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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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“I love red ball cricket”: KL Rahul
As India gear up for their highly anticipated five-match Test series against England, wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul is ready to showcase his skills in the longer format of the game. Rahul enters the series with a renewed focus and a deep appreciation for red-ball cricket. In preparation for the series, KL Rahul has emphasised his love for red-ba...
Josh Hazlewood joins RCB
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have received a significant boost ahead of their final league match and the upcoming IPL playoffs with the return of star pacer Josh Hazlewood. Hazlewood, who is RCB’s highest wicket-taker this season, is set to rejoin the squad after a spell on the sidelines due to a shoulder injury.
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GT target top-two finish as CSK eye boisterous end
In their final league stage match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings will face each other on Sunday in Ahmedabad. GT have already secured their place in the playoffs, sitting comfortably at the top of the table. However, a victory in this final league match is crucial for them to ensure a spot in ...
Karun Nair, Sameer Rizvi power DC to consolation victory over PBKS
In a gripping showdown, Delhi Capitals secured a six-wicket victory over Punjab Kings, chasing down a formidable target of 206 in 19.3 overs on Saturday in Jaipur.
PBKS, asked to bat, posted a challenging total of 206/8 in 20 overs. Skipper Shreyas Iyer led from the front with a commanding 53 runs, anchoring the innings. All-rounder Marcus Stoinis pro...
BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar explains the reason behind Bumrah not being named Test captain
Shubman Gill has been appointed the new Test captain of Team India, succeeding Rohit Sharma, who recently retired from Test cricket. Gill’s immediate assignment as Test captain is the upcoming five-match Test series against England, scheduled to begin in June. India also announced an 18-member squad for the five Tests against England, with a few new playe...
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