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Sri Lanka Name Charith Asalanka Captain For ODIs Against India, Madushanka Gets Maiden Call-up
T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka have named Charith Asalanka as captain, replacing Kusal Mendis ahead of the three-match series against India, starting on August 2. Asalanka was earlier appointed as the T20I captain after Wanindu Hasaranga stepped down from the role following Sri Lanka's early exit from the 2024 T20 World Cup.
Asalanka's promotion to T20I captain was anticipated following Hasaranga's resignation, but the change in ODI leadership was somewhat surprising, especially given that Mendis had held the position for a short time. Under Mendis' captaincy, Sri Lanka won six of the eight completed ODIs including five consecutive home matches against Afghanistan and Zimbabwe, but lost 2-1 away to Bangladesh.
Nonetheless, Asalanka has been one of Sri Lanka's most consistent ODI batters, boasting an average of 43.59 and a strike rate of 90 across 52 innings. Test batter Nishan Madushka, 24, has received his maiden ODI call-up. Additionally, Akila Dananjaya and Chamika Karunaratne have been recalled to the squad.
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Jonathan Trott Takes Over As Head Coach Of Pretoria Capitals In Upcoming SA20 Season
Warwickshire County Cricket Club: Jonathan Trott, the former England batter who currently coaches Afghanistan, will be taking over as Pretoria Capitals' head coach in the upcoming SA20 season. Trott replaces Graham Ford, who left the role at the franchise earlier this month.
India Should Really Focus On Improving The No.3 Batter Position, Says Mithali Raj
With Jemimah Rodrigues: With India ending the 2024 Women’s Asia Cup with a runners-up finish, former captain and batting mainstay Mithali Raj has called on the side to focus on improvements around the No.3 batting position, an area where it has been found wanting. With Jemimah Rodrigues excelling as a No.5 batter, it means she and Richa Ghosh will handle finishing duties. But it also means that India don’t have a solid batter at the No.3 position following in after Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma.
'This Will Stay With Me Forever': Suryakumar On T2O World Cup Final Catch
T2O World Cup: Suryakumar Yadav, India’s T20I captain, reflected on one month being completed of taking that match-changing catch which he took of David Miller in the T20 World Cup final at Barbados, saying its something which will stay with him forever.
'Fitness Is Important, Hardik Should Play As Much As He Can', Opines Shastri
T20 World Cup: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has outlined the future path for Hardik Pandya following his T20I captaincy snub and offered valuable advice to the all-rounder on how he can return to his peak performance.
Paris Olympics: Dravid Visits Inaugural India House, Lauds Cricket's Inclusion In LA 2028
Los Angeles Olympics: Former India head coach Rahul Dravid lauded cricket’s inclusion in the sports program for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 by calling it truly phenomenal.
USA Cricket Appoints Johnathan Atkeison As CEO To Fulfill ICC Requirements
Chief Operating Officer: USA Cricket (USAC) on Saturday appointed Johnathan Atkeison as its new CEO effective August 1. Atkeison, who most recently served as the Chief Operating Officer of USA Rugby, joins USA Cricket with over 15 years of national governing body experience in both high-performance, grassroots development, and business administration.
बांग्लादेश को 'योजना के मुताबिक' महिला टी20 विश्व कप की मेजबानी करने का भरोसा
T20 World Cup: बांग्लादेश क्रिकेट बोर्ड (बीसीबी) ने कहा है कि वे देश में चल रही राजनीतिक अशांति और आपातकाल के बावजूद आगामी महिला टी20 विश्व कप की "योजना के अनुसार" मेजबानी को लेकर आश्वस्त हैं।
Bangladesh Confident Of Hosting Women's T20 World Cup 'as Per Plan'
Bangla National Cricket Stadium: Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said they are confident of hosting the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup "as per plan" despite the ongoing political unrest and emergency in the country.
Deandra Dottin Reverses International Retirement Ahead Of Women's T20 World Cup
T20 World Cup: Deandra Dottin, who had stunned everyone, with a sudden retirement in 2022, has reversed her decision, has decided to come out of retirement and will be available for selection to represent the West Indies Women's international cricket team, Cricket West Indies (CWI) said.
1st T20I: Sri Lanka Elect To Bowl First Against India In A Fresh Start For Both Teams
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium: Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the T20I series opener at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium here on Saturday. The match marks the start of a new era for both teams, who have new captains Suryakumar Yadav and Charith Asalanka taking charge.
Not Coach, It's Really About Indian Cricket, Says Manjrekar As Gambhir Takes Charge
T20 World Cup: Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar said it is not about the coach but Indian cricket that won the four World Cups for the country.
SL V IND: Our Bond Has Always Been Special, Says Suryakumar On Relationship With Gambhir
T20 World Cup: Ahead of starting the T20I series against Sri Lanka on Saturday, India captain Suryakumar Yadav glowingly spoke about his working relationship with new head coach Gautam Gambhir, saying his bonding with him has always been special.
'Welcome To Most Exciting Job In World': Dravid's Emotional Message To Gambhir
T20 World Cup: As the Indian cricket team prepares for their white-ball series against Sri Lanka, starting on July 27, a significant transition in leadership has taken place. Former head coach Rahul Dravid shared an emotional message to Gautam Gambhir, marking the beginning of a new era for Indian cricket.
Women’s Asia Cup: I Executed What We Prepared For The Match, Says Renuka Singh Thakur
Renuka Singh Thakur: Fast bowler Renuka Singh Thakur, who set the base for India’s ten-wicket thrashing of Bangladesh in the 2024 Women’s Asia Cup semifinal, credited her superlative performance to executing the plans prepared a day before Friday’s clash.
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