India vs Sri Lanka: Karunaratne says Mendis still not fit, Dickwella back
2 years, 9 months ago

India vs Sri Lanka: Karunaratne says Mendis still not fit, Dickwella back

The Hindu  

Pacer Kusal Mendis' hamstring injury continues to keep him out but wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella is back after serving a one-year ban for a bio-bubble breach, Sri Lanka skipper Dimuth Karunaratne said on Thursday unveiling his line-up for the opening Test against India. Both Dickwella and Mendis were banned for a year for breaching bio-bubble protocols during Sri Lanka's tour of England last year. "Dickwella will be the wicketkeeper, Dushmantha Chameera will be rested and will be available for the pink ball Test and Mendis has been ruled out," he said on the eve of the first Test, which would be India star Virat Kohli's 100th five-day match. Karunaratne said the team had plans for young Indian batters like Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gil, who are expected to take the places of veterans Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara.

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

The Hindu  

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Smriti Mandhana goes bonkers against Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry; enters history books during IND-W vs WI-W 3rd T20I
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Smriti Mandhana goes bonkers against Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry; enters history books during IND-W vs WI-W 3rd T20I

Live Mint  

Smriti Mandhana went bonkers against Deandra Dottin and Chinelle Henry as the Indian captain scored boundaries in seven consecutive deliveries during the third and final T20I against West Indies women on Thursday in Navi Mumbai. Standing for regular captain Harmanpreet Kaur, Mandhana led from the front as Indian women defeated their Caribbean counterparts by 60 runs to clinch the series …

Dickwella successfully appeals doping ban, cleared to play all forms of cricket
1 week, 4 days ago

Dickwella successfully appeals doping ban, cleared to play all forms of cricket

The Hindu  

Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella has been cleared to play all forms of cricket after successfully appealing a three-year ban for doping, the International Cricket Council said on Thursday. In an official statement, ICC said, “Sri Lanka keeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella who was banned for three years following alleged anti-doping allegations, has been cleared to playing cricket across all formats. READ …

Niroshan Dickwella's doping ban lifted, Sri Lanka batter eligible to play again
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Niroshan Dickwella's doping ban lifted, Sri Lanka batter eligible to play again

India Today  

Sri Lanka’s wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella, who was handed a three-year suspension in August 2024 for alleged anti-doping violations, has been cleared to play cricket across all formats. This decision marks a turning point for Dickwella, who last represented Sri Lanka in March 2023 during a Test match against New Zealand in Christchurch. Niroshan Dickwella's ban lifted Ban lifted as Niroshan …

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

IND vs AUS: Cheteshwar Pujara feels Team India will only make one change for Brisbane Test
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IND vs AUS: Cheteshwar Pujara feels Team India will only make one change for Brisbane Test

Firstpost  

Cheteshwar Pujara feels that the Indian cricket team could bring in Washington Sundar for R Ashwin in the third Tet against Australia at Brisbane. Cheteshwar Pujara doesn’t see the Indian cricket team making multiple changes in the third Test against Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane which starts on 14 December. Pujara backs Harshit Rana The 36-year-old Pujara, who was …

Have India found Hardik Pandya's replacement? Nitish Reddy shows spark in Australia
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Have India found Hardik Pandya's replacement? Nitish Reddy shows spark in Australia

India Today  

For years, Team India has dreamt of finding a fast-bowling all-rounder who could make an impact like the legendary Kapil Dev. After Hardik Pandya stepped into that role in the mid-2010s and then took an unofficial leave from the red ball game, it now seems India has discovered another rising star in Nitish Kumar Reddy. Just seven months later, Nitish …

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

Sri Lanka blown away for 42 and South Africa leads Durban test by 281 runs
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3 weeks, 4 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, 5 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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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 …

Shubman Gill has to stick to his style, want KL Rahul to bat at No. 3: Pujara
1 month ago

Shubman Gill has to stick to his style, want KL Rahul to bat at No. 3: Pujara

India Today  

Veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara acknowledged that Test cricket is heading in a new direction, adding that limited-overs specialists are redefining batting in the traditional format. Pujara emphasised that every batter should adhere to their own style and strengths, and it is unfair to expect Test batters, especially No. Responding to a question from India Today on the Star Sports Press …

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 …

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

India vs India A Simulation Match Day 3 Highlights: Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul bat for India ahead of Perth Test
1 month ago

India vs India A Simulation Match Day 3 Highlights: Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul bat for India ahead of Perth Test

