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<title><![CDATA[Top 5 catches in IPL 2025]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 15:39:49 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) was not only about explosive batting or match-winning spells—it was also a display of outstanding fielding. Among the numerous highlights, catches were responsible for changing the fortunes of matches, with fielders attempting some remarkable attempts that left observers and commentators stunned.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://media.cricketwinner.com/media/2025/05/IMG_20250507_200530.webp" width="1080" height="599" alt="Rashid Khan "/><p>The IPL 2025 season has kept fans on the edge of their seats not only with explosive batting or fiery bowling, but with breathtaking fielding brilliance. Fielders have won matches with death-defying catches, lightning-fast reflexes, and intelligent coordination.These are the top 5 catches this season that have impressed us with their athleticism, difficulty, and influence:</p><p><strong>1. Rashid Khan vs Sunrisers Hyderabad</strong></p><p>In a pivotal match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rashid Khan produced a match-winning moment by taking an incredible catch to send Travis Head back. Head, dangerous-looking, tried to flick a ball over square leg. Rashid, having initially misread the direction, ran back and sideways before adjusting his course halfway through his run. In a stunning turnaround, he hurled himself forward and was able to catch the ball inches above the ground. Due to Head's incendiary style, this exclusion was crucial—stopping him from establishing himself and turning the game in favor of Gujarat Titans.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">An unbelievable catch 🤯<br><br>Rashid Khan pulls off a crazy catch to dismiss Travs Head on Prasidh Krishna bowl 🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SRHvsGT?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SRHvsGT</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GTvsSRH?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GTvsSRH</a><br><br><a href="https://t.co/2Wnc0wNKI2">pic.twitter.com/2Wnc0wNKI2</a></p>— Prakhar (@NEWSxCRICKET) <a href="https://twitter.com/NEWSxCRICKET/status/1918353559776596027?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 2, 2025</a></blockquote><p><strong>2. Dewald Brevis vs Punjab Kings</strong></p><p>In a closely fought match against PBKS , Dewald Brevis showed great calmness on the boundary rope. While a lofted shot was headed his way close to long-on, Brevis judged his leap to perfection, catching the ball in mid-air just within the ropes. Steadying his pace, he managed not to step over the boundary—a difficult art under pressure. His field sense converted what would have been a six into a wicket, changing the momentum in his team's favor.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">WHAT. A. CATCH 🔥<br><br>An absolute stunner from Dewald Brevis at the boundary😍<br><br>Excellent awareness from him 🫡<br><br>Updates ▶ <a href="https://t.co/eXWTTv7Xhd">https://t.co/eXWTTv7Xhd</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CSKvPBKS?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CSKvPBKS</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/ChennaiIPL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChennaiIPL</a> <a href="https://t.co/CjZgjdEvUQ">pic.twitter.com/CjZgjdEvUQ</a></p>— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/IPL/status/1917638030246002848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2025</a></blockquote><p><strong>3. Kamindu Mendis vs Chennai Super Kings </strong></p><p>Kamindu Mendis amazed fans with an airborne catch that immediately went viral. Fielding for CSK, he responded to a flat pull shot by diving horizontally through the air close to backward point. Completely outstretched, he clutched the ball with both hands in mid-air, a moment evoking Jonty Rhodes-era fielding. The pure athleticism and timing made it one of the most stunning catches of the season.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Only a catch like that could’ve stopped that cameo from Brevis! 🤯<br><br>Kamindu Mendis, take a bow 🙇<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CSK?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CSK</a> 119/6 after 14 overs.<br><br>Updates ▶ <a href="https://t.co/26D3UalRQi">https://t.co/26D3UalRQi</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CSKvSRH?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CSKvSRH</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/SunRisers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SunRisers</a> <a href="https://t.co/NvthsQfpUj">pic.twitter.com/NvthsQfpUj</a></p>— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/IPL/status/1915787543531991527?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 25, 2025</a></blockquote><p><strong>4. Dushmantha Chameera vs kolkata knight riders</strong></p><p>In a burst of raw reflex genius, Chameera picked a blinder off his own bowling to direct a fierce drive straight back to him. The ball came off the bat like a bullet, but Chameera reflexively held out his right hand and snatched it away clean. It was a demonstration of sheer reaction time and poise, taking out even the batter by surprise, and eliminating a crucial KKR batsman early in the innings.