Anderson was named Man of the Match for excelling with both the bat and ball
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New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson smashed 75 runs and took two wickets to not only help his side crush Sri Lanka by 98 runs, but also get their World Cup campaign off to a perfect start.
“There are areas to be improved and in the next few weeks I hope we can sort them out”
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Sri Lanka chief selector Sanath Jayasuriya has admitted that he is not satisfied with the national team’s preparation for the World Cup.
Williamson celebrates after scoring his fifth ODI century
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New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson scored a superb century to not only help his side beat Sri Lanka by four wickets, but also give them a 2-1 lead in the series.
Dilshan celebrates after scoring his 19th ODI century
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Sri Lanka opener Tillakaratne Dilshan scored a sensational century to not only help his side beat New Zealand by six wickets, but also level the series at 1-1.
Anderson smashed 11 boundaries and a six during his knock of 81
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New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson and captain Brendon McCullum both scored half-centuries to help their side beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in the first ODI in Christchurch.
“We have to take a gamble because he is a match-winner”
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Even though he has been included in Sri Lanka’s World Cup squad, pace bowler Lasith Malinga will have to undergo a fitness test before his participation in the tournament is guaranteed.
Kulasekara’s last ODI for Sri Lanka came against India in November 2014
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Sri Lanka pace bowler Nuwan Kulasekara has been recalled for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, which gets underway on January 11 in Christchurch.
Chandimal’s last ODI for Sri Lanka came against India on November 16
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Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Chandimal has been recalled into the ODI squad for the sixth and seventh ODI against England.
Heavy rain led to the game being abandoned after Sri Lanka’s innings
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England will chase 240 to win tomorrow since the rain refused to relent after Sri Lanka were bowled out for 239.
“He’s someone who can play Twenty20 cricket in the middle order, and you need players like that in this format”
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Sri Lanka have included all-rounder Ramith Rambukwella in their 30-man preliminary World Cup squad.
