Latest news with #CharithAsalanka
Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
SL vs BAN: Sri Lanka announce 16-member squad for ODI series; first match on July 2
Sri Lanka on Friday named a 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Bangladesh, scheduled for July 2, 5, and 8. Charith Asalanka will continue to lead the side, having impressed in the role since taking over the captaincy last year. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The squad features several familiar faces, including Kusal Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Maheesh Theekshana — all of whom bring significant experience and firepower to the limited-overs setup. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. In-form batter Pathum Nissanka, who has scored centuries in both Tests of the ongoing series, will look to extend his sensational run into the 50-over format. His recent red-ball heroics have underlined his consistency and growing stature in Sri Lanka's top order. Poll Who do you think will be the standout player for Sri Lanka in the upcoming ODI series against Bangladesh? Pathum Nissanka Charith Asalanka Wanindu Hasaranga Kusal Mendis Milan Rathnayake, who missed the second Test due to injury, has also been included in the ODI squad, although his participation will depend on passing a fitness test. The first two ODIs will be played at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, while the third and final match will shift to Pallekele. 'Country over my child': KL Rahul's first words before England Tests The Bangladesh Cricket Board has already announced a strengthened squad for the series, including the return of several senior players, setting the stage for a competitive white-ball contest. Following the ODIs, the two sides will clash in a three-match T20I series. Sri Lanka's ODI Squad for Bangladesh Series Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Milan Rathnayake, Dilshan Madushanka, Asitha Fernando, Eshan Malinga.
NDTV
a day ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Charith Asalanka To Lead Sri Lanka In ODIs Against Bangladesh
Sri Lanka has named a 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Bangladesh, scheduled for July 2, 5 and 8. Charith Asalanka will captain the side while batter Sadeera Samarawickrama has made a comeback to the squad. Samarawickrama played his last ODI against New Zealand in November last year. Having notched up consecutive centuries in the ongoing Test series against Bangladesh, right-handed batter Pathum Nissanka will aim to carry his prolific form into the upcoming ODI series between the two sides. Squad mainstays Kusal Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Maheesh Theekshana are all set to feature in the 50-over contests. Milan Rathnayake, who missed the second Test due to an injury, has been included in the ODI squad, though his participation will depend on a fitness assessment. The first two matches will be held at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo, while the final ODI will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. After the ODIs, the two sides will compete in the three-match T20I series starting on July 10. The two teams are currently playing the second Test of the two-match series in Colombo. The opening game ended in a draw in Galle last week. In the last home ODI series against Australia before the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this year, Sri Lanka secured a clean sweep in the two-match series but failed to replicate that performance in the eight-team competition in Pakistan. Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are currently engaged in a two-match series, which is part of the World Test Championship. The first match of the series ended in a draw in Galle, while the hosts have taken a lead on a first-innings basis in the second match at the Sinhalese Sports Complex in Colombo. Squad: Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Milan Rathnayake (subject to fitness), Dilshan Madushanka, Asitha Fernando, Eshan Malinga.
Hans India
a day ago
- Sport
- Hans India
Asalanka to lead Sri Lanka in ODIs against Bangladesh
Colombo: Sri Lanka has named a 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Bangladesh, scheduled for July 2, 5 and 8. Charith Asalanka will captain the side while batter Sadeera Samarawickrama has made a comeback to the squad. Samarawickrama played his last ODI against New Zealand in November last year. Having notched up consecutive centuries in the ongoing Test series against Bangladesh, right-handed batter Pathum Nissanka will aim to carry his prolific form into the upcoming ODI series between the two sides. Squad mainstays Kusal Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Maheesh Theekshana are all set to feature in the 50-over contests. Milan Rathnayake, who missed the second Test due to an injury, has been included in the ODI squad, though his participation will depend on a fitness assessment. The first two matches will be held at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo, while the final ODI will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. After the ODIs, the two sides will compete in the three-match T20I series starting on July 10. The two teams are currently playing the second Test of the two-match series in Colombo. The opening game ended in a draw in Galle last week. In the last home ODI series against Australia before the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this year, Sri Lanka secured a clean sweep in the two-match series but failed to replicate that performance in the eight-team competition in Pakistan. Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are currently engaged in a two-match series, which is part of the World Test Championship. The first match of the series ended in a draw in Galle, while the hosts have taken a lead on a first-innings basis in the second match at the Sinhalese Sports Complex in Colombo. Squad: Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Milan Rathnayake (subject to fitness), Dilshan Madushanka, Asitha Fernando, Eshan Malinga.
