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LPL: Dambulla too strong for Colombo

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Colombo Stars fell 18 runs shorter of their target as the Dambulla Giants gained two important points on the points table.

The Stars were bowled out on 177 runs in the 19th over due to the brilliant bowling performance from the Dambulla bowlers. 

Dambulla Giants   20 overs    195-6 

Phil Salt     62(34)             Chameera 3-34                                                                                                     Najibullah 54(40)             Prasanna   1-21

Colombo Stars     20 overs     177 all-out

Chandimal 26(16)            Pradeep     3-50                                                                                                                    T. Banton   23(14)            Retnayake 2-17        

The Dambulla Giants started their innings destructively after electing to bat first.

The Dambulla Giants openers, Phil Salt and Niroshan Dickwella smashed 48 runs in the first 3 overs to put the opposition under pressure right from the start.

Dickwella was dismissed after scoring 17 runs off 6 balls in the 4th over of the innings.

Keemo Paul broke this dangerous-looking partnership to drag his side back into the game.

Dambulla Giants lost Dilshan Munaweera in the 5th over followed by the dismissal of Sohaib Maqsood in the next over.

So, the Colombo Stars picked up 3 quicks wickets in the 4th, 5th, and 6th over but they still managed to score 75 runs in those 6 overs of powerplay.

Phil Salt’s brilliant knock

Phil Salt played an excellent knock of 62 runs in the start.

He used only 34 balls for his 62 runs which included 8 fours and 2 sixes.

He was brilliant with the bat and played shots all around the ground. Salt was also awarded as The Player of the Match due to his brilliant performance in this match.

Salt was dismissed by Chameera in the 11th over of the innings. 

Najibullah Zadran played an important knock in the last part of the innings as he scored 54 runs on just 40 balls including 6 fours and 2 sixes.

Najibullah put up a match-changing partnership of 77 runs with the skipper Dasun Shanaka.

Najibullah and Shanaka assured that their team will end on a big score today.

The Dambulla Giants ended their innings on a huge total of 195-6.

Chameera picked up 3 wickets for 34 runs and he was the leading wicket-taker for his side in this match.  

Prasanna also picked up 1 wicket for just 21 runs from his 4 overs.

Colombo’s brittle batting order

The Colombo Stars lost regular wickets at the start of their innings that jolted their hopes to chase down this huge total.

Tom Banton was bowled by Ratnayake in the 3rd over.

Kusal Perera was looking pretty good but he was done and dusted by the experienced Imran Tahir on the last ball of the 5th over.

Kusal Perera scored 20 runs off just  11 balls including 2 fours and 2 sixes.

Colombo Stars continued to lose wickets and they were on 79-5 in 11 overs at one stage.

Chandimal tries to stem the flow of wickets

Chandimal and D. De silva tried to overturn things for their sides, but both of them lost their wickets after having a good start.

Chandimal made 26 off 11 while D. de silva scored 21 runs off 13 balls. Most of the Colombo batters got good starts of 20+ but all of them failed to convert that 20s into a match-winning 50 or 60.

The tail-enders scored some quick runs to put 177 runs on the board before getting all-out in 18.5 overs.

Nuwan Pradeep picked up 3 wickets but he was very expensive as he conceded 50 runs from his 4 overs.

The youngster Tharindu Ratnayake was outstanding with the bowl, he picked up 2 wickets for just 17 runs in 4 overs.

Imran Tahir also took 2 wickets for 36 runs in his quota of 4 overs. 

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WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo storms off pitch after throwing his runner’s-up medal into stands

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Cristiano Ronaldo and his AL-Nassr side lost the Riyadh Cup to AL Hilal on Saturday. It was a clinical performance from the Al-Hilal side as they won the match 2-0. It was a frustrating night for the Portugal legend as he was heckled by the fans in the crowd.

The cameras panned to Cristiano Ronaldo who was swarmed by his teammates. There were chants cheering on Lionel Messi from the stands. Already peeved after losing the game, Ronaldo lost his cool and threw his medal at the fans.

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During the game, Ronaldo was seen showing disgraceful actions towards the AL-Hilal fans. A scarf which was thrown his way saw the Portugal superstar rub it in the most inappropriate area. The 39-year-old earned the ire of the fans after this incident came to light.

AL-Hilal down AL-Nassr to win Riyadh Cup 2024 –

The 2024 Riyadh Cup final saw some amazing football being played. Cristiano Ronaldo was all smiles as WWE Superstar The Undertaker came out to place the trophy. Once the action began it was an end-to-end encounter as both teams went hard at goal.

