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25Sep

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Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga likely to miss World Cup due to hamstring injury | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga is unlikely to participate in the upcoming 50-overs World Cup in India due to a hamstring injury, despite efforts by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to aid his recovery, according to reports citing a team doctor.Hasaranga sustained the injury during the Lanka Premier League last month and subsequently missed the Asia Cup, where Sri Lanka finished as runners-up to India. SLC medical panel chief Arjuna de Silva stated, "We are consulting foreign doctors to see whether he needs surgery or not. If he does, he will be out for at least three months. At the moment, the situation is not that great, and it’s highly unlikely if he can play the World Cup."Hasaranga's absence would be a significant setback for Sri Lanka, given his role as the leading wick...

26Aug

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Asia Cup: Setback for Sri Lanka as Chameera, Hasaranga injured; Perera, Fernando test Covid positive

Sri Lanka’s Dushmantha Chameera prepares to bowl as skipper Thisara Perera watches during a practice session. File. | Photo Credit: K.R. Deepak Sri Lanka on Friday suffered a major setback as four of their cricketers, including pacer Dushamantha Chameera and leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga, were rendered doubtful for the upcoming Asia Cup because of injuries and COVID-19.Chameera could be ruled out of the Asia Cup because of a shoulder injury that he suffered during the recent Lanka Premier League (LPL).Leading spinner Wanindu Hasaranga, who picked up a thigh niggle ahead of the LPL final, could miss at least two matches of his team in the Asia Cup, ESPNCricinfo reported.Sri Lanka will begin their Asia Cup campaign with a match against Bangladesh on August 31 at Pallekele.Adding to the ...

16Aug

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MS Dhoni showed faith in me and I believed I could do anything: Matheesha Pathirana | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Beginning his cricketing career under the shadow of MS Dhoni, Matheesha Pathirana is making rapid strides in the shortest format of the game and the 20-year-old credited the legendary former Indian skipper for his tremendous success in such short span of time. Rising star Pathirana, who joined Chennai Super Kings in 2022, played a key role in Dhoni-led side winning the IPL title in 2023.Colombo Strikers' Pathirana, currently the joint-highest wicket-taker in the ongoing Lanka Premier League said Dhoni taught him to how to perform well in T20 cricket."As a youngster, if someone gives you confidence like that, it boosts your career. A player of that level showed faith in me and I believed I can do anything in that moment. Not only me, Dhoni gave confidence to all of us. There w...

14Aug

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Former Sri Lanka international cricketer facing match-fixing charges slapped travel ban | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a significant development, former Sri Lankan cricket player Sachithra Senanayake, facing charges related to match-fixing, has encountered a travel restriction imposed by a local Colombo court on Monday.Senanayake, 38 years old, who participated in a single Test match, 49 ODIs, and 24 T20 Internationals during his cricket career from 2012 to 2016, stands accused of attempting to manipulate games during the 2020 Lanka Premier League.The allegations assert that he used telephone communication to influence two players towards match-fixing.The Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court has issued a directive, mandating the Controller General of Immigration and Emigration, to enforce a travel ban on Senanayake, which is set to remain in effect for a period of three months. This court orde...

13Aug

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WATCH: Snake scares player and cameramen during Lanka Premier League | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The ongoing Lanka Premier League (LPL) is encountering a unique problem. R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo has now witnessed the appearance of snakes during two matches so far. The latest incident occurred on Saturday, when a snake(s) appeared twice during the match between B-Love Kandy and Jaffna Kings.In a viral video on social media, a snake was seen intruding into the field during Jaffna's chase. The reptile was slowly crawling ahead when Kandy pacer Isuru Udana spotted it and got terrified. The pacer, who almost stamped on the snake, was then seen making a quick escape. Lucky escape indeed.Later, a snake was seen wriggling to the electric wires on the boundary line, scaring cameramen there. The visuals on social media have two cameramen watching the snake from a safe distan...

