Sri Lanka vs West Indies: Shai Hope replaces Jeremy Solozano as concussion substitute
3 years, 1 month ago

Sri Lanka vs West Indies: Shai Hope replaces Jeremy Solozano as concussion substitute

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Solozano was at short leg on day one in Galle on Sunday when he was hit a sickening blow on the grille of his protective helmet from Sri Lankan captain Dimuth Karunaratne’s full-blooded pull shot Galle, Sri Lanka: The West Indies were on Monday allowed to use Shai Hope as a concussion substitute for debutant batsman Jeremy Solozano, who was taken to hospital after being hit while fielding in the first Test against Sri Lanka. Solozano was at short leg on day one in Galle on Sunday when he was hit a sickening blow on the grille of his protective helmet from Sri Lankan captain Dimuth Karunaratne’s full-blooded pull shot. The team said tests had revealed no “structural damage” but confirmed Solozano had suffered concussion and would follow the appropriate protocols during his recovery period. Wicketkeeper-batsman Hope has played 36 Test matches for the West Indies scoring 1,675 runs at an average of 25.76 with five fifties and two hundreds.

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Shai Hope: West Indies Skipper Inches Closer to Lara's Record
2 months ago

Shai Hope: West Indies Skipper Inches Closer to Lara's Record

Hindustan Times  

West Indies Skipper Shai Hope continues his monstrous ODI form, moving closer to legendary figures Lara and Gayle. The veteran scored 117 in 127 balls, showcasing his consistent power and elegance with the bat. He is now the third-highest run scorer in West Indian ODIs, highlighting his remarkable consistency and impact on the team's batting.

Shai Hope Levels the West Indies' Century Mark with 17th ODI Ton
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2 months, 1 week ago

Shai Hope Levels the West Indies' Century Mark with 17th ODI Ton

India Today  

West Indies captain Shai Hope notches up his 17th ODI hundred during the 1st match against England at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on November 2, Saturday. Hope becomes the joint-third highest centurion for West Indies in the ODI format, joining Desmon Haynes and Chris Gayle on the list. He scores 117 runs from 127 balls with eight …

Shai Hope Soars to 17th ODI Century, Breaks Records in ODIs
2 months, 1 week ago

Shai Hope Soars to 17th ODI Century, Breaks Records in ODIs

India TV News  

Shai Hope continues his ascent in the ODIs, smashing his 17th century in the second ODI against England. He joins the elite list of Chris Gayle and Brian Lara with 17 ODI centuries in the format. Hope's partnership with Keacy Carty helps him reach his century off 118 balls, solidifying his position as one of the most consistent performers in …

Asalanka and Madushka lead Sri Lanka to 5-wicket win in ODI series opener vs. West Indies
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Asalanka and Madushka lead Sri Lanka to 5-wicket win in ODI series opener vs. West Indies

Associated Press  

Sri Lanka secured a five-wicket win over West Indies in their opening ODI match on Sunday. Nishan Madushka scored a half-century on debut, while captain Charith Asalanka and opener Avishka Fernando contributed with crucial knocks. The match was halted due to rain, but Sri Lanka reached a competitive 234-5 with 31 deliveries to spare. The visitors were bowled out for …

Shai Hope shares game-changing chat with MS Dhoni following awe-inspiring hand in historic run chase
1 year, 1 month ago

Shai Hope shares game-changing chat with MS Dhoni following awe-inspiring hand in historic run chase

India TV News  

West Indies skipper Shai Hope was at his chasing best against England while playing at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Sunday as he struck his 16th ODI century and remained unbeaten to power his side to a four-wicket win in the first ODI of the three-match series. Hope scored 109* runs off 83 balls, smashed four fours …

Sri Lanka completes test series sweep against West Indies, moves to top of WTC table
3 years, 1 month ago

Sri Lanka completes test series sweep against West Indies, moves to top of WTC table

The Hindu  

Spinners Ramesh Mendis and Lasith Embuldeniya took five wickets each to propel Sri Lanka to a crushing 164-run win over West Indies in the second test Friday and a 2-0 series sweep. Chasing 297 to win, the West Indies reached 65-2 in the second innings at lunch on the fifth day but the tourist was bowled out for 132 in …

