Following a clean sweep in the ODI series against Ireland at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott opined that it's important to maintain the winning momentum as an important T20 series is lined up for the team against Ireland starting on Friday.
The Chappell-Hadlee trophy which was earlier awarded to the winner of the bilateral ODI series between New Zealand and Australia will now also be played for the T20I series.
Sri Lanka batter Charith Asalanka pitched for batting-friendly tracks as it will help batters as well as bowlers prepare for international tournaments.
Nepali players have created three national records while sweeping the bilateral three-match One Day International (ODI) series with Canada at Tribhuvan University Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
McGurk made his debut for Australia in the ODI series against West Indies this month. While he scored just 10 runs on his ODI debut, he managed to score an 18-ball 41 in the final ODI and impressed with his hitting.
Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and opted to field against Sri Lanka in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Friday.
Australia women's team skipper Alyssa Healy believes that the team has let "themselves down" with their past performances against South Africa but have the opportunity to give their best in their next encounter.