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Record-Breaking Chamari Athapaththu Denies India Clean Sweep As Sri Lanka Win Final T20I

Skipper Chamari Athapaththu struck a counter-attacking 48-ball 80 as Sri Lanka outplayed India by seven wickets in the third and final T20I to avoid a whitewash on Monday. The 32-year-old Chamari smashed 14 boundaries and one six and in the process became the only cricketer from the island nation to get to the 2000-run mark in T20Is. Tillakaratne Dilshan (1889) is the highest run-scorer among the male cricketers from Sri Lanka.

"Have Seen Sehwag, Hayden; Why Not...?" Kumar Sangakkara Backs England Star To Open In Tests

England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler had a memorable IPL 2022 for Rajasthan Royals as he scored 863 runs, including four centuries and he was the main reason that the franchise was able to reach the finals. The batter continued his form in the recently-concluded ODI series against the Netherlands as he scored 162 not out in the first ODI. Former Sri Lanka skipper and Rajasthan Royals Director of Cricket, Kumar Sangakkara has now backed Buttler to open the innings in Tests.

India vs England: Mayank Agarwal Added To India's Test Squad As Cover For Rohit Sharma

Opening batter Mayank Agarwal has been added to India's Test squad for the rescheduled match against England, as a cover for captain Rohit Sharma who recently tested positive for COVID-19. Mayank's addition was important as designated vice-captain KL Rahul is also out injured and that leaves India with only one regular opening batter in the squad in Shubman Gill.

India Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 3rd T20I Live Updates: Harmanpreet Kaur-Led Side Eye Clean-sweep

The series already in their pocket, a confident India will look to complete a clean-sweep when they take on hosts Sri Lanka in the third and final women's T20 International in Dambulla on Monday. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led outfit had thrashed the home team by 34 runs in the opening T20 and then followed it up with a dominating five-wicket win in the second game to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. More importantly, the wins will be a morale booster for India ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham starting next month, where women's T20 cricket is set to make its debut. India seem to have found the winning momentum, but they won't be entirely pleased with their performance in the series so far. While the bowlers have done a stellar job in the two games, India's batting has left a lot to be desired. Additionally, the Indians have been sloppy on the field. (LIVE SCORECARD)

SL vs AUS, 1st Test Preview: Sri Lanka Turn To Spin In Bid To Inflict More Pain On Australia

Sri Lanka are looking to inflict more pain on injury-hit Australia when the first match of a two-Test series starts on what looks certain to be a turning wicket in Galle on Wednesday. Sri Lanka secured a stunning 3-2 victory in the one-day international series last week and the hosts will counting on a bowling attack packed with spinners to give them the edge in the Tests. Captain Dimuth Karunaratne will lead a side bolstered by the addition of Jeffrey Vandersay to their spin brigade of Lasith Embuldeniya, Praveen Jayawickrama and Ramesh Mendis.

India vs England: Mayank Agarwal to join India's squad ahead of Edgbaston Test as back-up for Covid-positive Rohit Sharma

Mayank Agarwal has been called up to join the Indian squad in the UK as cover for skipper Rohit Sharma, who has been rendered doubtful for the Edgbaston Test against England after testing positive for COVID-19. Rohit competed on the first day of the drawn warm-up game against Leicestershire before being placed under isolation. He had tested positive in a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT). The 31-year-old Agarwal had missed out on making the 15-man squad for the game, starting July 1, but an opportunity has come his way as KL Rahul got injured just ahead of the South Africa series and now Rohit has contracted infection.

1st Test: Sri Lanka turn to spin in bid to inflict more pain on Australia

Sri Lanka are looking to inflict more pain on injury-hit Australia when the first match of a two-Test series starts on what looks certain to be a turning wicket in Galle on Wednesday. Sri Lanka secured a stunning 3-2 victory in the one-day international series last week and the hosts will count on a bowling attack packed with spinners to give them the edge in the Tests. Captain Dimuth Karunaratne will lead a side bolstered by the addition of Jeffrey Vandersay to their spin brigade of Lasith Embuldeniya, Praveen Jayawickrama and Ramesh Mendis.

Mayank Agarwal To Join India Squad For England Test, After Rohit Sharma Tests COVID-19 Positive: Report

Opener Mayank Agarwal has been called up to join the Indian squad in the UK as cover for skipper Rohit Sharma, who has been rendered doubtful for the Edgbaston Test against England after testing positive for COVID-19. Rohit competed on the first day of the drawn warm-up game against Leicestershire before being placed under isolation. He had tested positive in a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT). The 31-year-old Agarwal had missed out on making the 15-man squad for the game, starting July 1, but an opportunity has come his way as KL Rahul got injured just ahead of the South Africa series and now Rohit has contracted infection.

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Record-Breaking Chamari Athapaththu Denies India Clean Sweep As Sri Lanka Win Final T20I

"Have Seen Sehwag, Hayden; Why Not...?" Kumar Sangakkara Backs England Star To Open In Tests

India vs England: Mayank Agarwal Added To India's Test Squad As Cover For Rohit Sharma

India Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 3rd T20I Live Updates: Harmanpreet Kaur-Led Side Eye Clean-sweep

SL vs AUS, 1st Test Preview: Sri Lanka Turn To Spin In Bid To Inflict More Pain On Australia

India vs England: Mayank Agarwal to join India's squad ahead of Edgbaston Test as back-up for Covid-positive Rohit Sharma

1st Test: Sri Lanka turn to spin in bid to inflict more pain on Australia

Mayank Agarwal To Join India Squad For England Test, After Rohit Sharma Tests COVID-19 Positive: Report