Sri Lanka's Lakmal to retire from internationals
Sri Lanka fast bowler Suranga Lakmal will retire from all forms of international cricket following a tour of India in February-March, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said on Wednesday.
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U-19 World Cup 2022, India vs Australia Live Score: Four-Time Champions India Win Toss, Opt To Bat vs Australia In Blockbuster Semi-Final
India face Australia in the Super League Semi-Final 2 fixture of the ongoing ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua on Wednesday. One of the teams to beat, India have maintained an unbeaten run in the ongoing tournament and will be eyeing for a berth in the final. They defeated Bangladesh in their quarter-final match by five wickets to progress to the semis. Meanwhile, Australia have been equally good in the World Cup this year and defeated Pakistan by 119 runs in their quarter-final. The Aussies lost one match in their run to the semis; their final group game vs Sri Lanka. This is also the fourth time India and Australia are facing each other in a knockout match in the U-19 World Cup. Both teams are expected to put in a good show in the semi-final and could play out an exciting encounter. (LIVE SCORECARD)
India vs Australia U19 World Cup: How India and Australia Have Fared Against Each Other In Knockout Stages
India will take on Australia in the second semi-final of the ongoing U-19 World Cup at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua on Wednesday. This is the third time in as many editions that India and Australia will be facing each other in a knockout match. India are unbeaten in the tournament so far, while Australia had to face defeat in their final group match against Sri Lanka. Ahead of the second semi-final later on Wednesday, let's take a look at how India and Australia have fared up against each other in U-19 knockout matches:
Michael Clarke, Alan Wilkins Indulge In Light-Hearted Prediction For India vs Australia U19 World Cup Semi-Final
Former Australian cricketer Michael Clarke and renowned cricket expert and commentator Alan Wilkins indulged in a light-hearted prediction for the big-ticket semi-final match between India U19 and Australia U19 scheduled to be played on Wednesday at the Coolidge Cricket Ground, Antigua. Clarke termed the upcoming semis between the two sides as a "big game" and asked Wilkins which team he was actually rooting for. To the above question, Wilkins cheekily predicted that the match could very well end in a tie and result in a Super Over.
No surprise if some Aussies skip Pakistan tour: Hazlewood
Australian pace bowler Josh Hazlewood said on Wednesday he would not be surprised if security fears prompt some players to opt out of the upcoming Pakistan tour, as he eyes a comeback to the national team after recovering from injury.
Cricket is back for the Commonwealth Games after over 20 years - line up announced
Cricket is the first sport to announce a complete line up for the Commonwealth Games 2022. A host of Commonwealth nations on the list include Australia, Barbados, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan and South Africa.
Selectors, Team Management Know Where I Stand, Says Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya's bowling fitness status in the past couple of years had led to conjectures about his apparent "lack of communication" with national selectors and team management but the flamboyant all-rounder on Tuesday made it clear that "everyone knows" where he stood. Pandya's back problem had led to him not bowling a lot in the past two years but he intends to "surprise" everyone during the upcoming Indian Premier League where he would be captaining the CVC-owned Ahmedabad franchise.
ICC U-19 World Cup, England vs Afghanistan, Super League Semi-Final 1, Live Score And Updates
England face Afghanistan in the Super League Semi-Final 1 of the ongoing ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Tuesday. Captained by Tom Prest, England have been in fantastic form and topped Group A. They followed it up with a fine six-wicket win vs South Africa in their quarter-final fixture. Meanwhile, Afghanistan won two of their three Group C games to finish second. In the quarter-finals, the Suliman Safi-led team defeated Sri Lanka by four runs. Both teams will be aiming to seal a win in what could be an exciting fixture. Meanwhile, India face Australia in the semi-final 2 on Wednesday. (LIVE SCORECARD)