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Dimuth recalled for tournament against Afghanistan

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4 months ago

May 30, 2023

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The 16-member squad has been selected by the Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee for the first two games of the ODI series vs. Afghanistan.

The three-match ODI series between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan will commence on June 02, 2023, at the MRICS in Hambantota.

Former captain Dimuth Karunaratne has been recalled to Sri Lanka’s ODI squad to replace batsman Nuwanidu Fernando. Karunaratne captained Sri Lanka’s ODI team until he was dropped following the tour of West Indies in 2021 and has not played international white-ball cricket since.

Also included is fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera, a welcome return for Sri Lanka’s best fast bowler who has not played international cricket since September last year when he picked up an injury during the early stages of Sri Lanka’s T20 World Cup campaign.

Also missing out on a place is all-rounder Dunith Wellalage, replaced by uncapped leg spinner Dushan Hemantha.

The squad is as follows :

1) Dasun Shanaka – Captain
2) Pathum Nissanka
3) Dimuth Karunaratne
4) Kusal Mendis (WK) – Vice Captain
5) Angelo Mathews
6) Charith Asalanka
7) Dhananjaya De Silva
8) Sadeera Samarawickrama – (WK)
9) Chamika Karunaratne
10) Dushan Hemantha
11) Wanindu Hasaranga
12) Lahiru Kumara
13) Dushmantha Chameera
14) Kasun Rajitha
15) Matheesha Pathirana
16) Maheesh Theekshana

Sports

Domestic cricket tournaments resume

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2 hours ago

September 22, 2023

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Domestic cricket tournaments will resume from today (22) following the consent given by the Ministry of Sports, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said yesterday.

In a statement, it said the consent was given by the Ministry of Sports and Youth, subsequent to a meeting held between SLC and the Ministry.

“Following the meeting, in a letter addressed to Sri Lanka Cricket, the Ministry of Sports and Youth further clarified the direction given by the Director General of Sports pertaining to the ratification of an appeal advisory committee decision by the Sport and Youth Affairs Minister, which resulted in domestic cricket tournaments being halted, until further clarification was sought on the matter.”

“Upon receiving the clarifications, Sri Lanka Cricket decided to recommence the Major Club 3-Day Tournament and the Tier ‘B’ Club 3-dayTournament starting on September 22, 2023,” it said.

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Danushka Gunathilaka’s trial concludes: verdict on 28

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1 day ago

September 21, 2023

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The trial against Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka has been concluded.

The final hearing was held before Judge Sarah Huggett at the Downing Center District Court in Sydney, Australia today.

Accordingly, the Judge has informed that the verdict of the trial will be delivered next Thursday (28).

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CWC 23 official anthem launched (Video)

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2 days ago

September 20, 2023

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With two weeks left until the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 kicks off, the event’s official anthem, ‘Dil Jashn Bole’ has been released.

This anthem is the result of a fantastic collaboration, starring the internationally acclaimed superstar Ranveer Singh in the lead role with the sensational music created by Pritam, one of Bollywood’s most coveted composers.

The anthem takes fans on an epic journey through India on board the One Day Express, witnessing a never seen before celebration ahead of the biggest Cricket World Cup ever.

Speaking about the Anthem launch, superstar Ranveer Singh said “As a part of the Star Sports family and a die-hard cricket fan, being part of this anthem launch for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 is truly an honor. It’s a celebration of the sport we all love.”

‘Dil Jashn Bole’ is available on streaming platforms Spotify, Apple Music, Gaana, Hungama, Resso, Wynk, Amazon Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.