A combined batting effort by the Pakistan U-19 team, headed by a swashbuckling century by opener Shamyl Hussain, coming off in 109 deliveries, including 13 fours and seven sixes, saw them sail past the Sri Lanka U-19 of 289 with only the loss of four wickets to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match Limited Over series at the National Bank Stadium, Karachi, today.
In an unfortunate turn of events, Shadab Khan suffered a serious injury on Friday (October 27) during Pakistan’s World Cup clash against South Africa at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. The Men in Green vice-captain severely hurt his head and shoulder while attempting to run out, and soon after, he had to walk off the field.
A returning Angelo Mathews made a world of difference to the Sri Lanka side as a rejuvenated team put on a complete performance to blow off England’s hopes at the World Cup with a comfortable 8-wicket win at the Chinnaswamy Stadium last night.
Bangladesh Emerging XI steered by Aich Mollah, Skipper Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Shahadat Hossain ended day two of the First Unofficial Test match against Sri Lanka Emerging XI by scoring a mammoth 472 for seven at the Rangiri Dambulla Stadium yesterday.
England’s Ben Stokes uses an inhaler during a practice session on the eve of their 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup one-day international (ODI) match against Sri Lanka at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on October 25, 2023
An unbeaten ton inclusive of two boundaries and six sixes by Suwas Fernando paved the way for Prince of Wales to record a big 107 run win over St. Benedict’s College, Kotahena in the Under 19 inter-school cricket tournament encounter played at Kotahena.
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