“He’s performed so consistently, and is undoubtedly now the best short form spinner in the world”
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Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith has lauded Imran Tahir, branding him as the “best short form spinner in the world”.
“Tharanga has been suspended from his side’s upcoming matches against India and Pakistan”
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Sri Lanka opener Upul Tharanga will his side’s next two Champions Trophy matches after pleading guilty to an over-rate offence.
Tahir was named Man of the Match for his figures of 4-27 off 8.3 overs
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South Africa opened their Champions Trophy account with a convincing 96-run win over Sri Lanka courtesy of opener Hashim Amla’s record-breaking century and spinner Imran Tahir’s superb four-for.
Mathews has not played international cricket since January
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Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews is nursing a calf injury and is therefore likely to be sidelined for his side’s Champions Trophy opener against South Africa at The Oval on Saturday.
“Match fitness is what he’s lacking now – his physical fitness is superb”
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Veteran pace bowler Lasith Malinga found a spot in Sri Lanka’s squad for the Champions Trophy in England in June.
The rain had the last laugh in Dambulla
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Kusal Mendis’ maiden ODI century went in vain as heavy rain washed out the second ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Dambulla.
Perera has not played ODI cricket since November last year
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Batsman Kusal Perera and all-rounder Thisara Perera are back in Sri Lanka’s ODI squad for the forthcoming series against Bangladesh.
Tharanga scored his third Test century
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Sri Lanka opener Upul Tharanga scored a spectacular 115 to leave Bangladesh chasing 457 for victory heading into the final day of the first Test in Galle.
Mathews has not sufficiently recovered from the hamstring injury he suffered last month
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Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh as he has not fully recovered from a hamstring injury.
Malinga has not played any international cricket since February last year
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Veteran Sri Lanka pace bowler Lasith Malinga has been picked for his side’s three-match Twenty20 series against Australia, which begins on February 17 in Melbourne.