Sri Lanka completes test series sweep vs. West Indies
3 years, 1 month ago

Sri Lanka completes test series sweep vs. West Indies

Associated Press  

GALLE, Sri Lanka — Spinners Ramesh Mendis and Lasith Embuldeniya took five wickets each to propel Sri Lanka to a crushing 164-run win over West Indies in the second test Friday and a 2-0 series sweep. Chasing 297 to win, the West Indies reached 65-2 in the second innings at lunch on the fifth day but the tourists were bowled …

Sri Lanka restricts West Indies to 113-6 on Day 2
3 years, 1 month ago

Sri Lanka restricts West Indies to 113-6 on Day 2

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka spinners Ramesh Mendis and Praveen Jayawickrama shared five wickets to leave West Indies struggling on 113-6 in reply to the home team's first-innings 386 on the second day of the first test on Monday. Earlier, West Indies did well to take the last seven Sri Lanka wickets for 119 runs after the hosts had laid a solid foundation …

Highlights, Sri Lanka vs West Indies 1st Test Day 2 at Galle, Full cricket score: WI trail by 273 runs
3 years, 1 month ago

Highlights, Sri Lanka vs West Indies 1st Test Day 2 at Galle, Full cricket score: WI trail by 273 runs

Firstpost  

Follow live scores from Day 2 of the first Test between Sri Lanka and West Indies on our blog Toggle between the tabs above to switch between quick scorecard, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary Day 1 report: Sri Lanka skipper Dimuth Karunaratne scored an unbeaten hundred to give the home team a strong start in Sunday’s opening Test against the …

Sri Lanka vs West Indies: Karunaratne's ton gives hosts upper hand on Day 1 but Windies' Solozano taken to hospital
3 years, 1 month ago

Sri Lanka vs West Indies: Karunaratne's ton gives hosts upper hand on Day 1 but Windies' Solozano taken to hospital

Firstpost  

Dimuth Karunaratne batted through the day after winning the toss on a slow surface, making a 139-run stand for the first wicket with Pathum Nissanka. Galle: Sri Lanka skipper Dimuth Karunaratne slammed an unbeaten hundred to give his team the upper hand in Sunday’s opening Test against the West Indies, whose debutant Jeremy Solozano was taken to hospital after being …

SL vs WI: Jeremy Solozono Taken To Hospital After Being Hit On Helmet, Video Surfaces
3 years, 1 month ago

SL vs WI: Jeremy Solozono Taken To Hospital After Being Hit On Helmet, Video Surfaces

ABP News  

New Delhi: The first Test of the three-match Test series between Sri Lanka and West Indies is currently being played in Galle. West Indies' Jeremy Solozono, playing his first-ever Test match for the national squad, had a horror debut. During the match, Sri Lankan captain Dimuth Karunaratne hammered the ball straight towards 26-year-old fielder Jeremy who was fielding at short …

Sri Lanka vs West Indies: Jeremy Solazano taken to hospital after suffering blow to helmet while fielding
3 years, 1 month ago

Sri Lanka vs West Indies: Jeremy Solazano taken to hospital after suffering blow to helmet while fielding

Firstpost  

Solozano was fielding close in at short-leg when Karunaratne attempted a full blooded pull shot off the bowling of Chase and the ball smacked a fierce blow into the fielder’s helmet grill Galle, Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka made steady progress to reach lunch 61 without loss in the opening Test Sunday against the West Indies, who had debutant Jeremy Solozano …

Highlights, Sri Lanka vs West Indies 1st Test at Galle, Full cricket score: SL post 267/3 at stumps
3 years, 1 month ago

Highlights, Sri Lanka vs West Indies 1st Test at Galle, Full cricket score: SL post 267/3 at stumps

Firstpost  

Follow live scores from Sri Lanka vs West Indies 1st Test at Galle on our blog Toggle between the tabs above to switch between quick scorecard, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary Toss news: Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat in the first Test against West Indies at Galle on Sunday. The hosts opted for five specialist bowlers …

Galle Test: West Indies player Jeremy Solozano has no structural damage after nasty hit on helmet, says board
3 years, 1 month ago

Galle Test: West Indies player Jeremy Solozano has no structural damage after nasty hit on helmet, says board

India Today  

West Indies Cricket on Sunday confirmed that Test debutant Jeremy Solozano did not suffer any structural damage after getting hit on the helmet while fielding at short leg on Day 1 of their 1st Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. In an unfortunate turn of events, debutant Jeremy Solozano, who was fielding at short leg, took a nasty blow on …

West Indies picks uncapped opener Solozano for Sri Lanka Test series
3 years, 2 months ago

