Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 1st ODI of the ODI Series is going to be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on 9 February 2024. The Sri Lanka Cricket Board has already announced the commentators who will commentate in this match. ICC has also revealed the umpires who will officiate in today’s match. SL vs AFG 1st ODI: List of Commentators for Today Match 2024 Kumar Sangakkara, Pommie Mbangwa, Ian Smith, Simon Doull, Simon Mann and Alison Mitchell are expected to commentate in today’s match. Also read: SL vs AFG Head To Head ODI Records & Stats- SL vs AFG…
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The opening match of the three-game ODI series between Sri Lanka (SL) and Afghanistan (AFG) is scheduled for Friday, February 9, at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Following their first-ever Test encounter, Sri Lanka secured a dominant 10-wicket victory in Colombo. Despite Afghanistan’s improved batting display in the second innings, with Ibrahim Zadran’s century and Rahmat Shah’s consistent performance, their bowling department lacked experience. Nonetheless, they aim to perform better in the upcoming ODIs, a format where they have more experience and success. Afghanistan, dubbed the Blue Tigers, enter the ODI series after an impressive showing in the previous year’s World…
SL vs AFG 1st ODI 2024: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report and ODI Records & Stats The opening match of the three-game ODI series between Sri Lanka (SL) and Afghanistan (AFG) is scheduled for Friday, February 9, at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Following their first-ever Test encounter, Sri Lanka secured a dominant 10-wicket victory in Colombo. Despite Afghanistan’s improved batting display in the second innings, with Ibrahim Zadran’s century and Rahmat Shah’s consistent performance, their bowling department lacked experience. Nonetheless, they aim to perform better in the upcoming ODIs, a format where they have more experience and success. Afghanistan,…
Australia is going to face West Indies at the Hobart Stadium on 9 February 2024 in the first T20I of the Series. Cricket Australia has already announced the list of commentators for the match. ICC has also revealed the umpires who will officiate in today’s match. AUS vs WI 1st T20: List of Commentators for Today Match 2024 Adam Gilchrist, Ian Bishop, Harsha Bhogle, Aaron Finch, Ricky Ponting, Kerry O’Keefe, Ian Healy and Mark Nicholas are expected to commentate in today match. Also read: AUS vs WI Head To Head T20 Records & Stats- AUS vs WI 1st T20I 2024…
Shamar Joseph, born on August 31, 1999, is a talented cricketer hailing from Guyana. Known for his prowess as a right-arm fast bowler, he represents Guyana in first-class cricket and proudly dons the West Indies jersey on the international stage. Joseph’s journey to cricketing stardom is characterized by determination and perseverance. Before embarking on his professional cricket career, he worked diligently as a security guard, showcasing his work ethic and dedication. In January 2024, Joseph achieved a significant milestone by making his international debut for the West Indies against Australia at the iconic Adelaide Oval. This marked the beginning of…
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Arshad Iqbal, born on December 26, 2000, is a cricketer representing Pakistan. He marked his international debut for the Pakistan cricket team in April 2021. Arshad Iqbal PSL Records & Stats Arshad Iqbal has played 23 PSL matches in which he has taken 22 wickets. Matches23Wickets22Bowling Average32.1Runs5 Also read: Waqar Salamkheil PSL Records & Stats- Wickets, Matches and More Arshad Iqbal Domestic Career Arshad Iqbal hails from the village of Maniri Payan in the Swabi District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, born into a family with a military background. His father, Captain (r) Gul Haidar, has been a significant influence on his…
Waqar Salamkheil, whose birthdate is recorded as October 2, 2001, is a cricketer representing Afghanistan. He marked his Test cricket debut for the Afghanistan cricket team in March 2019. Waqar Salamkheil PSL Records & Stats Matches0Wickets0Economy Rate0Average0Strike Rate0 Also read: Luke Wood PSL Records & Stats- Wickets, Matches, Runs Waqar Salamkheil Career Waqar Salamkheil’s cricketing journey began when he made his first-class debut for Band-e-Amir Region in the 2017–18 Ahmad Shah Abdali 4-day Tournament on November 19, 2017, impressively taking five wickets for 162 in the second innings. He concluded the tournament as the joint-leading wicket-taker, securing a total of…
Luke Wood, born on August 2, 1995, is an English cricketer known for his prowess as a left-arm fast bowler and left-handed batting. He represents both England and Lancashire in cricket. Wood marked his first-class debut for Nottinghamshire against Sussex in September 2014. Additionally, he made his international debut in 2022. Luke Wood Career Stats Luke Wood has made notable contributions across various formats of cricket, as reflected in his career statistics: In ODI matches, Wood has played 2 games, scoring a total of 10 runs with a batting average of 10.00. While he is yet to claim a wicket…
Mehran Mumtaz, born on April 7, 2003, is a cricketer representing Pakistan. Mehran Mumtaz PSL Records & Stats MatchesNAWicketsNAEconomic RateNAAverageNABBINA Mehran Mumtaz Career Stats Mehran Mumtaz’s cricketing journey is marked by his performances across different formats: In First-Class cricket, Mumtaz has played 18 matches, scoring a total of 240 runs at an average of 13.33. While he hasn’t registered a century or half-century yet, his highest score of 40 demonstrates his capability with the bat. Additionally, as a bowler, Mumtaz has been quite effective, claiming 52 wickets at an average of 33.36, including impressive figures of 6/110, showcasing his ability…