Pathirana was the pick of the bowlers for SL, taking 4/32 in 7.4 overs. Theekshana took 2/19 in his eight overs. Dhananjaya, Wellalege, Shanaka took a wicket each.
Maheesh Theekshana is one of Sri Lanka’s main weapons in the world cup. And given Sri Lanka’s record in ICC tournaments, it is no surprise that Maheesh Theekshana is silently confident about doing well on the big stage. The mystery spinner is keen to get Virat Kohli out as this is one prized
Champions Sri Lanka see bowling duo Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana make the cut alongside opener Pathum Nissanka, while fellow qualifiers the Netherlands are represented by all-rounders Vikramjit Singh and Bas de Leede along with captain Scott Edwards.
The 1996 World Cup champions Sri Lanka have been able to turn to spin wizards Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana to tear through their opponents as the top two wicket-takers at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier.
The Barbados Royals men's team had earlier retained eight players - Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers, Obed McCoy, Rahkeem Cornwall, Justin Greaves, Joshua Bishop, Nyeem Young and Ramon Simmonds - and also traded in West Indies' T20I skipper Rovman Powell. The women's team saw the retentions of capt
Following his side's 21-run win over Netherlands in their ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifiers match, Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka said that his side played some rash shots while batting and added that Dhananjaya de Silva's innings was "masterclass"
Experienced fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera has failed to recover from a shoulder injury that he sustained prior to the tournament, and will fly home for rehabilitation after losing the race to feature in Zimbabwe. Dilshan Madushanka will replace Chameera in the squad for the remainder of th