India vs Sri Lanka: Shikhar Dhawan-led visitors arrive in island nation for limited-overs series
3 years, 5 months ago

India vs Sri Lanka: Shikhar Dhawan-led visitors arrive in island nation for limited-overs series

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The Dhawan-led team will play three ODIs and three T20Is in the island nation. Senior all-rounder Hardik Pandya shared an Instagra story captioned: “Touchdown, Sri Lanka, Colombo.” The Dhawan-led team will play three ODIs and three T20Is in the island nation. The BCCI had named a 20-member squad for the Sri Lanka tour that has all-rounder Hardik Pandya and the spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal from the senior lot. Young guns like Devdutt Padikkal, Prithvi Shaw, Nitish Rana, Ruturaj Gaikwad and rookie pacer Chetan Sakariya expectedly feature in the side that also has two wicket-keeper batsmen in the young Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson. Squad: Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw, Devdutt Padikkal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Suryakumar Yadav, Manish Pandey, Hardik Pandya, Nitish Rana, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson, Yuzvendra Chahal, Rahul Chahar, K Gowtham, Krunal Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Deepak Chahar, Navdeep Saini, Chetan Sakariya.

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India name 15-member squad for ICC Under-19 Women's T20 WC
23 hours, 50 minutes ago

India name 15-member squad for ICC Under-19 Women's T20 WC

The Hindu  

India on Tuesday named a 15-member squad for next year's International Cricket Council Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup to be played in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from January 18 to February 2, 2025. Following the group phase, which runs from January 19-23, the top three teams from each group will advance to the Super 6 stage two groups of six, which …

‘Struggling for 3-4 months’: Harmanpreet Kaur opens up on injury issues, returns after missing last two T20Is vs WI
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2 days, 5 hours ago

‘Struggling for 3-4 months’: Harmanpreet Kaur opens up on injury issues, returns after missing last two T20Is vs WI

Hindustan Times  

Harmanpreet Kaur returned to action after a period of absence in the first ODI vs West Indies, in Baroda on Sunday. The India captain missed the last T20Is vs West Indies due to injury, which the hosts went on to win 2-1 and were led by Smriti Mandhana, who was the standby skipper. Harmanpreet Kaur on ‘struggling’ with injury India …

Bevon Jacobs included in New Zealand’s T20 squad for Sri Lanka series
2 days, 6 hours ago

Bevon Jacobs included in New Zealand’s T20 squad for Sri Lanka series

Associated Press  

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — South Africa-born batter Bevon Jacobs has been named in New Zealand’s Twenty20 squad for the first time for a three-match series against Sri Lanka, weeks after being picked by the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League auction. Jacobs, Foulkes and Robinson have not been named in the New Zealand squad for the three-match one-day series …

Joe Root to lead England for India Tour, Champions Trophy 2025; check schedule, squads and more
2 days, 15 hours ago

Joe Root to lead England for India Tour, Champions Trophy 2025; check schedule, squads and more

Live Mint  

England's star batter Joe Root is back in action as he will lead his team in the national white-ball setup for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and India Tour. England and Wales Cricket Board on 22 December announced their 15-member T20I and ODI squads for their upcoming tour of India, scheduled to commence next month, and the Champions Trophy …

INDW vs WIW: Captain Harmanpreet Kaur joins MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli in elite club
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3 days, 6 hours ago

INDW vs WIW: Captain Harmanpreet Kaur joins MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli in elite club

India Today  

Harmanpreet Kaur has become the 10th Indian batter to score 1000 or more runs as captain in ODIs. In men’s cricket, MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Mohammad Azharuddin, Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma and Kapil Dev achieved the feat. India vs West Indies, 1st Women's ODI Updates Harmanpreet achieved the feat in the first game of the three-match …

U-19 Women’s Asia Cup 2024: India beats Sri Lanka by four wickets, qualifies for final
4 days, 19 hours ago

U-19 Women’s Asia Cup 2024: India beats Sri Lanka by four wickets, qualifies for final

The Hindu  

Left-arm spinner Aayushi Shukla’s four-wicket haul helped India beat Sri Lanka by four wickets in its last Super Four match and qualify for the final of the U-19 Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2024. Aayushi conceded only 10 runs in her four overs quota, helping India restrict the Lankans to a meagre 98 for nine after skipper Niki Prasad opted to …