12Aug

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Watch: Kusal Mendis’ one-handed run-out reminds fans of MS Dhoni | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Kusal Mendis reminded fans of former India skipper MS Dhoni’s brilliant keeping skills with his lightning-quick glove work during the Lanka Premier League 2023 match between Galle Titans and Dambulla Aura on Friday.Dambulla Aura's wicket-keeper Mendis exhibited a great presence of mind to effect a run out of Galle Titans batter Lahiru Samarakoon with an underarm throw despite a wayward collect from fielder Sadeera Samarawickrama.Mendis' act was similar to what Dhoni did seven years ago in 2016 in Ranchi. Dhoni pulled off a blinder when he received the ball from Dhawal Kulkarni and affected New Zealand's batter Ross Taylor's run out without looking at the stumps.Talking about the LPL match, Titans struggled to score a mere 133/9 in their allocated 20 overs after being asked to...

9Aug

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Ramiz Raja hilarious commentary on Babar Azam: Want to marry him | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan batting icon Babar Azam has solidified his reputation as one of the finest cricketers globally, showcasing his exceptional skills across various formats. Babar on Monday delivered a dazzling performance by hammering an impressive 104 runs from just 59 balls while representing his team Colombo Strikers and gudied them to a 7-wicket victory over the Galle Titans in a Lanka Premier League(LPL) encounter.Babar's scintillating innings was studded with 8 boundaries and 5 sixes.Apart from Babar's solid batting display, another highlight that captured the attention of fans was the amusing comment made by former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja during the live commentary."Fifty in security, class and quality. Calmness. He is your guy in such a situation. He can bat deep in the inn...

6Aug

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Weekend Watch List: How not to be a goalkeeper, how not to be a sprinter, how not to catch a ball and more

In the week gone by, Nasra Abukar Ali joined a group of athletes with creatively cruel nicknames such as Eric the Eel and Trevor the Tortoise. Why? The Somalian sprinter ran herself into infamy after completing a 100m sprint at the World University Games in China’s Chengdu with a tediously slow timing of 21.81 seconds. So slow was the 20-year-old sprinter that Somalia’s sports minister Mohamed Barre Mohamud has had to publicly apologise; the chairwoman of the country’s athletics federation, Khadijo Aden Dahir, has found herself suspended and Nasra could be facing legal action for competing despite being neither a sportsperson nor a runner. The Ministry of Youth and Sports should step down. It's disheartening to witness such an incompetent government. How could they select an untrained...

4Jul

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Unlike PSL, Babar Azam refuses to endorse betting firm

Pakistan’s Babar Azam is expected to stay back in Sri Lanka after a two-test series and lead the Colombo franchise. File | Photo Credit: AP Pakistan captain Babar Azam has refused to wear and endorse the logo of a betting firm during the upcoming Lanka Premier League, even as betting companies sponsor many franchises of the Pakistan Super League.A source close to the player said that Babar had incorporated a clause that he wouldn't be involved in the promotion of betting firms when he signed a deal to play in the LPL this year."Most of the Pakistani players are telling franchise owners and league organisers they don't want to be associated with wearing logos and endorsing them if they belong to any betting company including through surrogate advertising," the source said.Previously se...

12Jun

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Suresh Raina’s name in Lanka Premier League 2023 player auction list | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Suresh Raina, the former Indian cricketer and a key player for the Chennai Super Kings side in the Indian Premier League (IPL), is set to feature in the upcoming Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023 auction.The auction is scheduled to take place in Colombo on June 14, with the tournament itself commencing on July 31.Raina, known for his powerful batting at the top of the order, has been a consistent performer in the IPL. He participated in every season of the tournament from 2008 to 2021, except for 2020 when he returned to India due to the COVID-19 pandemic.With 205 IPL matches under his belt, Raina has amassed over 5500 runs, including an unbeaten century.During his IPL career, Raina represented both the Chennai Super Kings and the Gujarat Lions. In domestic tournaments, he play...