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Sri Lanka Cricket Invites Retired Judges To Form Independent Committee

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Wednesday invited retired Supreme Court judges, who were part of interim seven-member committee formed by Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe, to form an independent committee. "Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is committed to upholding the principles of integrity, transparency, and accountability in the administration of cricket in Sri Lanka," SLC said in a statement on Wednesday. "In line with this commitment, SLC has taken a proactive step to invite respected individuals appointed by the Minister of Sports through a recent gazette notification to form an independent committee." The committee will consist of retired Supreme Court judges -- SI Imam and Rohini Marasinghe and Irangani Perera, retired High Court judge.

"Have Gaps In Skills To Fill": Sri Lanka Assistant Coach Ahead Of World Cup 2023 Match vs New Zealand

Having made an early exit from the World Cup, Sri Lanka's assistant coach Naveed Nawaz admitted on Wednesday that the team has a lot of gaps to fill before emerging as a serious contender in global tournaments. Sri Lanka will face New Zealand in their final league match in Bengaluru on Thursday, and Nawaz said they were looking for improvement in all areas of the game. “We had to qualify for this World Cup. We were not in the top eight teams. We have gaps in skills to fill, and it's a massive subject,” said Nawaz during his pre-match press meet.

New Zealand have one eye on Bengaluru weather as World Cup qualification race intensifies

With three World Cup semi-finals spots already occupied, the fight for the last remaining slot is mainly a battle between three teams: New Zealand, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.

Rain Threat In New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Cricket World Cup Clash Gives Big Advantage To Pakistan In Semi-final Race. Here's How

The ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 is nearing it business end. While three teams - India, South Africa and Australia - have already entered the semi-finals, the fight for the fourth spot is between three teams - New Zealand, Pakistan and Afghanistan. All the three teams are on eight points from as many matches. New Zealand (NRR +0.398) are ahead on the basis of net run-rate followed by Pakistan (NRR +0.036) and Afghanistan (-0.338). New Zealand's last match is against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru on Thursday, Pakistan last group stage game is against England in Kolkata on Saturday and Afghanistan's last match is against South Africa in Ahmedabad on Friday. (World Cup points table)

"Wanted To Go And Say Enough Is Enough": Bangladesh Coach On Shakib Al Hasan - Angelo Mathews Timed Out Controversy

In reference to Shakib Al Hasan's appeal for a timed-out dismissal against Sri Lanka all-rounder Angelo Mathews during their ICC World Cup 2023 match in Delhi on Monday, Bangladesh fast-bowling coach Allan Donald stated that he doesn't "like that sort of thing". To Mathews' dismay, the appeal was upheld. Shakib later claimed that he took certain actions "to make sure my team wins," but Mathews referred to this as "absolutely disgraceful."

Rain threat adds element of unknown to NZ's semi-final bid

A forecast for rain has added an unknown element to New Zealand's final World Cup group stage match against Sri Lanka in Chennai on Thursday, captain Kane Williamson said.

Shubman Gill, Mohammed Siraj Make History In ICC Rankings. Babar Azam Dethroned As No. 1 Batter

India batter Shubman Gill's excellent run in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 has earned him the top-batter's spot in the ICC ODI Rankings for men. His teammate Mohammed Siraj, on the other hand, has taken the No. 1 spot in ODI Rankings for bowlers. Gill claimed the numero uno spot by dislodging Pakistan skipper Babar Azam off the perch. Gill is now only the fourth player from his country to hold the No.1 ODI batter position, joining the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, and Virat Kohli. Siraj took the top spot in the standings for bowlers courtesy of his stupendous performances in the last couple of matches for India in the World Cup.

Old Video Of Shakib Al Hasan's On-Field Outburst Is Viral Amid 'Timed Out' Debate During Cricket World Cup 2023

Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan was in the middle of a massive controversy after Sri Lanka batter Angelo Mathews became the first cricketer ever to be dismissed 'timed out' in international cricket. During the Cricket World Cup 2023 match between the two teams in New Delhi on Monday, Mathews failed to get ready for his first ball within the stipulated two minutes after the fall of a wicket and was given 'timed out' after Shakib's appeal. While Mathews insisted that the delay happened due to some malfunction with the strap of his batting helmet, the Bangladesh skipper was not moved by the argument and the umpire had no other option than to send Mathews back to the dugout.

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Sri Lanka Cricket Invites Retired Judges To Form Independent Committee

"Have Gaps In Skills To Fill": Sri Lanka Assistant Coach Ahead Of World Cup 2023 Match vs New Zealand

New Zealand have one eye on Bengaluru weather as World Cup qualification race intensifies

Rain Threat In New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Cricket World Cup Clash Gives Big Advantage To Pakistan In Semi-final Race. Here's How

"Wanted To Go And Say Enough Is Enough": Bangladesh Coach On Shakib Al Hasan - Angelo Mathews Timed Out Controversy

Rain threat adds element of unknown to NZ's semi-final bid

Shubman Gill, Mohammed Siraj Make History In ICC Rankings. Babar Azam Dethroned As No. 1 Batter

Old Video Of Shakib Al Hasan's On-Field Outburst Is Viral Amid 'Timed Out' Debate During Cricket World Cup 2023