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            <title><![CDATA[Binura Fernando hospitalized with chest infection ahead of 1st T20I against India]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2024 17:33:42 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka pacer Binura Fernando is out of the first T20I against India due to a chest infection. Ramesh Mendis joins as a standby player. With a new captain Charith Asalanka, leading the team Sri Lanka aims to recover from a disappointing World Cup performance.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://media.cricketwinner.com/image/dir/image-25.png" width="1280" height="853" alt="Binura Fernando hospitalized with chest infection ahead of 1st T20I against India"/><p>Sri Lanka’s pacer Binura Fernando will miss the first T20I against India, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) confirmed on Friday July 26. The left arm bowler is in the hospital due to a chest infection. Recent reports from Sri Lanka mentioned that Fernando had the flu and his chances of playing were very slim. SLC has now confirmed he was admitted to the hospital.</p><p>Sri Lanka has added spin-bowling allrounder Ramesh Mendis to the squad as a backup. Mendis has played two T20Is, both in 2021, and last appeared for Sri Lanka in a 2023 Test against Pakistan.</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Ramesh Mendis added as backup player</strong></h3><figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨Binura Fernando has been hospitalized as the player is suffering from a chest infection. <br><br>Ramesh Mendis has been brought into the squad as a standby player. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SLvIND?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SLvIND</a> <a href="https://t.co/aR25DtAb5s">pic.twitter.com/aR25DtAb5s</a></p>— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficialSLC/status/1816859356518027419?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2024</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div></figure><p><strong>“Binura Fernando has been hospitalized as the player is suffering from a chest infection. Ramesh Mendis has been brought into the squad as a standby player,” </strong>stated SLC.</p><p>Losing Binura Fernando is a significant setback for Sri Lanka. He was in excellent form during the Lanka Premier League this month, taking 13 wickets and maintaining a strong economy rate of 6.81.</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Charith Asalanka takes over as T20 captain</strong></h3><p>The series against India will be a fresh start for Sri Lanka in T20Is. A new captain, Charith Asalanka, will lead the team. He recently replaced Wanindu Hasaranga, who stepped down this month after Sri Lanka’s poor performance at the T20 World Cup.</p><p>This series is a chance for Sri Lanka to recover from their disappointing World Cup campaign, where they were eliminated in the group stage. They will be eager to perform well against India.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sri Lanka's T20 squad for India series announced; Charith Atalanta named new captain]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2024 06:17:32 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka Cricket has appointed Charith Asalanka as the new T20I captain for their upcoming series against India. The 16-member squad blends youth and experience, with matches set for July 27, 28, and 30 at Pallekele.]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://media.cricketwinner.com/image/dir/image-9.png" width="1200" height="800" alt="Sri Lanka's T20 squad for India series announced; Charith Atalanta named new captain"/><p>Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has named Charith Asalanka as their new T20I captain. This decision comes ahead of the three match T20I series against India, the T20 World Cup 2024 champions starting on July 27 in Pallekele.</p><p>Asalanka steps into the role after Wanindu Hasaranga resigned following Sri Lanka’s poor performance at the T20 World Cup 2024. The SLC board has not yet officially announced Asalanka’s new role.</p><p>Sri Lankan Sports Minister Harin Fernando has approved a 16 member squad for the series against India. The team mixes young talent with experienced players like Dinesh Chandimal and Chamindu Wickremesinghe.</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Key players in the T20I squad</strong></h3><figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sri Lanka announces the T20I squad for the India series, with Asalanka named as captain. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SLvIND?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SLvIND</a> <a href="https://t.co/O5oeyFtLHU">pic.twitter.com/O5oeyFtLHU</a></p>— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) <a href="https://twitter.com/OfficialSLC/status/1815626435253665892?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 23, 2024</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div></figure><p>Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Janith Perera, known for their explosive batting, are included in the squad. Kamindu Mendis and Dasun Shanaka will strengthen the middle order, while Wanindu Hasaranga will provide spin options against India.</p><p>Mahesh Theekshana and Matheesha Pathirana will boost Sri Lanka’s bowling with a mix of spin and pace. Experienced players like Chandimal and Avishka Fernando will be key in tough situations.