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Bangalore, Aug 23: Sri Lanka have included the injured duo of Kumar Sangakkara and Nuwan Kulasekara for the upcoming ICC World Twenty20 2012. World T20 Schedule Both Sangakkara and Kulasekara are nursing injuries which they sustained during the last
Shashikala Siriwardene will lead Sri Lanka in the ICC Women's World Twenty20 in September
Ajantha Mendis has returned to the Sri Lanka squad for the World Twenty20. Mendis last played for Sri Lanka in South Africa in January this year before suffering a back injury
men’s and women’s squads for the ICC World Twenty20 coming up in September in Sri Lanka.
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With just one-month to go before the start of the ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the schedule of men’s and women’s warm-up matches which will be played in the lead up to the event proper. The fourth edition of the event, the first to take place in ...
- Tickets for ICC WT20 final sold out (Category: Business)
- Final phase of ICC World T20 tickets opens today (Category: Business)
- Second phase of ticket sales for ICC World T20 Cup ends on high note (Category: Business)
- ICC announces schedule of warm-up matches, pre-event activities (Category: Breaking News)
ESPNcricinfo: A stunning 69 from Chamara Kapugedara propelled Uthura Rudras to a compelling first victory, as they overhauled Basnahira Cricket Dundee’s score of 150 with four wickets and four balls remaining. The chase seemed kaput when Dillon du Preez walked to the crease at 86 for 6 in 13.4 overs but he helped keep the ...
- Uthuru Rudras cruised to victory (Category: Breaking News)
- Kapugedera gem downs Basnahira (Category: Sports)
- Ruhunu Royals thrash Uthuru Rudras (Category: Breaking News)
- Wayamba’s Tamim, Kamran overpower Uthura (Category: Business)
Kevin Pietersen was left out of England’s World Twenty20 squad announced yesterday, as his international cricket exile continued. The South Africa-born batsman was the man of the tournament when England won the 2010 World Twenty20 in the Caribbean. But he was dropped from the England team
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- South Africa dismiss England for 171 (Category: Breaking News)
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A breathtaking 96 off 50 deliveries from Mahela Jayawardene and another impressive turn by Akila Dananjaya saw Wayamba United establish themselves as the form side in the SLPL. Wayamba United amassed 190 for 4 before dismissing Nagenahira Nagas, the only other unbeaten side in the competition till today, for 134, in 19.5 overs. One more ...
- Wayamba United thrash Nagas (Category: Breaking News)
- The near unbeatables face the quiet achievers (Category: Sports)
- Kandurata hold nerve to win thriller (Category: Sports)
- Wayamba go top with win (Category: Sports)
Kevin Pietersen was left out of England’s World Twenty20 squad announced on Tuesday, as his international cricket exile continued. The South Africa-born batsman was the man of the tournament when England won the 2010 World Twenty20 in the Caribbean — the first time they had lifted
- Kevin Pietersen misses World T20 (Category: Breaking News)
- England dump Pietersen from World T20 in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Pietersen not in England’s provisional T20 squad (Category: Business)
- Pietersen woes continue with golden duck (Category: Business)
By Andrew Fernando ESPNCricinfo: Considering the sheer number of complications the SLPL has suffered since its inception, it may not be unfair to say that if the SLPL had been a baby, its parents would probably have put it up for adoption. If it had been a racehorse, it would already be glue. If it ...
- Sri Lanka Premier League forges ahead (Category: Business)
- SLC Secy. Nishantha on success of maiden Mahindra SLPL (Category: Business)
- Prima Exclusive Food Partner for SLPL 2012 (Category: Business)
- Mahindra SLPL kicks off today; to be broadcast live in 80 countries (Category: Business)
Shane Warne has been confirmed as the captain of the Melbourne Stars for this season’s Big Bash League, and he will be joined by Lasith Malinga in the line-up. The Stars unveiled their latest signings on Tuesday in Melbourne, which brings their list to 16 and leaves them with two more spaces to fill before ...
- Melbourne Stars name Malinga (Category: Breaking News)
- Warnie brings cheer squad (Category: Australia, Queensland)
- Sri Lanka's Malinga takes early wicket in the first ODI against Australia (Category: Breaking News)
- Warne’s statue unveiled at Melbourne Cricket Ground (Category: Business)
Sri Lankan paceman Lasith Malinga will play for the Melbourne Stars this summer in the domestic Twenty20 competition. The Stars also completed their lineup on Tuesday by announcing that legendary leg-spinner Shane Warne would captain the team.Malinga is one of the world’s top Twenty20 bowlers
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Kevin Pietersen was left out of England's World Twenty20 squad named for the tournament in Sri Lanka next month, AFP reports. The South Africa-born b...
