Visiting ICC CEO meets Sports Minister
Chief Executive Officer of the International Cricket Council (ICC) – Mr. Geoff Allardice met with Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs – Harin Fernando today (Jan. 10).
On an X post, the minister says that they had a ‘constructive discussion and of a way forward for SLC.’
The ICC CEO is due to meet with President Ranil Wickremesinghe later today.
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The 3rd ODI between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe will be held at the R. Premadasa stadium tomorrow (Jan. 11) and Sri Lanka Cricket says that the public will be allowed to watch the game free of charge from the “C&D Upper and Lower Stands” of the stadium.
Accordingly, the entrance gates for the respective stands will be opened at 1 p.m. tomorrow for the public to enter, SLC states.
The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee selected the following 16-member squad to take part in the T20I series against Zimbabwe.
The Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Harin Fernando approved the squad.
The T20I games will be played on January 14th, 16th, and 18th at the RPICS, Colombo.
Squad : Wanindu Hasaranga (Captain), Charith Asalanka (Vice Captain), Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kusal Janith Perera, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kamindu Mendis, Pathum Nissanka (subject to fitness), Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Akila Dananjaya
In a nail-biting encounter at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka secured a thrilling two-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the second One Day International (ODI) match.
Chasing a target of 209 runs, Sri Lanka successfully reached the mark in 49 overs, sealing the win with just one over to spare.
The standout performer of the match was Janith Liyanage, a 28-year-old right-hander playing in his second ODI. Liyanage played a crucial role in the victory with a fighting knock of 95 runs in 127 balls, including 6 fours and 2 sixes.
His heroic innings earned him the well-deserved title of Man of the Match.
After Liyanage’s departure in the 43rd over, Dushmantha Chameera (18) and Jeffrey Vandersay (19) contributed with a vital 39-run partnership for the ninth wicket, securing Sri Lanka’s victory and a 1-0 series lead with one match remaining.
Liyanage’s all-round performance was highlighted by an excellent 56-run partnership for the seventh wicket with Maheesh Theekshana.
This partnership helped stabilize Sri Lanka after a challenging start, as they had been struggling at 112 for 6 wickets in 30.5 overs.
The thrilling victory adds excitement to the series and showcases the resilience of the Sri Lankan team in a closely contested match. The final match of the series will undoubtedly be highly anticipated as both teams look to make their mark.