West Indies picks uncapped opener Solozano for Sri Lanka Test series

The Hindu  

West Indies has picked uncapped opener Jeremy Solozano for its two-Test series in Sri Lanka while also including all-rounders Jason Holder and Roston Chase who are currently in the United Arab Emirates at the Twenty20 World Cup. However, there was no place for senior batsman Darren Bravo and paceman Alzarri Joseph in the 15-man squad that will be led by …

Rahul Dravid’s disappointed reaction as Suryakumar Yadav throws away wicket after scoring fifty: WATCH
3 years, 5 months ago

Rahul Dravid’s disappointed reaction as Suryakumar Yadav throws away wicket after scoring fifty: WATCH

Hindustan Times  

Suryakumar Yadav has been in impeccable form in the ongoing tour of Sri Lanka. After a couple of handy knocks in the ODIs, the middle-order batsman fired a half-century in the first T20I against Sri Lanka on Sunday in Colombo. READ | Ishan Kishan’s lightning-fast stumping reminds fans of MS Dhoni as he helps Chakravarthy get maiden T20I wicket- WATCH …

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh: Praveen Jayawickrama shines on debut with six-for, hosts in driver’s seat on Day 3 of 2nd Test
3 years, 8 months ago

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh: Praveen Jayawickrama shines on debut with six-for, hosts in driver’s seat on Day 3 of 2nd Test

Firstpost  

The 22-year-old’s six for 92 bettered Upul Chandana’s record of six for 179 in 1999 when he won his first cap against Pakistan in Dhaka. Pallekele: Left-arm spinner Praveen Jayawickrama took six wickets on debut to dismiss Bangladesh for 251 and give Sri Lanka a commanding lead Saturday on Day 3 of the second Test. Glad it all worked today, …

West Indies vs Sri Lanka: Evin Lewis stars with ton as Windies claim thrilling five-wicket win, clinch series 2-0
3 years, 9 months ago

West Indies vs Sri Lanka: Evin Lewis stars with ton as Windies claim thrilling five-wicket win, clinch series 2-0

Firstpost  

Antigua and Barbuda: West Indies turned a leisurely canter into a desperate scramble to achieve a series-clinching five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka with two balls to spare in the second ODI of their three-match series at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Friday. A fourth ODI hundred by Evin Lewis and an elegant supporting 84 by opening partner …

Shai Hope shines in West Indies’ win over Sri Lanka
3 years, 9 months ago

Shai Hope shines in West Indies’ win over Sri Lanka

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka slumped after opening batsman Danushka Gunathilaka was given out for obstructing the field and lost by eight wickets to the West Indies on Wednesday in the first one-day international. Scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary Gunathilaka made 55 and put on 105 in an opening stand with captain Dimuth Karunaratne, which seemed to put Sri Lanka on course to a …

West Indies drop Shai Hope from Test squad for New Zealand tour; Shimron Hetmyer, Darren Bravo return
4 years, 1 month ago

West Indies drop Shai Hope from Test squad for New Zealand tour; Shimron Hetmyer, Darren Bravo return

India TV News  

West Indies have dropped Shai Hope from the Test squad for their upcoming two-match series against New Zealand. However, Hope had a torrid time with the bat in West Indies' last tour to England in July 2020, which marked the return of cricket action amid the coronavirus pandemic. Talking about the decision to drop Hope, Cricket West Indies' chief selector …

Shai Hope needs to work on his game - CWI lead selector - Cricket News - Sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

Shai Hope needs to work on his game - CWI lead selector - Cricket News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

A Test regular for West Indies since 2017, batsman Shai Hope finds himself dropped from the West Indies Test squad for a tour of New Zealand. Roger Harper, Cricket West Indies lead selector, outlined the reasons for dropping Hope. He's performed very well in the 50-over version, but in Test cricket he's not been anywhere close to his best and …

Shai Hope should be rested for third Test: Ambrose
4 years, 5 months ago

Shai Hope should be rested for third Test: Ambrose

The Hindu  

Pace legend Curtly Ambrose reckons that West Indies must rest out-of-form Shai Hope for the series-deciding third Test because repeated failures may “destroy” him. “Something has gone terribly wrong for him since those two centuries at Headingley - he hasn’t done anything really in Test cricket since then,” he added. Ambrose, who claimed 630 wickets in his 98 Tests and …

Something has gone terribly wrong for Shai Hope, Windies should rest him for 3rd Test: Curtly Ambrose
4 years, 5 months ago