U19 Women's T20 Asia Cup: Aayushi Shukla stars as India beat Sri Lanka to reach final
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5 days, 6 hours ago

U19 Women's T20 Asia Cup: Aayushi Shukla stars as India beat Sri Lanka to reach final

India Today  

India extended their unbeaten run at the U19 Women's T20 Asia Cup, reaching the final with a four-wicket win over Sri Lanka in their last Super Four contest on Friday. The left-arm spinner played a pivotal role in restricting Sri Lanka to 98 for nine after Indian skipper Niki Prasad opted to bowl first. India's dominance was evident as only …

4, 4, 4, 4, 6, 4, 4: Smriti Mandhana goes on rampage, destroys WPL auction star Dottin, WI pacer Henry during 3rd T20I
5 days, 15 hours ago

4, 4, 4, 4, 6, 4, 4: Smriti Mandhana goes on rampage, destroys WPL auction star Dottin, WI pacer Henry during 3rd T20I

Hindustan Times  

In Harmanpreet Kaur’s absence, Smriti Mandhana has taken up the captaincy role with ease in the ongoing three-match T20I series vs West Indies. The hosts won the first T20I by 49 runs, but Harmanpreet’s absence proved to have an impact in the second T20I as the Windies clinched victory by nine wickets. WPL Auction star faces Smriti Mandhana's wrath The …

IND-W vs WI-W 3rd T20I: Inconsistent middle-order in focus as India Women eye series win against West Indies
6 days, 16 hours ago

IND-W vs WI-W 3rd T20I: Inconsistent middle-order in focus as India Women eye series win against West Indies

The Hindu  

Doubts over Harmanpreet Kaur’s availability, a middle-order muddle and sloppy fielding have left India with plenty to ponder ahead of its series-deciding women’s T20I fixture against West Indies. In the last game, India elevated the seasoned Deepti Sharma to ‘provide a cushion’ to the young and inexperienced batters like Raghvi Bist, but Deepti failed to make an impact. Young medium …

With T20I series on line, India look to make all-round amends against West Indies
1 week, 2 days ago

With T20I series on line, India look to make all-round amends against West Indies

Hindustan Times  

By Devarchit Varma With T20I series on line, India look to make all-round amends against West Indies Navi Mumbai, India will look to make amends in all areas and counter the West Indies' power game when the two teams face off in the decider of the women's T20I series on Thursday, with regular skipper Harmanpreet Kaur's participation still shrouded in …

"It's really tough": India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur on facing Windies in T20Is after 3-0 ODI series defeat to Australia
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1 week, 3 days ago

"It's really tough": India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur on facing Windies in T20Is after 3-0 ODI series defeat to Australia

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai, : India Women skipper Harmanpreet Kaur on Saturday accepted that "it's really tough" for them to face West Indies in the T20Is after conceding a 3-0 ODI series defeat to Australia, as reported by ESPNcricinfo. "It's really tough": India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur on facing Windies in T20Is after 3-0 ODI series defeat to Australia Earlier on Friday, The Board …

1st T20I: Under-fire Harmanpreet's India face gritty West Indies
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1 week, 3 days ago

1st T20I: Under-fire Harmanpreet's India face gritty West Indies

Hindustan Times  

By Devarchit Varma 1st T20I: Under-fire Harmanpreet's India face gritty West Indies Navi Mumbai, Her poor leadership under constant scanner, a beleaguered Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur will need to quickly pick up pieces from the Australia series debacle as hosts take on West Indies in the opening game of the three-match WT20I series starting here on Sunday. Among those wins …

IND-W vs WI-W: No Arundhati Reddy as India squad announced for ODI, T20I home series against West Indies
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1 week, 4 days ago

IND-W vs WI-W: No Arundhati Reddy as India squad announced for ODI, T20I home series against West Indies

The Hindu  

Pacer Arundhati Reddy has not been included in Indian women’s team’s squads for the upcoming ODI and T20I series at home against West Indies. Harmanpreet Kaur-led side, which returns to action after a 3-0 ODI series loss in Australia, plays three T20Is against West Indies from December 15 to 19. READ | BCCI announces schedule for India women’s series against …

