Windies to face Sri Lanka next June

Pathum Nissanka sinks Australia in 3rd ODI

Pathum Nissanka pushed through pain and the baking Colombo heat to post a maiden ODI century that sunk Australia in the third one-day international and gave Sri Lanka a 2-1 lead in the series. Captain Aaron Finch, who won the toss and batted first, anticipated the R.Premadasa Stadium surface would offer increasing amounts of turn as the evening wore on yet Nissanka (137 from 147 balls) and Kusal Mendis (87 off 85) tamed a depleted Australian attack with comfort and flair under lights. The pair

19 Jun, 2022

Shanaka blinder denies Australia a clean sweep

Dasun Shanaka’s magnificent knock of 54* off just 25 balls helped Sri Lanka to a four-wicket win in the final over of the third T20I. Australia take the series 2-1. With the series in the bag with two wins, Australia opted to bat after winning their third toss in a row. Both teams rung in a change each ? Praveen Jayawickrama replaced Nuwan Thushara for Sri Lanka while Josh Inglis made the XI in place of Mitchell Marsh, who was out with a minor calf strain. David Warner was slow to get off the

11 Jun, 2022

Serena Williams set for tennis return at Eastbourne International

Serena Williams is set to make her comeback after a year out of tennis when she plays in the Eastbourne doubles on Tuesday. Williams, who has won 23 singles and 14 women’s doubles titles at Grand Slam events, has not competed since she was injured at Wimbledon last year. The 40-year-old American is playing with Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur. Williams was scheduled to practise at Eastbourne on Monday but the session was called off at late notice. Williams was pictured hitting with fellow American Fran

21 Jun, 2022