Snapshot of Aust-Sri Lanka second T20I
Score: Australia (6-164) defeats Sri Lanka (8-164 ) in a super over.
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Concussed Steve Smith out of T20I series
Steve Smith has been ruled out for the three remaining games of Australia's T20 international series with Sri Lanka due to concussion.
Royal Challengers Bangalore 2022 Players List: Check team updates and full team squad in mega auction
Royal Challengers Bangalore were one of the teams looking for a new captain going into the mega auction, after Virat Kohli stepped down from the captaincy at the end of the last season. And they bagged experienced former South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis for Rs 7 crore as one of the prime candidates to lead the side.
Watch: Amid Standing Ovation, Fit-Again Hugh Edmeades Returns For Final Hour Of IPL Auction
It was a poignant moment when a room full of people gave a standing ovation to veteran auctioneer Hugh Edmeades, who conducted the final hour of the IPL auction after a massive health scare on the opening day. Edmeades, a veteran of more than 2700 plus auctions across the globe, collapsed inside the auction room of ITC Gardenia Hotel here on Saturday while conducting the bidding involving Sri Lankan leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga. He was immediately given medical attention and it was due to "postural hypotension" (a case of low BP) that he had collapsed.
Cricket - Australia deny Sri Lanka in Super Over
Australia beat Sri Lanka in a Super Over in the second Twenty20 international in Sydney on Sunday as Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka struck a brilliant 73 from 53 balls in vain.
Australia vs Sri Lanka: Steve Smith To Miss Remaining T20Is Due To Concussion
Australia batter Steve Smith will miss the remaining three T20Is against Sri Lanka due to concussion, Cricket Australia (CA) confirmed on Sunday. Smith made an athletic leap to save a six in the final over of the second T20I against Sri Lanka on Sunday and it saw the Australia batter put his body on the line, with his head crashing into the turf on landing. "Steve Smith has a concussion and will be subject to low-level protocols for the next few days and full recovery in 6-7 days. He will miss the remainder of the T20 International Series against Sri Lanka," the official handle of Cricket Australia tweeted.
IPL 2022 Auction: Alzarri Joseph Sold To Gujarat Titans, Riley Meredith Goes To Mumbai Indians
West Indies pacer Alzarri Joseph was sold to Gujarat Titans for Rs 2.4 crore during the accelerated part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction on Sunday. Australia pacer Riley Meredith was bought by Mumbai Indians for Rs 1 crore while Sri Lanka all-rounder Chamika Karunaratne was sold to Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 50 lakh. England pacer Tymal Mills was sold to Mumbai Indians for Rs 1.5 crore while West Indies pacer Obed McCoy was bought by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 75 lakh. Chennai Super Kings acquired New Zealand all-rounder Adam Milne for Rs 1.9 crore and on the other hand Royal Challengers Bangalore bought Australia Jason Behrendroff for Rs 75 lakh.
Australia beat Sri Lanka in super over to go 2-0 up in Twenty20 series
Australia edged Sri Lanka in a dramatic super over to go 2-0 up in their five-match Twenty20 series in Sydney.