BCCI announces India women's squads for West Indies series; No Shafali Verma, 3 uncapped players included
1 week, 5 days ago

BCCI announces India women's squads for West Indies series; No Shafali Verma, 3 uncapped players included

India TV News  

The BCCI announced the Indian women's cricket team squads for the upcoming white-ball series against West Indies on Friday. Shafali Verma is the biggest name missing both squads but three uncapped players Nandini Kashyap, Raghvi Bist and Pratika Rawal received their maiden call-up. Bist and Kashyap are included in the T20I team while Rawal makes the ODI squad for the …

Dasun Shanaka earns roars of support from Lanka T10 fans
1 week, 5 days ago

Dasun Shanaka earns roars of support from Lanka T10 fans

Hindustan Times  

Kandy, : Six teams played thrilling matches to start the 2024 Lanka T10 Super League season at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. Exciting matches were played on the first day with the Galle Marvels playing the Kandy Bolts, the Colombo Jaguars playing the Nuwara Eliya Kings, and the Jaffna Titans playing the Hambantota Bangla Tigers. While the Hambantota …

Sri Lanka to tour New Zealand for white-ball series in December and January
2 weeks ago

Sri Lanka to tour New Zealand for white-ball series in December and January

India Today  

Sri Lanka Cricket has announced that the Sri Lanka Men’s National Team will tour New Zealand in December 2024 and January 2025 to compete in a white-ball series featuring both T20Is and ODIs. New Zealand toured Sri Lanka for a three-match ODI series in November 2024 with the Islanders securing a historic ODI series win. This victory gave Sri Lanka …

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

SA's Maharaj wants "old fashioned Test cricket" on final day as Lanka threaten to chase down 348 in 2nd Test
2 weeks, 2 days ago

SA's Maharaj wants "old fashioned Test cricket" on final day as Lanka threaten to chase down 348 in 2nd Test

Hindustan Times  

Gqeberha, : South African spinner Keshav Maharaj said that the team hopes to go back to "old fashioned Test cricket" to get themselves the remaining half of the Sri Lankan batting line-up in the second Test while defending 348 runs to secure a series win which would be instrumental to their ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 final qualification. SA's Maharaj …

Sri Lanka is 205-5 in a chase of 348 against South Africa in 2nd test
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Sri Lanka is 205-5 in a chase of 348 against South Africa in 2nd test

Associated Press  

GQEBERHA, South Africa — South Africa had Sri Lanka on the rack at 205-5 in a chase of 348 on the fourth day of the second test at St George’s Park on Sunday. Medium-pacer Dane Paterson and spinner Keshav Maharaj took two wickets each after fast bowler Kagiso Rabada started prising out Sri Lankans by pinning opener Dimuth Karunaratne while …

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Dhananjaya de Silva-Mendis stand keeps Sri Lanka alive on Day 4
2 weeks, 3 days ago

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Dhananjaya de Silva-Mendis stand keeps Sri Lanka alive on Day 4

India Today  

The second Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka is set for a thrilling conclusion as both teams chase a result that could shape their aspirations for the ICC World Test Championship final. At stumps on Day 4, Sri Lanka were 205 for 5, needing 143 runs to pull off a record-breaking chase of 348, while South Africa required five …

South Africa leads Sri Lanka by 221 runs in 2nd test
2 weeks, 3 days ago

South Africa leads Sri Lanka by 221 runs in 2nd test

Associated Press  

GQEBERHA, South Africa — South Africa was building a defendable total against Sri Lanka as it reached 191-3 in its second innings and a lead of 221 runs on day three Saturday of the second test. But its first innings was stopped at 328, short of South Africa’s total by 30 runs, after a maiden five-wicket haul by medium-pacer Dane …

IND vs SL, U-19 Asia Cup 2024: India beats Sri Lanka by 7 wickets, to face Bangladesh in final
2 weeks, 4 days ago

IND vs SL, U-19 Asia Cup 2024: India beats Sri Lanka by 7 wickets, to face Bangladesh in final

