Chandimal propels Sri Lanka in Mathews' 100th Test
Dinesh Chandimal struck his fourth successive half-century to drive Sri Lanka's total before Pakistan hit back with late wickets on Sunday's opening day of the second Test at Galle.
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Chandimal and Oshada help steer Sri Lanka to 315-6 v Pakistan
COLOMBO : Sri Lanka opener Oshada Fernando and in-form batsman Dinesh Chandimal hit half-centuries to drive Sri Lanka to 315-6 on the opening day of the second test against Pakistan on Sunday.
Sri Lanka Cricket felicitates Angelo Mathews as he becomes sixth Sri Lankan to play 100 Tests
Sri Lanka all-rounder Angelo Mathews on Sunday became the sixth player from his country to play 100 Tests as the hosts won the toss and elected to bat against Pakistan in the second Test. Mathews, 35, was honoured by Sri Lanka Cricket at the beginning of the second Test match in Galle. "Angelo Mathews receives commemorative cap and a special gift before play to mark his 100th Test for Sri Lanka," the SLC tweeted.Before the beginning of the second Test's first day's play, SLC vice president Dr Jayantha Dharmadasa and former pacer Chaminda Vaas were also present at the occasion in the presence of other team members of the Dimuth Karunaratne-led side. Mathews was awarded a memento to mark his 100th Test appearance for Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Day 1 Live Updates: Fawad Alam Returns As Sri Lanka Opt To Bat
SL vs PAK, 2nd Test Day Live Updates: Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat against Pakistan in the second Test at the Galle International Stadium. At the toss, Pakistan captain Babar Azam confirmed that Fawad Alam and Nauman Ali replace Azhar Ali and the injured Shaheen Shah Afridi in the playing XI. For Sri Lanka, Asitha Fernando and Dunith Wellalage replace Kasun Rajitha and Maheesh Theekshana. A century from Babar in the first innings, and an unbeaten 160 from Abdullah Shafique during the chase handed Pakistan a four-wicket win in the first Test earlier this week. (LIVE SCORECARD)
England’s Nat Sciver full of praise for record-breaking wife Katherine Brunt
Katherine Brunt reminded fans, team-mates and even her own wife of her talent with a record-breaking 103rd dismissal in England’s six-wicket Twenty20 victory over South Africa at New Road.
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan: Dunith Wellalage In Line For Test Debut Against Pakistan
Sri Lanka's teenage spinner Dunith Wellalage has been included in the final 12 for the second Test against Pakistan in Galle, skipper Dimuth Karunaratne said on Saturday. The 19-year-old Wellalage, a left-arm orthodox who awaits his Test debut, seems a likely replacement for injured spinner Maheesh Theekshana as the hosts look to bounce back in the two-match series after their opening loss. "Dunith Wellalage is back in the squad" after being released from the Test squad for a domestic match, Karunaratne told reporters.
England captain Heather Knight out of South Africa T20 match with hip injury
England captain Heather Knight has been ruled out of Saturday’s second T20 international against South Africa at Worcester through injury.
Sri Lankan teenager Dunith Wellalage in line for Test debut against Pakistan
The 19-year-old Wellalage, a left-arm orthodox who awaits his Test debut, seems a likely replacement for injured spinner Maheesh Theekshana as the hosts look to bounce back in the two-match series after their opening loss. "Dunith Wellalage is back in the squad" after being released from the Test squad for a domestic match, Karunaratne told reporters. "Asitha Fernando is back in the 12.