Dinesh Chandimal retained as Sri Lanka announce full-strength squad for Pakistan Tests
5 years, 1 month ago

Dinesh Chandimal retained as Sri Lanka announce full-strength squad for Pakistan Tests

India TV News  

Sri Lanka on Friday announced a full-strength 16-member squad for the upcoming two-Test series in Pakistan. The team, led by Dimuth Karunaratne, will leave for Pakistan on December 8 to take part in the series, held under the ongoing ICC World Test Championship. Dinesh Chandimal, who was part of the Sri Lanka squad during the Test series against New Zealand but did not get a chance to play a game, has been retained in the squad for the series against the Men in Green. Test squad: Dimuth Karunaratne, Oshada Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Janith Perera, Lahiru Thirimanne, Dhananjaya De Silva, Niroshan Dickwella, Dilruwan Perera, Lasith Embuldeniya, Suranga Lakmal, Lahiru Kumara, Vishwa Fernando, Kasun Rajitha, Lakshan Sandakan

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Australia announce Test squad for Sri Lanka tour, Steve Smith to lead
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1 day, 17 hours ago

Australia announce Test squad for Sri Lanka tour, Steve Smith to lead

India TV News  

Australia have announced a 16-member squad for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka away from home. Nathan Lyon will receive the support of Matt Kuhnemann and Todd Murphy as frontline spinners as spin is expected to play a massive part in Galle, which will host both Test matches in Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, Glenn Maxwell's hopes of making a Test …

Wanindu Hasaranga returns to Sri Lanka ODI squad for New Zealand tour
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Wanindu Hasaranga returns to Sri Lanka ODI squad for New Zealand tour

India Today  

Sri Lanka Cricket announced a 17-member squad for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand as all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has marked his return. Notably, Sri Lanka are set to play three T20Is and as many ODIs on their tour to New Zealand beginning from December 28. Earlier, Sri Lanka also announced the T20I squad for the tour as they made …

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam returns to Test squad for Proteas series, Shaheen Afridi missing
1 month ago

SA vs PAK: Babar Azam returns to Test squad for Proteas series, Shaheen Afridi missing

The Hindu  

Babar Azam on Wednesday returned to the fold in Pakistan’s Test squad for its two-match series against South Africa while pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi was not named in the xx-member team. Babar and Shaheen, however, were a part of the ODI side that won the three-match series 2-1 against Australia and continue to feeature in the side for the Proteas …

PCB Announce Squad For South Africa Tour; 'Multan Test Hero' Shockingly Misses Out
1 month ago

PCB Announce Squad For South Africa Tour; 'Multan Test Hero' Shockingly Misses Out

ABP News  

Pakistan's Tour Of South Africa 2024: Pakistan Cricket Board have officially announced the Pakistan squad of all formats for their upcoming tour of South Africa on Wednesday, December 4, as the side eyes intense preparation for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and a place in World Test Championship Final 2025. Pakistan Squads For South Africa Tour: Tests: Shan Masood, Saud Shakeel, …

Pakistan announce Test squad for South Africa series; Shaheen Afridi, Sajid Khan left out, Babar Azam returns
1 month ago

Pakistan announce Test squad for South Africa series; Shaheen Afridi, Sajid Khan left out, Babar Azam returns

India TV News  

Pakistan have named all three squads for the multi-format tour of South Africa, set to kick off on December 10 with a three-match T20 series, followed by as many ODIs and a couple of Test matches. Pakistan saw a return for Babar Azam and pacer Naseem Shah into the Test team for the two crucial World Test Championship matches against …

Pakistan rest Afridi for South Africa Tests with eye on Champions Trophy
1 month ago

Pakistan rest Afridi for South Africa Tests with eye on Champions Trophy

Al Jazeera  

Shaheen Afridi’s exclusion from Test squad termed a ‘strategic decision’ in advance of the home ICC event in February-March 2025. Pakistan have omitted leading fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi from their Test squad for the upcoming tour of South Africa as they look to keep him “physically and mentally fresh” for the ICC Champions Trophy, Pakistan Cricket Board selector Aaqib …