The Hindu  

India defeated Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the semifinals of the ACC Men’s U-19 Asia Cup in Sharjah on Friday, setting up the summit clash with Bangladesh. Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat first but the decision seemed to be backfiring when it was reduced to three for eight. Once Ayush Mhatre removed Shanmuganathan, Sri Lanka …

SA vs SL: Pathum Nissanka's 89 steadies Sri Lanka after Kyle Verreynne's 105
2 weeks, 5 days ago

SA vs SL: Pathum Nissanka's 89 steadies Sri Lanka after Kyle Verreynne's 105

India Today  

Pathum Nissanka scored 89 as Sri Lanka are steadily putting themselves in a position of strength in their second Test against South Africa at the St George's Park in Gqeberha. South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Updates Nissanka hit 11 fours and a six in his knock before Keshav Maharaj accounted for his wicket. After Dimuth Karunaratne …

India TV Sports Wrap on December 5: Today's top 10 trending news stories
2 weeks, 6 days ago

India TV Sports Wrap on December 5: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

Indian women's team will resume their international season with a three-match ODI series against Australia at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane on Thursday, December 5 while the India Under-19 boys qualified for the semi-finals of the Asia Cup after hammering the UAE by 10 wickets. Marizanne Kapp returns to hand South Africa crushing win over England in first ODI …

On this day: When Virender Sehwag fell just short of a historic triple century
2 weeks, 6 days ago

On this day: When Virender Sehwag fell just short of a historic triple century

Hindustan Times  

On this day in 2009, the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai witnessed a masterclass in aggressive batting by Virender Sehwag. Sehwag’s knock of 293 off just 254 balls against Sri Lanka remains one of the finest innings by any Indian batter. Murali Vijay applauds after Virender Sehwag completes his century The Sehwag show Batting first, Sri Lanka posted a respectable 393, …

Hardik Pandya's explosive run continues, smashes 28 runs in an over with four towering sixes at Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Hardik Pandya's explosive run continues, smashes 28 runs in an over with four towering sixes at Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Hindustan Times  

Hardik Pandya's explosive form in the 2024 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy continued unabated on Friday, as the Baroda all-rounder delivered a match-winning knock of 47 off just 23 balls in a dominant seven-wicket victory over Tripura at Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. Hardik Pandya smashed 28 runs in an over Pandya’s blistering innings, which included five towering sixes and three …

Cricket-South Africa take 382-run lead over Sri Lanka
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Cricket-South Africa take 382-run lead over Sri Lanka

Hindustan Times  

Nov 29 - Captain Temba Bavuma and Tristan Stubbs both scored half-centuries as South Africa continued to build an imposing lead over Sri Lanka in their second innings on the third day of the first test on Friday, going 382 runs ahead at lunch. Cricket-South Africa take 382-run lead over Sri Lanka Bavuma scored a second successive 50 to mark …

Sri Lanka skittled for lowest Test score as South Africa seize control of first Test
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Sri Lanka skittled for lowest Test score as South Africa seize control of first Test

The Independent  

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Sri Lanka blown away for 42 and South Africa leads Durban test by 281 runs
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Sri Lanka blown away for 42 and South Africa leads Durban test by 281 runs

Associated Press  

DURBAN, South Africa — South Africa led Sri Lanka by 281 runs in the first cricket test at Kingsmead by the end of a dramatic second day in which 19 wickets fell on Thursday. Sri Lanka appeared to be in control at lunch after South Africa was bowled out for a seemingly pitiful 191. Just how badly Sri Lanka used …

First time in 100 years! Sri Lanka register embarrassing record after getting bowled out for 42 runs
3 weeks, 6 days ago

First time in 100 years! Sri Lanka register embarrassing record after getting bowled out for 42 runs

India TV News  

The opening Test of the two-match series between South Africa and Sri Lanka is progressing at a rapid pace at the Kingsmead in Durban. Yes, Sri Lanka's batting innings lasted only for 83 balls, the lowest since 1924 and the second-lowest overall in the history of the longest format. The pitch is spicy and helpful for the bowlers but even …

India back in contention: 5 teams in home stretch of race to WTC Final
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

India back in contention: 5 teams in home stretch of race to WTC Final

India Today  

The race for a place in the World Test Championship 2023-25 final is heating up with New Zealand, Sri Lanka and South Africa still in contention. India recently reclaimed their top spot after winning the Perth Test by 295 runs, and it would keep them in good stead before the Adelaide Test from December 6. New Zealand, Sri Lanka riding …