Something has gone terribly wrong for Shai Hope, Windies should rest him for 3rd Test: Curtly Ambrose

India TV News  

Pace legend Curtly Ambrose reckons that West Indies must rest out-of-form Shai Hope for the series-deciding third Test because repeated failures may "destroy" him. Ambrose said "something has gone terribly wrong" with the Barbadian batsman since his famous centuries at Headingley. "Something has gone terribly wrong for him since those two centuries at Headingley - he hasn't done anything really …

Sri Lanka vs West Indies: Wanindu Hasaranga guides hosts to slender victory as Shai Hope's century goes in vain
4 years, 10 months ago

Sri Lanka vs West Indies: Wanindu Hasaranga guides hosts to slender victory as Shai Hope's century goes in vain

Firstpost  

Colombo: Sri Lanka overcame Shai Hope’s century to pull off a one-wicket win over West Indies with five balls left in the first one-day international on Saturday. AP Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne asked West Indies to bat first after winning the toss at Colombo’s Sinhalese Sports Club. No 8 Wanindu Hasaranga pulled Sri Lanka out of a hole with …

Hetmyer, Hope centuries give West Indies 1-0 lead
5 years ago

Hetmyer, Hope centuries give West Indies 1-0 lead

The Hindu  

Shimron Hetmyer and Shai Hope hit brilliant centuries as West Indies hammered India by eight wickets in the first ODI at the M.A. On a slow pitch where the Indian batsmen struggled for strokeplay and timing, Hetmyer and Hope put on a batting exhibition as the visitor took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. But, India's joy was shortlived …

India vs West Indies: Jermaine Blackwood comes in for Darren Bravo as concussion substitute in Jamaica Test
5 years, 4 months ago

India vs West Indies: Jermaine Blackwood comes in for Darren Bravo as concussion substitute in Jamaica Test

Firstpost  

Jermaine Blackwood became only the second cricketer to come in as a concussion substitute when he took Darren Bravo’s place in the West Indies XI in the second Test against India at Kingston. Bravo retired hurt in the morning session of Day 4 of the final Test between West Indies and India at Sabina Park. Marnus Labuschagne became the first …

India vs West Indies: Jermaine Blackwood replaces Darren Bravo as concussion substitute
5 years, 4 months ago

India vs West Indies: Jermaine Blackwood replaces Darren Bravo as concussion substitute

India TV News  

West Indies batsman Darren Bravo was ruled out of the ongoing 2nd Test, and Jermaine Blackwood replaced him as a concussion substitute. It is understood that David Boon, the match referee accepted West Indies’ request to allow a concussion substitute. Jermaine Blackwood, who was not in the original squad, was brought on as concussion substitute and has replaced Bravo in …

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh: Dimuth Karunaratne says finding wicket-taking bowlers after Lasith Malinga's retirement a priority
5 years, 5 months ago

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh: Dimuth Karunaratne says finding wicket-taking bowlers after Lasith Malinga's retirement a priority

Firstpost  

Both teams go into the three-game series nursing a World Cup hangover, with Sri Lanka facing an especially tough rebuilding task with the loss of the instantly recognisable Malinga. Colombo: Sri Lanka will start looking to replace key wicket-taker Lasith Malinga when the shaggy-haired fast bowler calls it quits after the first one-day international against Bangladesh on Friday. The blond-highlighted …

Watch Highlights: Sri Lanka Hand West Indies Their 6th Loss of WC
5 years, 6 months ago

Watch Highlights: Sri Lanka Hand West Indies Their 6th Loss of WC

The Quint  

Ton-up Nicholas Pooran played the innings of his life but Angelo Mathews delivered the ball of the match to get his wicket and help Sri Lanka to a 23-run victory over the West Indies in an inconsequential but thrilling World Cup tie on Monday. But it turned out to be a rip-roaring affair in the end in which Pooran slammed …

Shai Hope, West Indies batsman, World Cup 2019 Player Full Profile: Hope's consistency key for team in United Kingdom
5 years, 8 months ago

Shai Hope, West Indies batsman, World Cup 2019 Player Full Profile: Hope's consistency key for team in United Kingdom

Firstpost  

Hope’s quality means the West Indies should be relying on him for years to come and he will be looking to play a vital role for his team at cricket’s biggest event. In addition to donning the wicketkeeper’s gloves in the limited overs formats, Shai Hope is a core member of the West Indies’ batting unit. Twin centuries at Headingley …

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