The figures are the second-best by a Sri Lanka bowler with Chaminda Vaas's 8/19, against the same opposition 23 years ago, the best in men's ODI history.
tar all-rounder Angelo Mathews makes his comeback in the shortest format of the game after a long gap of three years as Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe lock horns against each other in the three-match T20I series after the completion of an ongoing ODI series between the two sides.
Sam Curran, an all-around player for England, was previously the most expensive player in the Indian Premier League (IPL), having cost Punjab Kings (PBKS) INR 18.50 crore for him at the previous year's auction.
Sri Lanka's star all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga surprisingly went for his base price of Rs 1.5 crore to Sunrisers Hyderabad while New Zealand youngster Rachin Ravindra was acquired by reigning champions Chennai Super Kings for a bargain at the Coca Cola Arena in Dubai.
The Indian Premier League 14 (IPL) mini-auction is less than 24 hours away and this time some of the renowned international players are set to appear during the event in Dubai.
The IPL 2024 auction will take place on December 19 in Dubai. 1166 players have registered themselves for the auction, including some big names like Rachin Ravindra, Travis Head and others. RCB will enter the player's auction with Rs 23.25.
Following the release of Harshal Patel from the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) squad for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), the 33-year-old pacer said he has nothing but gratitude for the franchise.
South Africa will take on Sri Lanka in their opening match of the World Cup in Delhi on Saturday. Theekshana missed out on Asia Cup final due to hamstring injury.
Sri Lanka on Tuesday named their 15-player squad for the upcoming ODI World Cup on Tuesday with star all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga missing out from the squad.