Sri Lanka names 15 member squad for ODIs

Williamson confirmed as Kiwi Test captain

Kane Williamson has officially been confirmed as New Zealand’s captain in all three formats, and later this year is set to become the 29th man to lead the country in Test cricket. Williamson was in charge at the World Twenty20 in India earlier this year and has led New Zealand in 36 matches across ODI and T20 cricket. His appointment as Test captain was a mere formality after the retirement of Brendon McCullum in February, and at a press conference in Auckland on Thursday it was confirmed that

29 Apr, 2016

Shanaka, Dhananjaya de Silva in for Tests

Rookie batsmen Dasun Shanaka and Dhananjaya de Silva have been named in Sri Lanka’s Test squad to tour England, in which Lahiru Thirimanne has also found a place. Also included are wicketkeeper-batsmen Kusal Mendis and Niroshan Dickwella. The 17-man squad features 10 batsmen, five pacemen and two spin bowlers. Dhammika Prasad, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Pradeep, Suranga Lakmal and Shaminda Eranga make up the pace battery, while Rangana Herath and offspinner Dilruwan Perera make up the spin comp

28 Apr, 2016

Malinga’s knee issue a ‘substantial injury’

Sri Lanka Cricket’s doctors have confirmed a “substantial injury” to Lasith Malinga’s left knee, after the bowler was ruled out of both the World T20 and the ongoing IPL. The SLC medical team has not advised surgery, but said the injury requires rest and periodic reassessment. For now, it appears that the bone bruise will rule Malinga out of the forthcoming tour of England, at least. The limited-overs leg of Sri Lanka’s tour of England begins in June. “Malinga is suffering from a stress reacti

21 Apr, 2016