The Latest Breaking News from Avishka Fernando

Sharjah Warriorz clinched a thrilling victory over Dubai Capitals in their first home game of the season, thanks to a stunning counter-attacking innings by Sri Lankan batter Avishka Fernando. With this win, the Warriorz have climbed to the second spot on the points table.

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka announced their teams on Wednesday for three ODIs and two T20 matches against New Zealand at home, with Charith Asalanka serving as captain for both formats.

NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Sri Lankan cricketer to score an ODI double century. His remarkable innings powered the hosts to an imposing total of 381 against Afghanistan in the series opener in Pallekele on Friday.

Sri Lanka suffered a major setback as four of their cricketers, including pacer Dushamantha Chameera and leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga, were rendered doubtful for the upcoming Asia Cup because of injuries and COVID-19.

NEW DELHI: The Sri Lankan cricket team had multiple setbacks on Friday as pacer Dushamantha Chameera and leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga were rendered doubtful for the upcoming Asia Cup due to injuries. To go with that, batters Kusal Perera and Avishka Fernando tested positive for COVID-19 and are under observation

NEW DELHI: After Virat Kohli's breathtaking century against Sri Lanka in the first ODI, paceman Mohammed Siraj gave India a perfect start by picking up two quick wickets inside six overs of the Lankan innings in Guwahati on Tuesday.

MUMBAI: Hardik Pandya will be expected to begin his full-time T20 captaincy tenure on a bold note as the Indian T20 team prepares to start its life beyond Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul with the three match series against Sri Lanka, beginning here on Tuesday.

COLOMBO: Top-order batter Avishka Fernando on Wednesday earned a recall to Sri Lanka's limited overs squad for the away series against India beginning January 3 in Mumbai.