Despite a suicide attack earlier in the day in nearby Islamabad, which killed at least 12 people, the match went ahead under tightened security.
In a gripping Super 4 encounter at the Asia Cup 2025, the spotlight wasn’t just on the cricket -- it was the playful, theatrical exchanges between spinners Abrar Ahmed and Wanindu Hasaranga that stole the show at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
Sri Lanka were made to sweat before edging past Hong Kong by four wickets in their Asia Cup Group B encounter in Dubai yesterday, with opener Pathum Nissanka’s half-century and a late cameo from Wanindu Hasaranga proving decisive.
"Nagin, Nagin!" shouted some fans at Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga from the gallery of the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. The leg-spin bowling all-rounder didn't notice the chants at first, when he did, he responded with a faint smile.
Despite doubts over star all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) kept the leg-spinner in their 16-member squad for the Asia Cup, scheduled to be played in the UAE from September 9 to 28.
The T20I series, set to begin on Thursday, 10 July, will serve as a crucial preparation platform for both teams with the T20 World Cup on the horizon.
Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood starred with 4-33 in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's 11 run IPL win at home against Rajasthan Royals, who won the toss and chose to field first Thursday.
Sri Lanka spinner Wanindu Hasaranga will miss the rest of their three-match One Day International (ODI) series against India due to a hamstring injury, governing body Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said on Saturday.
The 26-year-old all-rounder quit following Sri Lanka's early exit from the T20 World Cup in June.
Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood starred with 4-33 in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's 11 run IPL win at home against Rajasthan Royals, who won the toss and chose to field first Thursday.
Sri Lanka spinner Wanindu Hasaranga will miss the rest of their three-match One Day International (ODI) series against India due to a hamstring injury, governing body Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said on Saturday.
The 26-year-old all-rounder quit following Sri Lanka's early exit from the T20 World Cup in June.
Mohammad Nabi’s stay at the top of the ICC Men’s T20I All-rounder Rankings has been short, with some stunning performances boosting Australia’s Marcus Stoinis to the summit.
Shakib Al Hasan is the beneficiary of an unusually disappointing outing for Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga against South Africa on Monday, with the Bangladesh all-rounder leapfrogging Hasaranga into the top spot in the latest ICC all-rounder rankings.
This will be Hasaranga’s maiden campaign as captain of Sri Lanka and the all-rounder will be leading an exciting group of players in the USA and the West Indies
The race to be the No.1 ranked all-rounder at the start of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup has further intensified as two players share top billing following the latest update to the ICC Men's T20 Player Rankings.
All-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga will lead an experienced Sri Lanka outfit for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024.
Sunrisers Hyderabad leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of IPL 2024 because of chronic heel pain in his left foot, according to a report in ESPNcricinfo.
If he were not included in the squad for Bangladesh Tests, the Sri Lanka T20 captain would have to sit out the first four matches of the World Cup.
