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Ayodhya, Vihanga And Vimukthi Return To Sri Lanka’s Squad For 2026 Women’s Asia Cup
Pacers Mithali Ayodhya: Pacers Mithali Ayodhya, Chethana Vimukthi and off-spin bowling all-rounder Dewmi Vihanga have made a return to Sri Lanka’s squad for the upcoming Women’s Asia Cup, to be held in the UAE from August 28 to September 13.
The trio were not a part of Sri Lanka’s recent T20I series against Pakistan in Hambantota, which the hosts won 2-1. Now for the continental event, where Sri Lanka enter as the defending champions after winning the 2024 edition on home soil, they have come into the squad in place of Nimasha Meepage, Malki Madara and Rashmika Sewwandi.
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Starc Surpasses Rangana Herath To Become Leading Left-arm Bowler In Tests
Marrara Cricket Ground: Veteran Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc surpassed Sri Lanka great Rangana Herath to become the most successful left-arm bowler in the history of Test cricket.
'My Job Is To Only Take Wickets': Auqib Nabi Reflects On Long Wait For India Selection
Galle International Stadium: Jammu and Kashmir seam-bowling all-rounder Auqib Nabi admitted he had expectations of earning an India call-up after his sensational Ranji Trophy campaign but insisted he remained focused on performing rather than worrying about selection, a mindset that eventually helped him earn his maiden Test call-up.
'You Have To Be Patient In Test Cricket': Spinner Saransh Jain On Decade-long Wait For India Call-up
Galle International Stadium: Rewarded for a decade of relentless toil in domestic cricket, Madhya Pradesh off-spinner Saransh Jain said patience have been central to his journey as he finally earned his maiden India Test call-up for the upcoming two-game tour of Sri Lanka.
Tests Against SL Crucial For WTC Final Aspirations, Identifying Future Spin Bowling Leaders, Says Kartik
Sony Sports Network: Former India left-arm spinner Murali Kartik believes the upcoming Test series in Sri Lanka starting on Saturday will be crucial in establishing India’s next generation of spin bowlers, as veteran left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja approaches the twilight of his international career.
Mendis, Nissanka Ruled Out Of First Test Against India, Nuwantha Earns Maiden Call-up
National High Performance Centre: Key batters Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka have been ruled out of Sri Lanka’s first Test against India, starting on August 15 in Galle, as Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Wednesday announced a 16-member squad led by all-rounder Dhananjaya de Silva.
Rahane To Make Test Commentary Debut During India Tour Of SL
Sony Pictures Networks India: Ajinkya Rahane is set to trade the crease for the commentary box as the former India captain embarks on the next chapter of his cricketing career during the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka.
India Better Prepared Than Sri Lanka For The Tests Despite Vulnerability Against Spinners, Says Maharoof
Sri Lanka Cricket XI: Former Sri Lanka fast bowler Farveez Maharoof feels that despite India’s batting vulnerabilities in facing spinners, the Shubman Gill-led side enters the upcoming two-game Test series far better prepared than the hosts.
ICC Rankings: Nashra Sandhu Among Notable Gainers As Pakistan’s Late Win Brings Progress
T20I Player Rankings: Pakistan’s consolation victory in the final T20I against Sri Lanka has translated into significant movement in the latest ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings, with Nashra Sandhu, Shawaal Zulfiqar and Tuba Hassan among those making notable gains despite Sri Lanka claiming the three-match series 2-1.
'The Spacing Between The Fielders Has To Be Very Fine': T Dilip Flags Slip-catching Challenge For India In Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: As India prepare for their upcoming Test tour of Sri Lanka, former fielding coach T Dilip has identified precision in slip positioning as one of the key areas that could influence India’s catching efficiency, particularly with the contrasting demands posed by fast bowlers and spinners.
Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Matthews, Harshitha Samarawickrama Nominated For ICC Women's Player Of Month Award
Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium: England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews and Sri Lankan batter Harshitha Samarawickrama have been named as the nominees for the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for July 2026.
Harry Brook, Justin Greaves, Tanzid Hasan Nominated For ICC Men's Player Of Month Award
ICC Men: England’s white-ball captain Harry Brook, West Indies seam-bowling all-rounder Justin Greaves and Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan have been nominated for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for July 2026 following their stellar performances.
Mindset-wise, It’s Always About How To Make The Team Win, Says Jemimah Rodrigues On Inaugural Champions Trophy
Champions Trophy: India batter Jemimah Rodrigues has expressed her excitement for the inaugural ICC Women's Champions Trophy, scheduled to be played in early 2027, adding that from a mindset perspective, the thought of always making the team win will remain the same.
Devdutt Padikkal’s Innings In Practice Game Was Really Good, Says India Batting Coach Kotak
Sri Lanka Cricket XI: India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak praised left-handed top-order batter Devdutt Padikkal for hitting an exquisite unbeaten 142 in the team’s six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka Cricket XI in their three-day warm-up match, and called his knock ‘really good.’
WCA Welcomes New Sri Lankan Players’ Body, Calls It Boost For Professionalism
The Sri Lankan Professional Cricketers: The World Cricketers’ Association (WCA) has welcomed the formation of the Sri Lankan Professional Cricketers’ Association, calling it a landmark development that will strengthen player representation and support the continued professionalisation and growth of cricket in Sri Lanka.
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