Hasan Ali, Praveen Jayawickrama nominated for ICC men's Player of the Month; Kathryn Bryce shortlisted for women’s award
3 years, 6 months ago

Hasan Ali, Praveen Jayawickrama nominated for ICC men's Player of the Month; Kathryn Bryce shortlisted for women’s award

Firstpost  

Ali played two Tests against Zimbabwe where he took a total of 14 wickets, while from Sri Lanka’s camp, debutant Jayawickrama played one Test against Bangladesh and took a total of 11 wickets at 16.11. Dubai: Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali, Sri Lankan spinner Praveen Jayawickrama and Bangladesh wicket-keeper batsman Mushfiqur Rahim were on Tuesday nominated for the ICC men’s Player of the Month award for May. Besides, the ICC also nominated Kathryn Bryce of Scotland and Irish duo of Gaby Lewis and Leah Paul for Women’s Player of the Month honours. The ICC Women's Player of the Month nominees for May 👀 Kathryn Bryce 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 96 T20I runs at a strike-rate of 85.71, 5 T20I wickets at 14.60 Gaby Lewis ☘️ 116 T20I runs at a strike-rate of 116.00 Leah Paul ☘️ 9 T20I wickets at 4.44 Vote now 🗳️ https://t.co/IGcONOLEux#ICCPOTM pic.twitter.com/mhnZP0W5Ch — ICC June 8, 2021 Her compatriot Paul took nine wickets at 4.44 with an economy rate of 4.44 against Scotland and became the leading wicket-taker in the T20I series between Ireland and Scotland.

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U-19 Women’s Asia Cup 2024: India beats Sri Lanka by four wickets, qualifies for final
4 days, 10 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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4 days, 20 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 …

From Sanju Samson To Tilak Verma: Top Indian Run-Scorers In T20 Cricket This Year
6 days, 6 hours ago

From Sanju Samson To Tilak Verma: Top Indian Run-Scorers In T20 Cricket This Year

ABP News  

India's highest run-scorer in T20Is in 2024: This year has been exceptional for Indian T20 cricket, highlighted by their triumphant victory in ICC Men's T20 World Cup. The Indian cricket team, led by senior opener Rohit Sharma, clinched the T20 World Cup title by defeating South Africa in the final held in West Indies. Here's a look at the top …

SA vs SL: Prabath Jayasuriya joins Shakib, Jadeja in elite club with 5-wicket haul
2 weeks, 2 days ago

SA vs SL: Prabath Jayasuriya joins Shakib, Jadeja in elite club with 5-wicket haul

India Today  

Prabath Jayasuriya became only the 10th left-arm spinner in the world to take 10 or more five-wicket hauls in Test cricket. Former Sri Lankan spinner Rangana Herath has the most five-wicket hauls as a left-arm spinner in Test cricket. South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Day 4 Updates New Zealand's Daniel Vettori and Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan are second …

Jasprit Bumrah among players nominated for ICC Player of the Month award
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Jasprit Bumrah among players nominated for ICC Player of the Month award

Hindustan Times  

Dubai, Jasprit Bumrah was on Thursday nominated as one of the three contenders to win the ICC player of the month award for November following his magnificent performance in India's massive win by 295 runs over Australia in Perth while captaining the side. Jasprit Bumrah among players nominated for ICC Player of the Month award Bumrah led the Indian team …

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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After IPL pay rise, Marco Jansen rattles Sri Lanka with career-best Test figures
3 weeks, 5 days ago

After IPL pay rise, Marco Jansen rattles Sri Lanka with career-best Test figures

India Today  

Marco Jansen produced his career-best Test figures as he was unplayable with the red ball on Day 2 of the first Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka at the Kingsmead in Durban. Jansen took seven wickets and conceded just 13 runs as his career-best effort orchestrated Sri Lanka's massive collapse in their first innings with the bat. SA vs …

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Tilak Varma becomes first batter to record three consecutive T20 hundreds
1 month ago

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Tilak Varma becomes first batter to record three consecutive T20 hundreds

The Hindu  

Hyderabad captain Tilak Varma became the first batter to score three consecutive T20 centuries after opening his Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy campaign with a hundred against Meghalaya at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium C on Saturday. In doing so he became only the second Indian to score two consecutive T20I centuries, joining Sanju Samson in the exclusive list. Moreover, he …

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 …

Varun Chakravarthy rewrites India's T20I record books with two-wicket haul in Centurion
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1 month, 1 week ago

Varun Chakravarthy rewrites India's T20I record books with two-wicket haul in Centurion

