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Dinesh Chandimal was ruled out of the Galle Test against India due to a concussion. The SLC said, “Chandimal was subsequently assessed for concussion by the doctor and team physiotherapist on the ground and was ruled out after the assessment.” Pasindu Sooriyabandara will replace him for the remaining match days.
Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell and his wife Vini Raman welcomed their second child, a baby girl named Maia Maxwell, on Tuesday. The couple shared the happy news through a joint Instagram post, calling her their “dream girl.” Fans and fellow cricketers sent many warm wishes as their family grew again.
A Sydney court convicted David Warner for mid-range drink-driving on April 5 and fined him AUD 1,500. The 39-year-old must now use an interlock device. His lawyer said, "The consequences of his offending are profound." This incident has cast doubt on his future as captain of the Sydney Thunder team.
Former Australia opener David Warner got a fine of AU$1,500 for drink-driving on Tuesday. Warner pleaded guilty after he tried to swap seats with a passenger near a police breath-testing site on Easter Sunday. His barrister said, "The consequences of his offending are profound," as Warner now faces career impacts.
India set Sri Lanka a target of 372 runs on the fourth day of the first Test at the Galle International Stadium. If Sri Lanka chases this, it will be the third-highest successful run-chase in the country. The home team currently holds the record for overhauling 388 against Zimbabwe in 2017.
Sri Lanka batter Pasindu Sooriyabandara is set to make his international debut as a concussion substitute against India in Galle. He replaced Dinesh Chandimal, who got injured while fielding on Tuesday. Sri Lanka Cricket said, "Dinesh Chandimal sustained an injury to his right shoulder and neck while diving to prevent a boundary."
Australia dropped Jake Weatherald after the team suffered a stunning loss to Bangladesh in Darwin. The 31-year-old opener got the axe following his poor performance in the match. Selectors decided to make changes quickly, leaving Weatherald out of the squad for the upcoming Test match scheduled to be in Mackay.
Rishabh Pant scored 66 off 69 balls on Tuesday to help India build a strong lead in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. India started Day 4 with a 178-run lead, needing quick runs on a difficult pitch. Pant’s adventurous batting gave India a solid position.
Rishabh Pant created history on Tuesday during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. The star wicketkeeper became the first Indian to hit 100 sixes in Test cricket. Pant reached this milestone with a big six off Lahiru Kumara, which also helped him score his 20th Test fifty.
Newcastle United signed Bosnia and Herzegovina international Amar Dedic from Benfica for £29.5m on a five-year deal. The 24-year-old full-back will wear the No 37 shirt. "Working with Matthias again was a big factor for me," Dedic said. He previously worked with head coach Matthias Jaissle at Red Bull Salzburg.
Ravichandran Ashwin revealed how Sanjay Manjrekar’s harsh 2012 criticism initially made him angry. Ashwin later used those words as motivation to improve his bowling and fitness. He eventually messaged Manjrekar, saying, "his article came to me like a guru and changed my life." Ashwin retired on December 18, 2024.
Sri Lanka batter Dinesh Chandimal was taken to hospital for precautionary scans after he injured his shoulder and neck while fielding on Day 4 of the first Test against India. He fell awkwardly while saving a boundary at the Galle International Stadium. The team is now waiting for further medical updates.