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Nissanka joins elite company of Bradman, Greenidge, Smith following Sri La
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Nissanka accomplished this feat during the third Test against England at The Oval. After a fine half-century in the first innings, Nissanka smashed an unbeaten 127 in 124 balls, with 13 fours and two sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of over 102 in the run-chase of 219 runs.
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England clinch series, but Sri Lanka shine in WTC standings after 3rd Test
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Sri Lanka reaped the rewards of their historic win over England at the Kennington Oval in the third Test, and it reflected in their improved standing in the World Test Championship standings.
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Nissanka's ton guides Sri Lanka to first win in England after 10 years, Th
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
With this win, the three-match series ends in favour of England with a scoreline of 2-1. This is also Sri Lanka's fourth win at England and their first in the country in 10 years. This is also the highest successful run chase by an Asian country in England, outdoing Pakistan's chase of 180 r
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'I don't know, to be dead honest,' says Walter on De Kock's T20I future wi
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
De Kock announced his retirement from Test cricket back in 2021 and moved on from ODIs as well after a brilliant ICC Cricket World Cup in India last year, in which he scored four centuries and took South Africa to the semis. After playing some fine knocks in Proteas' runners-up finish to Ind
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"Ollie Pope is in danger of becoming Joe Root's polar opposite": Ian Chapp
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Pope, who is the stand-in captain for England in the three-match series against Sri Lanka in the absence of regular skipper Ben Stokes, is under scrutiny for his poor batting show in the series. He has scored just 191 runs in six innings at an average of 31.83. But the bulk of his runs have
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SriLankan Airlines' 'Colours of Jaffna' campaign lauded at PATA Gold Award
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 9: SriLankan Airlines, the National Carrier and a prestigious Oneworld member bagged a Gold Award in the category of 'Marketing-Carrier' at the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Awards 2024, held at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok, Th
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Tamil Nadu CM writes to EAM Jaishankar to secure release of 14 fishermen h
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday wrote a letter to External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and requested to ensure the release of 14 fishermen and three mechanised fishing boats that are in the custody of the Sri Lankan Navy.
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Collingwood compares Smith to Gilchrist: "It's exciting when he comes in"
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Jamie Smith of England has scored 487 runs at an average of 48.70 from six Tests this summer. His latest performance at The Oval has drawn comparisons to legendary Australian wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist, according to England assistant coach Paul Collingwood.
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Joe Root surpasses Sangakkara to become 6th highest Test run-getter
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Root reached this milestone during the third Test against Sri Lanka at The Oval.
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"He reminds me of Mitchell Johnson": Stuart Broad on England's debutant Jo
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Retired England bowler Stuart Broad has compared Josh Hull to Australia's Mitchell Johnson, noting that Hull's slingy arm action helps him swing the ball.
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Kane Williamson believes WTC adds greater context to Tests
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Black Caps won the inaugural edition of the championship in 2021, which was their second senior men's ICC title. And New Zealand's hunger for another WTC win stays strong, as shown by their enthusiasm for the upcoming games.
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"I have been a big fan of his": Kane Williamson hails "phenomenal" Joe Roo
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
New Zealand's seasoned batter, Kane Williamson, lavished praise on England's Joe Root, who continues to set new benchmarks with his dazzling performances.
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