India TV News  

Varun Chakravarthy shattered Ravichandran Ashwin's and Ravi Bishnoi's joint all-time record for India in T20Is on Wednesday with a two-wicket haul against South Africa at SuperSport Park in Centurion. R Ashwin and Ravi Bishnoi jointly held the record for claiming the most wickets for India in a T20I bilateral series before Varun reduced it to dust on Wednesday. Notably, Ashwin …

Shaheen Afridi back as No.1 ODI bowler; Sanju Samson rises in T20I rankings
1 month, 1 week ago

Shaheen Afridi back as No.1 ODI bowler; Sanju Samson rises in T20I rankings

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi returned to number one in the ICC Men’s ODI Bowling Rankings after playing a vital role in his team’s impressive 2-1 series victory over Australia, a first in the country since 2002. West Indies captain, Shai Hope returned to the top 10 of the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings after 18 months, following his side’s own …

ICC reveals Men's and Women's Player of the Month award winners for October 2024
1 month, 1 week ago

ICC reveals Men's and Women's Player of the Month award winners for October 2024

India TV News  

Amelia Kerr claimed the ICC Women's Player of the Month award for October 2024 after a stunning performance in the T20 World Cup last month. Kerr edged out South African skipper Laura Wolvaardt and West Indies veteran Deandra Dottin to win the ICC's prestigious monthly award. The young New Zealand all-rounder claimed the Player of the Tournament award for guiding …

NZ vs SL, 1st T20I: Asalanka knock seals four-wicket Sri Lanka win over New Zealand
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NZ vs SL, 1st T20I: Asalanka knock seals four-wicket Sri Lanka win over New Zealand

The Hindu  

A captain’s knock by Charith Asalanka steered Sri Lanka to a hard-fought four-wicket victory over New Zealand with six balls to spare in Saturday’s Twenty20 opener in Dambulla. Left-arm spinner Dunith Wellalage, who took three of New Zealand’s wickets after the tourists opted to bat, sealed Sri Lanka’s win in style when he pulled Jacob Duffy for a six over …

Spinners and Asalanka lead Sri Lanka to low-scoring win over New Zealand in 1st T20
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Spinners and Asalanka lead Sri Lanka to low-scoring win over New Zealand in 1st T20

Associated Press  

DAMBULLA, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka spinners clipped the New Zealand batters on a turning pitch to win a low-scoring first Twenty20 by four wickets on Saturday. Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana shared six wickets as they bowled out New Zealand for 135 in 19.3 overs. New Zealand fast bowler Zakary Foulkes picked up three wickets in three …

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

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 …

Prabath Jayasuriya Takes 6/42; New Zealand All Out For 88 In SL vs NZ 2nd Test
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Prabath Jayasuriya Takes 6/42; New Zealand All Out For 88 In SL vs NZ 2nd Test

ABP News  

Prabath Jayasuriya wreaked havoc against New Zealand in the second Test of two-match series in Galle on Saturday. While centuries from Kamindu Mendis and Dinesh Chandimal had taken the hosts to a mammoth 602/5 before they decided to declare their innings, Jayasuriya's 6/42 has meant that the Kiwis were bowled out for 88 runs in their first innings, still trailing …

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, …

Sri Lanka players rise in recent ICC Men's Test Rankings
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Sri Lanka spinner Jayawickrama charged with breaching ICC’s anti-corruption code
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sri Lanka spinner Jayawickrama charged with breaching ICC’s anti-corruption code

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Sri Lanka spinner Praveen Jayawickrama was charged with three counts of breaching International Cricket Council’s anti-corruption code. Jayawickrama failed to report to the anti-corruption unit details of an approach he received to carry out fixing in the 2021 Lanka Premier League and in future international matches, the ICC said. Jayawickrama made his international debut in …

India beats Sri Lanka by 7 wickets in rain-reduced game to clinch T20 series
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India beats Sri Lanka by 7 wickets in rain-reduced game to clinch T20 series

Associated Press  

PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka — Wrist spinner Ravi Bishnoi claimed 3-26 as India beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets with nine balls of the rain-reduced second T20 game remaining to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Bishnoi got support Sunday from left-arm spinner Axar Patel, while pacers Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh shared four wickets, as Sri Lanka …

Sri Lanka women’s team thrashes India by eight wickets to claim their first-ever Asia Cup title
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka women’s team thrashes India by eight wickets to claim their first-ever Asia Cup title

