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CLOSE-IN: Indian Cricket At The 'Pearl Of The Indian Ocean' (IANS Column)
ICC T20 World Cups:
Sri Lanka previously Ceylon, was known as the "Pearl of the Indian Ocean" due to its pristine water and beaches. The "emerald island" was another name given to it because of the shape of the country and the lush green tea gardens and forests that it encompassed.
Similar to India, cricket has been a sport revered there because of the British. It was only in 1981 that they finally got recognised as a Test playing nation by the ICC.
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Chahal Missed Out As He Has Not Played Enough Matches, Opines Venkatapathy Raju
With Yuzvendra Chahal: With Yuzvendra Chahal not picked in any of India’s white-ball squads for their tour of Sri Lanka, former left-arm spinner Venkatpathy Raju believes the leg-spinner has missed out on being selected for the series due to him not playing enough matches.
Washington Sundar Should Be In Playing XI For SL Series, Opines Venkatapathy Raju
With Ravindra Jadeja: With Ravindra Jadeja bidding adieu to T20Is post the World Cup triumph in June, it means that a spot for an all-rounder who bowls spin in the Indian T20I set-up is open.
ENG V WI: Don't Feel It's Necessary To Change, Says Stokes On Naming Same Playing 11 For 3rd Test
During West Indies: England captain Ben Stokes backed his playing XI for the third and final Test against West Indies saying he doesn't feel the need to make any change in the team. England have the upper hand in the series with a 2-0 unassailable lead after registering impressive wins at the Lord's and Trent Bridge respectively. England refrained from giving a recall to Matthew Potts or handing a debut to Dillon Pennington at Edgbaston.
India Shouldn't Go To Pakistan For Champions Trophy: Harbhajan Supports BCCI's Decision
ICC Champions Trophy: Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh said Team India should not travel across the border to Pakistan for next year's ICC Champions Trophy as the security situation in the neighbouring country is still volatile.
Intent And Communication Of Gautam Gambhir Is Very Clear, Says Shubman Gill
Kolkata Knight Riders: The focus in the run-up to India’s white-ball series against Sri Lanka has been how new head coach Gautam Gambhir would fare in taking the team forward post the end of Rahul Dravid’s successful stint. Speaking after the practice session on Thursday, vice-captain Shubman Gill said so far, the intent and communication from Gambhir has been crystal clear.
ENG Vs WI: England Name Unchanged Playing 11 For Edgbaston Test
The Ben Stokes: England have named an unchanged playing eleven for the third and final Test against West Indies in Edgbaston, starting on Friday. England have an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series after beating the visitors by 241 runs in Nottingham. They registered an innings and 114 runs victory in the opening Test of the series which was also the farewell match of veteran James Anderson at Lord's.
Thushara Ruled Out Of Sri Lanka’s T20Is Against India; Madushanka Named Replacement (ld)
Premadasa International Cricket Stadium: Sri Lanka fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has been ruled out of Sri Lanka’s upcoming T20I series against India due to a fractured left thumb. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has named Dilshan Madushanka as his replacement.
Laura Delany To Lead Ireland Women For White-ball Series Vs SL
T20 World Cup: Laura Delany will lead the 14-member women's squad for the three ODIs and two T20Is series against Sri Lanka starting on August 11 at Dublin.
Nuwan Thushara Ruled Out From T2OIs Vs India Due To Broken Finger: Report
T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka's preparations for their upcoming T20I series against India have suffered a significant setback as fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has been ruled out due to a broken finger on his left hand, say a report.
T Dilip Deservingly Given Extension As Fielding Coach: R Sridhar
T20 World Cup: R Sridhar, the former India fielding coach, believes his successor T Dilip has been deservingly given an extension with the new-look national side and added that he needs to just keep doing the things which have made the team a gun fielding unit.
Suryakumar Is Someone Who'll Take Captaincy Like Fish To Water: R Sridhar
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: As India prepares to enter a new era in T20 cricket following their World Cup triumph in June, there is a profound sense of anticipation regarding Suryakumar Yadav’s role as captain in the upcoming three-match series against Sri Lanka at Pallekele, set to begin on Saturday.
'Pant Automatic Choice In ODIs Middle-order; Rahul, Shreyas Have To Fight It Out', Opines R Sridhar
ODI World Cup: Along with India embarking on a new era of T20Is with Suryakumar Yadav and Gautam Gambhir at the helm, the composition of the ODI team leading up to the Champions Trophy next year will also capture the attention of observers.
Excited About Series As It’s Time Sri Lanka Look Towards Different Direction: Russel Arnold
T20 World Cup: Just like India, a lot has changed with Sri Lanka’s T20I squad after their group-stage exit from this year’s T20 World Cup. They have a new captain in Charith Asalanka, who led the side in two T20Is against Bangladesh, and recently helped the Jaffna Kings clinch LPL 2024 title.
भारत के खिलाफ सीरीज से बाहर हुए दुष्मंथा चमीरा
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