Ton-up Mathews steers Sri Lanka on opening day against Bangladesh
Former captain Angelo Mathews hit an unbeaten 114 to help Sri Lanka finish strongly on the opening day of the first Test against Bangladesh on Sunday.
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Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 1, Live Score Updates: Can Mominul Haque-Led Side Register Win On Home Soil?
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 1, Live Score Updates: The attention would be on how Bangladesh plays on their home soil whent they square off against Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series, beginning Sunday at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. This series is a part of the World Test Championship so crucial points are at stake for both the teams. Ahead of the first Test, the hosts were given a big blow as Shakib Al Hasan had tested positive for COVID-19, but he has now recovered and is available for the Test match. The focus would also be on how Dimuth Karunaratne's side plays in the series, as they have a very well balanced outfit for the two Tests. (SCORECARD)
Sri Lanka say unfazed by Shakib's return to Bangladesh
Dimuth Karunaratne said his team was not fazed by the return of Bangladesh's star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan ahead of the first Test starting Sunday in Chittagong. Shakib, Bangladesh's leading wicket-taker in Tests, was initially ruled out of the game because of a Covid-19 infection -- but was cleared Friday to play after testing negative. "When we came here, we knew the Bangladesh squad.
Virat Kohli Becomes First Batter To Achieve Huge Landmark In IPL
Royal Challengers Bangalore batter Virat Kohli on Friday became the first batter to complete 6,500 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. The right-handed batter achieved the feat in the ongoing game against Punjab Kings at Brabourne Stadium. The former RCB skipper brought up 6,500 runs in his 220th game in the cash-rich league. In the ongoing contest, Kohli brought up the feat in the opening over of RCB's innings bowled by Harpreet Brar.
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka Focused On Bangladesh Tests Despite Turmoil At Home
Sri Lanka's cricketers are hoping to distract their fans from political turmoil back home when they take on Bangladesh in a two-Test series starting this weekend. The first Test of the series, which is part of the ICC World Test Championship, starts on Sunday at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong. Sri Lanka's long-running economic and political crisis turned violent this week with at least nine people killed and several hundred injured in clashes.
Bangladesh's Covid-hit Shakib Al Hasan Cleared To Play Sri Lanka Test
Bangladesh's star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been cleared to play in the first Test against Sri Lanka starting Sunday after recovering from Covid, the cricket board said on Friday. The 35-year-old is Bangladesh's leading wicket-taker in Tests and is ranked the number four Test all-rounder worldwide, as well as number one in one-day internationals. "Shakib tested Covid-19 negative. He can play the first Test provided he is fit," chief selector Minhjaul Abedin told AFP.
Injured Flying Eagles’ Abdullahi recovers, ruled out of competition
• FIFA bans Nigerian player for two years Flying Eagles’ forward, Ahmed Abdullahi, has recovered and is recuperating in hospital following a scary incident during the Nigeria, Burkina Faso game at the WAFU B Championship in Niamey, Niger Republic on Wednesday. The former Golden Eaglet, who scored Nigeria’s second goal against cup holders and African champions, Ghana, on Sunday after coming off the bench, was rushed to hospital after suffering a head injury during the 2-2 draw with the Junior Etalons at the Stade General Seyni Kountché. “The player has recovered fully and is in good health, but he is out of the tournament. We went through several scary hours before and after he got to the hospital, but we thank God that he is fully recovered now,” Team Secretary Aliyu Lawal Ibrahim told thenff.com. Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, was with the Abdullahi at the hospital and asked the player to remain focused and pray for the team to succeed at the tournament.
Premier League focused on helping young players from South Asian communities
May is Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage (AAPI) Month and the Premier League is focusing on how it can continue to work alongside communities from South Asia as its popularity around the world continues to grow.