NDTV
4 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Asia Cup Promo Gets Broadcast With Three Teams, During India vs England 1st Test. Internet Says, "But BCCI..."
While there is a no clarity surrounding the upcoming Asia Cup cricket tournament, owing to cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan, a promo of the tournament recently went viral on social media. The Asia Cup, featuring T20I captains of India (Suryakumar Yadav, Sri Lanka (Charith Asalanka) and Bangladesh (Najmul Hossain Shanto), seemed to have appeared during the live coverage of the ongoing 1st Test between England and India in Leeds. For the unversed, the Asia Cup is scheduled to be held in September and India has the hosting rights. Reports had circulated that the BCCI might boycott the tournament, citing the continuing tensions between India and Pakistan. Fans were quick to point out the same even though BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia had quashed the rumours of India pulling out of the tournament. But bcci Said they will boycott this tournament — Popa (@MagnesiumKohli) June 24, 2025 You said BCCI was going to boycott the Asia Cup, right? Then where did this news pop up from all of a sudden? — Dhonismm (@Dhoniismforlife) June 24, 2025 Is India taking part in the Asia Cup? I thought India has severed all the ties with Pakistan after the Pehelgam terror attack? — Madhur Kapoor (@MadhurKapoor12) June 24, 2025 Ye to bol rahe the asia cup me india participate nahi karega ?? Ab kya hua — Himanshi Hemu (@HimanshiHemu1) June 24, 2025 The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is currently headed by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi. More recently, a report claimed that the PCB is in talks with its Afghanistan counterpart to organise a tri-series in August involving hosts UAE in the event of the Asia Cup getting cancelled or postponed. "With the Asia Cup now unlikely to be held in India as originally planned in September due to the simmering relations between Pakistan and India, the PCB is working on another tri-series proposal," a well-informed source in PCB said. "The idea is that if the Asia Cup is moved to the UAE then Pakistan will play a tri-series with Afghanistan and the UAE in Dubai in August replacing the Afghanistan tour to Pakistan," he explained. He said the PCB has already been in talks with the two boards to organise the tri-series. "If the Asia Cup is cancelled or postponed the PCB wants the Afghanistan and UAE teams to play the tri-series in Pakistan in August," the source disclosed.
NDTV
04-06-2025
- Business
- NDTV
Sri Lankan Cricketers Seek Court's Intervention In Tax Dispute
Sri Lankan cricketers have sought the intervention of Court of Appeal following a personal income tax dispute with the game's governing body, SLC and the Department of Inland Revenue (IRD). The cricketers, both men and women, went to the court in March, wanting the court to rule that they are not employees of SLC but individual service providers in terms of the tax liability. The likes of Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, women cricketers Chamari Atapattu and Anushka Sanjeewani made the court plea for their recognition as individual service providers. The SLC lawyers were supportive of the cricketers' position. However the Solicitor General's Department argued that after signing contracts with the SLC, they are deemed employees under the Inland Revenue Act. When the case was heard on Tuesday, the parties came to an interim settlement, the lawyers said. This would mean that IRD would deduct Advance Personal Income Tax (APIT) from cricketers from June, while the IRD would put on hold the recovery of APIT for 2022/23 and 2023/24 until the conclusion of the case. The case would be next heard on November 6, 14 and 18, the lawyers said.