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Two Moments of Brilliance:<br>Russell smashed a 106m six off Starc.<br>Chameera took a sensational, all-time great IPL 2025 catch.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DCvsKKR?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DCvsKKR</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KKRvsDC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KKRvsDC</a><br><br><a href="https://t.co/2Qr7HivP2P">pic.twitter.com/2Qr7HivP2P</a></p>— FC Kavya Maran (@Kavya_Maran_SRH) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kavya_Maran_SRH/status/1917253519221891549?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2025</a></blockquote><p><strong>5. Riyan Parag vs Chennai Super Kings</strong></p><p>Riyan Parag added to his growing reputation as a dependable fielder with a brilliant diving catch near the deep midwicket boundary. Chennai batter looked to clear the ropes, but Parag timed his sprint and dive to perfection, tumbling forward and clutching the ball just above the turf. It was a clutch moment in a high-pressure game and further established Parag’s importance in Rajasthan Royals’ outfield setup.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">RIYAN PARAG - ONE OF THE BEST CATCHES IN IPL EVER 👌 <a href="https://t.co/hPm6S4tOgj">pic.twitter.com/hPm6S4tOgj</a></p>— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) <a href="https://twitter.com/CricCrazyJohns/status/1906392838927265862?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 30, 2025</a></blockquote><p>These catches were not merely highlights—they were game-changers. With fielding standards in IPL 2025 reaching new heights, these moments served as reminders that brilliance in the field can be as match-winning as a century or a five-wicket haul.</p><p><strong>Also see:</strong> <a href="https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/psl-players-in-fear-after-india-s-operation-sindoor-against-terrorists/#google_vignette">PSL players in fear after India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’ against terrorists</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[[Watch] Dushmantha Chameera superman catch sends Anukul Roy packing in IPL 2025]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 22:17:59 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Delhi Capitals’ Dushmantha Chameera takes a sensational catch to dismiss Anukul Roy in the IPL 2025 match against Kolkata Knight Riders. Watch the viral moment here.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://media.cricketwinner.com/media/2025/04/Untitled-design234tr123rthg2.webp" width="1280" height="720" alt="Dushmantha Chameera takes a sensational catch"/><p>On 29th April 2025, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, the Delhi Capitals' <strong><a href="https://www.iplt20.com/teams/delhi-capitals/squad-details/817">Dushmantha Chameera</a></strong> took everyone aback with a miraculous catch during their match against the Kolkata Knight Riders in the <strong><a href="https://www.cricketwinner.com/ipl-2025/">IPL</a></strong>. In the 20th over of the match, Anukul Roy had glanced a Mitchell Starc ball over square leg, but Chameera's speed and agility proved to be the deciding factors.</p><p>Chameera, anticipating the ball, ran to his left and hurled himself sideways, stretching both arms to the limit. He managed to hold the catch in an incredible display of athleticism and left everyone at the stadium speechless.</p><p>Since it could restrict KKR's scoring chances in the last over, this remarkable catch might prove to be the difference-maker in the match. Chameera's catch is evidence of his excellent fielding abilities, which have been a hallmark of his cricket career.</p><p><strong>ALSO SEE: <a href="https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/ipl-2025-why-is-vaibhav-arora-missing-from-first-eleven-in-dc-vs-kkr-match-48/">IPL 2025: Why is Vaibhav Arora missing from first eleven in DC vs KKR Match 48?</a></strong></p><p><strong>Watch the video:</strong></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Is that Superman? 🦸♂️ No, it’s <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DushmanthaChameera?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DushmanthaChameera</a>!<br><br>Is this the best catch of the tournament so far? 🤯<br><br>Watch the LIVE action ➡ <a href="https://t.co/GeTHelSNLF">https://t.co/GeTHelSNLF</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPLonJioStar?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPLonJioStar</a> 👉 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DCvKKR?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DCvKKR</a> | LIVE NOW on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi & JioHotstar <a href="https://t.co/2gl98tQN35">pic.twitter.com/2gl98tQN35</a></p>— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/StarSportsIndia/status/1917248680136004073?