Sri Lanka
Dasun Shanaka named captain of Sri Lanka's 20-man squad for tour of India
Sri Lanka have given a call-up to uncapped right-handed batter Nuwanidu Fernando, who made 211 runs in eight innings of 2022 Lanka Premier League, for ODIs, while big-hitting left-handed batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa has been included only for the T20I leg of the tour.
Sri Lanka's narrow win over Afghanistan boosts their chances of qualifying for Cricket World Cup
Charith Asalanka was the hero for Sri Lanka with an unbeaten 83 as the Island side successfully chased down Afghanistan's massive total of 313/8 with just two balls to spare. It was Sri Lanka's third-highest run chase in Men's ODI cricket and their best they have achieved since they hauled in India's lofty score of 321/6 in the Champions Trophy at The Oval in 2017.
All-round performance helps Afghanistan crush Sri Lanka in opening ODI
The top-three Afghanistan batters settled the issue, scoring 232 runs between them in a total of 294/8 off 50 overs after winning the toss. Ibrahim's co-opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz struck 53 off 55 and No. 3 Rahmat Shah made 52 off 61. Sri Lanka were then bowled out for 234 in 38 overs with pace bowler Fazalhaq Farooqi claiming 4/49 and was backed by Gulbadin Naib, who took 3/34, and Yamin Ahmadzai 2/46.
Cricket's shortest format T10 League arrives in Sri Lanka
The journey of T10 in Sri Lanka was kicked off with Sri Lanka Cricket's Honorary President, Shammi Silva and Honorary Secretary, Mohan de Silva, making the official announcement. Also present on the auspicious occasion were the Chairman of TTen Global Sports Shaji Ul Mulk and the COO TTen Global Sports Rajeev Khanna.
Gunathilaka was moments away from leaving for Sydney airport when he was dragged out of team bus: Report
Gunathilaka, who was ruled out of the T20 World Cup in the first round itself with a hamstring injury, was replaced in the squad. The 31-year-old, who has played eight Tests, 47 ODIs and 46 T20Is, however remained with the side during its campaign.
Sri Lanka Cricket notified about Gunathilaka's arrest; to initiate thorough inquiry
"Sri Lanka Cricket confirms that it was notified by the ICC that player Danushka Gunathilaka has been arrested on the allegations of sexual assault of a woman in Sydney, and Mr. Gunathilaka is due to appear in court tomorrow (November 7, 2022). SLC will closely monitor the proceedings in court and, in consultation with the ICC, will expeditiously initiate a thorough inquiry into the matter and take stern action against the player if found guilty," said a statement from SLC.
Sri Lanka cricketer Gunathilaka arrested over alleged sexual assault charges in Sydney
The report said Gunathilaka was arrested on Sunday morning for his alleged sexual assault "of a 29-year-old woman in Rose Bay earlier this week". Gunathilaka, who was ruled out of the World Cup in the first round itself with a hamstring injury, was replaced in the squad. The 31-year-old, who has played eight Tests, 47 ODIs and 46 T20Is, however remained with the side during its campaign.
T20 World Cup: England beat Sri Lanka by 4 wickets to qualify for semifinals, knock Australia out of the fray
With this win, England also knocked out defending champions Australia from the tournament. On the other hand, Sri Lanka were already out of the semifinals race before the game.
Vivian Richards appointed brand ambassador of Lanka Premier League
"I am delighted to be the brand ambassador of the third edition of the LPL and want to say that this tournament is unearthing some great talents in Sri Lanka. We saw the power of Sri Lankan cricket in the Asia Cup this year and LPL certainly has a part to play in that success. I have seen the last two editions of this tournament and the quality of cricket was sublime and I am sure that players will maintain it in the upcoming edition as well," said Richards.
T20 World Cup: Hasaranga grabs three wickets, Dhananjaya slams half-ton as Sri Lanka defeat Afghanistan
Sri Lankan spinner Wanindu Hasaranga had emerged the leading wicket-taker at last year's T20 World Cup and the Sri Lanka all-rounder is on track to match that feat in the ongoing edition of the tournament. He was also adjudged 'Player of the Match' at The Gabba.
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