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"Huge confidence boost for me and the team": Asitha Fernando after match-w
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Sri Lanka's Asitha Fernando delivered a stellar performance in the final ODI against New Zealand, earning him the Player of the Match award. Fernando's figures of 3/26 in seven overs played a crucial role in Sri Lanka's victory in Auckland on Saturday.
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Many positives from Sri Lanka series despite final ODI disappointment: New
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
New Zealand's Matt Henry, who was named "Player of the Series", expressed mixed emotions following the team's defeat in the final ODI against Sri Lanka in Auckland on Saturday. Chasing a target of 291, New Zealand faltered and were bowled out for just 150, falling significantly short.
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"Always great to make a comeback like this": Charith Asalanka after winni
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
After registering a win in the last match of the ODI series against New Zealand, Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka expressed his thoughts on the win where he went on to say that it is always great to make a comeback.
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"If I have to bowl 100 overs each week, it doesn't bother me": Nathan Lyon
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Ahead of the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka away from home, Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon expressed that if his team needs him to bowl 100 overs in a week in spin-friendly conditions, he will do it for his side
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Sri Lanka win 3rd ODI by 140 runs against New Zealand; avoid clean-sweep
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Exceptional performance from Sri Lanka bowlers Asitha Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana, and Eshan Malinga denied hosts New Zealand from registering a clean sweep as the Charith Asalanka-led side won the third and final match of the ODI series by 140 runs at Eden Park on Saturday.
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Lyon says will be "100 per cent fit" for Australia's Sri Lanka tour
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Right-hand batter Steve Smith has been appointed as the interim skipper of the national side as team Australia announced a 16-player squad for their two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, which will begin on January 29. Smith will lead the side in the absence of Pat Cummins, who is both on
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Australia opener McSweeney hopes for redemption after Test recall for Sri
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Australia opener Nathan McSweeney will be eyeing redemption after the Test recall for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour, which will be starting January 29.
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How Matt Kuhnemann's bold move to Tasmania revived his Test career
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The journey was far from easy for the 28-year-old spinner. Leaving his family behind in Queensland, Kuhnemann also entrusted his prized Baggy Green to his parents for safekeeping as he embraced the challenges of a new environment.
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Steve Smith backs Cooper Connolly as Australia eyes spin depth in Sri Lank
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Steve Smith paused his celebrations after Australia secured the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to highlight the inclusion of rising talent Cooper Connolly in the squad for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour. The 21-year-old West Australian, considered one of Australia's most promising young players, brings
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"Any chance I get to take over is good fun": Steve Smith ready to lead in
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
With Pat Cummins on paternity leave, Smith will lead Australia in two Tests at Galle, bringing his wealth of experience and a fresh approach to the subcontinent's challenging conditions.
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Steven Smith predicts "bright future" for young prodigy Sam Konstas
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Australia's interim captain Steven Smith expects a "bright future" for young Sam Konstas after
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Steven Smith happy to mentor youngsters in Australia's upcoming tour of Sr
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Steven Smith, who is set to return to captaincy in Australia's upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, is viewing it as a prospect to disseminate his knowledge of the sub-continent.
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