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Sri Lanka Achieve Humongous Test Feat, Break 48-Year-Old Massive Record | Cricket News
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Sri Lanka Achieve Humongous Test Feat, Break 48-Year-Old Massive Record | Cricket News

[ad_1] Sri Lanka cricket team made history on Day 2 of the second Test match against Bangladesh on Sunday as they broke a 48-year-old record. Sri Lanka scored 531 runs in their first innings without a single batter scoring a century. This was the highest total posted by any team in the history of Test cricket where none of the batters scored 100 or more. Among the top seven Sri Lanka batters, six slammed half-centuries with Kusal Mendis top-scoring with 93 while Kamindu Mendis was unbeaten on 92. The record previously belonged to India who scored 524/9 declared against New Zealand in Kanpur back in 1976.Bangladesh were 55-1 in their first innings at stumps on the second day of the second Test after bowling Sri Lanka out for 531 in Chittagong on Sunday.Opener Zakir Hasan was unbeaten on 2...
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“Either Drunk Or Drugged”: Bangladesh’s Bizarre DRS Call On SL Star’s Forward Defence Viral. Watch | Cricket News
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“Either Drunk Or Drugged”: Bangladesh’s Bizarre DRS Call On SL Star’s Forward Defence Viral. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] The second and the final Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh started in Sylhet on Saturday, Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva won the toss and elected to bat first in their second and final Test against Bangladesh in Chittagong on Saturday. Sri Lanka lead the two-match series 1-0 after thumping the hosts by 328 runs in Sylhet. The visitors brought Asitha Fernando for the injured Kasun Rajitha in their only change from the series opener.Newly minted Bangladeshi lawmaker and veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan returned for the hosts, who also handed a Test debut to medium pacer Hasan Mahmud. Shoriful Islam and Nahid Rana made way for the duo.The match was also witness to a bizarre incident as Bangladesh went for a DRS against Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis, though he had came forwar...
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Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Live Score Updates | Cricket News
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Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Live Score Updates | Cricket News

[ad_1] Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Live Updates© AFPBangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Live Updates:Bangladesh will be squaring off against Sri Lanka in the first ODI of the three-match series on Wednesday in Chattogram. Bangladesh will be aiming for redemption for 2-1 loss against Sri Lanka in the T20I series. Bangladesh have traditionally prospered in 50-over matches and were undefeated at home in the format for seven years until 2023, when they lost against both England and Afghanistan. (Live Scorecard)Topics mentioned in this article [ad_2] Source link
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Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI Live Score Updates | Cricket News
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Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI Live Score Updates | Cricket News

[ad_1] SL vs ZIM, 2nd ODI Live: Sri Lanka will take on Zimbabwe© AFPSri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI, Live Updates:Zimbabwe skipper Craig Ervine won the toss and opted to bat against Sri Lanka in the second ODI of the three-match series on Monday. The first ODI of the series got washed out due to rain in Colombo on Saturday. Both the teams will be putting their best foot forward in order to clinch victory and gain an unassailable lead in the series. (Live Scorecard)Topics mentioned in this article [ad_2] Source link
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Sri Lanka Name Squad For Zimbabwe Series; Kusal Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga To Lead ODI, T20I Sides | Cricket News
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Sri Lanka Name Squad For Zimbabwe Series; Kusal Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga To Lead ODI, T20I Sides | Cricket News

[ad_1] Sri Lanka on Saturday named the preliminary squads for the home series against Zimbabwe, with batter Kusal Mendis leading the ODI side and all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga leading the T20I side. Batter Charith Asalanka has been appointed as the vice-captain across both formats. "Sri Lanka Cricket announced the preliminary squads for the Zimbabwe Tour of Sri Lanka 2024. ODIs Captain: Kusal Mendis Vice Captain: Charith Asalanka T20Is Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga Vice Captain: Charith Asalanka," tweeted SLC.Sri Lanka Cricket announced the preliminary squads for the Zimbabwe Tour of Sri Lanka 2024.ODIsCaptain - Kusal MendisVice Captain - Charith AsalankaT20IsCaptain - Wanindu HasarangaVice Captain - Charith AsalankaREAD: https://t.co/jFysJEoAKH#SLvZIM— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) D...
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Cricket World Cup 2023: Kusal Mendis Reacts After His ‘Why Would I Congratulate Virat Kohli’ Comment Goes Viral | Cricket News
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Cricket World Cup 2023: Kusal Mendis Reacts After His ‘Why Would I Congratulate Virat Kohli’ Comment Goes Viral | Cricket News

[ad_1] Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis has apologised for his recent comment during the Cricket World Cup 2023. During a press conference, the player was asked by a journalist if he would like to congratulate India batter Virat Kohli for scoring a record-equalling 49th ODI century. To this, Mendis replied, "Why I would congratulate him?" with a smile. The reaction of the Sri Lanka player didn't go down well and he was subjected to criticism for it. However, now, Mendis has cleared the air on his reaction."On that day I went for the press conference and I was not aware that Virat had scored a century, when suddenly that journalist asked that question, I didn't know what to say, And also I didn't understand the question clearly, scoring 49 ODI tons is not an easy job to do, Virat is one of ...
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New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Live Score, World Cup 2023: New Zealand Take On Sri Lanka, Eye Semi-Final Berth | Cricket News
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New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Live Score, World Cup 2023: New Zealand Take On Sri Lanka, Eye Semi-Final Berth | Cricket News

[ad_1] New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Live Score Updates:© AFPNZ vs SL, ODI World Cup 2023, Live Updates:New Zealand will be squaring off against Sri Lanka in their ODI World Cup 2023 match on Thursday in Bengaluru. New Zealand's campaign has hit a disheartening flatline after their early domination and the Kiwis will have to rediscover their bowling mojo for a World Cup reboot. Ahead of their last league match which is under rain threat, New Zealand are hobbling on eight points, aware of the fact that a defeat or a washout can throw them out of the tournament. They are now fourth on the table. (Live Scorecard | Points Table)Live Updates: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Live | NZ vs SL, Straight from BengaluruTopics mentioned in this article [ad_2] Source link
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“Have Gaps In Skills To Fill”: Sri Lanka Assistant Coach Ahead Of World Cup 2023 Match vs New Zealand | Cricket News
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“Have Gaps In Skills To Fill”: Sri Lanka Assistant Coach Ahead Of World Cup 2023 Match vs New Zealand | Cricket News

[ad_1] Having made an early exit from the World Cup, Sri Lanka's assistant coach Naveed Nawaz admitted on Wednesday that the team has a lot of gaps to fill before emerging as a serious contender in global tournaments. Sri Lanka will face New Zealand in their final league match in Bengaluru on Thursday, and Nawaz said they were looking for improvement in all areas of the game. “We had to qualify for this World Cup. We were not in the top eight teams. We have gaps in skills to fill, and it's a massive subject,” said Nawaz during his pre-match press meet.“We need to be patient because the (current) group of players are not going to change other than the players who are coming through from the grassroots. So, we need to see how we can upskill our players and get them at par with internationa...
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