Firstpost  

Sri Lankan women’s cricket team thrashed Harmanpreet Kaur-led India by eight wickets to win their first Asia Cup title. The Sri Lankan women’s cricket team clinched the Women’s Asia Cup T20 2024 title on Sunday after beating India by eight wickets at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. Kavisha Dilhari smashed a six off Pooja Vastrakar in the penultimate over of …

Will Sanju Samson or Shivam Dube get a look in by Gambhir, Suryakumar? Check India vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I likely XIs
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Will Sanju Samson or Shivam Dube get a look in by Gambhir, Suryakumar? Check India vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I likely XIs

Hindustan Times  

India began the new Gautam Gambhir-Suryakumar Yadav era with a convincing 43-run win over Sri Lanka in the first T20I. Pallekele: Indian player Shivam Dube during a practice session at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, in Pallekele India produced an emphatic show with the bat and smashed 213/7 after Charith Asalanka asked them to bat first. From 149 for 2, …

Sri Lanka fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera ruled out of T20I and ODI series against India
5 months ago

Sri Lanka fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera ruled out of T20I and ODI series against India

India TV News  

Sri Lanka have been dealt a huge blow ahead of the T20I and ODI series against India starting from July 27. Their fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera has been ruled out of both series and their chief selector Upul Tharanga has confirmed the development as well. For the unversed, India's T20I series against Sri Lanka is set to commence on July …

Sri Lanka players shine in recent Women's T20I Player Rankings
5 months ago

Sri Lanka players shine in recent Women's T20I Player Rankings

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Sri Lanka players shined in the recent Women's T20I Player Rankings after their performance in the ongoing Women's Asia Cup 2024 in Dambulla. Sri Lanka players shine in recent Women's T20I Player Rankings "Unbeaten starts to the Asia Cup from Sri Lanka and India has helped a group of their player progress on the updated rankings list," …

Indians on rise in ICC rankings ahead of Asia Cup, Harmanpreet Kaur, Shafali Verma move up in batters' chart
5 months, 1 week ago

Indians on rise in ICC rankings ahead of Asia Cup, Harmanpreet Kaur, Shafali Verma move up in batters' chart

India TV News  

Ahead of the upcoming Women's Asia Cup, several Indian players including captain Harmanpreet Kaur and opener Shafali Verma have been on the rise in the ICC players' rankings. Shafali's 27 run-knock and an 18-run outing in the two games saw her surge two places in the batters' rankings to move to 15th with 605 rating points, while Harmanpreet's 35-run outing …

T20 World Cup 2024: Who has most runs and wickets in IND vs PAK clashes in tournament?
6 months, 2 weeks ago

T20 World Cup 2024: Who has most runs and wickets in IND vs PAK clashes in tournament?

India TV News  

T20 World Cup 2024: India and Pakistan are all set to face each other for the eighth time in T20 World Cups as the two archrivals go head-to-head against each other in the 2024 edition of the tournament in New York. Here are the top 5 run-getters and top 5 wicket-takers in the IND vs PAK T20 World Cup clashes …

Bowlers dominate in big wins for South Africa and Afghanistan at cricket’s Twenty20 World Cup
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Bowlers dominate in big wins for South Africa and Afghanistan at cricket’s Twenty20 World Cup

Associated Press  

WESTBURY, New York — Sri Lanka was blown away for 77 by South Africa and Afghanistan skittled Uganda for 58 as the bowling attacks dominated in lopsided wins Monday at cricket’s Twenty20 World Cup. Anrich Nortje’s career-best 4-7 set South Africa up for a six-wicket opening victory and Fazal Haq Farooqi’s maiden five-wicket haul — he returned 5-9 — helped …

Sri Lanka collapse to their lowest-ever team score, Nortje registers best figures for SA bowler in T20 WC
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka collapse to their lowest-ever team score, Nortje registers best figures for SA bowler in T20 WC

India TV News  

Sri Lanka had a forgettable outing in their opening game of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup as they were shot out for 77, their lowest ever score in T20 internationals as South Africa were all over them like a rash in the Group D match on Monday, June 3 at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. …

Sri Lanka on course for Test-series sweep over Bangladesh despite batting collapse
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka on course for Test-series sweep over Bangladesh despite batting collapse

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka bolstered its chance to sweep the two-Test series against Bangladesh despite suffering a batting collapse on Day 3 of the final Test on April 1. After gaining a huge lead in the first innings, Sri Lanka reached 102 for six at the stumps to extend its overall advantage to 455 runs. Sri Lanka's bowlers kept up a tight …

