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20Mar By source belowNo Comments
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IPL 2024 | Mumbai Indians replace Dilshan Madushanka with Kwena Maphaka

Kwena Maphaka of South Africa. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images Mumbai Indians on Wednesday named uncapped South African medium-pacer Kwena Maphaka as injured Sri Lankan pacer Dilshan Madushanka's replacement for the upcoming IPL season.The 23-year-old Lankan pacer suffered a hamstring injury in the just-concluded ODI series in Bangladesh, which the visitors lost 1-2.Madushanka was roped in by MI during the IPL Auction ahead of the upcoming season for Rs 4.6 crore, having shone during the ODI World Cup last year, claiming 21 wickets in nine meetings.Meanwhile, the 17-year-old Maphaka came into the limelight after being adjudged the Player of the Tournament during the U19 World Cup at home this year, scalping 21 wickets at an average of 9.71.He is rated very highly by Proteas legend Al...
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2Nov By source belowNo Comments
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Ruthless Men in Blue demolish listless Islanders

Wrecker in chief: The Sri Lankan batters found Shami too hot to handle and fell like nine pins. | Photo Credit: EMMANUAL YOGINI Like biting into a bun-maska dunked in Irani tea in those old Parsi restaurants in this teeming metropolis, India revealed a similar ease as it tucked into a hapless Sri Lanka here on Thursday. The Men in Blue’s seventh triumph in this World Cup was mounted upon muscular batting and relentless fast bowling and the fans at the Wankhede Stadium relished every second of a lop-sided contest that sealed the host’s semifinal berth. Huge margin Having posted 357 for eight, Rohit Sharma’s men bundled out Sri Lanka for 55 in 19.4 overs and won by 302 runs. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj dismissed Pathum Nissanka and Dimuth Karunaratne respectively when the batters we...
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2Nov By source belowNo Comments
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Watch: Rohit Sharma bowled by a beauty in World Cup match against Sri Lanka | Cricket News – Times of India

The TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the essence of live sporting events and deliver compelling content to readers worldwide. From running live blogs for India and non-India cricket matches to global spectacles featuring Indian talents, like the Chess World Cup final featuring Praggnanandhaa and the Badminton World Championships semifinal featuring HS Prannoy, our live coverage extends to all mega sporting events. We extensively cover events like the Olympics, Asian Games, Cricket World Cups, FIFA World Cups, and more. The desk is also adept at writing comprehensive match reports and insightful post-match commentary, complemented by stats-based articles that provide an in-depth analysis of player performances and team dynamics. We track news wires for key stories...
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18Oct By source belowNo Comments
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David Warner calls for greater transparency on DRS | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Australia opener David Warner is "annoyed" and "frustrated" with the DRS decision that went against him in his team's World Cup match against Sri Lanka and has reportedly called for more "accountability" in the system.Warner was caught behind by Sri Lankan pacer Dilshan Madushanka in the game, which Australia won by five wickets on Monday in Lucknow. The DRS decision favored the on-field umpire who had initially thrown out the left-hander notwithstanding the left-hander's request for review.The southpaw, on 11, stormed off the field in a huff. He was spotted slamming his bat against his pad before turning around and walking away while shouting at the wicket.Warner stated that he desired more openness on the DRS decision-making process."I've never had Hawk-Eye come in and expl...
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28Aug By source belowNo Comments
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Dilshan Madushanka joins Sri Lanka’s list of injured bowlers | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In yet another blow to Sri Lanka ahead of Asia Cup, fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka joined the list of their injured bowlers and has been ruled out of the continental tournament.The list of other Sri Lankan injured players includes Lahiru Kumara, Dushmantha Chameera and Wanindu Hasaranga.Madushanka sustained a torn oblique muscle during a practice match last Friday, casting doubts on his ability to recover in time for the upcoming World Cup. Arjuna de Silva, the Chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket's medical committee, expressed concerns over Madushanka's fitness status as he strives to regain his form.Chameera, who is down with a pectoral injury, is also ruled out of the Asia Cup and appears to be a doubtful starter for the start of the World Cup as well, an espncricinfo report said...
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