Sri Lanka win ODI series against New Zealand 2-0 after rain washes out finale in Pallekele – India TV
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka win ODI series against New Zealand 2-0 after rain washes out finale in Pallekele – India TV

India TV News  

Sri Lanka continued their good form in ODI cricket in 2024, winning their fifth assignment at home in the year and third consecutive as they sealed a 2-0 victory against New Zealand after the finale was washed out due to relentless rain in Pallekele on Tuesday, November 19. After being largely unimpressive in the first two games, the New Zealand …

India squad for Australia tour announced: Shafali Verma axed; Harleen, Titas return
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India squad for Australia tour announced: Shafali Verma axed; Harleen, Titas return

Hindustan Times  

India announced their 16-player squad for the women’s three-match series against Australia, beginning in December. However, her comeback since her reappointment alongside Smriti Mandhana in June this year hasn’t borne rewards, with the attacking opening batter struggling in the 50-over format. With India due to host the 50-over World Cup next year, this decision to drop Shafali against the defending …

Rajitha, Embuldeniya back in Sri Lanka Test squad for South Africa series
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rajitha, Embuldeniya back in Sri Lanka Test squad for South Africa series

India Today  

Fast bowler Kasun Rajitha and left-arm spinner Lasith Embuldeniya have returned as Sri Lanka named a 17-man Test squad for their upcoming two-match series against South Africa. Rajitha was sidelined during Sri Lanka's 2-0 home series victory over New Zealand due to conditions favoring spinners but made a comeback following a productive stint. He also played a key role in …

SL vs NZ, 2nd ODI: Battling Kusal guides Sri Lanka to series win over New Zealand
1 month, 3 weeks ago

SL vs NZ, 2nd ODI: Battling Kusal guides Sri Lanka to series win over New Zealand

The Hindu  

Kusal Mendis overcame injury to score a half-century that helped Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by three wickets in their rain-shortened second one-day international at Pallekele on Sunday and clinch the three-match series 2-0. It was Sri Lanka’s first ODI series victory over New Zealand since 2012 and their fifth bilateral series win of 2024. Mark Chapman and Mitchell Hay …

SL vs NZ HIGHLIGHTS, 2nd ODI: Kusal Mendis half-century helps Sri Lanka seal series against New Zealand
1 month, 3 weeks ago

SL vs NZ HIGHLIGHTS, 2nd ODI: Kusal Mendis half-century helps Sri Lanka seal series against New Zealand

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of the Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2nd ODI match being played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando. SQUAD Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith …

Justin Greaves and Kevin Sinclair return as West Indies announce squad for Test series against Bangladesh
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Justin Greaves and Kevin Sinclair return as West Indies announce squad for Test series against Bangladesh

India TV News  

Batting allrounder Justin Greaves has made his return to the West Indies Test squad as Cricket West Indies has announced a 15-member squad for a two-match home series against Bangladesh. Greaves last played a Test for West Indies during their tour of Australia earlier this year. Sinclair, 24, has only represented West Indies in two Test matches in his career …

"We need to climb up the rankings": Sri Lanka skipper Asalanka ahead of 1st T20I against Kiwis
2 months ago

"We need to climb up the rankings": Sri Lanka skipper Asalanka ahead of 1st T20I against Kiwis

Hindustan Times  

Dambulla, : Ahead of his side's 1st T20I match against New Zealand, Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka said that they need to climb up the ICC rankings. "We need to climb up the rankings": Sri Lanka skipper Asalanka ahead of 1st T20I against Kiwis The two-match T20I series will kick off on November 9 at Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium …

Kamindu Mendis putting up Don Bradman-style numbers and fast-tracking Sri Lanka's return to cricket's elite
3 months, 1 week ago

Kamindu Mendis putting up Don Bradman-style numbers and fast-tracking Sri Lanka's return to cricket's elite