</p><p>The pace attack will be led by Dushmantha Chameera and Nuwan Thushara, with Binura Fernando and the young all rounder Wickremasinghe offering extra bowling options. Young all rounder Dunith Wellalage has also made the squad.</p><p><strong>“The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has chosen the 16-member squad for the T20I series against India, approved by Minister of Sports Harin Fernando. The games will take place on July 27, 28, and 30 at PICS, Pallekele.”</strong> SLC stated</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Schedule for T20I and ODI series</strong></h3><p>The T20I series will be held at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on July 27, 28, and 30. The ODI series will follow on August 2, 4, and 7 at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Sri Lanka’s T20 squad for India series</strong></h3><p>Charith Asalanka (C), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Matheesha Pathirana, Kusal Janith Perera, Avishka Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[INDW vs SLW: A 10 wicket win for our Women in Blue!]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2022 12:53:46 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[India Women's team won the second ODI of the three-match series against Sri Lanka at Pallekele by by 10 wickets and 25.4 overs]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="undefined" width="undefined" height="undefined" alt="INDW vs SLW: A 10 wicket win for our Women in Blue!"/><p><strong><a href="https://www.news18.com/cricketnext/cricket-live-scorecard/sri-lanka-vs-india-women-live-score-full-slwinw07042022213310.html" class="broken_link">India Women’s team won the second ODI </a></strong>of the three-match series against Sri Lanka at Pallekele on July 4, 2022, and went 2-0 up in the series. Indian team has proactively won the T20I series 2-1.</p><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" src="https://cricketwinner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/india-vs-new-zealand-getty-1582938934-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-15685"/><figcaption>Image Source: IndiaTV news</figcaption></figure><h5 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>India’s answer was a ruthless chase fabricated by Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, as they pounded the hapless Sri Lankan bowling to all pieces of the Pallekele arena.</strong></h5><p></p><p>India didn’t have an issue chasing 174 as they won the second ODI by ten wickets against Sri Lanka on Monday. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma played thumps of 94 and 71 respectively.</p><p>Earlier Renuka Singh got back with four wickets as India bundled out Sri Lanka for 173 in the ongoing second ODI of the three-match series. Deepti Sharma and Meghna Singh additionally took two wickets for India. Ama Kanchana top-scored for the hosts with a thump of 47 runs.</p><p>Earlier, Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and chose to bowl against Sri Lanka in the second ODI of the three-match series on Monday. India have not rolled out any improvement to their playing XI. India would hope to take an unassailable lead in the continuous series as the side had won the first ODI by four wickets. The pitch is supposed to help the spinners once more so Sri Lanka would hope to set up a major all out on the board.</p><p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://cricketwinner.com/the-pant-controversy-asif-says-its-englands-fault/">The Pant Controversy: Asif says it’s “England’s fault”</a></strong></p><p>Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma broke the record for the highest partnership for any wicket by an India pair as they featured in a 10-wicket whipping of Sri Lanka today. Mandhana made a shimmering 94 not out while Shafali made run-a-ball 71* as the tourists ran to the target of 174 in 25.4 overs. With this success, India have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.</p><p>Sri Lanka failed to build partnership and two or three run outs in the middle overs further halted their progress. Ama Kanchana completed as their top-scorer with 47 not out.</p><h5 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-harmanpreet-kaur-rejoins-melbourne-renegades-for-the-impending-wbbl-2022-23-season"><strong>Harmanpreet Kaur rejoins Melbourne Renegades for the impending WBBL 2022-23 season</strong></h5><p></p><p>The duo shared an unbeaten 174 runs opening stand with Verma making 71 of every 71 balls with 4 fours and 1 six and Mandhana got stranded on 94 runs in 83 balls with 11 fours and 1 six. She was denied a century as a wide was bowled as she attempted to venture out and go for a six to arrive at the milestone, with India requiring 3 hurries to win.</p><p>Eventually, the Indian women dominated the game by 10 wickets and 25.4 overs in a pounding win. </p><p>The third and final ODI will be played on July 7, however India has proactively stashed the series with this win and taking a 2-0 lead.</p><figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Another strong bowling performance by India has helped them bowl out Sri Lanka for 173 in the second ODI.<br><br>Scorecard: <a href="https://t.co/VMYYwZcCwp">https://t.co/VMYYwZcCwp</a><br><br>Watch <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SLvIND?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SLvIND</a> live and FREE on <a href="https://t.co/MHHfZPyHf9">https://t.co/MHHfZPyHf9</a> 📺 <a href="https://t.co/IiD68GJxq9">pic.twitter.com/IiD68GJxq9</a></p>— ICC (@ICC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ICC/status/1543875516750598148?