Sri Lanka raise security concerns over England test series amid UK riots | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: The Sri Lankan cricket team has expressed concerns regarding player safety ahead of their upcoming test series against England, scheduled to begin on August 21st at Old Trafford. These concerns stem from the ongoing anti-immigrant riots occurring in various parts of Britain.Several Sri Lankan players are already in England for pre-series training.They have…

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ICC charges Sri Lanka bowler Praveen Jayawickrama over match-fixing approach | Cricket News

The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Thursday that Praveen Jayawickrama, a 25-year-old spinner from Sri Lanka, has been charged with three violations of the anti-corruption code. The charges stem from Jayawickrama’s failure to report an approach to fix matches and his obstruction of an ongoing investigation.According to the ICC, Jayawickrama was approached to fix…

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‘Just 3 ODIs before Champions Trophy…’: Wasim Jaffer ‘concerned’ about India’s ODI schedule | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Former opener Wasim Jaffer expressed his concern about India’s limited number of ODI matches remaining before the ICC Champions Trophy, which is slated for the following year, in the wake of the team’s series loss to Sri Lanka.In the third One-Day International (ODI) of the series, Sri Lanka defeated India by 110 runs…

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‘We did not play…’: Rohit Sharma explains why India failed to dominate against Sri Lanka spin | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: After India’s series defeat by Sri Lanka, captain Rohit Sharma voiced his worries about the Men in Blue’s lack of dominance against spin and their failure to execute enough sweep shots on a challenging surface.The hosts prevailed resoundingly, winning the series 2-0. This is the first time Sri Lanka has triumphed over India…

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‘Indians usually play on good wickets and small boundaries’: Sri Lankan spinner after winning first ODI series in 27 Years | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka stunned India with a commanding 110-run victory in the third ODI at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium, securing their first series win over the visitors in 27 years. The win highlighted Sri Lanka’s strategic advantage on home turf, where they leveraged the spinning conditions to outplay the visitors.India, chasing a target of…

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‘If we need to be different in terms of choosing personnel we will do that’: Rohit Sharma after 2-0 series defeat | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: India’s recent ODI series loss to Sri Lanka has sparked analysis and introspection. Captain Rohit Sharma, known for his candid assessments, provided valuable insights into the team’s performance, highlighting key areas of concern.Sharma acknowledged the team’s struggles against spin bowling, a recurring theme in their recent outings. “We need to think which players…

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Despite Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli’s presence, Team India’s spin vulnerability exposed by record stat | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka secured a historic 110-run victory over India in the third ODI at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, to clinch the series 2-0 on Wednesday. This win marked Sri Lanka’s first bilateral ODI series triumph over India in 27 years.Not only that, the Indian batting lineup also struggled immensely against Sri Lankan spinners…

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