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Sri Lanka Batter Lahiru Thirimanne Retires From International Cricket - sports.ndtv.com - India - Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Batter Lahiru Thirimanne Retires From International Cricket

After a 12-year career, Sri Lankan batter Lahiru Thirimanne has announced his retirement from international cricket. The 33-year-old Lankan featured in 44 Tests, 127 One-Day Internationals and 26 T20 Internationals, having made his debut in 2010. He played for Sri Lanka in three ICC T20 World Cups, including the 2014 edition where the side emerged victorious. Besides, he also featured in a couple of ODI World Cups. He also had the honour of leading the team in five ODIs.

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Lasith Malinga - Rajasthan Royals - Matheesha Pathirana - Watch: Lasith Malinga 2.0 In The Making? Sri Lanka Great's Son Bowls With Similar Action - sports.ndtv.com - New York - India - Sri Lanka

Watch: Lasith Malinga 2.0 In The Making? Sri Lanka Great's Son Bowls With Similar Action

At first look, the similarity is uncanny. When Duvin Malinga started bowling in the Mumbai Indians New York nets on the sidelines of the Major League Cricket, it was clear that he shared more than just the surname with his illustrious father, Lasith, who wowed the world with a slinging action. One which made him one of the most lethal fast bowlers to come out of his country. His son Duvin has now shown a similar action. In a video posted by Mumbai Indians on their Instagram account, Malinga can be seen overseeing his son's progress. He had a suggestion too. "Natural action. He needs to bowl straight and fast. If he beats that, he can learn the skills," Malinga said.

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Babar Azam - Sunil Gavaskar - Don Bradman - Pakistan Star Saud Shakeel Second Only After Don Bradman To Achieve Massive Feat With Double Ton vs Sri Lanka - sports.ndtv.com - Sri Lanka - Pakistan

Pakistan Star Saud Shakeel Second Only After Don Bradman To Achieve Massive Feat With Double Ton vs Sri Lanka

Pakistan batter Saud Shakeel has been enjoying the form of his life. He started his Test career with multiple solid knocks and he created history by becoming the first Pakistan cricketer to score a double ton in Sri Lanka when he scored an unbeaten 208 during the first Test match in Galle. It was the 45th double ton by any Pakistan batter but irrespective of the records, the innings also did wonders to his batting average. At present, Shakeel boasts of an average of 90.88 – the second-highest for any batter after at least 10 innings only behind the legendary Don Bradman (99.94). No other batter has average over 90 in the same span.

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Babar Azam - "Miracle": Twitter Reacts As Pakistan Achieve First Test Win In 365 Days - sports.ndtv.com - Sri Lanka - Pakistan

"Miracle": Twitter Reacts As Pakistan Achieve First Test Win In 365 Days

Pakistan opened their ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle campaign with a four-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test match at Galle on Thursday. With the win, the Babar Azam-led side ended a 365-day drought for a win in the longest format of the game. Saud Shakeel stood out for Pakistan with his maiden Test double century as Pakistan overcame a top-order collapse in the first innings to take a sizeable lead, and eventually come out on top against the hosts.

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Shaheen Shah Afridi - Abdullah Shafique - Watch: Pakistan Star's "Unbelievable" One-handed Catch During First Test vs Sri Lanka - sports.ndtv.com - Sri Lanka - Pakistan

Watch: Pakistan Star's "Unbelievable" One-handed Catch During First Test vs Sri Lanka

Pakistan's Abdullah Shafique took a sensational catch to dismiss Sadeera Samarawickrama on Day 4 of the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium. On the delivery of Agha Salman, the Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batter got a thick edge and Shafique showed his brilliant reflex action to pull off a blinder at short leg. The ball was travelling to the right of Shafique, who was moving to his left as Samarawickrama had jumped out of his crease to play the ball. However, the fielder adjusted beautifully to take a one-handed stunner.

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Jay Shah - Asia Cup - How Can India Play Pakistan 3 Times In 15 Days At Asia Cup - Explained - sports.ndtv.com - India - Sri Lanka - Afghanistan - Bangladesh - Pakistan - Nepal

How Can India Play Pakistan 3 Times In 15 Days At Asia Cup - Explained

The Asia Cup 2023 schedule was officially announced on Wednesday and India are all set to face Pakistan in their Group A match at Kandy in Sri Lanka on September 2. However, that may not be the only time when the two teams come face-to-face in the competition. The top two teams from both groups will move to the Super Fours stage where all teams will play each other once. According to the release shared by Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president Jay Shah, Pakistan will be A1 and India will be A2 irrespective of their positions in the group stages. As a result, if both teams can qualify from Group A, they will face each other in the Super Fours stage on September 10 in Colombo.

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Babar Azam - Shan Masood - Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 1st Test, Day 5 Live Updates: Pakistan Aim To Keep Sri Lanka At Bay - sports.ndtv.com - Sri Lanka - Pakistan - county Bay

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 1st Test, Day 5 Live Updates: Pakistan Aim To Keep Sri Lanka At Bay

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 1st Test, Day 5 Live Updates: Pakistan are in the driving seat as they are close to beating Sri Lanka in the rain-hit opening Test at Galle. On Wednesday, they lost three wickets in a tricky 131-run chase on day four after spinners Noman Ali and Abrar Ahmed helped them bowl Sri Lanka out for 279. The tourists reached 48 for 3 at stumps in Galle, needing another 83 to take the lead in the two-match series. Imam-ul-Haq, on 25, and skipper Babar Azam, on six, were at the crease. Left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya struck twice with the wickets of Abdullah Shafique, caught behind for eight, and Shan Masood for seven. (LIVE SCORECARD)

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Jay Shah - Asia Cup 2023: Complete List Of Fixtures, Dates And Venues - sports.ndtv.com - India - Sri Lanka - Afghanistan - Bangladesh - Pakistan - Nepal

Asia Cup 2023: Complete List Of Fixtures, Dates And Venues

The President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), Jay Shah, on Wednesday announced the schedule of the Asia Cup 2023. Six teams have been divided into two groups of three each, with the event to be held across four venues in Pakistan and Sri Lanka. While co-hosts Pakistan, India and Nepal have been placed in Group A, Group B is occupied by Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Bangladesh. In the opening match of the tournament, Pakistan will take on Nepal on August 30 in Multan., Pakistan. However, the biggest highlight of the tournament will come when India square off against Pakistan on September 2 in Kandy. The final will be played on September 17 in Colombo.

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