Live Mint  

On Day 3 of the intra-team simulation match at Perth's Western Australia Cricket Association Ground, India faced India A before the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Initial reports say thumb fracture may rule out Gill of the first Test at Perth’s Optus Stadium starting November 22. Also, skipper Rohit Sharma's unenviability for the Perth Test against Australia following the birth of his son …

India vs Australia: KL Rahul fit to play Perth Test after recovering from injury
1 month ago

India vs Australia: KL Rahul fit to play Perth Test after recovering from injury

The Hindu  

India batter KL Rahul has recovered from an injury he suffered during the side’s intra-squad match in Perth and is fit to play in the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test, the Board of Control for Cricket in India confirmed with a video released on social media. I got a lot of time to prepare for this series and I’m really excited …

Sri Lanka beats New Zealand in 2nd ODI to win another home series
1 month ago

Sri Lanka beats New Zealand in 2nd ODI to win another home series

Associated Press  

PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka — Kusal Mendis hit a patient 74 not out as Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by three wickets under the DLS method with six balls remaining on Sunday in the rain-hit second ODI. It was Sri Lanka’s fifth ODI series win at home in 2024 after it had beaten Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, India and West Indies. Off-spinner Michael …

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

Kusal Mendis stars with 74* as Sri Lanka clinch ODI series vs New Zealand
1 month, 1 week ago

Kusal Mendis stars with 74* as Sri Lanka clinch ODI series vs New Zealand

India Today  

Sri Lanka continue their domination at home as they take a 2-0 lead in the 3-match ODI series against New Zealand. Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by three wickets in the rain-affected match at the Pallekele Stadium in Pallekele. Vandersay's five-wicket haul in the first innings, followed by Kusal Mendis's unbeaten knock of 74 runs was key in Sri Lanka …

SL vs NZ, 1st ODI: Mendis and Fernando’s centuries propel Sri Lanka to comfortable win against New Zealand
1 month, 1 week ago

SL vs NZ, 1st ODI: Mendis and Fernando’s centuries propel Sri Lanka to comfortable win against New Zealand

The Hindu  

Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando smashed centuries against a new-look New Zealand as Sri Lanka cruised to a 45-run win under the DLS method in a rain-hit first ODI on Wednesday. Mendis smashed a career-best 143 off 128 balls and Fernando made 100 off 115 in Sri Lanka’s imposing total of 324-5 in 49.2 overs before rain came and reduced …

SL vs NZ: Kusal Mendis, Avishka Fernando fire Sri Lanka to thumping win in 1st ODI
1 month, 1 week ago

SL vs NZ: Kusal Mendis, Avishka Fernando fire Sri Lanka to thumping win in 1st ODI

India Today  

Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando starred as Sri Lanka took a 1-0 lead in their three-match ODI series against New Zealand. SL vs NZ, 1st ODI Highlights After opting to bat first, the Islanders put up a healthy score of 324 when rain halted proceedings with only four balls left in the innings. Sadeera Samarawickrama departed cheaply, but skipper Charith …

Sri Lanka wins toss, elects to bat in 1st ODI against New Zealand
1 month, 1 week ago

Sri Lanka wins toss, elects to bat in 1st ODI against New Zealand

Hindustan Times  

DAMBULLA, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat in the first one-day international against a new-look New Zealand team on Wednesday. Sri Lanka wins toss, elects to bat in 1st ODI against New Zealand The series will provide New Zealand with a build up for next year’s Champions Trophy for which Sri Lanka hasn’t qualified …

Sri Lanka wins toss, elects to bat in 1st ODI against New Zealand
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1 month, 1 week ago

Sri Lanka wins toss, elects to bat in 1st ODI against New Zealand

Associated Press  

DAMBULLA, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat in the first one-day international against a new-look New Zealand team on Wednesday. The series will provide New Zealand with a build up for next year’s Champions Trophy for which Sri Lanka hasn’t qualified after it finished ninth in last year’s World Cup in India. While New …

KL Rahul’s bizarre dismissal leaves netizens fuming, ‘clears debate for BGT 2024’; WATCH
1 month, 2 weeks ago

KL Rahul’s bizarre dismissal leaves netizens fuming, ‘clears debate for BGT 2024’; WATCH

Live Mint  

Wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul has faced a challenging year, having been left out of India’s T20I and ODI squads while his place in the Test squad remains uncertain. Meanwhile, the supposed absence of skipper Rohit Sharma during the 1st Test match means that Rahul could have a potential opening at the top of the order for India. In fact, a bizarre …