Reuters: Kevin Pietersen’s woes continued on Sunday when he was bowled for a first-ball duck playing for county team Surrey having been dropped by England for the third test against South Africa for sending provocative text messages. Pietersen sent texts criticising his England team mates and staff to South Africa players. The South African-born batsman ...
- Pietersen wants to dominate world cricket (Category: Business)
- Pietersen left out of tour to India (Category: Business)
- Kevin Pietersen misses World T20 (Category: Breaking News)
- Pietersen not in England’s provisional T20 squad (Category: Business)
The upcoming World Twenty20 tournament which will take place in Sri Lanka will be aired in the United States via ESPN3. International Cricket Council says Cricket fans in the United States will have a chance to watch the T20 world cup without any additional cost. ICC says, its Chief Executive
- More than 100,000 tickets for World Twenty20 sold (Category: Breaking News)
- World praise for Murali (Category: Breaking News)
- Fans invited to welcome cricketing heroes (Category: Breaking News)
- Stumpy joins ICC World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka Cricket has received 2.5 million dollars from the ICC, to help with the costs of hosting the World Twenty20 that begins on September 18th. The 2.5 million dollars includes a string-free grant of 500 thousand dollars and a loan of 1 million dollars, as well as 1 million dollar advance
- Million-dollar gift windfall (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
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Sri Lanka Cricket has received US$2.5million from the International Cricket Council to assist in costs for the Twenty20 World Cup.
Sri Lanka Cricket has received US$2.5million from the International Cricket Council to assist in costs for the Twenty20 World Cup.
Sri Lanka Cricket has confirmed that the ICC disbursed $2.5 million to them, to help with the costs of hosting the World Twenty20 that begins on September 18
Sri Lanka Cricket has confirmed that the ICC disbursed $2.5 million to them, to help with the costs of hosting the World Twenty20 that begins on September 18
The New Zealand women's cricket side welcome back two match winners for next month's Twenty20 World Cup in Sri Lanka.
The New Zealand women's cricket side welcome back two match winners for next month's Twenty20 World Cup in Sri Lanka.
The deadline for submitting 15-man squads for the ICC World Twenty20 tournament in Sri Lanka has been extended by six days. The ICC had originally set a deadline of Saturday, August 18 but have now moved that back to Friday, August 24 for members to submit their 15-player squads. The tournament
- World T20 deadline extended, Aussies name squad (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Cricket announces squads for T20 tournament (Category: Breaking News)
- Squads named for Sri Lanka tour (Category: Breaking News)
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SYDNEY: Australia Thursday named an experienced squad for the World Twenty20 tournament in Sri Lanka, which selectors said had an explosive batting line-up and depth in the bowling department. George Bailey George Bailey again captains the side, which is hoping to go one better than their runner
- Uncapped Bailey to lead Australia in India T20s (Category: Business)
- Aust head to Sri Lanka for World T20 (Category: Breaking News)
- Maxwell gets the call as Australia wield the knife (Category: Business)
- Bailey called up for Clarke (Category: Australia, Tasmania )
The ICC have extended the deadlines for naming World Twenty20 squads, although the chances of Kevin Pietersen being included for England remain very slim
The deadline for submitting 15-man squads for the ICC World Twenty20 tournament in Sri Lanka has been extended by six days.
Suzie Bates will captain a White Ferns cricket side dripping with experience at next month's women's World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka.
Kevin Pietersen has apologised to the England Cricket Board over the derogatory text messages that he sent about members of the England dressing room to South Africa players in a last-ditch attempt to gain forgiveness and be selected for World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka.Pietersen and his representatives
- Cricket-Sri Lanka untroubled by England attack (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka untroubled by England attack (Category: Breaking News)
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AFP: Negotiations are underway for cricket-mad sprint king Usain Bolt to play in Australia’s Twenty20 Big Bash League, with Shane Warne leading the campaign to bring him to Melbourne. Bolt, hailed by International Olympic Committee chief Jacques Rogge as the greatest sprinter of all time
- Usain Bolt interested to play Australia’s Big Bash League (Category: Breaking News)
- Twenty20 can peacefully coexist with Test, one-day cricket: Warne (Category: Business)
- Spin king Warne in Twenty20 comeback (Category: Business)
- Warne’s statue unveiled at Melbourne Cricket Ground (Category: Business)
Pakistan has dropped seniors Younis Khan and Umar Gul from the one-day squad for the three-match series against Australia in the UAE later this month. Kamran Akmal, who was recalled for the Twenty20s, also made it to the one-day leg of the tour and the other notable inclusion is Junaid Khan, the left-arm fast bowler ...
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