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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: World Cup winners Australia thumped in warm-up

Australia lose by 147-run margin in final Champions Trophy warm-up as Sri Lanka take series 2-0.

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ILT20: There's never going to be a lack of intent in Sharjah Warriorz's line-up, says coach JP Duminy

Sharjah Warriorz clinched a thrilling victory over Dubai Capitals in their first home game of the season, thanks to a stunning counter-attacking innings by Sri Lankan batter Avishka Fernando. With this win, the Warriorz have climbed to the second spot on the points table.

The Times of India

Charith Asalanka to lead Sri Lanka against New Zealand

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka announced their teams on Wednesday for three ODIs and two T20 matches against New Zealand at home, with Charith Asalanka serving as captain for both formats.

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'We did not play...': Rohit Sharma explains why India failed to dominate against Sri Lanka spin

NEW DELHI: After India's series defeat by Sri Lanka, captain Rohit Sharma voiced his worries about the Men in Blue's lack of dominance against spin and their failure to execute enough sweep shots on a challenging surface.

The Times of India

India vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI: India look to find a way past Sri Lankan spinners on a slow pitch

NEW DELHI: Strategies to counter a slow pitch and a variety of slow bowlers from Sri Lanka will be at the top of India's list of priorities for the second ODI, which is set to take place in Colombo on Sunday.

The Times of India

Russel Arnold hoping Sri Lanka put 'best foot forward' against India

NEW DELHI: After exiting the T20 World Cup this year at the group stage, Sri Lanka's T20I team has undergone significant changes, much like India's. With his recent success in helping the Jaffna Kings win the LPL 2024 title, Charith Asalanka, the team's new captain, led the team in two…

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Asalanka's rise and Chandimal's revival: Sri Lanka's T20I future brightens

Sri Lanka has announced their 16-man squad for the upcoming three-match T20 International (T20I) series against India, starting July 27, with Charith Asalanka named as the new captain. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Pathum Nissanka becomes first Sri Lankan to hit double century in ODIs

NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Sri Lankan cricketer to score an ODI double century. His remarkable innings powered the hosts to an imposing total of 381 against Afghanistan in the series opener in Pallekele on Friday.

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Asia Cup: Setback for Sri Lanka as Chameera, Hasaranga injured; Perera, Fernando test Covid positive

Sri Lanka suffered a major setback as four of their cricketers, including pacer Dushamantha Chameera and leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga, were rendered doubtful for the upcoming Asia Cup because of injuries and COVID-19.

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Setbacks for Sri Lanka ahead of Asia Cup as Dushamantha Chameera, Wanindu Hasaranga injured

NEW DELHI: The Sri Lankan cricket team had multiple setbacks on Friday as pacer Dushamantha Chameera and leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga were rendered doubtful for the upcoming Asia Cup due to injuries. To go with that, batters Kusal Perera and Avishka Fernando tested positive for COVID-19 and are under observation

The Times of India

Watch: Mohammed Siraj's scorcher cleans up Kusal Mendis for duck in India-Sri Lanka first ODI

NEW DELHI: After Virat Kohli's breathtaking century against Sri Lanka in the first ODI, paceman Mohammed Siraj gave India a perfect start by picking up two quick wickets inside six overs of the Lankan innings in Guwahati on Tuesday.

The Times of India

India vs Sri Lanka: Indian T20 team under Hardik Pandya prepares for life without 'big three'

MUMBAI: Hardik Pandya will be expected to begin his full-time T20 captaincy tenure on a bold note as the Indian T20 team prepares to start its life beyond Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul with the three match series against Sri Lanka, beginning here on Tuesday.

The Times of India

LPL performers rewarded as Avishka Fernando makes comeback for India tour

COLOMBO: Top-order batter Avishka Fernando on Wednesday earned a recall to Sri Lanka's limited overs squad for the away series against India beginning January 3 in Mumbai.

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