Mendis joins feast of fifties as Sri Lanka pile up runs
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Sri Lanka openers make good progress in 2nd test against Bangladesh
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Sri Lanka reaches 314-4 at stumps on opening day of 2nd test against Bangladesh
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka reaches 314-4 at stumps on opening day of 2nd test against Bangladesh

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka dominated the opening day of the second and final cricket test against Bangladesh, riding on strong contributions from its top three batters. 3 Kusal Mendis struck 93, Dimuth Karunaratne hit 86 and his fellow opener Nishan Madushka added 57 as Sri Lanka reached 314-4 in 90 overs at stumps on Saturday. Sri Lanka made one change from the …

BAN vs SL first Test | Kasun Rajitha’s five-wicket haul helps Sri Lanka to a 328-run win over Bangladesh
8 months, 4 weeks ago

BAN vs SL first Test | Kasun Rajitha’s five-wicket haul helps Sri Lanka to a 328-run win over Bangladesh

The Hindu  

Kasun Rajitha claimed 5-56 as Sri Lanka bowled Bangladesh out for 182 in its second innings on March 25 to clinch a 328-run victory in the first Test. Bangladesh was set an improbable 511-run victory target after Sri Lanka rode on centuries in each innings from Kamindu Mendis and skipper Dhananjaya de Silva. Sri Lanka made early inroads in Monday's …

Rajitha takes five wickets as Sri Lanka crush Bangladesh in first Test
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Rajitha takes five wickets as Sri Lanka crush Bangladesh in first Test

New Indian Express  

SYLHET: Kasun Rajitha claimed his second five-wicket haul in Test cricket as Sri Lanka crushed Bangladesh by 328 runs on Monday in Sylhet to go 1-0 up in the two-match series. Overnight batsman Mominul Haque scored 87 not out for Bangladesh to delay the inevitable, before Lahiru Kumara took the final wicket. "The wicket had something for the fast bowlers," …

Karunaratne comes to Sri Lanka's rescue with patient fifty on Day 2 of first Test against Bangladesh
9 months ago

Karunaratne comes to Sri Lanka's rescue with patient fifty on Day 2 of first Test against Bangladesh

Firstpost  

Veteran batter Dimuth Karunaratne’s 52 off 101 balls helped Sri Lanka end the day on 119/5, stretching their lead to 211 after bowling Bangladesh out for 188 in their first innings. AFP Veteran batter Dimuth Karunaratne chipped in with a patient half-century to steer Sri Lanka to safety at stumps on Day 2 of the first Test against Bangladesh in …

Sri Lanka reduces Bangladesh to 32-3 to end day one on top in first cricket test
9 months ago

Sri Lanka reduces Bangladesh to 32-3 to end day one on top in first cricket test

The Hindu  

Skipper Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis hit centuries as Sri Lanka recovered from early trouble to end day one on top in the opening cricket test on March 22. Khaled struck in the second over after Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and put Sri Lanka in to bat. Kamindu raised his maiden century off 126 balls, …

Sri Lanka’s Shanaka trumps Bangladesh debutant Jaker in T20 thriller
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Sri Lanka’s Shanaka trumps Bangladesh debutant Jaker in T20 thriller

Associated Press  

SYLHET, Bangladesh — Dasun Shanaka bowled an eight-run, two-wicket last over for Sri Lanka to beat Bangladesh by three runs in a thrilling Twenty20 series opener on Monday. Sri Lanka posted a respectable 206-3 then debutant Jaker Ali gave Bangladesh a great chance at victory until he was out in the tense last over for 68 with 10 runs needed …

Sadeera Samarawickrama's swift reflexes deny Rahmat Shah Test hundred in Colombo, WATCH
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Sadeera Samarawickrama's swift reflexes deny Rahmat Shah Test hundred in Colombo, WATCH

India TV News  

Rahmat Shah scored a sensational knock to save Afghanistan on Day 1 of the only Test match against Sri Lanka on Friday. Sri Lankan wicketkeeper Sadeera Samarawickrama displayed a brilliant presence of mind to deny Rahmat his second Test hundred. Vishwa Fernando dismissed Ibrahim Zadran on the second delivery of the game and then Sri Lankan bowlers never gave away …

No Indian named in ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year 2023 nominees list
11 months, 2 weeks ago

No Indian named in ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year 2023 nominees list

India Today  

The International Cricket Council released the nominees for the ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year award but no Indian has made it to the list. Australia's star all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner, Sri Lankan veteran Chamari Athapaththu, England's seasoned all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt and Australian opener Beth Mooney have been named for the Rachael Heyhoe Flint award. ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year …

