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Sri Lanka vs West Indies Live Streaming 2nd ODI Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

Sri Lanka vs West Indies Live Streaming 2nd ODI: Sri Lanka look to clinch the three-match series as they take on West Indies in the 2nd ODI in Pallekele on Wednesday. The hosts cruised to a comprehensive five-wicket win in the rain-shortened series-opener. Chasing a revised target of 232 in 37 overs, the hosts raced to victory with 5.3 overs to spare. West Indies had posted 183 for four in 38.3 overs before rain intervened. Last week, the hosts came from behind to win the T20 series 2-1, their first series win over the West Indies in the shortest format.

Sri Lanka Set To Hand 22-Year-Old Chamika Wickramasinghe ODI Debut After Giving Call-Up For West Indies Series

Fast-bowling allrounder Chamindu Wickramasinghe has been named in Sri Lanka's 16-man squad, replacing Chamika Karunaratne for the upcoming three-match series against West Indies. Wickramasinghe was earlier named in a T20I squad against the West Indies but was replaced by Dunith Wellalage when spin-friendly surfaces became the norm. Sri Lanka also bring in Jeffrey Vandersay in the spin attack spearheaded by Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga, with Vandersay and Wellalage providing additional options.

Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis crowned As ICC Player Of The Month For September 2024

Sri Lanka's rising batting sensation Kamindu Mendis was crowned as the ICC Men's Player of the Month for September, announced the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday. Mendis played in four Tests during the month, scoring 451 runs at an average of 90.20, helping his side to a consolation win at The Oval in England before playing his part in a superb series triumph against New Zealand back in Sri Lanka. He has also scored two centuries in this run.

Updated Women's T20 World Cup Points Table: India Thrash Sri Lanka, Surpass New Zealand And Pakistan For Big Semis Boost

Updated Women's T20 World Cup Points Table: The Indian women's cricket team finally showed great intent as they thrashed Sri Lanka by massive 82 runs in their third match of the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup. After losing to New Zealand in the first match, things had become tricky for the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side. But with back-to-back wins against Pakistan and Sri Lanka, the side's semi-final chances have received a boost. Before the match against Sri Lanka, India were fourth in Group A with two points from two matches and a run-rate of -1.217. (Women's T20 World Cup points table)

ICC Bans Sri Lanka Star Praveen Jayawickrama For A Year. This Is The Reason

Sri Lanka's left-arm spinner Praveen Jayawickrama has been banned from all forms of cricket for a year, of which "six months will be suspended," as per the ICC. The ban was imposed on Jayawickrama after he admitted breaching the ICC's Anti-Corruption Code. Jayawickrama admitted to being in breach of Article 2.4.7 of the Code, which deals with: "Obstructing or delaying any investigation that may be carried out by the ACU, including concealing, tampering with, or destroying any documentation or other information that may be relevant to that investigation and/or that may be evidence or may lead to the discovery of evidence of corrupt conduct under the Anti-Corruption Code."

"Like I Am Some Serial Killer": R Ashwin's Blockbuster Response To Player Of The Series Question

Ravichandran Ashwin is indispensable in Indian cricket. One of the highest wicket-takers among active players, on Tuesday, Ashwin tied Sri Lanka's icon Muttiah Muralitharan's record for most Player of the Series awards in Test cricket following his splendid display in the two-match series against Bangladesh. The 38-year-old has been ageing like a fine wine, making the opposition batters dance to his tunes by making the ball obey his command.

Tim Southee Replaced By Tom Latham As New Zealand Test Captain

Tim Southee stood down as New Zealand captain on Wednesday in the wake of their heavy Test series defeat in Sri Lanka and will be replaced by Tom Latham. Less than two years after inheriting the role from Kane Williamson, veteran seam bowler Southee said it is "best for the team" that he focus on his contribution as a player and wished Latham well. Opening batsman Latham, who has led the Black Caps in nine Tests, will take charge full-time on the three-Test tour of India starting in Bangalore on October 16.

"I'm Enjoying Scoring Runs": Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis Reflects On His Fiery Form

Sri Lanka's in-form all-rounder, Kamindu Mendis, derived great pleasure from going past the 1,000-run mark in Test format and is now looking forward to their upcoming white-ball tours. Sri Lanka effortlessly completed a whitewash over the Kiwis following their massive success in Galle in the second Test by an innings and 154 runs. While spinners decimated the visitors' batting line-up, Mendis orchestrated New Zealand's downfall with the bat. He spread his magic in the first Test, lifting his bat to celebrate his century (114) in the first inning. In the second Test, the left-handed batter kept the New Zealand spinners at bay, riding high on his rollicking form.

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Sri Lanka vs West Indies Live Streaming 2nd ODI Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

Sri Lanka Set To Hand 22-Year-Old Chamika Wickramasinghe ODI Debut After Giving Call-Up For West Indies Series

Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis crowned As ICC Player Of The Month For September 2024

Updated Women's T20 World Cup Points Table: India Thrash Sri Lanka, Surpass New Zealand And Pakistan For Big Semis Boost

ICC Bans Sri Lanka Star Praveen Jayawickrama For A Year. This Is The Reason

"Like I Am Some Serial Killer": R Ashwin's Blockbuster Response To Player Of The Series Question

Tim Southee Replaced By Tom Latham As New Zealand Test Captain

"I'm Enjoying Scoring Runs": Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis Reflects On His Fiery Form