India's batting woes intensify as New Zealand looms large in the Test series preview
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

India's batting woes intensify as New Zealand looms large in the Test series preview

The Hindu  

India finds itself in a precarious position when it comes to qualifying for the World Test Championship final. They need to win four of the remaining six Tests, including the Wankhede Test, to have a clear passage into the WTC final. The conditions at the Wankhede Stadium are set to be starkly different than the hometowners are used to, posing …

India's Reliance on Kaur and Mandhana: A Statistical Analysis of ODIs
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India's Reliance on Kaur and Mandhana: A Statistical Analysis of ODIs

New Indian Express  

India's reliance on Kaur and Mandhana in ODIs has come under scrutiny following a series of disappointing losses. The duo has been unable to find consistent runs, with India suffering defeats against New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa. Despite Kaur's century against England, India's batting line-up has been too reliant on the two players, with both scoring over 50% of …

India Struggles to Overcome Kiwis' 300+ Lead in 2nd Test
1 month, 4 weeks ago

India Struggles to Overcome Kiwis' 300+ Lead in 2nd Test

ABP News  

New Zealand maintains their dominance in the 2nd Test match against India, with the Kiwis extending their lead to 301 runs at the conclusion of Day 2. Despite a valiant effort from the Indian batting pair of Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal, the visitors secure a comfortable position with the ball still in their favor. India's chances of winning the …

India Makes Bold Changes for Second Test Against New Zealand
1 month, 4 weeks ago

India Makes Bold Changes for Second Test Against New Zealand

Hindustan Times  

India made three changes for the second Test against New Zealand in Pune, with Rohit Sharma pressing the panic button in a bid to make a comeback. Washington Sundar was brought in for the second Test, replacing Kuldeep Yadav, who missed the first Test due to stiffness. Akash Deep replaced Mohammed Siraj in the bowling department, while Ravindra Jadeja, R …

India on the cusp of a series-leveling victory against New Zealand in Pune
Top News
1 month, 4 weeks ago

India on the cusp of a series-leveling victory against New Zealand in Pune

Firstpost  

India will be aiming to bounce back after the eight-wicket hammering at the hands of New Zealand in Bengaluru when they face the Black Caps in the second of three Tests in Pune starting Thursday. New Zealand's victory in Bengaluru was only their third on Indian soil and their first in 36 years. The Black Caps have never won a …

India Struggles to Overcome New Zealand in Second Test in Pune
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2 months ago

India Struggles to Overcome New Zealand in Second Test in Pune

Hindustan Times  

India suffered a shocking defeat in the first Test in Bengaluru, losing the match to New Zealand. Washington Sundar's seven-wicket haul and Ashwin's bowling brilliance restricted New Zealand to 259 in 79.1 overs. Despite New Zealand's fighting efforts, India secured an eight-wicket victory. India's spinners, led by Ashwin and Jadeja, will be crucial in turning the tide of the series. …

Virat Kohli's Test Domination at Pune's MCA Stadium: A Statistical Journey Through Two Tests
2 months ago

Virat Kohli's Test Domination at Pune's MCA Stadium: A Statistical Journey Through Two Tests

Firstpost  

India's batting struggles continue in the second Test against New Zealand, with the home team bowled out for 46 in the first innings. Despite a valiant fight back from the Indian batting trio, the Black Caps secure a comfortable victory thanks to the bowling exploits of Steve O'Keefe and R Ashwin. The match will continue from 24th to 27th October.

India's KL Rahul Under Fire as Experts Question His Place in Middle Order
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2 months ago

India's KL Rahul Under Fire as Experts Question His Place in Middle Order

Hindustan Times  

India's KL Rahul finds himself in the middle of a huge storm, and questions are arising over his spot in the middle order. Despite scoring 68 runs in the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur, Rahul finds himself in the middle of a huge storm, and questions are being asked on his spot in India's middle order. Head coach Gautam …

Team Management 'Extra Careful' with Rishabh Pant's Injury, Says Rohit Sharma
2 months ago

Team Management 'Extra Careful' with Rishabh Pant's Injury, Says Rohit Sharma

The Hindu  

India skipper Rohit Sharma expressed concern over Rishabh Pant's injury during the first Test against New Zealand. He said that the team management was extra careful with Pant due to his previous surgeries and knee surgery. Despite his impressive century in the second innings, Pant was unable to contribute consistently due to his discomfort while running between the wickets. The …

