Prabath Jayasuriya spins Sri Lanka to innings victory over Bangladesh in 2nd Test
There was no stopping Jayasuriya as he further got rid of Taijul Islam in his third over the day and completed his five-wicket haul. Ratnayake (2/19) hit the final nail in the coffin by dismissing Ebadot Hossain lbw for 6 (7) as Bangladesh got all out for 133 in 44.2 overs.Captain De Silva (2/13) and Asitha Fernando (1/22) were also amongst the wickets as Sri Lanka began the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle 2025-27 with a series win. Pathum Nissanka was adjudged Player of the Match for his magnificent innings of 158 in the first innings, laced with 19 fours. He was also adjudged Player of the Series, for finishing as the highest run scorer of the two-match rubber with 369 runs from three innings at an average of 123 with two centuries to his name.He earlier scored 187 in the first innings of the drawn first Test in Galle. Meanwhile, after losing the series, Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto stepped down from his position. He scored twin centuries in the series opener and became the first from his country to achieve the feat on multiple occasions.- EndsMust Watch
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
News18
4 hours ago
- News18
'There's No One Who Can Replace Rohit': Rayudu Wants Hitman To Captain India In 2027 ODI World Cup
Rohit has won two ICC titles as India captain, and under his leadership, India also finished as runners-up in the 2023 edition of the men's ODI World Cup and WTC final. Former Indian middle-order batter Ambati Rayudu has reserved big praise for India's ODI captain, Rohit Sharma. According to Rayudu, who, after playing 55 ODIs and six T20Is for India from 2013 to 2019, quit international cricket and donned the hat of an expert, no one can replace Rohit in ODIs. Rayudu feels Rohit's batting, his captaincy and the confidence he gives to all the players are extremely important, and the 38-year-old right-handed batter from Mumbai must captain the Men in Blue in the ODI World Cup 2027. 'You need to look at who can win you the World Cup. If Rohit's captaincy can do that, then he should continue till 2027. There is no one who can replace Rohit in ODIs; his captaincy, his batting & the confidence he gives to players are all extremely important – Rohit must be the captain in the 2027 World Cup," Rayudu said on Shubhankar Mishra's YouTube channel. The 2027 edition of the men's 50-over mega event will be played across multiple venues in South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe in October-November. A total of 14 teams will feature in the ODI World Cup in a couple of years' time. In the 2023 edition of the men's ODI World Cup, India finished as runners-up under Rohit Sharma's leadership. India won all nine league matches and the semifinal against New Zealand in Mumbai on November 15, 2023, to book a place in the summit clash, but in the title decider, they went down by six wickets against the Pat Cummins-led Australian team. In the 2023 ODI World Cup, Rohit scored a total of 597 runs to finish as the second-highest run getter. His batting average in the 2023 World Cup was 54.27, and he scored runs with a strike rate of 125.94. In the 2019 ODI World Cup, Rohit, with the help of five centuries and one fifty, scored 648 runs. But India failed to qualify for the final under Virat Kohli's leadership. In the 2015 World Cup as well, Rohit impressed with his batting, but India's campaign came to an end in the semifinal itself. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Loading comments...
Indian Express
5 hours ago
- Indian Express
Sunil Gavaskar urges BCCI selectors to leave Jasprit Bumrah out of white-ball games that ‘have no bearing'
Jasprit Bumrah's workload has become a topic of conversation, with the fast bowler facing some flack from former players and fans for playing in only three of India's five Test matches in England. Interestingly, though, the only two matches that India won in the series were the ones that the fast-bowling spearhead had sat out. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has now said that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) must priotitise keeping Bumrah fit to play the team's remaining Test matches this year so that they qualify for the World Test Championship (WTC) final. Gavaskar noted in his column for the Mid-Day that India play only four more Test matches this year, with the Asia Cup being the only tournament in which they will play some major white ball fixtures. Apart from these, India are also scheduled to embark on a limited overs tour of Australia and host white-ball matches against South Africa and New Zealand. 'There's a gap of a month between these Tests against West Indies and South Africa which means that he should be rested for the white ball series. That should be the logic but then Indian cricket have got its own logic as was seen in the recently concluded series.' Gavaskar noted that India's decision to leave Bumrah out for the last Test of the England tour is where the lines between what is good for the individual and what is for the team got blurred. 'There's already been a lot of debate about his appearances in the recently concluded series in England. To be fair, he had informed the selection committee that he could play only three Tests out of the five. The debate that has generated some heat is whether he should have played the last must-win Test match, especially since it was the grassiest pitch at the Oval in a long long time. 'The next Test match was in early October and so there were two clear months for him to rest and recover in time for that. The Indian team management stated that he wasn't picked considering his future. This is where the lines between what is good for the individual and what is good for Indian cricket got a little blurred,' he said.
NDTV
6 hours ago
- NDTV
Spotlight On Dewald Brevis' Debut As South Africa Eye Redemption In ODI Series vs Australia
The spotlight in Cairns is set to shine on Dewald Brevis as South Africa's young batting sensation prepares for his much-anticipated ODI debut in the opening game against Australia on Tuesday at the Cazaly's Stadium. Fresh off a thrilling T20I series where his fearless stroke play lit up the contest, Brevis now steps into the 50-over arena, with the Proteas hoping he can bring the same spark to their middle order. His arrival marks the beginning of South Africa's build-up to the 2027 ODI World Cup, which they will co-host with Zimbabwe and Namibia, and the selectors have wasted no time in giving him exposure against one of the toughest opponents in world cricket. For South Africa, the series is about balancing the excitement of new talent with the stability of experience. Temba Bavuma will lead the side, having recently lifted the World Test Championship mace at Lord's, while Keshav Maharaj's return offers a steady hand in the spin department. Wiaan Mulder, another player in focus, will be looking to strengthen his credentials in the 50-over format after impressing with the ball at the Champions Trophy earlier this year. Bavuma has confirmed he will bat at No. 3, setting up an order that could see Brevis unleash his attacking flair against Australia's bowlers. Australia, meanwhile, come into the series with their own set of fresh faces. Injuries to Matt Short, Mitchell Owen and Lance Morris have opened the door for youngsters Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie and Matt Kuhnemann. Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc remain rested, but Marnus Labuschagne returns to the squad, searching for runs to reboot his international career after being dropped from the Test side earlier this year. Skipper Mitchell Marsh has hinted at continuing his trend of bowling first after winning the toss, although the dew factor in Cairns could influence tactics. Conditions are expected to test both batting line-ups. The last time ODIs were played at this venue, between Australia and New Zealand in 2022, totals rarely went past 267, offering plenty for the bowlers. Cameron Green's highest ODI score of 89 not out was made here, and he is expected to feature prominently again, possibly as high as No. 3 in the order. With three matches in five days, Australia's quicks will likely rotate, giving Brevis and South Africa a chance to attack different combinations. Beyond the immediate contest, the debut of Dewald Brevis signals a fresh chapter for South Africa in ODI cricket. Known for his audacious strokeplay and ability to clear boundaries with ease, his introduction to the 50-over game adds intrigue to a rivalry already rich in history.