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 29, 2025</a></blockquote><h3><strong>Raghuvanshi and Rinku help KKR post 204 against Delhi Capitals</strong></h3><p>Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) posted a solid total of 204/9 in their 20 overs against Delhi Capitals (DC), with solid batting by Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Rinku Singh. After a good start by Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Sunil Narine, KKR lost two wickets in a hurry, but Raghuvanshi and Rinku batted sensibly and forged a crucial partnership to keep their team in the game.</p><p>Both teams have batted sensibly, scoring boundaries and rotating the strike. Despite Delhi Capitals' revival in the last overs by Mitchell Starc grabbing three consecutive wickets, KKR were able to reach 200 runs. Their strong batting has provided them with an excellent opportunity to win at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[Why DC drop Mohit Sharma for Dushmantha Chameera in the IPL 2025 LSG vs DC match?]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 19:44:54 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Delhi Capitals made a strategic change in their playing XI for the IPL 2025 match against Lucknow Super Giants by replacing Mohit Sharma with Dushmantha Chameera. The decision was influenced by pitch conditions, Chameera’s pace, and his strong record against LSG’s Nicholas Pooran.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://media.cricketwinner.com/media/2025/04/sri-lanka-will-miss-the-services-of-dushmantha-chameera-for-the-india-series.webp" width="1080" height="608" alt="Dushmantha Chameera"/><p>In the 40th match of the <strong>IPL 2025</strong> season, the <a href="https://www.delhicapitals.in/">Delhi Capitals </a>(DC) are playing against the<a href="https://www.lucknowsupergiants.in/"> Lucknow SuperGiants</a> (LSG) at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. DC's captain, Axar Patel, won the toss and decided to bowl first. Along with this announcement, he also announced a change in the playing 11; <a href="https://www.delhicapitals.in/players/58065-dushmantha-chameera-profile">Dushmantha Chameera</a> has replaced Mohit Sharma. On the contrary, LSG decided to stay with the same winning team that won their last match, keeping to a similar lineup.</p><p>The change to bring Chameera into the playing XI may have raised some eyebrows in the first place, but this was clearly a tactical choice made by the DC management. It appears that after assessing the conditions of the game, the type of pitch, and analyses of the opposition, Chameera's entry into the playing XI makes sense.</p><h3 data-start="856" data-end="912">Why Dushmantha Chameera Was Picked Over Mohit Sharma</h3><p>The main reason for this change is the pitch at the Ekana Stadium. The pitch we have seen has supported fast bowlers throughout the season. The pitch has a lot of bounce and pace, and fast bowlers who can bowl fast have had some success. We could see Chameera's pace and bounce make this pitch a better fit for the playing XI and give some more firepower to DC's bowling lineup.</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/ipl-2025-srh-vs-mi-match-41-a-head-to-head-breakdown/">IPL 2025: SRH vs MI Match 41 - A Head to Head breakdown</a></p><p>Another significant element was, in addition to Chameera's fine form, his strong record against LSG opener Nicholas Pooran. Chameera has dismissed Pooran three times in four innings in previous IPL encounters. Pooran has always struggled against fast bowlers bowling 140 km/h+ pretty comfortably, which Chameera most certainly does. With Delhi's profile against Pooran, they had an upper hand facilitating Chameera's addition. Moreover, Chameera has played at the Ekana Stadium, where he played for LSG in the 2022 season. Having played at home previously, Chameera will have a good sense of the pitch conditions and the environment in which he will be needing to execute his bowling plans.</p><p>Altogether, it was a logical and well-thought-out decision by Axar Patel and the Delhi Capitals to bring Chameera in for this match to give themselves the best chance to counter LSG's superb batting depth.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[IPL 2024: Chameera replaces Atkinson for upcoming IPL]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2024 17:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Atkinson, who has not featured in IPL before, has withdrawn from the TATA IPL 2024 with the English Cricket Board managing his schedule.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://media.cricketwinner.com/image/dir/Untitled-2-Recovered-1-1.png" width="1280" height="720" alt="IPL 2024: Chameera replaces Atkinson for upcoming IPL"/><p>Reportedly Sri Lanka pacer Dushmantha Chameera has been named as a replacement for Gus Atkinson by Kolkata Knight Riders for their upcoming season in the Indian Premier League.</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading">Chameera to replace Atkinson</h3><p>As per an IPL statement, Chameera will join KKR at a reserve price of INR 50 Lakh. Chameera has played 12 IPL games so far and taken nine wickets at an economy rate of 8.73. He has been part of Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and most recently for Lucknow Super Giants in 2022 in the Indian Premier League.