Kohli's 166 helps India crush Sri Lanka by record 317 runs
Virat Kohli smashed an unbeaten 166 to help India beat Sri Lanka by 317 runs and record the highest ever victory margin in a one-day international as they swept the series 3-0 on Sunday.
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Sri Lanka retain Asia Cup winners for T20 World Cup
Sri Lanka's Dushmantha Chameera and Lahiru Kumara will travel to Australia for the T20 World Cup in a squad largely unchanged from the island nation's surprise Asia Cup win, selectors said on Friday. Matheesha Pathirana, who debuted last month at the Dubai competition, and Asitha Fernando were dropped from the 15-man squad to make room for the more seasoned duo. Chameera and Kumara will play subject to fitness as both are recovering from injuries, Sri Lanka Cricket said in a statement.
Sri Lanka name Chameera, Kumara in T20 World Cup squad
Sri Lanka on Friday named pace bowlers Dushmantha Chameera and Lahiru Kumara in their 15-man squad for the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia in the hope that the duo recover in time for the tournament starting next month.
Sri Lanka, Asia Cup Champions, Name 15-Member T20 World Cup Squad. Premier Paceman Dushmantha Chameera Named Despite Fitness Worries
Sri Lanka, recent Asia Cup champions, have named their 15-member squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022, which will be played in Australia from October 16 to November 13. Sri Lanka have named Dushmantha Chameera and Lahiru Kumara in the 15-member squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022, but their participation will be subject to their fitness ahead of the tournament.
Dushmantha Chameera ruled out of Sri Lanka's Asia Cup squad with leg injury
Sri Lanka's Asia Cup squad with a leg injury, dealing a big blow to the islanders' prospects in the continental event. Chameera had sustained an injury on his left leg during the team practice, the ICC said in a press release.
Asia Cup: Sri Lanka Announce Squad, Dasun Shanaka To Lead
Young uncapped left-arm seamer Dilshan Madushanka was handed a maiden call-up as five-time champions Sri Lanka on Saturday announced an 18-member team for the Asia Cup, beginning in Dubai next week. Besides the the 21-year-old Madushanka, the squad, led by regular skipper Dasun Shanaka, also includes Ashen Bandara, who last represented Sri Lanka in July 2021 in a T20I against India. Charith Asalanka will be the vice-captain of the team, which will begin its Asia Cup campaign against Afghanistan in the tournament opener at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on August 27.
On Babar Azam's Picture "With The Boys", Shadab Khan's Comment Is Pure Gold
Pakistan captain Babar Azam recently took to Twitter to share a picture with his teammates. "With the boys!" he captioned it. In the picture, Babar is accompanied by Shan Masood, Sarfaraz Khan, Fawad Alam and Azhar Ali and all five, dressed in fine casuals, are seen looking at the same direction. Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan replied to the Tweet with a hilarious comment. "Muje esay kyu dekh rahe hei sab? (Why is everyone looking at me like this?)" he wrote.
Three more Sri Lanka players test positive for COVID-19
Sri Lanka suffered a blow ahead of the second test against Australia when three more players were ruled out on Thursday after contracting COVID-19.