ABC  

Any discussion about the most powerful cricket nations in the world over the past few decades begins and ends with three — Australia, England and India. A new star putting up Bradmanesque numbers Since the retirements of Sangakkara, Muralitharan, Mahela Jayawardena and several other greats from their generation, Sri Lanka's men's team has largely been devoid of star power. Sri …

Mendis Makes History as Sri Lanka Dominates New Zealand in 8th Test
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mendis Makes History as Sri Lanka Dominates New Zealand in 8th Test

ABP News  

Kamindu Mendis continues his remarkable form in the ongoing Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Test series in Galle. The left-handed batter reached his fifth Test hundred in his eighth Test match, becoming the first cricketer to achieve this feat in his first 8 matches. He is on track to breach the 1000-run mark in Test cricket, and his left-arm bowling …

Test debut for Sri Lanka spinner Nishan Peiris in 2nd match against New Zealand
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Test debut for Sri Lanka spinner Nishan Peiris in 2nd match against New Zealand

Associated Press  

GALLE, Sri Lanka — Sri Lankan off-spinner Nishan Peiris will make his test debut in Galle on Thursday in the second and final test against New Zealand. Sri Lanka made two changes overall from its 63-run win in the first test, also held in Galle, with all-rounder Milan Rathnayake coming in for fast bowler Lahiru Kumara. “One of our recent …

SL vs NZ, 1st Test: Sri Lanka wins the toss and bats in first test against New Zealand
3 months, 3 weeks ago

SL vs NZ, 1st Test: Sri Lanka wins the toss and bats in first test against New Zealand

The Hindu  

New Zealand fast bowler William O’Rourke rocked Sri Lanka with two early wickets as the hosts took lunch at 88 for two on the opening day of the first Test at Galle on Wednesday. New Zealand had a warm-up Test match last week against Afghanistan in India washed out after five days without a ball being bowled. Sri Lanka: Dimuth …

Sri Lanka players rise in recent ICC Men's Test Rankings
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Sri Lanka players rise in recent ICC Men's Test Rankings

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Six Sri Lankan players have obtained new career-high ratings on the latest ICC Men's Test Rankings following their victory over England in the third Test match at The Oval. Sri Lanka players rise in recent ICC Men's Test Rankings Sri Lanka produced their first Test win over England away from home in the third Test of their …

India full squad for 1st Bangladesh Test: Rishabh Pant back, Yash Dayal earns maiden call-up; check who's in, who's out
4 months ago

India full squad for 1st Bangladesh Test: Rishabh Pant back, Yash Dayal earns maiden call-up; check who's in, who's out

Hindustan Times  

The BCCI on Sunday announced India's squad for the first Test against Bangladesh. Rishabh Pant returns to Test squad The squad also saw the return of Jasprit Bumrah to international cricket for the first time since playing a key role in India's T20 World Cup victory in June. The Duleep Trophy, which preceded the series between India and Bangladesh, was …

Sri Lanka recovers from woeful start to post 236 against England on Day 1 of first cricket test
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sri Lanka recovers from woeful start to post 236 against England on Day 1 of first cricket test

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — Sri Lanka recovered from slumping to 6-3 after seven overs to post a respectable 236 on Day 1 of the first test against England on the back of half-centuries by captain Dhananjaya de Silva and debutant Milan Rathnayake at Old Trafford on Wednesday. Following a dominant 3-0 series win over the West Indies, England — missing captain …

Sri Lanka announce playing XI for Manchester Test against England, pacer Rathnayake to make his debut – India TV
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sri Lanka announce playing XI for Manchester Test against England, pacer Rathnayake to make his debut – India TV

India TV News  

Sri Lanka confirmed their playing XI for the first Test against England to be played at Old Trafford in Manchester starting Wednesday, August 21. The engine room for Sri Lanka in the middle, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva and Dinesh Chandimal will be key for the visitors if they have to challenge England in their own backyard. A …

Naseem Shah returns to red-ball cricket as Pakistan names test squad for Bangladesh series
5 months ago