</p><blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>“Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have named Dushmantha Chameera as a replacement for England pacer Gus Atkinson for the upcoming edition of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024,” the IPL release said.</p></blockquote><p>“Chameera will join KKR at a reserve price of INR 50 Lakh. The Sri Lankan speedster, who is known for his pace, and can trouble the batters with his swing and seam movements, was a part of Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2018 and 2021 IPL seasons, respectively. He represented Lucknow Super Giants in the 2022 season, where he picked up nine wickets from 12 matches,” it further added.</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading">What happened to Atkinson?</h3><p>On the other hand, the 26-year-old pacer from England, Atkinson has withdrawn from the TATA IPL 2024 with the English Cricket Board managing his schedule. Atkinson was about to play his first IPL. After Atkinson’s withdrawal, apart from Chameera, Mitchell Starc is the only overseas frontline quick in the KKR squad. Kolkata Knight Riders bought Starc for a record price of Rs 24.75 crore.</p><p>While Chameera will be an additional strength for KKR, the Sri Lanka pacer is injured at this moment. However, according to Sri Lanka’s team manager Mahinda Halangoda, “He’s feeling better now, but we won’t know for sure the exact nature of his injury until we hear back from the specialist,”</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[Sri Lanka Cricket Provides Clarification on Hasaranga and Chameera's World Cup Squad Controversy]]></title>
<link>https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/sri-lanka-cricket-provides-clarification-on-hasaranga-and-chameeras-world-cup-squad-controversy/</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 Nov 2023 16:16:04 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka Cricket Points Finger at Sports Ministry for Exclusion of Wanindu Hasaranga and Dushmantha Chameera from CWC 2023 Squad.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://media.cricketwinner.com/image/dir/345703.webp" width="1200" height="800" alt="Sri Lanka Cricket Provides Clarification on Hasaranga and Chameera's World Cup Squad Controversy"/><p>Sri Lanka Cricket Clarifies Wanindu Hasaranga and Dushmantha Chameera’s World Cup Squad Status in Official Statement on Friday (November 24).Both players were initially considered for the World Cup squad, with Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) expressing optimism about their recovery for the later stages of the tournament. However, the surprise exclusion of both from the final squad raised eyebrows, especially as they were part of the provisional squad.</p><p>Subsequently, Chameera was brought in as an injury replacement for Lahiru Kumara. The recent statement from SLC sheds light on the behind-the-scenes actions during the World Cup squad selection. According to the released statement, SLC had intended to include both Hasaranga and Chameera but faced resistance from the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs.</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading">Sri Lanka Cricket’s Allegations Against the Ministry of Sports:</h3><p>The statement revealed, “Following the selection meeting, on the same day, Sri Lanka Cricket sent the squad seeking approval of the National Sports Selection Committee, which comes under the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs. In response, the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs sent a letter to Sri Lanka Cricket on September 26, 2023, seeking medical clearance to approve the inclusion of Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, and Dilshan Madushanka.”</p><p>SLC had planned to send the injured players to India with the intention of playing them at a later stage in the tournament after their recovery. However, this plan was thwarted by the Sri Lankan ministry, which insisted on medical clearance for the players.</p><p>See Also:<a href="https://cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/brisbane-heat-season-opener-khawaja-and-labuschagne-ready-for-bbl-13" class="broken_link">Brisbane Heat Season Opener: Khawaja and Labuschagne Ready for BBL 13</a></p><p>In addition to addressing the squad selection issue, Sri Lanka Cricket accused the Ministry of Sports of providing misleading information about the utilization of the National Sports Fund. The release stated discrepancies between the documents obtained by SLC and the media release by the ministry, pointing out that the ministry had spent money on 67 activities instead of the 47 mentioned in their media release on November 13, 2023.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[ODI World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka brings in Dushmantha Chameera as a substitute for Lahiru Kumara for the rest of the competition]]></title>