Sri Lanka names different captains for Test, ODI and T20 sides
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka names different captains for Test, ODI and T20 sides

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka cricket selectors Wednesday named different captains for the Test, ODI and T20 sides ahead of tours by Zimbabwe and Afghanistan. Batting all-rounder Dhananjaya de Silva, 32, will be the Test skipper, while Kusal Mendis, 28, will lead the ODI team and Wanidu Hasaranga, 26, will lead the team in the shortest format. “But we are unable to do …

India TV Sports Wrap on December 15: Today's top 10 trending news stories
1 year ago

India TV Sports Wrap on December 15: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

The West Indies won the second T20I of the five-match series on the back of scintillating batting displays from Brandon King and their skipper Rovman Powell. Top 10 Trending Sports News Stories WI vs ENG: Brandon King, Rovman Powell help West Indies beat England in 2nd T20I, hosts lead series 2-0 Riding on Brandon King's power-hitting masterclass, the West Indies …

ICC Rankings: Suryakumar Yadav consolidates top spot among T20I batters
1 year ago

ICC Rankings: Suryakumar Yadav consolidates top spot among T20I batters

Firstpost  

Suryakumar Yadav famously claimed the premier ranking during the most recent edition of the T20 World Cup in Australia towards the end of last year. Star India batter Suryakumar Yadav consolidated his position at the top of the ICC Men’s T20I Batter Rankings after being rewarded for his quickfire half-century against South Africa in the second T20I in Gqeberha, South …

India vs Sri Lanka: Dilshan Madushanka becomes 4th Sri Lanka bowler to pick a 5-wicket haul in ODI World Cups
1 year, 1 month ago

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

India Today  

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

India vs Sri Lanka: Dilshan Madushanka becomes 4th Sri Lanka bowler to pick a 5-wicket haul in ODI World Cups
1 year, 1 month ago

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

India Today  

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

Siraj, Gill in contention for ICC September Player of the Month
1 year, 2 months ago

Siraj, Gill in contention for ICC September Player of the Month

The Hindu  

The International Cricket Council today revealed the latest players shortlisted for the ICC Men’s and Women’s Player of the Month awards for September. Mohammed Siraj enjoyed a return to the top of the ICC Men’s ODI rankings for bowlers in late September and was the chief architect of India’s success in the final of the 2023 Asia Cup with a …

Best ODI bowling figures for India: Siraj fourth with 6/21 in Asia Cup 2023 final
1 year, 3 months ago

Best ODI bowling figures for India: Siraj fourth with 6/21 in Asia Cup 2023 final

The Hindu  

Indian seamer Mohammed Siraj recorded the second-best bowling figures by an Indian in the One-Day International during the Asia Cup 2023 final against Sri Lanka at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. Siraj’s belligerent spell marked another special instance of an Indian bowler producing their best in the 50-over format. India, forced to bowl first, broke the Lankan …

Asia Cup 2023 Final: Mohammed Siraj rips Sri Lanka's batting order to shreds with scorching spell
1 year, 3 months ago

Asia Cup 2023 Final: Mohammed Siraj rips Sri Lanka's batting order to shreds with scorching spell

India TV News  

India's right-arm pacer Mohammed Siraj has scripted history in the ongoing final of the Asia Cup. The lanky pacer demolished Sri Lanka's batting order in the final and bagged a five-wicket haul, becoming only the second player to claim a fifer in the finals of the tournament. Sri Lanka's Ajantha Mendis is the only bowler apart from Siraj who has …

Shubman Gill attains career-best second position in latest ICC Rankings
1 year, 3 months ago

Shubman Gill attains career-best second position in latest ICC Rankings

The Hindu  

Shubman Gill has attained a career-best second position and is the highest-ranked among three Indian players who are now in the top 10 of the ICC men’s ODI batting rankings. Watch: India qualifies for Asia Cup 2023 final, ends Sri Lanka’s 13-match winning streak Rohit also scored a half-century against Sri Lanka while Kohli hit an unbeaten 122 against Pakistan. …

Babar Azam beats Shadab Khan, Shai Hope to claim ICC Player of the Month award for record times
1 year, 3 months ago

Babar Azam beats Shadab Khan, Shai Hope to claim ICC Player of the Month award for record times

India TV News  

Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam won the prestigious ICC Men's Player of the Month award for August 2023 after impressive knocks in ODIs. He beat his teammate Shadab Khan and West Indies ODI team captain Shai Hope to win this award for the record third time. Pakistani skipper won this award in March 2021 and April 2022 Babar revealed …

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