Naseem Shah returns to red-ball cricket as Pakistan names test squad for Bangladesh series

Hindustan Times  

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah has returned to red-ball cricket after 13 months as the selectors on Wednesday named a 17-member squad for this month’s home test series against Bangladesh. Naseem Shah returns to red-ball cricket as Pakistan names test squad for Bangladesh series Rawalpindi will host the first test from Aug. 21-25 while the second test match …

Rohit, Virat reach Sri Lanka; to start training for ODI series
5 months, 1 week ago

Rohit, Virat reach Sri Lanka; to start training for ODI series

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Team India ODI captain Rohit Sharma along with Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer and other players who are part of the team will start training for the three match series against Sri Lanka at Colombo on Monday. Other members of the squad including Vice-captain Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Axar Patel, Riyan Parag, Siraj and other players who are …

Sri Lanka Cricket Board Adds two more players to T20I Squad
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Sri Lanka Cricket Board Adds two more players to T20I Squad

Deccan Chronicle  

Sri Lankan selectors have added two more players to the squad for the T-20 international matches against India, it is learnt here. According to the well-placed sources in the SLC board, the 29-year-old all rounder Ramesh Mendis and the 23-year-old left-arm fast bowler Dilshan Madhushanka joined the squad on Thursday evening. Earlier, Ashita Fernando was added to the squad to …

After Chameera, Sri Lanka lose Nuwan Thushara as setbacks continue before India series, Madushanka added to T20I squad
5 months, 2 weeks ago

After Chameera, Sri Lanka lose Nuwan Thushara as setbacks continue before India series, Madushanka added to T20I squad

Hindustan Times  

Setbacks continued for Sri Lanka even before the start of the T20I series against India. Hours after it was confirmed that pace spearhead Dushmantha Chameera would not be available for the entire white-ball series, Nuwan Thushara was ruled out of the three-match T20I series with a fractured left thumb. Sri Lanka's Nuwan Thushara has been ruled out with a fractured …

Sri Lanka's Nuwan Thushara to miss T20I series against India, replacement named
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Sri Lanka's Nuwan Thushara to miss T20I series against India, replacement named

India TV News  

Sri Lanka Cricket has confirmed that fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I series against India. Thushara's absence will hurt the hosts more as his slingy action like Lasith Malinga is tough to pick for batters and it has been evident in different T20 leagues he has played so far. He bowled a maiden over …

‘Rohit, Kohli, Jadeja big loss for Indian cricket. Sri Lanka will aim to take advantage: Coach Sanath Jayasuriya
5 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Rohit, Kohli, Jadeja big loss for Indian cricket. Sri Lanka will aim to take advantage: Coach Sanath Jayasuriya

Hindustan Times  

Former Sri Lanka captain and the current interim coach of the side, Sanath Jayasuriya, said India will feel the absence of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja in the upcoming T20I series against them. India will start the Sri Lanka tour without Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma The three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka will kickstart a new chapter …

Jayasuriya says Sri Lanka should take advantage of India stars’ retirements in 3-match T20 series
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Jayasuriya says Sri Lanka should take advantage of India stars’ retirements in 3-match T20 series

Associated Press  

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka should take maximum advantage of the absence of three India stars in their upcoming three-match Twenty20 series, interim coach Sanath Jayasuriya said on Wednesday. “Their absence will be a loss to the Indian team and we have to take maximum advantage out of that.” Jayasuriya took over as interim coach after Chris Silverwood quit …

Charith Asalanka to lead Sri Lanka in T20I series against India, Hasaranga named in squad
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Charith Asalanka to lead Sri Lanka in T20I series against India, Hasaranga named in squad

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka named its squad for the upcoming T20I series against India starting on July 27 at Pallekele. Charith Asalanka was named the captain after Wanindu Hasaranga stepped as the captain on July 11, post the nation’s disastrous T20 World Cup campaign in the USA and the West Indies. Sri Lanka squad for T20I series vs India Charith Asalanka, Pathum …