<link>https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/odi-world-cup-2023-sri-lanka-brings-in-dushmantha-chameera-as-a-substitute-for-lahiru-kumara-for-the-rest-of-the-competition/</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Oct 2023 21:15:51 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka's journey towards a semi-final slot in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup faces a setback as their leading pacer, Lahiru Kumara, is sidelined for the remainder of the competition.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://media.cricketwinner.com/image/dir/gettyimages-1757585267-612x612-1.jpg" width="612" height="374" alt="ODI World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka brings in Dushmantha Chameera as a substitute for Lahiru Kumara for the rest of the competition"/><p>Sri Lanka’s quest for a semi-final spot in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup faces a new challenge as key bowler Lahiru Kumara is sidelined for the rest of the competition.Kumara sustained a left thigh injury during a training session in Pune before the crucial game against Afghanistan at MCA International Stadium on Monday. He has been substituted by another fast bowler, Dushmantha Chameera.</p><p>The Event Technical Committee green-lighted Chameera’s inclusion on Sunday. The seasoned right-arm pacer might be considered to fill Kumara’s shoes in the upcoming game against Afghanistan.</p><p>Even though Chameera boasts over 100 caps for Sri Lanka, Kumara’s absence will be deeply felt, especially after his significant role in Sri Lanka’s surprise win over England in Bengaluru the previous week.In that game, Kumara claimed crucial wickets, including England’s captain Jos Buttler and all-rounders Ben Stokes and Liam Livingstone. Overall, he has taken five wickets in four tournament games.</p><p>With Chameera’s entry, Sri Lanka has made a total of three changes to their initial 15-member team since the World Cup began. Earlier, Chamika Karunaratne and Angelo Mathews joined the squad due to injuries to captain Dasun Shanaka and Matheesha Pathirana.</p><p>Presently, Sri Lanka has secured two victories in five World Cup matches and holds the fifth position in the group rankings, with four more games to go.</p><p>Sri Lanka’s team includes: Kusal Mendis (captain), Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Dushmantha Chameera, Dimuth Karunaratne, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Kasun Rajitha, Angelo Mathews, Dilshan Madushanka, Dushan Hemantha, and Chamika Karunaratne.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[Sri Lanka call up Rajitha and Bandara to replace injured Chameera and Gunathilaka]]></title>
<link>https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/sri-lanka-call-up-rajitha-and-bandara-to-replace-injured-chameera-and-gunathilaka-2/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2022 01:34:36 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Kasun Rajitha will fly to Australia from Sri Lanka as soon as possible, to replace Dusmantha Chameera for the rest of the World Cup.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="undefined" width="undefined" height="undefined" alt="Sri Lanka call up Rajitha and Bandara to replace injured Chameera and Gunathilaka"/><p>Right-arm fast bowler Kasun Rajitha has replaced fellow speedster Dushmantha Chameera, who suffered a grade two tear in the calf of his left foot, in Sri Lanka’s T20 World Cup squad. Rajitha, who last played a T20I in October 2019. In Sri Lanka and will travel to Australia as soon as possible. In addition to Chameera, batter Danushka Gunathilaka has also been ruled out of the T20 World Cup due to a hamstring tear. </p><p></p><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" data-src="https://cricketwinner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/image-32-1024x683.png" alt="" class="wp-image-29272 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024/683;" loading="lazy" /><noscript><img decoding="async" src="https://cricketwinner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/image-32-1024x683.png" alt="" class="wp-image-29272" loading="lazy"/></noscript><figcaption>Image Source: Sportskeeda</figcaption></figure><p></p><p>Ashen Bandara, one of the travelling reserves, will replace him. Gunathilaka had missed the match on Tuesday. Chameera winced and walked out of the field after bowling. The last over of his spell in Sri Lanka’s win over UAE. The injury is connected to his ankle and calf issue that kept him out of the Asia Cup last month. Arjuna de Silva, head of SLC’s medical advisory committee, confirmed that Chameera will be undergoing ankle surgery. </p><p></p><p><strong>Also Read<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/mynetwork/">:</a></strong> <a href="https://cricketwinner.com/india-legend-sachin-tendulkar-names-the-four-favorites-to-win-the-t20-world-cup/" class="broken_link">India legend Sachin Tendulkar names the four favorites to win the T20 World Cup</a></p><p></p><h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-kasun-rajitha-will-fly-to-australia-from-sri-lanka-as-soon-as-possible">Kasun Rajitha will fly to Australia from Sri Lanka as soon as possible</h3><p></p><p>“The previous injuries were on the anterior part of the ankle, but this is in the calf. It’s a grade-two tear.” Rajitha was called up to the T20I squad for the home series against