T10 format is exactly what the Olympics would be looking at – Abu Dhabi Cricket CEO

03 Jan 2021

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“I think the format is exactly what the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Olympics would be looking at. A maximum eyeballs delivery of cricket. The Olympic charter has objectives and including short form ten-over cricket will be a massive boost to any Olympics. I do believe that it is a fantastic format that will continue to grow and evolve around the world,” expressed Boucher.

Mickey Arthur defends his commentary stint in the LPL

01 Jan 2021

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There have been some suggestions in the media that the coach is to blame for the team’s massive loss against South Africa in the Boxing Day Test played at the Centurion, having engaged as a commentator during the LPL and not coaching the training squad ahead of the tour.

“A wicket is a wicket, be it left- or right-handed batsmen,” says Muralitharan

31 Dec 2020

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On Tuesday, when India’s right-arm off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin bowled Australia’s Josh Hazlewood in the second innings of the second Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) he became the bowler to dismiss the most left-handers in Test cricket, surpassing Muralitharan who had 191 dismissals against left-handed batsmen.

Southee takes 300th wicket as NZ edge towards Pakistan win

29 Dec 2020

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They will need to bat the entire final day on a deteriorating Bay Oval pitch in Mount Maunganui on Wednesday to stop the hosts taking a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

India turn tables on Australia in Melbourne to level series

29 Dec 2020

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Needing only 70 runs for victory after bowling Australia out for 200 by lunch, opener Shubman Gill (35 not out) and stand-in captain Ajinkya Rahane (27 not out) guided India home to square the series at 1-1 ahead of the third test.

Mulder, Sipamla star as South Africa complete innings victory over Sri Lanka

29 Dec 2020

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The tourists resumed their second innings on 65 for two on a wicket that provided plenty of assistance for the seam bowlers and when dangerous opener Kusal Perera was out for 64, their hopes of saving the Test were realistically over.

Holy Cross athlete Shanika Lakshani erases 35-year-old junior national record

29 Dec 2020

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Competing against national and international stars, the teenager finished in fourth place clocking an impressive time of 4 minutes 33.40 seconds, improving on the time of 4:35.70 set by Sriyani Dhammika Menike at the Junior Nationals in 1985.

Elgar falls short of ton as South Africa fight back against Sri Lanka

28 Dec 2020

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Opener Dean Elgar fell five runs short of a century as South Africa climbed to 317 for four at the close of play on day two of the first Test against injury-hit Sri Lanka at Centurion Park on Sunday. Elgar looked

Sachini Perera vaults to Sri Lanka record

28 Dec 2020

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Sachini Perera of Army set a new Sri Lanka record in the women’s Pole Vault event on the second day of the 98th National Athletic Championship held at the Sugathadasa Stadium yesterday. She clea

Dhananjaya de Silva out for two weeks

27 Dec 2020

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The 30-year-old de Silva had to be taken off the field following, what was later diagnosed as, a thigh injury.

Dhananjaya de Silva to be taken for ultrasound scans

26 Dec 2020

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’’It looks like he has a thigh strain. At present he is being treated at the ground but after the match will be taken for ultrasound scans and the reports only will decide his fate in the Test,’’ de Mel said during the tea break.

Sri Lanka to bat in first SA Test, Hasaranga to debut

26 Dec 2020

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Lakmal ruled out of first Test

25 Dec 2020

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’’He failed the fitness tests and will not be playing the first Test,’’ Team Manager and the Selector on Tour Ashantha de Mel said from Pretroria.

Kusal Perera likely to play as opener – Karunaratne

25 Dec 2020

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“Due to Oshada’s injury we will need a new opener. I think Kusal Perera has a decent chance of playing as he has exhibited his skills before and has opened for us in the limited overs format. We feel he will do well on these playing surfaces,” Karunaratne said about his potential opening partner for Saturday.

Dialog Axiata extend partnership with SLC for three more years

25 Dec 2020

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Dialog Axiata joined hands with SLC as the official sponsor of the national team on June 1, 2013 and this latest extension will carry the partnership onwards till September 2023. Through the sponsorship, Dialog Axiata will help facilitate the growth of both Men’s and Women’s national cricket teams across all forms of the game.

SL players and support staff on tour of South Africa test negative for Covid-19

23 Dec 2020

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The results of the second PCR test given by all players and support staff members were found to be negative for Covid-19.

Arthur comfortable with local umpires officiating in South Africa

22 Dec 2020

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The introduction of two home team umpires for bilateral series after nearly two decades due to the logistical challenges of travelling given flight restrictions in place globally will mean South African umpires will officiate in both the Tests.

Thisara, Udana among Icon players for Abu Dhabi T10 league

22 Dec 2020

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Udana is set to showcase his slower ball variations as the Icon player for the Bangla Tigers. He has come to be known as a T20 specialist in the world of franchise cricket thanks to his performances in the Indian Premier League and Afghanistan Premier League.

No practice match for Sri Lanka before first Test

21 Dec 2020

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’’The three-day practice match which was scheduled to be played at Willowmoore Park, Benoni will not be played and Dimuth Karunratne’s team will play only two tests matches on this tour’’, a source close to the team management said from Pretoria.

NOC chief Subramaniam proposes setting up National Sports Authority

21 Dec 2020

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National Olympic Committee (NOC) president Suresh Subramaniam has proposed the formation of a National Sports Aut

Central Crusaders win inaugural Li Ning–Lanka Shuttle Challenge

20 Dec 2020

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Central Crusaders swept to a 3-0 lead when Goonathilake and Hasara Wijeratne won the mixed doubles defeating Roshan Padma Kumara and Nilasi Balasooriya 21-12 21-14 before Dumindu Abeywickrama stunned Sachin Dias 21-11, 17-21, 21-2 in the men’s singles. Sethum Perera won the boys’ singles tie against Kaviru Sanjitha 21-19 21-14.

Jaffna Stallions crush Gladiators, win LPL’s inaugural title

17 Dec 2020

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A wicket in the first over, that of Hazratullah Zazai, and the unfortunate run out of man in form Danushka Gunatilaka in the second over, with just three runs on the board, put the Galle Gladiators on the back foot in their chase of the 189-run target.

As It Happened: Jaffna Stallions beat Galle Gladiators in LPL final

16 Dec 2020

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Inaugural LPL final sees the Galle Gladiators take on the Jaffna Stallions

Jaffna Stallions win at a canter to qualify for LPL final

15 Dec 2020

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The Viiking lost two early wickets in their run chase, inside the first three overs with the score on 18, and despite a third wicket partnership of 44 between Niroshan Dickwella and Upul Tharanga, could never get ahead of the chase.

No replacement for Mathews for South Africa tour

14 Dec 2020

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According to sources in Hambantota, the 33-year-old all-rounder, who has been selected in the 22-member squad may be out of cricket for about 3-4 weeks.

Galle Gladiators win thriller, qualify for LPL final

14 Dec 2020

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As much as the dropped catches may have cost the Kings, credit cannot be taken away from Dhananjaya Lakshan, who turned out to be the Gladiators’ hero as he made an unbeaten 31 off 23 balls to guide the side to a thrilling victory.