Sri Lanka sacks Asalanka as skipper, appoints Shanaka as captain for T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka sacks Asalanka as skipper, appoints Shanaka as captain for T20 World Cup

Selectors favour experience as Asalanka misses out In a decision that underlines the age-old selection dilemma — form versus experience — the selectors have opted for Shanaka in their World Cup plans. The choice came after a review of recent performances, with Asalanka’s poor batting form cited as a key factor and Shanaka’s familiarity with … Read more

Alex Carey Hails ‘Special’ Adelaide Crowd After Match-Winning Display Seals Ashes

Alex Carey Hails ‘Special’ Adelaide Crowd After Match-Winning Display Seals Ashes

Carey savours maiden Ashes century at Adelaide Oval Alex Carey produced a memorable performance at Adelaide Oval, reaching his first Ashes hundred in front of family and friends. The wicketkeeper-batsman turned what was already a special Test into a personal milestone, earning applause from the crowd and warm celebrations from teammates. A milestone innings under … Read more

AUS vs ENG, 3rd Test: Head slams unbeaten 142 on Day 3, puts Australia in prime position to retain the Ashes

AUS vs ENG, 3rd Test: Head slams unbeaten 142 on Day 3, puts Australia in prime position to retain the Ashes

Head’s 142 not out: a different kind of match-winning knock Travis Head’s unbeaten 142 was not the quickfire, 69-ball blitz we saw in Perth, but it turned out to be just as important. The innings combined patience with aggression at the right moments, anchoring the team through a tense middle period and pushing the side … Read more