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ICC Suspends Star Bowler, But It's Good News For Ex-IPL Champs. Here's How

March 19, 2024 admin

All-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga could be available for initial few games for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League after he was suspended from the upcoming two-Test series against Bangladesh by the ICC, despite coming out of retirement on Tuesday. Hasaranga, who had retired from Tests in August last year, was named in Sri Lanka’s 17-man…

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Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Rishad Hossain Power Bangladesh To ODI Series Win Against Sri Lanka

March 18, 2024 admin

Rishad Hossain played an attacking innings of 48 after substitute Tanzid Hasan Tamim hit 84 off 81 balls Monday, steering Bangladesh to a four-wicket win and a 2-1 ODI series victory over Sri Lanka. Set a modest target after Janith Liyanage‘s unbeaten 101 guided Sri Lanka to 235 all out in 50 overs, Bangladesh raced to 237-6 in 40.2…

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Star Wars In Sri Lanka As Astrologers Squabble Over Dates

March 18, 2024 admin

Colombo: Sri Lanka’s government-backed traditional astrologers have failed to unanimously agree on dates for new year rituals, with squabbling seers warning of “disaster” and accusing rivals of misinterpreting the position of stars. Astrologers are hugely influential figures consulted by both the island’s Buddhist and Hindu communities, and their advice for auspicious dates guides everything from…

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Bangladesh’s Tanzim Hasan Sakib Ruled Out Of Final ODI Clash vs Sri Lanka

March 17, 2024 admin

File photo of Tanzim Hasan Sakib.© AFP Bangladesh pacer Tanzim Hasan Sakib has been ruled out of the third and final ODI match against Sri Lanka after sustaining a hamstring injury. Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have not named a replacement for the 21-year-old since they already have Mustafizur Rahman in the ODI squad. Taskin Ahmed…

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Sri Lanka’s Dilshan Madushanka Sustains Injury, Ruled Out Of 3rd ODI Against Bangladesh

March 17, 2024 admin

Dilshan Madushanka in action© AFP Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Sunday confirmed that star pacer Dilshan Madushanka has been ruled out of the third and final ODI match against Bangladesh after sustaining an injury. According to ESPNCricinfo, Madushanka could also miss the initial stage of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 for the Mumbai Indians…

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Sri Lanka Appoint Ex-Pakistan Pacer Aaqib Javed As Fast Bowling Coach Until T20 World Cup

March 16, 2024 admin

Aaqib Javed, a 1992 World Cup winner, is currently serving a dual role at Lahore Qalandars.© AFP Sri Lanka on Saturday appointed former Pakistan pacer Aaqib Javed as their fast-bowling coach until the completion of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in June. Javed, a 1992 World Cup winner, is currently serving as the Director…

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Pathum Nissanka Ton Helps Sri Lanka Level Bangladesh Series

March 15, 2024 admin

Opener Pathum Nissanka struck 114 off 113 balls to steer Sri Lanka to a three-wicket victory over Bangladesh and level their three-match ODI series in Chittagong on Friday. Sri Lanka were teetering on 43-3 before Nissanka finally found a worthy partner in Charith Asalanka, who scored 91. The pair put on 185 in their fourth-wicket partnership to guide the tourists…

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Pakistan To Host ODI Tri-Series After 20 Years Ahead Of Champions Trophy 2025

March 15, 2024 admin

Pakistan cricket team in action© AFP Pakistan’s Cricket Board said on Friday it will host South Africa and New Zealand in a one-day international tri-series, the country’s first tournament involving three nations after a gap of 20 years. The series was greenlit on the sidelines of an International Cricket Council (ICC) meeting in Dubai, according…

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Former Sri Lanka Skipper Hospitalised After Horrifying Car Accident

March 14, 2024 admin

Former Sri Lanka skipper was involved in a car accident© X (formerly Twitter) Former Sri Lanka skipper Lahiru Thirimanne was hospitalised after he was involved in a horrifying car accident in Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka on Thursday. He was travelling in his car which got into a serious head-on collision and he was then taken…

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China says military delegation visited Maldives, Sri Lanka and Nepal

March 13, 2024 admin

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu attend a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China January 10, 2024. | Photo Credit: Reuters A Chinese military delegation recently visited the Maldives, Sri Lanka and Nepal to discuss further cooperation in defence issues, Beijing said on Wednesday. Beijing is…

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