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Matheesha Pathirana secures huge LPL deal
Setting a new record, young pacer Matheesha Pathirana secured a huge deal at the Lanka Premier League, emerging as the most expensive purchase ever in the league with a staggering USD 120,000 pay. Pathirana’s services were acquired by Colombo Strikers for the 2024 season of LPL. Colombo Strikers secured the services of other promising players as well.
They signed up Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz and also roped in Bangladesh fast bowler Taskin Ahmed. Pathirana has demonstrated his incredibly fascinating bowling skills in the IPL, playing for Chennai Super Kings. He has been terrific in the IPL and now he will look to replicate his form in the LPL as well.
His monsterous bowling has been really hard for seasoned batters to tackle, making him one of the standout stars in the current generation of cricketers. His journey with CSK began in 2022 after being brought in as the replacement for New Zealand player Adam Milne. Pathirana was roped in for INR 20 lakh by CSK.
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Sri Lanka appoint Sanath Jayasuriya as full-time head coach
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed legendary cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya as the full-time head coach of the men’s cricket team. Jayasuriya will continue to be at the helm until March 31, 2026.
"Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce the appointment of Sanath Jayasuriya as the head coach of the national team. The Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket mad...
CPL 2024: Roston Chase, Aaron Jones fire St Lucia Kings to maiden title win
In an eye-catching final of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024, St Lucia Kings secured their first-ever CPL title by defeating Amazon Warriors on Monday at Providence Stadium. Opting to bowl first, St Lucia Kings showcased a stellar performance in the field, restricting the Warriors for a modest total of 138/8 runs in 20 o...
Women T20I WC 2024, ENG-W vs SA-W: All you need to know, playing XI, head-to-head
In the ninth match of the ongoing women’s T20I World Cup 2024, England Women and South Africa Women are set to clash in a high-octane showdown on Monday at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. Both teams come into this match with momentum, having secured victories in their previous games. England, in their last encounter overcame, Bangladesh...
Pakistan announce playing XI for first England Test
Pakistan have announced their playing XI for the upcoming first Test against England, set to begin on Monday in Multan. The notable inclusion is pacer Aamer Jamal, who returns to the squad after his standout performance against Australia. Jamal’s return adds significant strength to the bowling attack, alongside other key bowlers such as <...
Indian young guns knock down Bangladesh to take 1-0 lead
In an impressive showing of skill and determination, new-look India thrashed Bangladesh in the first T20I match on Sunday in Gwalior, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. India were brimmed with confidence from the get-go, dominating Bangladesh with both bat and ball. The enigmatic bowling from Indian bowlers Arshdeep Singh and ...
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