SL vs IND: Charith Asalanka named new captain as Sri Lanka announce T20I squad
5 months, 2 weeks ago

SL vs IND: Charith Asalanka named new captain as Sri Lanka announce T20I squad

India Today  

Sri Lanka announced a 16-member squad to take on Suryakumar Yadav-led India in a three-match T20I series from July 27 to 30 in Pallekele. Much like Sri Lanka, India also appointed a new T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav after Rohit Sharma retired from T20I cricket following the World Cup triumph. SRi LANKA T20I SQUAD FOR INDIA SERIES Charith Asalanka – Captain, …

Charith Asalanka appointed Sri Lanka T20I captain for India series
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Charith Asalanka appointed Sri Lanka T20I captain for India series

New Indian Express  

PALLEKELE : Charith Asalanka has been appointed as the captain of the Sri Lankan T20I team for the upcoming three-match series against India, starting on July 27. He replaces Wanindu Hasaranga, who stepped down following Sri Lanka's early exit from last month's T20 World Cup. The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has made several changes to the squad following the …

"Seems need a bad guy image...": Badrinath lashes out at selectors for Rinku, Ruturaj snub in Sri Lanka tour squad
5 months, 2 weeks ago

"Seems need a bad guy image...": Badrinath lashes out at selectors for Rinku, Ruturaj snub in Sri Lanka tour squad

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Former Indian cricketer Subramaniam Badrinath lashed out at selectors for ignoring batters Rinku Singh for ODIs and Ruturaj Gaikwad for T20Is in their squad for the Sri Lanka white-ball tour starting from July 21. ": Badrinath lashes out at selectors for Rinku, Ruturaj snub in Sri Lanka tour squad India will be led by two different captains …

Harbhajan Singh disgruntled at Gautam Gambhir, Ajit Agarkar snubbing Sanju Samson, Chahal: 'Hard to understand why...'
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Harbhajan Singh disgruntled at Gautam Gambhir, Ajit Agarkar snubbing Sanju Samson, Chahal: 'Hard to understand why...'

Hindustan Times  

Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh was left disgruntled by the exclusion of Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma and Yuzvendra Chahal from the respective white-ball squads for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka. Harbhajan Singh reacted to Indian team's selection for the tour of Sri Lanka The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee of the BCCI, along with the newly-appointed head coach of the …

Abhishek Nayar, Ryan ten Doeshchate set to join Indian support staff for Sri Lanka tour: Report
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Abhishek Nayar, Ryan ten Doeshchate set to join Indian support staff for Sri Lanka tour: Report

India TV News  

In a major development ahead of India's tour of Sri Lanka, former all-rounders Abhishek Nayar and Ryan ten Doeschate are set to join the support staff as assistant coaches for the multi-format series against the Lankan Lions, ESPNCricinfo reported. The upcoming series against Sri Lanka will be the first task for the new Indian support staff. Riyan Parag and Harshit …

Team India gets new vice-captain for ODIs and T20Is as Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma kickstart Gambhir era in Sri Lanka
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Team India gets new vice-captain for ODIs and T20Is as Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma kickstart Gambhir era in Sri Lanka

Hindustan Times  

The wait is finally over as India confirmed its squads for the upcoming T20I and One Day International series against Sri Lanka on Thursday. Embracing a new era under head coach Gautam Gambhir, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has picked star-studded squads for the twin white-ball series against Sri Lanka. Batting icons Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli …

BCCI Announces Squad For India's Tour Of Sri Lanka, SKY To Lead In T20I's As Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Feature In ODI's
5 months, 3 weeks ago

BCCI Announces Squad For India's Tour Of Sri Lanka, SKY To Lead In T20I's As Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Feature In ODI's

ABP News  

India's Tour Of Sri Lanka: 'Gautam Gambhir's Era' will officially get off to a start against Sri Lanka in the upcoming white-ball series, and the new Indian head coach has raised his army by naming his troops for the tour, as BCCI have officially announced the squad for India's tour of Sri Lanka. 🚨 News 🚨#TeamIndia's squad for 3 T20Is …

