Sri Lanka, riding a wave of success with its spin attack, is set to face the West Indies in a three-match ODI series. The island nation aims to extend its impressive winning streak, relying heavily on its spinners who have been instrumental in recent victories, including a historic series win against India. Meanwhile, the West Indies, eager to climb the rankings, are prepared for the spin challenge, but will be looking to their young talent, Jewel Andrew, for a boost in the series.
Sri Lanka secured their second consecutive win in the Women’s T20 World Cup warm-up matches, defeating Scotland by five wickets. Chamari Athapaththu’s team bowled out Scotland for a paltry 58 runs, while Kavisha Dilhari led the chase with a crucial 27 runs. Meanwhile, Bangladesh registered a dominant 23-run win over Pakistan, highlighting the growing competitiveness within the tournament.
Day 2 of the third Test between England and Sri Lanka at The Oval in London saw exciting action with England fielding a strong lineup. Follow the live scorecard and get the latest updates on the match here.
A video of Virat Kohli’s playful dance before a team huddle during the recent India-Sri Lanka series has gone viral, showcasing his vibrant personality and infectious energy. While India lost the ODI series, Kohli remains a key figure in the team and is set to return for the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh.
Follow live updates and commentary from the first day of the second Test match between England and Sri Lanka at Lord’s Cricket Ground. Get the latest scores, wickets, and insights as the two teams battle it out for victory.
England has unveiled its playing XI for the first Test against Sri Lanka, starting Wednesday at Old Trafford. Ollie Pope will captain the side in Ben Stokes’ absence due to injury, with Harry Brook serving as his deputy. The team sees the return of Matthew Potts and the debut of Dan Lawrence as an opener.
Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella has been suspended by Sri Lanka Cricket following an alleged anti-doping violation during the Lanka Premier League. The suspension is effective immediately, pending further investigation.
India captain Rohit Sharma expressed concern over his team’s struggles against spin bowling after a 110-run drubbing in the third ODI resulted in a series loss to Sri Lanka. He urged Indian batters to have a ‘serious look’ at their individual game plans against spin, highlighting the need to address their weaknesses ahead of upcoming challenges.
India’s new head coach Gautam Gambhir aims to continue the winning streak as the Men in Blue face Sri Lanka in a three-match ODI series. The series presents an opportunity to assess the team’s depth and solidify a vision for the future, especially with the Champions Trophy looming in 2025. Key areas of focus include finding a third pacer to support Bumrah and Siraj, and deciding on the wicketkeeper’s role between K.L. Rahul and Rishabh Pant. Meanwhile, a depleted Sri Lankan side will look to overcome a recent losing streak and turn the tide against their formidable neighbours.
Sri Lanka has appointed Charith Asalanka as the new captain for the upcoming ODI series against India, replacing Kusal Mendis. Asalanka, who recently took over as the T20 captain, will now lead the team in both formats of white-ball cricket.