Rachin Ravindra's remarks on Virat Kohli's last-ball dismissal in India vs New Zealand Test sums up his greatness
2 months ago

Rachin Ravindra's remarks on Virat Kohli's last-ball dismissal in India vs New Zealand Test sums up his greatness

Hindustan Times  

New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra, who smashed a sparkling century in the first innings, said Virat Kohli's wicket on the last ball of Day 3 was a huge boost for them. India's Virat Kohli returns to the pavilion after being dismissed by New Zealand's Glenn Phillips on the third day of the first test cricket match against New Zealand at …

India Struggles to Overcome New Zealand in First Test
2 months ago

India Struggles to Overcome New Zealand in First Test

Live Mint  

India's hopes of a comeback suffered a major setback after New Zealand secured a convincing 8-wicket victory in the first Test in Bengaluru. Despite valiant efforts from the Indian batting duo of Rachin Ravindra and Will Young, the visitors maintained their composure and secured a strong total of 462 runs in the second innings. Despite valiant efforts from the Indian …

Kamindu Mendis putting up Don Bradman-style numbers and fast-tracking Sri Lanka's return to cricket's elite
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

'Disastrous Performance': Social Media Calls Out New Zealand's 88 All-Out Innings Against Sri Lanka In Galle Test
2 months, 3 weeks ago

'Disastrous Performance': Social Media Calls Out New Zealand's 88 All-Out Innings Against Sri Lanka In Galle Test

ABP News  

New Zealand 88 All-Out: New Zealand are up against Sri Lanka in the second SL vs NZ Test at Galle. After racking up 602 runs in the first innings, Sri Lanka bundled the New Zealand batting lineup for just 88 runs to secure the massive lead of 514 runs and enforce a follow-on. Prabath Jayasuriya, who claimed a six-fer was …

Ahead of India tour, New Zealand bundled out for 88 vs Sri Lanka in Galle Test
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ahead of India tour, New Zealand bundled out for 88 vs Sri Lanka in Galle Test

India Today  

New Zealand’s poor run of form has reared its head again, as they suffered a humiliating batting collapse, being bowled out for just 88 runs in the first innings of their second Test against Sri Lanka on September 28 in Galle. As they prepare for their upcoming Test series against India, the tour of Sri Lanka has been a stark …

Mendis Makes History as Sri Lanka Dominates New Zealand in 8th Test
2 months, 3 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
2 months, 4 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 …

World Test Championship: India tightens grip on top spot
3 months ago

World Test Championship: India tightens grip on top spot

The Hindu  

A dominant India tightened their grip on the top spot in the World Test Championship table with a 280-run victory over Bangladesh, while Sri Lanka saw off New Zealand in Galle to help their move towards a potential spot in the final at Lord's next year. Moving to third on the WTC25 table after victory in Galle, Sri Lanka stand …

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand first Test; Prabath Jayasuriya shines in Sri Lankan win
3 months ago

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand first Test; Prabath Jayasuriya shines in Sri Lankan win

The Hindu  

Prabath Jayasuriya took five wickets to steer Sri Lanka to a 63-run victory on Monday against New Zealand on the final morning of the first Test in Galle. “Disappointed we didn’t get enough lead in the first innings,” New Zealand skipper Tim Southee said. “We had the game in the hand, but we threw it away.” ‘Sensational’ O’Rourke lauded O’Rourke, …

1st Test: Jayasuriya takes five to lead Sri Lanka to 1-0 series lead vs New Zealand
3 months ago

1st Test: Jayasuriya takes five to lead Sri Lanka to 1-0 series lead vs New Zealand

India Today  

Star spinner Prabath Jayasuriya picked a superb five-wicket haul to help Sri Lanka secure a 63-run victory over New Zealand in the opening Test match in Galle, taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series on Monday. Prabath Jayasuriya’s five-wicket haul scripts a memorable Sri Lanka win over New Zealand 👏 ðŸ‡ñ🇰 go up 1-0 in the series ðŸ”å#WTC25 | …

IND vs BAN: Gautam Gambhir Confirms KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant Will Feature In India Playing 11 For 1st Test
3 months ago

IND vs BAN: Gautam Gambhir Confirms KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant Will Feature In India Playing 11 For 1st Test

ABP News  

Team India Gautam Gambhir has dropped a major hint regarding their playing 11 for the 1st Test against Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, scheduled to get underway on September 19. Gambhir was interacting with the reporters at a pre-match press conference where he confirmed that KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant would be getting a go ahead of …

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

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