3rd ODI: Team did well throughout the series, says SL skipper Asalanka after 2-0 win over India

IANS | August 7, 2024 10:20 PM

Colombo, Aug 7 (IANS) Sri Lanka did not start the three-match ODI series against India as favourites, especially after losing the T20I series to the same opposition 3-0. But riding on the back of a fine performance by their spinners, as well as crucial runs from lower-order and some top-order batters, Sri Lanka pulled off a 2-0 ODI series win.

3rd ODI: When you're playing for India, there's no complacency, says Rohit after series loss to Lanka

IANS | August 7, 2024 10:04 PM

Colombo, Aug 7 (IANS) After a 110-run defeat to Sri Lanka in the third ODI and losing the series 2-0, India captain Rohit Sharma brushed aside suggestions that the visitors were complacent in their approach. After the first ODI was tied, India were outplayed by Sri Lanka in the next two matches to lose a bilateral series to the island nation for the first time since August 1997.

3rd ODI: Wellalage’s five-for helps Sri Lanka thrash India by 110 runs; complete 2-0 series win (ld)

IANS | August 7, 2024 9:18 PM

Colombo, Aug 7 (IANS) Left-arm spin all-rounder Dunith Wellalage spun a vicious web around the Indian batting line-up and took Sri Lanka to a huge 110-run win in the third ODI at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Wednesday. The result also means Sri Lanka got their first bilateral ODI series win over India since August 1997.

3rd ODI: Wellalage’s five-for helps Sri Lanka beat India by 110 runs; win series 2-0

IANS | August 7, 2024 8:54 PM

Colombo, Aug 7 (IANS) Left-arm spin all-rounder Dunith Wellalage spun a vicious web around the Indian batting line-up and took Sri Lanka to a huge 110-run win in the third and final ODI at the R. Premadasa Stadium here on Wednesday. The result also means Sri Lanka got their first bilateral ODI series win over India since August 1997.

Sri Lanka pick Ratnayake, Tharaka and Vandersay for Test series against England

IANS | August 7, 2024 8:29 PM

Colombo, Aug 7 (IANS) Cricket Sri Lanka has included leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay, as well as the uncapped duo of right-arm pacer Milan Rathnayake and fast-bowling all-rounder Nisala Tharaka in its 18-member squad for the three-match Test series against England starting on August 21.

ICC bans Zaidi, Sanghavi and Choudhary for corrupt activities during T10 league

IANS | August 7, 2024 7:18 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Pune Devils batting coach Ashar Zaidi, as well as team co-owners Parag Sanghavi and Krishan Kumar Choudhary, have been handed bans after admitting to various breaches of the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) Anti-Corruption Code for Participants of the T10 League by indulging in corrupt activities.

3rd ODI: Riyan picks three on debut as Fernando, Mendis fifties carry Sri Lanka to 248/7

IANS | August 7, 2024 6:42 PM

Colombo, Aug 7 (IANS) Fifties by Avishka Fernando and Kusal Mendis propelled Sri Lanka to 248/7, the highest total of this series, in the third and final ODI of the series against India at the R. Premadasa Stadium here on Wednesday. For India, debutant Riyan Parag was the pick of bowlers with 3-54 in nine overs.

Paris Olympics: Tendulkar pens message of solidarity for wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Nisha Dahiya

IANS | August 7, 2024 5:56 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The news of Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the 2024 Paris Olympics on the day of her gold medal match has galvanized people in the country with Olympians, legends, sportspersons from other sports and celebrities coming out in support of the wrestler.

3rd ODI: 'You have ability to become a match winner', says Kohli to Riyan

IANS | August 7, 2024 5:17 PM

Colombo, Aug 7 (IANS) Talismanic batter Virat Kohli, who gave Riyan Parag his maiden ODI cap ahead of India’s third game against Sri Lanka, said he is aware of the Guwahati-based youngster having the ability in him to become a match winner for the side in the 50-over format.

3rd ODI: Ranjan Madugalle becomes first match referee to officiate in 400 Men’s ODI games

IANS | August 7, 2024 4:11 PM

Colombo, Aug 7 (IANS) By officiating in the third ODI between Sri Lanka and India at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Wednesday, Ranjan Madugalle has become the first match referee to adjudicate in 400 Men’s ODI matches.

Cricket

3rd ODI: Team did well throughout the series, says SL skipper Asalanka after 2-0 win over India

3rd ODI: When you're playing for India, there's no complacency, says Rohit after series loss to Lanka

3rd ODI: Wellalage’s five-for helps Sri Lanka thrash India by 110 runs; complete 2-0 series win (ld)

3rd ODI: Wellalage’s five-for helps Sri Lanka beat India by 110 runs; win series 2-0

Sri Lanka pick Ratnayake, Tharaka and Vandersay for Test series against England

ICC bans Zaidi, Sanghavi and Choudhary for corrupt activities during T10 league

3rd ODI: Riyan picks three on debut as Fernando, Mendis fifties carry Sri Lanka to 248/7

Paris Olympics: Tendulkar pens message of solidarity for wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Nisha Dahiya

3rd ODI: 'You have ability to become a match winner', says Kohli to Riyan

3rd ODI: Ranjan Madugalle becomes first match referee to officiate in 400 Men’s ODI games

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