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SL coach Silverwood wants Shanaka, Dhananjaya to provide explosive finish
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Dhananjaya de Silva is currently batting at No. 6 with an average of 26.04 and a strike rate of 74.93. Captain Dasun Shanaka batting at No. 7 averages 25.43 and strikes at 86.59. Both fall far short of the best finishers in international cricket.
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Asia Cup: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh Cricket Boards issue statement on India-Pa
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
This comes after the head coaches of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka voiced their misgivings over the decision of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) to add a reserve day for the India-Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup Super Four stage.
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“He was a dangerous bowler": Sachin Tendulkar talks about Muttiah Muralith
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who unveiled the trailer of Sri Lanka cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan’s biopic film titled ‘800’ praised the player for his dedication and revealed how he mastered his famous 'doosra' bowling style.
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Sri Lanka Cricket suspends all board-run domestic tournaments
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Saturday announced that it was suspending all board-run domestic competitions in the country.
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Angelo Mathews sizzles as B-Love Kandy wins LPL 2023 title
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Chasing the target of 148, B-Love Kandy got over the victory line with a ball to spare. In the absence LPL 2023’s highest wicket-taker, highest run-getter and captain Wanindu Hasaranga, who was out due to a hamstring injury, veteran Mathews cracked an unbeaten 25 in 21 balls to ensure the te
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Hyderabad Cricket Association expresses concern about back-to-back World C
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The concern came a day before the 2023 World Cup tickets go on sale, HCA has alerted the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that the Hyderabad Police would find it difficult to provide adequate security.
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"Dhoni taught me to how to perform well in T20 cricket": Sri Lankan bowler
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Colombo Strikers' Pathirana played under the captaincy of Dhoni in the Indian league and termed the experience as a big learning point for him.
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Sri Lanka all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga announces retirement from Test cri
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The 26-year-old player made his Test debut in December 2020 against South Africa and has featured in only four Tests
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Lanka Premier League 2023 kicks off with star-studded opening in Colombo
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The ceremony witnessed a mix of high-octane music, Sri Lankan culture, dance, fireworks and fanfare ahead of the faceoff between Colombo Strikers and Jaffna Kings held to mark the beginning of the 22 day long league.
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I back myself to play positively: Pakistan's Salman Agha after Pakistan cl
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Pakistan's batter Salman Agha's unbeaten 132 runs in the first innings of the second Test match contributed to the Test series win after Sri Lanka lost in the second match by 222 runs in Colombo on Thursday.
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We have to sit down, see what went wrong: SL captain Karunaratne after los
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Pakistan had declared their first innings at 576/5. In response, Sri Lanka were all-out at 166 & 188 in the first and second innings respectively, and hence beaten by innings and 222 runs in Colombo on Thursday.
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Pakistan dominates Sri Lanka for entire day to take full control of 2nd T
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Pakistan dominated the entire first day of the second Test match against Sri Lanka on Monday at the Sinhalese Sports Club.
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