Gunathilaka was named Man of the Match for his quickfire innings of 65
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Sri Lanka batsmen Danushka Gunathilaka, Tillakaratne Dilshan and Lahiru Thirmanne scored 65, 91 and 87 respectively to lead their side to an eight-wicket win over New Zealand in the third ODI in Nelson.
Afghanistan will stay in 10th place on the ICC ODI standings if they beat Zimbabwe in their ongoing series
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Afghanistan made history by reaching the top ten of the International Cricket Council (ICC) ODI team rankings for the first time ever.
“There will be a negative effect on us if we don’t play Tests”
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Just two days after Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan revealed that the Test series between the national team and Zimbabwe would be postponed, BCB cricket operations committee chairman Naimur Rahman has confirmed that there are plans to play a one-off Test match and three Twenty20 Internationals.
De Villiers has not kept wicket since the start of 2015
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AB de Villiers will don the keeping gloves for South Africa in the first two Tests against England in Durban and Cape Town.
“We know a big knock from him is round the corner”
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South Africa head coach Russell Domingo has said that he is not worried about opener Hashim Amla’s form with the bat.
“I’m not confident I’ll be ready for the next game”
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South Africa pace bowler Morne Morkel is unlikely to feature in the fourth ODI against India in Chennai on Thursday as he is currently nursing a leg injury.
Morkel’s last Twenty20 International came against India in April 2014
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South Africa all-rounder Albie Morkel is in line to play his first Twenty20 International in 18 months after he was called up as a replacement for David Wiese, who fractured his hand.
“I’ve decided now is the right time to officially stand down from international one-day cricket”
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England batsman Ian Bell has announced his retirement from ODI cricket with immediate effect as he wants to prolong his Test career.
Root will not feature in the one-off Twenty20 International or the five-match ODI series
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England batsman Joe Root has been rested for the upcoming one-off Twenty20 International and five-match ODI series against Australia.
“I’m hoping that I’m going to get myself fit for the Oval”
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England pace bowler James Anderson is aiming to be fully fit before the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval gets underway on August 20.
