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Dasun Shanaka To Leak Sri Lanka Squad For Pakistan T20Is
Sri Lanka T20I: Sri Lanka have announced their squad for the upcoming T20I series against Pakistan, a key part of their preparation for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which kicks off on February 7.
The team, captained by Dasun Shanaka, brings together a blend of seasoned players and fresh faces. Some players in this squad weren’t included in Sri Lanka’s earlier preliminary World Cup squad, adding an extra layer of competition as the team finalises its selections ahead of the global tournament.
Thirteen players from the 2024 T20 World Cup squad have been retained for the next tournament. These include Shanaka, Hasaranga, Asalanka, Kusal Mendis, Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, de Silva, Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, and Dilshan Madushanka.
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Gujarat Giants Aim For Strong Push In WPL 2026
Gujarat Giants: As the fourth season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) kicks off on January 9, the Gujarat Giants enter WPL 2026 with fresh confidence and a clear goal. Following a successful playoff run last year, the franchise owned by Adani Sportsline is now aiming for greater consistency and seeking to elevate their competitive edge.
Playing WPL Before T20 WC Will Benefit Team India: Irfan Pathan
T20 World Cup: Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes the upcoming season of the Women’s Premier League will play a crucial role in India’s quest for a maiden T20 World Cup title, as the women’s team heads into 2026 after ending their long wait for a ODI World Cup crown.
'Keep Both Sides Of Brain Working...' Glenn Phillips Reveals Reasons Behind Regular Shifts To Left-hand Batting
Stags Super Smash T20: New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips explained that his occasional switch to left-handed batting is part of a long-term strategy, not just a temporary experiment, and stated that he enjoys batting left handed while training.
T20 World Cup: Ponting Backs Out-of-form Skipper Suryakumar Yadav To Help India Defend Title
T20 World Cup: Former Australia cricketer Ricky Ponting has backed out-of-form India skipper Suryakumar Yadav ahead of the T20 World Cup, scheduled to kick off on February 7. Yadav has been out of form and has managed just 218 runs across 19 innings with a below-par strike rate of 123.16 in 2025. However, Ponting showed his trust in the Indian skipper and urged him to back his aggressive style of play.
Under-19 Years Never Come Back, They Should Simply Be Themselves, Says Varun Aaron
Cricket World Cup: Former India pacer Varun Aaron said the Under-19 cricketers should simply be themselves in preparation for the upcoming U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup in Zimbabwe and Namibia, adding that these years never come back in anyone’s life.
Youngsters Should Aim To Be Better Than Rohit & Kohli Instead Of Aspiring To Be Like Them: Kirmani
Cricket World Cup: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Syed Kirmani believes that young up-and-coming cricketers should aim to be better than the batting stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, rather than aspiring to be like them.
WPL 2026: Jemimah Will Take Opportunity Of Leading DC With Both Hands, Says Marizanne Kapp
South Africans Laura Wolvaardt: Veteran South African seam-bowling all-rounder Marizanne Kapp has thrown her full support behind the appointment of Jemimah Rodrigues as Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper for WPL 2026, adding that she had long identified the Indian batter as captaincy material.
Rohit, Kohli Should Keep Playing If They're Enjoying It: Syed Kirmani
T20 World Cup: Few voices carry the weight of perspective like Syed Kirmani’s. A 1983 World Cup winner from an era when Indian cricket was still carving its identity, the former wicketkeeper has witnessed the game’s evolution, from instinct-driven leadership to data-backed decision-making, from conservative batting to fearless intent.
WPL 2026: Meg Lanning Announced New Captain Of UP Warriorz
DY Patil Stadium: Former Australia captain Meg Lanning has been appointed as the new skipper of UP Warriorz (UPW) for the upcoming season of the Women's Premier League (WPL), said the franchise through its social media accounts on Sunday.
Bangladesh Will Not Travel To India For T20 WC: Govt Advisor Asif Nazrul
The Bangladesh Cricket Board: Bangladesh will not travel to India to play in the T20 World Cup, said Asif Nazrul, an advisor to Bangladesh who also oversees the country's youth and sports ministry.
Aussie Great Damien Martyn Wakes Up From Induced Coma, Gilchrist Confirms
Gold Coast University Hospital: Australian cricket great Damien Martyn came out of an induced coma on Sunday and has been showing encouraging signs of improvement as he continues his recovery after being diagnosed with meningitis.
Govt Advisor Directs BCB To Request Shift Of Bangladesh’s T20 WC Games To SL; Requests Suspension Of IPL Broadcast
Indian Premier League: In a dramatic escalation following the release of Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from the Indian Premier League, the Bangladesh sports ministry has instructed the country’s cricket board to request that the T20 World Cup league games be moved from India to Sri Lanka.
Bangladesh Name Litton Das-led Squad For T20 World Cup
Mohammad Parvez Hossain Emon: Bangladesh have revealed a 15-player squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, scheduled to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8. Wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das will serve as captain, extending his leadership role as the side seeks to make a notable impact on the international stage.
‘Decision Related Only To IPL; World Cup Not Discussed Yet,’ Says BCCI Prez On Bangladesh Issue
BCCI President Mithun Manhas: The decision made by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season is limited only to the tournament, with no decision yet on the side’s T20 World Cup games in India, said Indian cricket board chief Mithun Manhas.
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