh Yadav of KKR joins Brett Lee, Chaminda Vaas to achieve unique feat with wicket of CSK's Ruturaj Gaikwad

Hindustan Times

The Kolkata Knight Riders could not have hoped for a better start to the IPL 2022. After winning the toss and opting to field, captain Shreyas Iyer opened the bowling with Umesh Yadav, and the decision worked wonders for the two-time champions as the India pacer picked up the key wicket of Ruturaj Gaikwad for a duck. ALSO FOLLOW: IPL …

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3 years ago

Akhtar, Jayasuriya named in Asia Lions squad for Legends Cricket League

The Hindu

Legends Cricket League, a professional cricket league for retired international cricketers, on Thursday announced that Shoaib Akhtar and Sanath Jayasuriya will be among the players who will play for Asia Lions in the inaugural edition next month. READ : IPL 2022: Brian Lara, Dale Steyn join SRH as coaches Asia Lions side include Akhtar, Shahid Afridi, Jayasuriya, Muttiah Muralitharan, Chaminda …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Sri Lanka captain and vice captain celebrate their anniversaries

Deccan Chronicle

Colombo: The captain and vice captain of the Sri Lankan team celebrate their anniversaries on two consecutive days in the hotel. The vice captain Dhananjaya de Silva turned 30 on Monday, his team mates had planned to present him a birthday cake. The captain Dasun Shanka had a "surprise gift" at the hotel just minutes after his arrival from the …

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4 years, 4 months ago

12 years of Virat Kohli: Batting stalwart already, India captain looks to lead team to world titles

India Today

On a bright morning in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, Virat Kohli walked out as an opener, accompanying his former Delhi teammate Gautam Gambhir to the middle. Virat Kohli managed just 12 runs from 22 balls but showcased glimpses of what was to come with some solid defensive technique against the likes of Chaminda Vaas. Ravi Shastri, who had been in-charge when …

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4 years, 8 months ago

Trumble to Broad: Bowlers with most Test hat-tricks

The Hindu

Picking a hat-trick for any bowler at any level or in any form of cricket is a rarity. In Test cricket, it has occurred 45 times, with four bowlers having picked a hat-trick twice in the longer format of the game. In the third Test of Asian Test Championship in Lahore, he dismissed Romesh Kaluwitharana, Niroshan Bandaratilleke and Pramodya Wickramasinghe …

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4 years, 8 months ago

Quiz: 2003 Cricket World Cup

The Hindu

Quiz 2003 Cricket World Cup 1 / 8 | Which two teams chose not to play and thereby forfeited one group-stage match each at the 2003 cricket World Cup? The Netherlands made its World Cup debut Bangladesh qualified as a Test-playing nation Kenya qualified because of its full ODI status Next 4 / 8 | Which of these records was …

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Maheesh Theekshana scripts history with an ODI hat-trick against New Zealand as Sri Lanka restrict Kiwis

IND vs AUS: Mitchell Starc eyes Glenn McGrath, Wasim Akram's feat in legendary list

2024 Lanka T10 Super League kicks off in Sri Lanka on Wednesday, final squad announced

Strikers franchise to appear as NY LAGOS Strikers in upcoming Zim Afro T10 edition

SL vs ZIM, third ODI: Hasaranga takes 7-19 as Sri Lanka crush Zimbabwe to win series

Hasaranga takes 7 wickets as Sri Lanka routs Zimbabwe to clinch ODI series win

India vs Sri Lanka: Dilshan Madushanka becomes 4th Sri Lanka bowler to pick a 5-wicket haul in ODI World Cups

India vs Sri Lanka: Dilshan Madushanka becomes 4th Sri Lanka bowler to pick a 5-wicket haul in ODI World Cups

India vs Australia: Mitchell Starc scales enviable World Cup feat after removing Ishan Kishan for golden duck

Most wickets in ODI World Cup: McGrath leads; Starc fifth in highest wicket-takers list

IND vs SL: Siraj becomes first Indian to bag four wickets in one over, equals fastest ODI five-wicket haul

Bumrah shouldn’t play all formats if he wants to prolong his career: Chaminda Vaas

'Jasprit Bumrah should not play all formats': Sri Lanka legend shares advice to Indian speedster

3,000 runs and 200 wickets – Moeen Ali reaches impressive Test landmark

Lasith Malinga, Chaminda Vaas share differing views after MS Dhoni's 'red-ball cricket' remark on Matheesha Pathirana

Matheesa Pathirana should be preserved: Chaminda Vaas agrees with MS Dhoni's suggestion on Sri Lanka pacer

Chaminda Vaas on bowling to Tendulkar & Co., contributing to Murali’s success, and more

Protests intensify in Sri Lanka over killing of anti-government protester

IPL 2022: Umesh Yadav of KKR joins Brett Lee, Chaminda Vaas to achieve unique feat with wicket of CSK's Ruturaj Gaikwad

Akhtar, Jayasuriya named in Asia Lions squad for Legends Cricket League

Sri Lanka captain and vice captain celebrate their anniversaries

12 years of Virat Kohli: Batting stalwart already, India captain looks to lead team to world titles

Trumble to Broad: Bowlers with most Test hat-tricks

Quiz: 2003 Cricket World Cup