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Dasun Shanaka Guides Sri Lanka To Dramatic Win Over Bangladesh In 1st T20I

Dasun Shanaka held his nerve under pressure to take two wickets in the final over, snatching a dramatic three-run win for Sri Lanka in the opening Twenty20 international of a three-match series against Bangladesh in Sylhet on Monday. Set a target of 207 runs, lower middle-order batsman Jaker Ali took Bangladesh close with his maiden fifty before Shanaka ended his 34-ball innings of 68 with the third ball of the last over. Shoriful Islam hit a four from the next ball, leaving Bangladesh requiring six from their last two balls.

Wankhede Stadium To Host Ranji Trophy Final This Season

The Ranji Trophy final of this season will be played at the Wankhede Stadium here from March 10 to 14, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) informed on Monday. The announcement of the venue for the title clash was made after the 41-time champions Mumbai qualified for the final for the 48th time. "The Wankhede Stadium has been the home of Mumbai cricket for almost half-a-century. So, considering the legacy of the tournament and the importance of such a big game for the whole Mumbai cricket community, it is fitting that the final is played at the Wankhede (Stadium)," MCA secretary Ajinkya Naik said in a statement.

Windies Cricket CEO Blasts 'World Cricket' For Ensuring West Indies 'Never' Become Strong

West Indies Cricket CEO Jonny Grave slammed the International Cricket Council (ICC) and other top cricketing nations in a fiery rant over the state of affairs in the sport right now. In a recent interaction, Grave alleged that 'world cricket' is doing everything in their power to make sure that West Indies are never strong again. The Windies were a huge force in the world of cricket in the 1970s and 80s but over the years, they have fallen in the list of top sides in the world. Grave's comments came right after West Indies' tour of Australia in January-February 2024 where the Test series ended 1-1.

"Life Doesn't Make Sense": On Shane Warne's 2nd Death Anniversary, Daughter's Heartfelt Post

It has been two years, since spin legend Shane Warne died at the age of 52. Rarely has there been a bowler who has left such indelible mark on world cricket. Warne ended up as the second-highest wicket taker in Test history. He was the first bowler to take 700 Test wickets. Ultimately, Warne took 708 wickets at an average of 25.41 in 145 Tests.

Lost Ranji Trophy Semi-final On Day 1: Tamil Nadu Coach Questions Captain R Sai Kishore's Call After Defeat

Skipper R Sai Kishore's inner voice has played a big role in bringing Tamil Nadu this far but his decision to bat on a seaming wicket against Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy semifinal was wrong, said Tamil Nadu coach Sulakshan Kulkarni on Monday. In what turned out to be a surprising call which prompted reactions including those from R Ashwin and Saurashtra's Jaydev Unadkat, Sai Kishore put his side in to bat first on a seaming wicket which had Tamil Nadu reeling at 42/5 inside the first session.

"R Ashwin Always Trying To Find Ways Of...": Joe Root's No Holds Barred Take On India Spinner

Mighty impressed with Ravichandran Ashwin's range, aggressive mindset and relentless pursuit of wickets, senior England batter Joe Root has said that the veteran Indian off-spinner is a constant threat who hardly believes in the concept of wearing the opposition down. Ashwin, who recently went past the 500-wicket milestone in the traditional format becoming only the second Indian after Anil Kumble to do so, will play his 100th Test during the fifth match against England, starting on March 7 at Dharamsala.

Watch: Angelo Mathews' 'Timed Out' Controversy Revisited With Bangladesh Star's 'Dig' At Rivals During T20I

During the ODI World Cup 2023, a dismissal of Sri Lanka's Angelo mathews snowballed into a major controversy. The fashion in which the former Sri Lanka skipper was dismissed was the reason behind it. Angelo Mathews was ruled 'timed out' during his team's crucial clash against Bangladesh. The incident happened on the second ball of the 25th over, bowled by Bangladesh captain Shakib al Hasan. Sadeera Samarawickrama had just been dismissed and Angelo Mathews arrived at the crease at the fall of the fourth wicket. But soon there was confusion as Mathews realised that he had brought the wrong helmet and pleaded his case with the Bangladesh players and the umpires.

Cameron Green May Skip White-Ball Series Against Pakistan To Prepare For Home Tests Against India In December

Australia batter Cameron Green is likely to skip the white-ball series in Pakistan later this year and instead play Sheffield Shield to prepare himself for the the big-ticket home Test series against India in December, according to head coach Andrew McDonald. The same template worked for the 24-year-old in the ongoing Test series in New Zealand as he hit a career-best 174 not out in Australia's big win in the first match in Wellington on Sunday. He was not included in the recent T20I series against the West Indies and New Zealand and instead earmarked him for West Australia's Sheffield Shield fixture against Tasmania in Hobart, where he struck an unbeaten 103 to provide an ideal warm-up for the first Test against the Kiwis.

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Dasun Shanaka Guides Sri Lanka To Dramatic Win Over Bangladesh In 1st T20I

Wankhede Stadium To Host Ranji Trophy Final This Season

Windies Cricket CEO Blasts 'World Cricket' For Ensuring West Indies 'Never' Become Strong

"Life Doesn't Make Sense": On Shane Warne's 2nd Death Anniversary, Daughter's Heartfelt Post

Lost Ranji Trophy Semi-final On Day 1: Tamil Nadu Coach Questions Captain R Sai Kishore's Call After Defeat

"R Ashwin Always Trying To Find Ways Of...": Joe Root's No Holds Barred Take On India Spinner

Watch: Angelo Mathews' 'Timed Out' Controversy Revisited With Bangladesh Star's 'Dig' At Rivals During T20I

Cameron Green May Skip White-Ball Series Against Pakistan To Prepare For Home Tests Against India In December