Sri Lanka in June but did not get a game. He then picked up a sole wicket in three outings for SLC Blues in the SLC Invitational League in August, which was his last T20 outing. His last international match, though, was the Test against Pakistan in July this year. </p><p></p><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" data-src="https://cricketwinner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/image-33-1024x683.png" alt="" class="wp-image-29274 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024/683;" loading="lazy" /><noscript><img decoding="async" src="https://cricketwinner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/image-33-1024x683.png" alt="" class="wp-image-29274" loading="lazy"/></noscript><figcaption>Image Source: Twitter</figcaption></figure><p></p><p>Meanwhile, Tymal Mills has replaced Reece Topley, who injured his left ankle, as a like-for-like in England’s squad. Topley had suffered the injury after standing on the boundary cushion during a fielding drill ahead of England’s warm-up match against Pakistan. Chameera winced and walked out of the field after bowling. The last over of his spell in Sri Lanka’s win over UAE. The injury is connected to his ankle and calf issue that kept him out of the Asia Cup last month.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[Dushmantha Chameera ruled out of Sri Lanka's Group A decider against Netherlands]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2022 00:26:18 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka also have injury concerns over Danushka Gunathilaka and Pramod Madushan]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="undefined" width="undefined" height="undefined" alt="Dushmantha Chameera ruled out of Sri Lanka's Group A decider against Netherlands"/><p>Dushmantha Chameera has been ruled out of Sri Lanka’s final Group A match against Netherlands, a match they will almost certainly need to win in order to qualify for the Super 12s stage of the World Cup. Chameera claimed 3 for 15 in a thumping win over UAE that has increased Sri Lanka’s chances of progression, but was unable to finish his spell after pulling up with a calf injury. It was later confirmed by Professor Arjuna de Silva, who oversees Sri Lanka’s medical operations, that Chameera would miss the Netherlands game, with his participation in the rest of the tournament in doubt.</p><p></p><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" data-src="https://cricketwinner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/image-28-1024x576.png" alt="" class="wp-image-29130 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024/576;" loading="lazy" /><noscript><img decoding="async" src="https://cricketwinner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/image-28-1024x576.png" alt="" class="wp-image-29130" loading="lazy" /></noscript><figcaption>Image Source: Twitter</figcaption></figure><p></p><p>There are also concerns over Danushka Gunathilaka, who missed the UAE game, and Pramod Madushan, with both due to go for scans on hamstring injuries, although Sri Lanka’s medical team are hopeful the latter’s is not too serious. The loss of Chameera and, potentially, Madushan is a blow after Sri Lanka’s bowlers dominated the match against UAE. Dismissing the opposition for 73 inside 18 overs. There remain concerns over the side’s batting after they collapsed from 117 for 3 in the 15th over to only post 152 for 8.</p><p></p><p><strong>Also Read</strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/mynetwork/">:</a> <a href="https://cricketwinner.com/au-vs-in-warm-up-match-ind-wins-by-6-runs/" class="broken_link">AU vs IN, Warm Up match: IND wins by 6 runs!</a></p><p></p><h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-clouds-over-sri-lankan-side-as-their-experienced-pacer-ruled-out-before-decider-match">Clouds over Sri Lankan side as their experienced pacer ruled out before decider match</h3><p></p><p>Having also put up a poor batting performance against Namibia. Sri Lanka’s middle order go into the last match of the qualifying stage significantly short of runs. For coach Chris Silverwood, this may have something to do with the weather. As temperatures have frequently dipped into the low teens in Geelong over the past two weeks. “The temperatures we’re experiencing, the boys are not used to,” Silverwood said. “It’s certainly not Colombo. Even I’m cold, a little bit. You can’t help it. The preparation and facilities we were given having arrived early, were superb. </p><p></p><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" data-src="https://cricketwinner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/image-29-1024x605.png" alt="" class="wp-image-29131 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024/605;" loading="lazy" /><noscript><img decoding="async" src="https://cricketwinner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/image-29-1024x605.png" alt="" class="wp-image-29131" loading="lazy" /></noscript><figcaption>Image Source: Sports Star</figcaption></figure><p></p><p>The boys have prepped the best we possibly can. We had a good camp in Kandy before we got on an airplane and came here. We’ve made the best of what we’ve had really.” The bowlers, at least, put in a complete performance on Tuesday. Seamers Chameera and Madushan decked the top order, before the spinners ripped out UAE’s middle- and lower-order batters.