Sri Lanka cricket team set for Nidahas Trophy

England call up Jofra Archer for first Test v Australia

Pace bowler Jofra Archer has been named in England’s Test squad for the first time for the Ashes opener against Australia at Edgbaston. The 24-year-old, who took 20 wickets in England’s World Cup-winning campaign, claimed 2-21 for Sussex on his return from a side strain on Friday. Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler, rested for the 143-run win over Ireland this week, are also included in the 14-man squad. The first Test of the five-match series starts on Thursday. Archer has taken 131 wickets in 28 f

28 Jul, 2019

SLC to host farewell for Nuwan after 3rd ODI

Sri Lanka Cricket will dedicate the 03rd ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh on behalf of fast bowler Nuwan Kulasekara, who announced his retirement from international cricket recently. SLC will invite the bowler to witness the 03rd ODI and will arrange a felicitation ceremony to honor Kulasekara for the yeomen services, he has rendered for Sri Lanka Cricket, the Sri Lanka Cricket board said. The fast bowler, who made his Sri Lanka debut during an ODI game against England in the year 2003, pl

29 Jul, 2019

New Zealand recall Patel, Somerville for Sri Lanka Tests

New Zealand have named a spin-heavy Test squad for their tour Sri Lanka next month, which will also be the start of their ICC World Test Championship campaign. The two-match series begins on 14 August, and will New Zealand have opted for four front-line spinners: Mitchell Santner, who was sidelined by injury since his last Test in December 2017, has returned to the side. He will be?joined by leg-spinner Todd Astle, off-spinner Will Somerville and Ajaz Patel, the left-arm spinner. Ish Sodhi, the

29 Jul, 2019