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Dimuth Karunaratne to bow out of Test cricket after 100th appearance
Sri Lankan batter Dimuth Karunaratne, according to reports, is set to retire from Test cricket after playing his 100th Test match during Sri Lanka’s second Test against Australia scheduled to begin on February 6 at Galle International Stadium. Karunaratne, who made his Test debut in 2012, has piled up 7,172 runs in the format at an average of 39.4. He has also scored 16 centuries and 39 half-centuries in the format.
His highest score in Test is 244, which came against Bangladesh in 2021. As he gears up for a massive milestone, Dimuth Karunaratne will become the seventh Sri Lankan batter to reach 100th Test milestone.
He will join Sanath Jayasuriya (110), Muttiah Muralidaran (132), Chaminda Vaas (111), Kumar Sangakkara(134), Mahela Jayawardene (149), and Angelo Mathews (117), who all have played more than hundred Tests for Sri Lanka. In the first Test against Australia, he scored (7) and (0) respectively. He also led Sri Lanka in 30 Tests, registering 12 victories and 12 defeats. Six games were drawn.
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Washington Sundar out of T20I series against New Zealand
Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the five-match T20I series against New Zealand, dealing a crushing blow ahead of the T20I World Cup 2026. The series against New Zealand, scheduled to be played from January 21 to 31, is being seen as a crucial phase in India’s build-up to the global tournament, which begins on February 7.
"Washington Sundar has b...
"He's 22": Hanuma Vihari defends Nitish Reddy amid selection scrutiny
Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy's inclusion in the Indian playing XI for the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand has drawn mixed reactions. Amid the chatter, veteran batter Hanuma Vihari has defended the youngster, urging patience. Reddy was slotted into the team following an injury to Washington Sundar in the first ODI that ruled the spin-bowling all-...
Pakistan confirm squads for white-ball series against South Africa women
Pakistan have named their squads for both the T20I and ODI series for their upcoming tour of South Africa, confirming that Fatima Sana will continue to lead the team in both formats. Pakistan Women have brought in a fresh phase of rebuilding by naming uncapped batter Saira Jabeen and fast bowler Humna Bilal in their T20I squad....
"We keep talking about developing him": Indian coach gives brutal assessment of Nitish Reddy's performance
Indian assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate gave an honest assessment in the wake of India’s defeat in the second ODI against New Zealand on Wednesday in Rajkot. Doeschate spoke candidly on all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy’s performances while also flagging concerns about captain Rohit Sharma’s match readiness.
Reddy, who was the only change in India’s playing XI for the seco...
Canada unveil T20 World Cup 2026 squad
Canada have unveiled their 15-player squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, 2026. All-rounder Dilpreet Bajwa has been named captain and will lead the side as they look to make an impact on the global stage.
Canada are featuring in Group D, alongside South Africa, New Ze...
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