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Matheesha Pathirana secures huge LPL deal
Setting a new record, young pacer Matheesha Pathirana secured a huge deal at the Lanka Premier League, emerging as the most expensive purchase ever in the league with a staggering USD 120,000 pay. Pathirana’s services were acquired by Colombo Strikers for the 2024 season of LPL. Colombo Strikers secured the services of other promising players as well.
They signed up Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz and also roped in Bangladesh fast bowler Taskin Ahmed. Pathirana has demonstrated his incredibly fascinating bowling skills in the IPL, playing for Chennai Super Kings. He has been terrific in the IPL and now he will look to replicate his form in the LPL as well.
His monsterous bowling has been really hard for seasoned batters to tackle, making him one of the standout stars in the current generation of cricketers. His journey with CSK began in 2022 after being brought in as the replacement for New Zealand player Adam Milne. Pathirana was roped in for INR 20 lakh by CSK.
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Women’s T20I World Cup 2026: All you need to know
The schedule for the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup has been announced, with hosts England taking on Sri Lanka on June 12. The tournament is scheduled from June 12 to July 5. This edition will feature 12 teams competing across seven iconic venues, culminating in a grand final at Lord's Cricket Ground.
The 2026 Women's T20 World Cup will be contested over 2...
“Ben did so much for me as my vice-captain”: Joe Root ahead of England’s 1st Test vs India
As England gear up for the five-match Test series against India, beginning June 20, veteran batter and former England captain Joe Root has expressed that it is time to repay the support to Ben Stokes, who did so much for him.
"Ben did so much for me as my vice-captain, now it's my turn to give a bit back to him. It was difficult and weir...
England reveal playing XI for 1st Test against India
England have announced their playing XI for the first Test match of the five-match Test series against India, beginning on June 20 in Leeds. Brydon Carse and Chris Woakes have been named in the playing XI and will lead the side’s bowling attack. The duo missed last month's one-off test against Zimbabwe due to injur...
“India will miss his fighting spirit”: Ben Stokes lauds Virat Kohli
As the highly anticipated five-match Test series between India and England approaches, England's Test captain Ben Stokes has lauded Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli, highlighting the void his absence will create in the Indian lineup. The series is set to commence on June 20, 2025, with India led by the promising young star Shubman...
Former England opener expresses surprises over Iyer’s omission
Former England opening batter Nick Knight has voiced his surprise over India’s decision to omit Shreyas Iyer from their squad for the upcoming five-match Test series against England. Nick believed that Iyer should have been given a place in the squad. While Iyer has been in tremendously impressive form across all formats, he hasn't been able to make t...
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