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 4, 2022</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div></figure>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[India vs Sri Lanka-Enjoyed experience of coaching, says Rahul Dravid; India Lost 3rd T20I match against Sri Lanka Miserably]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2021 05:43:26 GMT</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[India vs Sri Lanka- India Lost 3rd T20I match against Sri Lanka Miserably; Enjoyed experience of coaching senior team, says Dravid Colombo: In charge of the Indian squad for the limited-overs series against Sri Lanka, batting great Rahul Dravid says he hasn’t yet thought about taking up the national team coaching job on a full-time […]]]></description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="undefined" width="undefined" height="undefined" alt="India vs Sri Lanka-Enjoyed experience of coaching, says Rahul Dravid; India Lost 3rd T20I match against Sri Lanka Miserably"/><p>India vs Sri Lanka- India Lost 3<sup>rd</sup> T20I match against Sri Lanka Miserably; Enjoyed experience of coaching senior team, says Dravid</p><p>Colombo: In charge of the Indian squad for the limited-overs series against Sri Lanka, batting great Rahul Dravid says he hasn’t yet thought about taking up the national team coaching job on a full-time basis.</p><p>The former India captain though added that he has “enjoyed the experience” of coaching the team in Sri Lanka.</p><p>you might find this interesting- <a href="https://cricketwinner.com/icc-rankings/">ICC Rankings: Reviewing the Top 10 Bowlers in Test Cricket at the Moment</a></p><h3 class="wp-block-heading">India lost the third T20I by seven wickets and with it the series under the Coaching of Rahul Dravid-India vs Sri Lanka</h3><p>Sri Lanka beat India by 7 wickets on Thursday to take the series 2-1. In what was complete domination by the hosts, the bowlers did the job for the Lankans as they restricted India to a paltry total. On his birthday, Wanindu Hasaranga helped Sri Lanka restrict India to 81/8 – India’s third-lowest total in T20Is. Hasaranga’s figures of 4/9 were the second-best bowling figures in T20Is between Sri Lanka and India. It is Sri Lanka’s first series win in T20Is since October 2019.</p><figure class="wp-block-image"><img decoding="async" src="https://c.ndtvimg.com/2021-07/kn2pavlo_sri-lanka-vs-india_625x300_30_July_21.jpg" alt="Sri Lanka vs India 3rd T20I: Difficult Situation For Us But We Decided To Stay On And Play Series, Says Shikhar DhawanRahul Dravid" /><figcaption>credit- NDTV Sports</figcaption></figure><p>Earlier, India skipper Shikhar Dhawan won the toss and elected to bat against Sri Lanka in the series-deciding third twenty20 International on Thursday. India replaced injured Navdeep Saini, who hurt his shoulder while fielding on Wednesday, with debutant Kerala pacer Sandeep Warrier. Sri Lanka also has replaced injured Isuru Udana with Pathum Nissanka. India won the first match while Sri Lanka equalled the series by winning the second T20 on Wednesday.</p><p>“I have enjoyed this experience. You know, look, I have not really thought anything far ahead,” Rahul Dravid said at the virtual post-match press conference after the third and final T20 International on Thursday night.</p><p>He was asked to share his experiences and if he would want to take up the coaching job should an opportunity arise in the future.</p><p>“You know, to be honest with you I am happy doing what I am doing. For me, I haven’t given any other thought than this tour and getting through this tour,” added the legendary batsman Rahul Dravid.</p><p>Rahul Dravid, who is the National Cricket Academy (NCA) director, has successfully coached the India Under-19 side and the India A side.</p><p>But the Sri Lankan tour was Rahul Dravid’s first assignment as the head coach of the India senior team.</p><p>Under him, the Shikhar Dhawan-led side won the ODI series 2-1 but lost the T20 rubber 1-2, at the R Premadasa Stadium here.</p><p>During an illustrious career, the 48-year-old Rahul Dravid has played 164 Tests and 344 ODIs.</p><p>read this Article this may be useful for you- <a href="https://cricketwinner.com/india-vs-sri-lanka-2nd-t20i-postponed/">India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I: Krunal Pandya tests positive for Covid-19 ruled out of series, Indian contingents in-room quarantine.</a></p><p>“I have enjoyed the experience and I have loved working with these guys. It’s been great. And no, I haven’t given any other thought to anything else. There are (a) lot of challenges doing a full-time role, so I really don’t know,” quipped Dravid.</p><p>India head coach Ravi Shastri is currently with the Indian Test team, which lost the World Test Championship final against New Zealand, and will next take on England in a gruelling five-match series.</p><p>Shastri’s contract runs till the end of the T20 World Cup, which is scheduled to be played in the United Arab Emirates and Oman from 17 October to 14 November, and it’s not clear whether he would like to reapply considering that his age is 59 and the upper age limit for Indian coach job is set at 60.</p><p>Read this news –<a href="https://cricketwinner.com/t20-world-cup-2021-ajay-jadeja-and-ajit-agarkar-pick-indias-squad-for-the-tournament/">T20 World Cup 2021: Ajay Jadeja and Ajit Agarkar pick India’s squad for the tournament</a></p><p><a href="http://www.twitter.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Source</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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