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England’s James Anderson to be knighted

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England’s all-time leading Test wicket-taker James Anderson is to be given a knighthood for services to cricket.

Anderson, 42, retired from Test cricket last summer with 704 wickets, making him the most successful pace bowler in the format.

He made his first appearance for England in a one-day international against Australia in December 2002 before his Test debut in May 2003.

Anderson went on to play 188 Tests, 194 ODIs and 19 T20 internationals for England during an international career which spanned over two decades.

The Lancashire player has been given the knighthood in former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s resignation honours list – the only sportsperson to be given an award.

England and Wales Cricket Board chair Richard Thompson said it was “a really well-deserved honour” for an “England legend” who has “given so much to our sport”.

“Jimmy’s career has been marked by extraordinary achievements, not least in winning the Ashes four times and becoming England’s all-time leading wicket-taker,” he added.

“His skill, determination, and sportsmanship have inspired millions of cricketers and fans alike, in England and around the world.

“This is fitting recognition for a true world great who has given so much to the game on and off the field.”

Anderson’s decision to retire from international duty came after England coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes decided they want to build an attack for the future.

He was given an emotional farewell in the first Test against West Indies at Lord’s last July and then immediately joined the England backroom team as a fast-bowling mentor.

He no longer has a formal coaching role with England and could still work with the squad during the summer, although he said his priority is to continue his playing career for Lancashire.

Anderson has not played since he retired from international cricket but has signed a deal to play for the Red Rose county this summer.

Burnley-born Anderson said at the start of the month he was not ruling out playing for up to three more years.

Mark Chilton, Lancashire’s director of cricket performance, said they were “incredibly proud” of Anderson.

“His contribution to the game of cricket, spanning across three decades, has been immense and he is extremely deserving of this honour,” he added on the club website.

“His knighthood is testament to the commitment and dedication he has shown to England and to Lancashire, and he has always represented the game of cricket with distinction throughout his career.”

Anderson is currently out with a calf injury picked up during pre-season training which has ruled him out of the first block of County Championship matches.

He made his Lancashire debut in white-ball cricket in 2000, before making his red-ball debut in 2002.

He has taken 1,114 first-class wickets, 358 in List A cricket and 41 in T20s.

(BBC Sport)

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Bangladesh vs SL : Tickets sold out for first T20I

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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced that tickets for the T20I series opener between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, have been sold out.

The match is to be held today (July 10) at the Pallekele Cricket Stadium in Kandy.
The SLC requested the public not to arrive at the ticket counters in search of tickets for today’s game, as no further tickets will be available for sale.

Meanwhile, gates will open at 05.00 pm for ticket holders to enter the stadium, with the match scheduled to commence at 07.00 pm.

Bangladesh Tour of Sri Lanka 2025 🏏 🎫 Tickets Sold Out for the First T20I Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to inform the…

Posted by Sri Lanka Cricket on Wednesday, July 9, 2025

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Injured Wanindu ruled out of Bangladesh T20I series

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Sri Lanka’s T20I captain Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh after suffering a hamstring injury to his right leg.

The injury occurred while he was batting during the third and final ODI of the recently concluded series.

Following a medical evaluation, Hasaranga will return to Colombo to undergo rehabilitation at Sri Lanka Cricket’s High Performance Centre.

Sri Lanka Cricket has confirmed that no replacement will be added to the T20I squad in his absence.

(dailynews.lk)

(Except for the headline, this story, originally published by dailynews.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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SL wins 3rd ODI to bag series

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Sri Lanka came back strongly in the 3rd and final ODI as they beat Bangladesh by 99 runs to win the series 2-1 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium yesterday (July 08).

Sri Lanka built up a challenging total of 285/7 followed by the Lankan bowling attack to bag a comfortable victory with 10. 2 overs to spare.

Bangladesh chasing 286 to win failed to reach the target and were all out for 186 in 38.4 overs. 

Kusal Mendis who hit 124 was adjudged Player of the Match as well as Player of the Series.

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