West Indies announce squad for India tour; Deandra Dottin returns to ODIs, Injured Stafanie Taylor out
4 weeks ago

West Indies announce squad for India tour; Deandra Dottin returns to ODIs, Injured Stafanie Taylor out

India TV News  

The Cricket West Indies announced a squad for the West Indies women's tour of India 2024 on Wednesday. Dottin's return significantly boosts West Indies' batting attack which lacks experience in the absence of injured Stafanie Taylor. "We want to get more girls involved with franchise cricket moving forward and looking toward India, it's always good to play in front of …

Sri Lanka A cricket team to leave Pakistan tour midway due to political protests
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Sri Lanka A cricket team to leave Pakistan tour midway due to political protests

India Today  

Sri Lanka’s A team will return home midway from their ongoing series against Pakistan Shaheens due to intense political protests in Islamabad. The PCB confirmed on Tuesday that following consultation with the Sri Lankan board, it has postponed the last two 50-over matches between Pakistan Shaheens and Sri Lanka A. The postponed matches were scheduled to be played in Rawalpindi …

CRICKET | Indrajith’s opening salvo fires Tamil Nadu to an easy win
1 month ago

CRICKET | Indrajith’s opening salvo fires Tamil Nadu to an easy win

The Hindu  

A six-hitting blitzkrieg by Tamil Nadu’s batters on a flat track paved the way for a 43-run win over Tripura in its opening Group B game of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy here on Saturday. The chief protagonist in Tamil Nadu’s triumphant start was B. Indrajith, who slammed a career-best 78 off 39 balls, with five fours and as many …

Border Gavaskar Trophy: India all out for 150 in first Test against Australia
1 month ago

Border Gavaskar Trophy: India all out for 150 in first Test against Australia

Deccan Chronicle  

Perth: India were all out for 150 at tea on the first day of the opening Test against Australia here.India, who elected to bat, lost six wickets in the second session which had 24.4 overs. Rishabh Pant, Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, another debutant Harshit Rana and captain Jasprit Bumrah were the other five Indian batters to be dismissed in the …

ICC Rankings Update: Hardik Pandya reclaims top position among T20I all-rounders; Tilak jumps to third spot in batters’ standings
1 month ago

ICC Rankings Update: Hardik Pandya reclaims top position among T20I all-rounders; Tilak jumps to third spot in batters’ standings

The Hindu  

Star India player Hardik Pandya on Wednesday re-claimed the top spot in the T20I all-rounders’ list while rising star and teammate Tilak Varma made a massive jump of 69 rungs to occupy the third place among batters in the latest ICC men’s player rankings. Pandya overtook England dasher Liam Livingstone and Nepal dynamo Dipendra Singh Airee at the top of …

ICC Rankings: Hardik reclaims top spot in T20I all-rounders list
1 month ago

ICC Rankings: Hardik reclaims top spot in T20I all-rounders list

Deccan Chronicle  

Dubai: Star India player Hardik Pandya on Wednesday re-claimed the top spot in the T20I all-rounders' list while rising star and teammate Tilak Varma made a massive jump of 69 rungs to occupy the third place among batters in the latest ICC men's player rankings. Pandya overtook England dasher Liam Livingstone and Nepal dynamo Dipendra Singh Airee at the top …

Hardik Pandya reclaims No. 1 T20I all-rounder spot after win vs South Africa
1 month ago

Hardik Pandya reclaims No. 1 T20I all-rounder spot after win vs South Africa

India Today  

India’s seasoned campaigner Hardik Pandya has reclaimed the No. His stellar performances in India’s 4-match series against South Africa, where he impressed with both bat and ball, played a crucial role in his rise to the summit. Hardik Pandya’s all-round brilliance was instrumental in India’s commanding 3-1 series win over South Africa. T20I all-rounder rankings Rank Team Player Rating 1 …

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

SL vs NZ, 3rd ODI: Rain washes out last ODI between series winner Sri Lanka and New Zealand
1 month ago

SL vs NZ, 3rd ODI: Rain washes out last ODI between series winner Sri Lanka and New Zealand

