Sri Lankan cricket is one of the most popular sports in the world. With passionate fans all over the globe, cricket is a sport that truly unites people. This blog post will look at some of the latest cricket news from Sri Lanka and explore how you can follow along with the action. From live commentary to match reports and everything in between, read on to stay up-to-date on all the latest cricket happenings from Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka Cricket News
Following their tour of India, Sri Lanka Cricket announced their squad for the upcoming series against Pakistan. The squad features a mix of young and experienced players and will be led by captain Dinesh Chandimal.
Sri Lanka Cricket Players
Sri Lanka cricket players have been in the news lately for various reasons. First, there was a shocking incident at a match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan, resulting in Pakistani player Umar Akmal being banned from international cricket. Second, Sanath Jayasuriya announced his retirement from professional cricket following Sri Lanka’s loss to Australia in the Cricket World Cup Qualifier. Finally, Angelo Mathews was among those named in the ICC’s investigation into corruption within the game.
There are plenty of events in Sri Lankan cricket at the moment, and it is hard to keep track of them all. That said, here are some of the most notable developments:
-Umar Akmal was banned from further international cricket after an altercation with Sri Lankan batsman Dinesh Chandimal during a match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka
-Angelo Mathews was included in an ICC investigation into corruption within the sport
-Sanath Jayasuriya announced his retirement from professional cricket
Sri Lanka Cricket World Cup 2018
The Sri Lanka Cricket World Cup is the premier international cricket tournament in Sri Lanka. It is held every four years, with the most recent edition in 2018. The competition features teams from all six of the island’s provinces, and the top two teams to progress to a semifinal and final stage after the group stages.
In 2018, Sri Lanka was undefeated in their group-stage games, topping their section with six wins and one draw. They faced England in their first semifinal match but lost by nine wickets. They then faced Australia in the third and final semifinal match, winning by an innings and 139 runs. In the final against India, Sri Lanka reached 232/9 before being bowled out for 244/10 – their lowest total of any World Cup. This saw them crowned champions for the fourth time (after 1983, 1987, 1996), with India coming second.
Sri Lanka Cricket Performance
The Sri Lanka cricket team is in a bad patch, and their recent performance speaks volumes. They have been struggling to win any of their matches, most recently losing against Australia in an ICC World Cup Qualifier game. The fans and media criticized the Sri Lankan players for their poor performance. Some attributed it to the loss of key players during the IPL auction, while others claimed that the Sri Lankan team was not up to the standard set by previous iterations.
Regardless, one cannot help but feel for this beleaguered side, who have already lost twice to Pakistan, once in a bilateral series and again in a World Cup Qualifier match. For such an iconic cricketing nation as Sri Lanka, these results are embarrassing and will do nothing but harm their reputation.