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SA vs SL | Sri Lanka opts to bowl against South Africa

[ad_1] South African and Sri Lankan players stand for the national anthem before the ICC Cricket Men’s World Cup match, in New Delhi, on October 7, 2023. | Photo Credit: PTI Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka won the toss and elected to bowl in their World Cup opener against South Africa in New Delhi on Saturday. South Africa are fielding four pacers and one specialist spinner in Keshav Maharaj while Sri Lanka have gone with three fast bowlers and as many all-rounders. Teams: South Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada. Sri Lanka: Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silv...

16Sep

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Asia Cup 2023 final | India looks to snap five-year trophy-less streak against Sri Lanka

[ad_1] Rohit Sharma's Indian team will be firm favourites to end its five-year trophy draught in multi-nation events, when it squares off against a depleted Sri Lanka in the final of the Asia Cup in Colombo on September 17 despite a few niggling questions still remaining unanswered. While Axar Patel is an important component in the Indian set-up and his multiple injuries remains a concern, Sri Lanka will in fact miss their premier spinner Maheesh Theekshana way more due to his right hamstring injury. A glance at India’s trophy cabinet will reveal the uncomfortable truth of them not winning any titles in the last five years, and Sunday will be a good opportunity for them to snap that unhappy streak.The Iconic Asia Cup Trophy in Colombo! 😍#AsiaCup2023pic.twitter.com/qA8tjEVz9w— AsianCricke...

14Sep

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Asia Cup 2023 | Rain delays toss in Sri Lanka-Pakistan virtual semifinal clash

[ad_1] Ground staff cover the field as rain delays the start of the Asia Cup 2023 super four one-day international (ODI) cricket match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on September 14, 2023. | Photo Credit: AFP Rain delayed the toss of the winner-takes-all Super Four clash at the Asia Cup between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in Colombo on September 14.The match is effectively a semifinal with the winner to meet India in the final of the 50-over tournament, a prelude to the ODI World Cup starting in October. Pakistan’s captain Babar Azam and teammate Shaheen Shah Afridi gesture as rain delays the start of the Asia Cup 2023 super four one-day international (ODI) cricket match against Sri Lanka in Colombo on September 14, 2023. | Photo Credit: AFP Rain has p...

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Sri Lanka vs India: Sri Lankan spinners run through Indian innings

[ad_1] Sri Lanka’s Dunith Wellalage celebrates after an Indian wicket during the Asia Cup 2023 super 4 match against India in Colombo on September 12 , 2023. | Photo Credit: ANI/ICC Twitter After opting to bat first, India were bundled out for 213 during the Asia Cup 2023 super 4 match against Sri Lanka in Colombo on September 12. Rohit Sharma (53) and Shubhmn Gill (19) gave India a bright start but after the dismissals of Gill, Kohli and Rohit, Indian batsmen could not withstand the bowling from Sri Lankan spinners. The pitch did offer some turn for the home team. Virat Kohli (3) was dimissed quickly. After the dimissal of Rohit Sharma, K.L. Rahul (39) and Ishan Kishan (33) offered some resistnce in the middle overs. Indian captain Rohit Sharma scored a brilliant half-century and durin...

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Bangladesh’s Liton Das out of Asia Cup due to viral fever | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Bangladesh's preparations for the Asia Cup took a hit on Wednesday as batsman Liton Das was ruled out of the tournament due to viral fever. The Bangladesh Cricket Board announced that Liton was unable to travel and subsequently named Anamul Haque as his replacement.Anamul Haque, who last represented Bangladesh in an ODI against India in December, was chosen to step in. He was scheduled to join the team later on Wednesday ahead of their opening match against co-hosts Sri Lanka in Kandy on Thursday.The 30-year-old right-handed batsman played 44 one-day internationals and has scored 1,254 runs, including three centuries.Minhajul Abedin, the chairman of the national selection panel, remarked on Anamul's inclusion, stating, "(Anamul) has been in the runs in domestic cricket....

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Sri Lanka all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga retires from Test cricket | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan allrounder Wanindu Hasaranga on Tuesday announced his retirement from Test cricket, aiming to extend his career within the limited-overs format of the sport.Confirming the news, the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) conveyed that it has acknowledged the 26-year-old Hasaranga's choice.“We will accept his decision and are confident that Hasaranga will be a vital part of our white-ball programme going forward,” said SLC CEO Ashley De Silva.Hasaranga made his Test debut against South Africa at Centurion in 2020, and played three more Tests thereafter.From four Tests, he took four wickets with his leg-spin. His last Test was against Bangladesh in Pallekele in 2021.However, Hasaranga continues to be a prominent figure for Sri Lanka in white ball formats as the spin spearhead...

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Sri Lanka’s Lahiru Thirimanne retires from international cricket | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan batsman Lahiru Thirimanne has decided to bid farewell to his illustrious international cricket career after an impressive 12-year journey.Throughout his tenure, the 33-year-old cricketer showcased his talent in 44 Test matches, 127 One-Day Internationals (ODIs), and 26 T20 Internationals (T20Is), having made his debut back in 2010.Thirimanne played a significant role in Sri Lanka's success in three ICC T20 World Cups, notably contributing to their triumph in the 2014 edition. Additionally, he had the privilege of representing the team in a couple of ODI World Cups, further exemplifying his commitment to the sport.The veteran player also had the honor of leading the Sri Lankan team in five ODIs, demonstrating his leadership skills and dedication to his nation'...