Serbian star Sergej-Milinkovic Savic opened the scoring in the 17th minute of the game. It was two-nil 13 minutes later as Salem Aldaswari scored an amazing goal. That was the end of the contest despite an hour left in the game to be played.

There was no way back for the Al Nassr side as they looked clueless in front of goal. Not many chances were created by Ronaldo and his team. Al Hilal’s defense held their own against a rampaging Al Nassr side in the last few minutes.

There was pandemonium in the stands as the final whistle was sounded and the Al Hilal fans celebrated. There was a chorus of Messi chants which visibly irked Ronaldo at the end of the game.

Ever since his move from Manchester United in late 2022, Cristiano Ronaldo has changed Saudi Football. The likes of Karim Benzema and N Golo Kante are currently playing in the Saudi Pro League. AL Hilal themselves signed noted Brazilian sensation Neymar who sic out injured. With the veteran star in the twilight of his career, this kind of behaviour is least expected from Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Sandeep Lamichhane convicted of molestation, jailed for eight years

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Nepal leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane has been convicted of raping a 17-year-old in 2022. During the case, he kept playing for the team, notably during the Asia Cup 2023 and ODI World Cup qualifier in June last year. After the case was filed, he was playing for eventual winners, Jamaica Tallawahs. The leg-spinner was released from the team and was taken into custody.

“I know I am facing a difficult time of conspiracy and wrongful allegation and the ramification of its effect is something unimaginable. I am sure there must be some mechanism of compensating to the accused who proven to be innocent in our legal system,” he wrote. “I will soon seek legal support against wrongful prosecution and allegation made against me and I am sure I will get the justice and will return to the cricket ground soon to make the name and fame of my beloved country and I pray for speedy trial.”

After landing home, the former Delhi Capitals player claimed that the allegations made against him were baseless.

“All these things affected me mentally on one hand and on the other hand, I had to go through illness, and due to mental stress and ill health I kept myself in isolation. I have been mentally and physically affected by the portrayal and I have reached a state of imbalance and I have been bringing myself back to a normal state under the advice of doctors. My health is gradually improving, and I am planning to return to Nepal as soon as possible to defend against the false complaint against me,” the leggie wrote on Facebook in September 2022.

Talking about the current status, the bench also slapped him with a fine of Rs 300,000 (USD 2255 approx) and ordered him to pay Rs 200,000 (USD 1500 approx) in compensation to the victim. Lamichhane’s lawyer, Saroj Ghimire, told AFP that he “will appeal the decision in a higher court.”

Sandeep Lamichhane’s career at a glance

He is the first Nepal player to play in IPL, PSL, CPL, and several other leagues. He made his international debut at the age of 18

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WATCH: Gautam Gambhir makes endearing comment while answering question related to Virat Kohli

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Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir is believed to have a personal dislike for former India skipper Virat Kohli. Over the years, Gambhir has been critical of the 2008 U19 World Cup-winning captain on a lot of issues. Not to forget, Gambhir has been vocal about not the media should be worshipping individual players.

During a talk show on Star Sports, the two-time World Cup winner was asked about the bowler Kohli faced while completing his 50th ODI hundred. As Gambhir gave the right answer, he also mentioned that his rivalry is with Kohli which stays on the field only.

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He replied:

“Lockie Ferguson.”

Gambhir then smilingly went on to add:

“Ye aap baar baar dikhana, mujhe sab kuch yaad rehta hai. Ladai meri sirf on the field hai (Please show this clip again and again, I remember everything. My fight is only on the field)”

I want Virat Kohli to bat with the same intent he is known for: Gautam Gambhir

In another conversation. Gambhir said that Kohli must bat the same way against South Africa in the two-match Test series the way he does. Notably, the latter won’t play the practice game as he has come back to India for personal reasons. However, the right-hander will be available for the series.

“It will be in Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s minds that Shreyas Iyer, who is on his first tour, will be batting after Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul, if he plays, will be playing as a wicketkeeper for the first time. However, I want Virat Kohli to bat with the same intent he is known for.”

India’s squad for Tests: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Mohd. Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Prasidh Krishna, KS Bharat (wk)

Tuesday 26-Dec-23 to 30-Dec-23 1st Test Centurion
Wednesday 03-Jan-24 to 07-Jan-24 2nd Test Cape Town
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