Suryakumar Yadav named India T20I captain; Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli back in ODIs as squads for Sri Lanka tour announced
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Suryakumar Yadav named India T20I captain; Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli back in ODIs as squads for Sri Lanka tour announced

Hindustan Times  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has confirmed the passing of the captaincy baton at the Indian camp on Thursday as star batter Suryakumar Yadav succeeded Rohit Sharma to become the new T20I captain. Fresh from leading India to T20 World Cup win, Rohit Sharma will return in ODIs for the series against Sri Lanka, with Virat Kohli …

Virat Kohli tells BCCI he's available for Sri Lanka ODIs as it's Gautam Gambhir's first series as India coach: Report
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Virat Kohli tells BCCI he's available for Sri Lanka ODIs as it's Gautam Gambhir's first series as India coach: Report

Hindustan Times  

The past few days have been a whirlwind regarding Team India's selection for the upcoming limited-overs series against Sri Lanka. Initially, it seemed that Indian batting stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli would be rested; however, they are now set to participate in the three-match ODI series in the island nation. The senior duo has agreed to return despite initial …

India's SL squad announcement highlights: Surya named captain; Kohli returns
5 months, 3 weeks ago

India's SL squad announcement highlights: Surya named captain; Kohli returns

Hindustan Times  

India squad announcement vs Sri Lanka 2024 highlights: The Board of Control for Cricket in India has picked India's twin squads after the selection meeting for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka was postponed by a day to Thursday. There was added interest to the squad announcement as India confirmed Suryakumar Yadav as the new T20I captain for the Sri …

Rohit Sharma back as India captain for Sri Lanka ODIs on Gambhir's request in fresh twist; Kohli and Bumrah…
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma back as India captain for Sri Lanka ODIs on Gambhir's request in fresh twist; Kohli and Bumrah…

Hindustan Times  

Nothing is certain in Indian cricket. In a fresh twist to the tale of ever-changing scenarios of India's squads for the Sri Lanka tour, Rohit is set to be back as captain for the 50-overs format, ruling out the possibility of another captaincy debate between KL Rahul and Shubman Gill. Rohit Sharma will lead India in the ODI series against …

India announce squad for Sri Lanka series; Suryakumar Yadav named new T20I captain, Rohit-Virat in for ODIs
5 months, 3 weeks ago

India announce squad for Sri Lanka series; Suryakumar Yadav named new T20I captain, Rohit-Virat in for ODIs

India TV News  

The BCCI selection committee announced India's squad for the upcoming white-ball series against Sri Lanka on Thursday, July 18. Suryakumar Yadav has been named India's new T20I captain after Rohit Sharma decided to retire from the shortest format after the T20 World Cup 2024 triumph last month. Shubman Gill, who led India to a 4-1 win over Zimbabwe in the …

Abhishek-Ruturaj dropped, Hardik-Rishabh return: Complete list of changes in India's T20I squad vs Sri Lanka
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Abhishek-Ruturaj dropped, Hardik-Rishabh return: Complete list of changes in India's T20I squad vs Sri Lanka

India TV News  

India announced their squads for the upcoming T20I and ODI series against Sri Lanka on Thursday with major changes to both teams. Shubman Gill led the young Indian side on the recent Zimbabwe tour and was named vice-captain for both ODI and T20I teams for the Sri Lanka series starting on July 27. The wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant also returned …

Rohit Sharma Agrees To Play Sri Lanka ODIs, Hardik Pandya Wants Break Due To Personal Reasons
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma Agrees To Play Sri Lanka ODIs, Hardik Pandya Wants Break Due To Personal Reasons

ABP News  

While India's tour of Zimbabwe has come to an end with the Shubman Gill-led young brigade registering a 4-1 win, all eyes lie firmly on the Sri Lanka series. READ HERE | Amid Divorce Rumours With Hardik Pandya, Natasa Stankovic Jets Off From Mumbai With Son Agastya The Sri Lanka series will be the first assignment for new head coach …

India's likely squads for SL tour: Suryakumar over Hardik as T20I captain; Rohit, Kohli back in ODIs? What about Iyer?
5 months, 3 weeks ago

India's likely squads for SL tour: Suryakumar over Hardik as T20I captain; Rohit, Kohli back in ODIs? What about Iyer?