The Hindu  

Rain ruined New Zealand hopes of a consolation win against Sri Lanka after washing out the third and final one-day international on Tuesday. Sri Lanka won its fifth ODI series at home this year after beating the Black Caps in the first two rain-disrupted games. New Zealand brought in fast bowlers Zakary Foulkes, who made his ODI debut, and Adam …

Who's 'India's Ravi Shastri and Virat Kohli this time?' Vaughan to Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir ahead of Perth Test
1 month ago

Who's 'India's Ravi Shastri and Virat Kohli this time?' Vaughan to Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir ahead of Perth Test

Hindustan Times  

Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes it would not be an easy task for India to register a hat-trick of wins Down Under. Having previously won their last two Test series in Australia, India are looking to once again stun the hosts, however Vaughan has highlighted major differences between the last two occasions and the current day. Ravi Shastri has …

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

IND-W vs AUS-W: Shafali dropped, Harleen returns as Indian women’s team squad announced for ODI series in Australia
1 month ago

IND-W vs AUS-W: Shafali dropped, Harleen returns as Indian women’s team squad announced for ODI series in Australia

The Hindu  

While opener Shafali Verma has been dropped, Harleen Deol is set to return to the national team after almost a year as the Women’s Selection Committee announced a 16-member Indian women’s squad, set to be led by Harmanpreet Kaur, for the upcoming three-match ODI series in Australia. Four other players -- Uma Chetry, Dayalan Hemalatha, Shreyanka Patil and Sayali Satghare …

Rajitha, Embuldeniya back in Sri Lanka Test squad for South Africa series
1 month 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: Sri Lanka take series 2-0 after third ODI gets called off due to rain
1 month ago

SL vs NZ: Sri Lanka take series 2-0 after third ODI gets called off due to rain

India Today  

Sri Lanka completed a 2-0 series win over New Zealand in the three-match ODI series after the third and final game was called of due to rain on Tuesday, November 19 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele. As a result, Sri Lanka registered their fifth ODI series victory in 2024 and third consecutive after earlier having beating India and West …

SL vs NZ 3rd ODI Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for Sri Lanka vs New Zealand match in Pallekele
1 month ago

SL vs NZ 3rd ODI Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for Sri Lanka vs New Zealand match in Pallekele

India TV News  

Sri Lanka will take on New Zealand for one final time in the ongoing ODI series on Tuesday, November 19. Hence, Sri Lanka have rested four of their crucial all-format stars in Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, and Asitha Fernando for the finale keeping in mind the South Africa Tests with the likes of Eshan Malinga, Lahiru Udara and …

First time since 2012! Sri Lanka claim series win over New Zealand with nerve-wracking finish in 2nd ODI
1 month, 1 week ago

First time since 2012! Sri Lanka claim series win over New Zealand with nerve-wracking finish in 2nd ODI

India TV News  

Sri Lanka continued their impressive dominance in ODIs at home in the ongoing calendar year as they pipped a resilient New Zealand in the second ODI of the series by three wickets to take an unassailable lead. Chasing 210 for a series win, Sri Lanka kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Earlier in the day, Sri Lanka won the toss …

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

Battling Kusal guides Sri Lanka to ODI series win over NZ
1 month, 1 week ago

Battling Kusal guides Sri Lanka to ODI series win over NZ

Hindustan Times  

Nov 17 - Kusal Mendis overcame injury to score a workmanlike 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. Battling Kusal guides Sri Lanka to ODI series win over NZ Chasing 210 to win, Sri Lanka struggled for partnerships on a …

'One man batted at 3 and did wonders...': Suryakumar Yadav drops 'Virat Kohli' reference after Tilak Varma's century
1 month, 1 week ago

'One man batted at 3 and did wonders...': Suryakumar Yadav drops 'Virat Kohli' reference after Tilak Varma's century

Hindustan Times  

India’s T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav lauded young sensation Tilak Varma for “walking the talk” after the 22-year-old delivered back-to-back centuries to propel India to a dominant 3-1 series triumph against South Africa. He just walked the talk.” Varma’s unbeaten 120 off 47 balls at SuperSport Park, combined with Sanju Samson’s scintillating 109 not out, powered India to a mammoth 283/1—the …

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