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The ICC World Twenty20 2012 trophies were ceremoniously accepted at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo, Sri Lanka on Wednesday.
Colombo, Aug.29 (ANI): The ICC World Twenty20 2012 trophies were ceremoniously accepted at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo, Sri Lanka today. The trophies arrived on board an Emirates flight from Dubai.
www.pakpassion.net: The inaugural edition of the Sri Lankan Premier League (SLPL) T20 tournament got underway on 11 August and, as expected, has provided many international players with the ideal preparation just a month before the Twenty20 World Cup. This is an opportunity which many Pakistani
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Nagenahira Nagas returned to the blueprint that devised their first three victories, as a belligerent innings at the top of the order and a clinical finish from Angelo Mathews backed up a strong bowling performance led by Shaminda Eranga. The Nagas’ six-wicket win over Uva Next ensures they avoid top-placed Wayamba United in the first ...
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Reuters: Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore believes his side will have the edge over Australia in the One-Day International and Twenty20 series in the United Arab Emirates as they are more familiar with conditions and the visitors are dealing with injuries and retirements. The teams meet in three ODIs
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Son of Sudath Munaweera, a former first-class cricketer, Dilshan Munaweera began playing at the age of nine and has represented Nalanda College, Sri Lanka under 19, Bloomfield C & AC, Sri Lankan A and now is a part of the UVA NEXT franchise in the SLPL. An opening batsman, Munaweera has been picked to the ...
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ESPNcricinfo: Batsman Darren Bravo and allrounder Andre Russell have returned to the West Indies squad for the World Twenty20 to be played in Sri Lanka. Bravo had to return to the West Indies from the tour of England after suffering a groin injury and missed the home series against New Zealand
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- Chris Gayle is back in Test squad (Category: Business)
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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 ...
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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
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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)
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)
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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.
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)
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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
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- 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 )
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 ...
PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka: India defeated Sri Lanka by 39 runs in the one-off Twenty20 international in Pallekele yesterday. Paceman Ashok Dinda bagged four wickets and seamer Irfan Pathan three as India bowled Sri Lanka out for 116 after posting 155-3. Angelo Mathews made 31 for Sri Lanka.
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JOHANNESBURG (Reuters): South Africa test captain Graeme Smith was omitted from the 15-man squad to take part in the World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka next month, Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced on Thursday. The 31-year-old last played a T20 international in October 2011, but in July was named
- Sri Lanka Squad for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 (Category: Sports)
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Mahindra Sri Lanka Premier League to kick off on August 11, 2012 Mahindra …
- Pakistani Cricketer Anwar Ali congratulates Lanka Premier League (LPL) (Category: Sports)
- Former Pakistani Cricketer Zaheer Abbas Congratulates Lanka Premier League (Category: Sports)
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KANDY, Sri Lanka, Aug 7 (Reuters) Indian fast bowler Irfan Pathan produced another match-winning performance as the visitors beat Sri Lanka by 39 runs in the one-off Twenty20 international at Pallakele today.
Prima Group Sri Lanka announced it is joining as the Exclusive Food Partner for the inaugural edition of Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL), which starts from 11 August. SLPL 2012, featuring the best cricketing talent from Sri Lanka as well as a line-up of top International Cricketers is the first of a prestigious domestic cricket ...
- Sri Lanka Premier League postponed to 2012 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Premier League postponed to 2012 (Category: Sports)
- Sri Lanka Premier League set for August this year (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Premier League set for August this year (Category: Sports)
The International Cricket Council (ICC) in collaboration with host nation music superstars Bathiya Jayakody and Santhush Weeraman launched the ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012 official event song ‘Vissai Vissa’ (Twenty Twenty). The official event song of the ICC WT20 SL 2012 captures
- ICC World Twenty20 2012 Trophies arrive (Category: Business)
- Comprehensive ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012 social media campaigns debut (Category: Business)
- Lasith Malinga named Event Ambassador for ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012 (Category: Business)
- ICC launches World Twenty 20 Sri Lanka 2012 (Category: Business)
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M Ltd.), India’s leading SUV manufacturer has partnered with the Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL), a cricket league, as their Title Sponsors. The prestigious League kicks off from August 11 and will be played over three weeks at two venues – Colombo and Kandy. The inaugural edition of this League will ...
- Mahindra SLPL kicks off today; to be broadcast live in 80 countries (Category: Business)
- SLPL becomes “Mahindra SLPL” (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahindra bags Title Sponsorship rights of Sri Lanka Premier League (Category: Sports)
- Mahindra to sponsor Sri Lanka Premier League (Category: Breaking News)
Agencies Kandy (Sri Lanka), Aug 7 India beat Sri Lanka by 39 runs in the one-off Twenty20 international played at Pallakele today.
Colombo, Aug 8 (PTI) Having lost both the five-match ODI series 4-1 and one-off Twenty20 International, Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene said inconsistency was the main reason behind his team's dismal performance against India.
India continued their dominance over Sri Lanka with a 39-run win in the one-off Twenty20 international on Tuesday.
PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka: Virat Kohli cracked a half-century and Irfan Pathan bagged three key wickets to help India post an easy 39-run win over Sri Lanka in the one-off Twenty20 international in Pallekele yesterday.
PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka, Aug 7, 2012 (AFP) - Virat Kohli cracked a half-century and Irfan Pathan bagged three key wickets to help India post an easy 39-run win over Sri Lanka in the one-off Twenty20 international in Pallekele on Tuesday.
NEW DELHI: After a thumping 4-1 win in the ODI series, India continued their dominance over Sri Lanka as they thrashed the hosts by 39 runs in the one-off T20 match at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Chasing a modest 156, Sri Lanka were bundled out for just 116 conceding an easy victory ...
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