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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<title><![CDATA[IPL 2021: RCB head coach Simon Katich steps down, Mike Hesson to take over, Lankan duo on board for IPL.]]></title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Aug 2021 03:01:49 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Royal Challengers Bangalore say that their Australian coach Simon Katich will be unavailable for the remainder of the IPL campaign due to personal reasons. Instead, Director of Cricket Operation Mike Hesson, the former New Zealand coach, will take over.]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="undefined" width="undefined" height="undefined" alt="IPL 2021: RCB head coach Simon Katich steps down, Mike Hesson to take over, Lankan duo on board for IPL."/><p>Royal Challengers Bangalore’s head coach Simon Katich has stepped down from his role citing personal reasons. The Australian joined the RCB ranks in late 2019 and was at the helm during the first leg of the IPL earlier this year.<br>Mike Hesson, director of cricket operations at the franchise, will take over for the remainder of the IPL, which begins in the UAE next month. </p><p>Royal Challengers Bangalore on Saturday announced that their head coach Simon Katich has stepped down due to personal reasons in the lead up to the resumption of Indian Premier League 2021. The IPL will resume from September 19 in the UAE.<br>Confirming Katich’s exit, Rajesh Menon, vice-president, and head, RCB, said on Saturday: “Simon Katich has decided to step down mainly due to personal reasons. We as management completely support his decision. We would like to thank him for his work at RCB and wish him all the success for the future. As per the (franchise’s) business continuity plan, Mike Hesson will step in and discharge the duties of head coach until the end of this tournament.</p><p>Director of Cricket Mike Henson will double as the head coach until the end of the IPL 2021 season. The announcement was made when Henson interacted virtually with the press on Saturday, which was also Simon Katich’s 45th birthday.</p><p>The former Australia opener had played a key role in reviving the fortunes of RCB over the last 2 years. After coming onboard along in 2020, Katich oversaw the team’s preparations as the head coach while Henson was roped in as the Director of Cricket. Under Katich, RCB reached the play-offs in IPL 2020 — the first time they managed to do so since 2016.</p><p>RCB was in a strong position, having won 7 out of their first 10 matches in the IPL 2021 season before it was suspended in May following positive Covid-19 cases in the bio-bubbles of multiple franchises in Ahmadabad and New Delhi. RCB was at the 3rd spot on the 8-team points table.</p><p>Must Read<a href="https://twitter.com/home">:</a> <a href="https://cricketwinner.com/test-cricket-means-everything-to-kohli/">Test cricket means everything to Kohli, it bodes well for the format better than t20: Pietersen.</a></p><p>With a few of their New Zealand and Australian players either on national duty or opting out, RCB has roped in the Sri Lankan duo of Wanindu Hasaranga and Dushmantha Chameera. The arrival of the 24-year-old Hasaranga will augur well for the Bengaluru-based franchise as the leg-spinner is among the top-ranked T20 bowlers on the ICC charts. The 29-year-old Chameera will add to the pace strength of the Virat Kohli-led squad.</p><h2 class="wp-block-heading">Lankans on Board for IPL.</h2><p>“We’ve replaced Adam Zampa with Hasaranga and are delighted to have him on board. He offers us some balance from the wrist spin point of view and also plenty of batting capabilities. Chameera is also bowling well at the moment. He’s got genuine pace and his white-ball game has developed significantly,” pointed out Hesson.</p><p>Speaking about the changes in the team, Hesson revealed, “Some significant changes in our playing squad. Finn Allen and Scott Kuggeleijn have been selected for New Zealand tours, and they won’t be part of RCB. Kane Richardson has made himself unavailable, as has Daniel Sams. Therefore, the balance of our squad has changed dramatically. So, we’ve gone about making purchases during the replacement window 4-5 days ago. <br></p><p>Also coming into the squad is the Singapore-born Tim David in place of Allen, “We have strengthened our middle-order possibilities. Tim David, a power player who could become a straight swap for either (Glenn) Maxwell or AB de Villiers if required. It gives us other options if required and he’s also performed in the subcontinent in recent times,” Hesson added.<br>The Indian players in the RCB line-up along with the support staff assembled in Bengaluru on Saturday for a seven-day quarantine.<br>“The team will depart via a chartered flight on August 29. Once we land in the UAE, we will have another six-day hard quarantine and the testing protocol as per BCCI,” explained Menon.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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