Andre Russell hammers 65 off 19 balls as Colombo Kings beat Galle Gladiators

New Zealand A make short work of run chase

New Zealand A have ended the unbeaten tour record of their Sri Lankan counterparts with a clinical eight-wicket win in their one-day clash in Christchurch on Monday. Set 215 to win at Hagley Oval after opting to bowl first, NZ A timed their pursuit to perfection, with Central Districts left hander George Worker led the chase with an aggressive unbeaten 83 from 86 balls. NZ A reached 216 for two midway through the 40th over. Henry Nicholls was the other not out batsman on 27. Former test opene

05 Oct, 2015

Kaushal could be picked

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews gave his backing on Tuesday to spin bowler Tharindu Kaushal despite a ban for one of his bowling actions, raising the prospect of him being selected for the upcoming test series against the West Indies. The International Cricket Council has banned Kaushal’s way of bowling a “doosra” ? a ball delivered with an off spinner’s action but which spins away from a right-handed batsman – because it exceeds the level of allowed elbow flexion. However, the ICC cleared the

07 Oct, 2015

West Indies suspend Simmons following outburst

West Indies have taken the drastic step of suspending Phil Simmons with immediate effect following the head coach?s outburst over the squad selections for the one-day leg of the Sri Lanka tour. Simmons, who took charge only this year, had called into question the continued omissions of the all-rounders Dwayne Bravo and Kieron Pollard. The former Ireland coach said he is not getting the ?best 50-over ODI squad?, remarks that have not gone down well with the West Indies Cricket Board. Simmons? s

29 Sep, 2015