Hindustan Times  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is likely to name the much-anticipated squad for the white-ball tour of Sri Lanka. While the T20I series will mark a fresh new beginning for the newly-crowned T20 World Cup champions, the ODI series will kick off India's preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy next year. BCCI is likely to announce the …

Hardik-Rishabh return, Parag-Dube out; India's probable squad for T20I series against Sri Lanka
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Hardik-Rishabh return, Parag-Dube out; India's probable squad for T20I series against Sri Lanka

India TV News  

Sri Lanka Cricket announced a schedule for the upcoming white-ball series against India on Thursday, July 11. India rested the majority of the players from their T20 World Cup 2024 winning squad for the first two T20I games against Zimbabwe while Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube and Yashasvi Jaiswal joined the camp for the last three matches of the series. Hardik …

Sri Lanka announce World T20 squad: Recuperating Pathirana named in roster; Wanindu Hasaranga to lead former champions
8 months ago

Sri Lanka announce World T20 squad: Recuperating Pathirana named in roster; Wanindu Hasaranga to lead former champions

Hindustan Times  

Pacer Matheesha Pathirana, who is recuperating from a hamstring niggle, was on Thursday named in Sri Lanka's squad for next month's T20 World Cup, which will be led by Wanindu Hasaranga, who is also returning from an injury. Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga delivers a ball during the second one-day international cricket match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh On May 5, …

Dinesh Chandimal flies back home midway through BAN vs SL Chattogram Test
9 months, 1 week ago

Dinesh Chandimal flies back home midway through BAN vs SL Chattogram Test

India TV News  

Sri Lanka batter Dinesh Chandimal has returned back home midway through the ongoing second Test in Chattogram against Bangladesh to attend a family medical emergency. Sri Lanka Cricket released an official statement confirming that Chandimal will be returning home immediately and that the team and the board is with him during this tough time. Sri Lanka Cricket, his team-mates, and …

Mendis joins feast of fifties as Sri Lanka pile up runs
9 months, 1 week ago

Mendis joins feast of fifties as Sri Lanka pile up runs

Hindustan Times  

Dhananjaya de Silva missed out on his third consecutive century in the series, but Kamindu Mendis remained on course for the feat as Sri Lanka piled on runs against Bangladesh in the second Test Sunday. De Silva joined Nishan Madushka, Dimuth Karunaratne Kusal Mendis and Chandimal as Sri Lanka's fifth half-centurion with a boundary off Taijul Islam. Khaled Ahmed trapped …

BAN vs SL second Test | Top-order blitz puts Sri Lanka in commading position against Bangladesh
9 months, 1 week ago

BAN vs SL second Test | Top-order blitz puts Sri Lanka in commading position against Bangladesh

The Hindu  

A top-order batting blitz brought Sri Lanka to 314-4 and left the tourists firmly in command of the second and final Test against Bangladesh on Saturday. Bangladesh struggled to make an impact after being put in to bowl, with Sri Lanka batting through the morning session without losing a wicket. Chandimal struck two sixes to move past his early shakiness …

Sri Lanka openers make good progress in 2nd test against Bangladesh
9 months, 1 week ago

Sri Lanka openers make good progress in 2nd test against Bangladesh

Hindustan Times  

CHATTOGRAM, Bangladesh — Opener Nishan Madushka scored an unbeaten half-century as Sri Lanka made a solid start to the second and final test, reaching 88-0 at lunch on Saturday. HT Image After winning the toss and opting to bat first, the tourists made a fluent start with Madushka driving pacer Syed Khaled Ahmed for a four past boundary in the …

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