Cricket News sort by Balapuwaduge Ajantha Winslo Mendis

When Pakistan left-arm spinner Imad Wasim claimed 5 for 14 in the first T20 against West Indies at Dubai on Friday, he entered the club of bowlers with the top ten best figures in T20s. His 5 for 14 slots in at number eight in the list. Who else is part of the club? We tell you

South Africa created history by defeating Sri Lanka 2-1 in the latter’s own backyard in the three-match one day series, thus registering their maiden ODI series win in the island nation.

39 matches, 66 wickets, best of 6/8 and an average of 14.4 with two five-wicket hauls – these are the sensational stats of Ajantha Mendis in T20 internationals.

Sri Lanka collected an easy win over minnows Netherlands at Chittagong. The minnows asked to bat first after losing the toss were bundled out for 39

Kumar Sangakkara scored a brilliant 18th ODI century in just 83 balls to help Sri Lanka clinch a thrilling win over India at Fatullah.

Sri Lanka has made two changes to their Champions Trophy squad for the upcoming Tri-Series in West Indies. Tillakaratne Dilshan is out of the tournament because of the calf muscle injury he sustained during the Semi-Final against India.

Unlike what was expected, the World T20 in Sri Lanka did not spring up any surprise packages, i.e. talented but inexperienced players making their mark. On the contrary, it were the old hands who delivered for their respective sides, which reiterated that experience is invaluable irrespective of the game’s format.

West Indies clinched the ICC World T20 2012 after outplaying hosts Sri Lanka in a one-sided contest at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Sri Lanka needing only 138 to chase made a complete mess because of the soft approach from its top order.

Sri Lanka are almost there into the Semi Finals after beating West Indies by a big margin of 9 wickets with 28 balls to spare at Pallekele. The hosts made short work of the West Indian target of 130 by romping home in just 15.2 overs.