Chaminda Vaas recalls for 3rd and final test against Pakistan - Murali out

Veteran pace bowler Chaminda Vaas recalled by Sri Lankan selectors for the 3rd and final test against Pakistan starting from Monday, July 20th, 2009 at Colombo, while star spinner Muthiah Muralitharan, who missed first 2 test due to injury not picked; no reasons given for his exclusion.

This may be the last test match for the 35 years old Vaas, who made his debut against Pakisatn in 1994 at Kandy, played 110 test so far and took 354 test wickets at an average of 29.40

Sri Lanka has already won the 3 match test series by 2-0 and this may be the reason they have rested Muralitharan, highest test wicket taker with 770 wickets at an average of 22.18.

Sri Lankan Squad for 3rd and Final Test:

Kumar Sangakkara (capt), Mahela Jayawardene, Tharanga Paranavitana, Malinda Warnapura, Thilan Samaraweera, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Angelo Mathews, Rangana Herath, Nuwan Kulasekera, Thilan Thushara, Chaminda Vaas, Ajantha Mendis, Chamara Kapugedera, Kaushal Silva, Suranga Lakmal, Dhamikka Prasad.

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Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2nd Test Video Highlights - Pak vs SRL 2009 Series 2nd Test Video

Watch Pakistan Vs Sri Lanka Video Highlights of 2nd Test 1st day

Sri Lanka were dismissed for 240 in their first innings on the second day of the second test against Pakistan in Colombo on Monday, a lead of 150.

Scorecard: Sri Lanka 240 (Sangakkara 87; Gul 4-43, Ajmal 4-87) v Pakistan 90 (Kulasekara 4-21, Mendis 3-20)

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20 20 World Cup Finals, Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Finals ICC T20 World Cup on 21 June 2009

The last two World cups have been experiencing an all Asia clashes, where last ICC 20 20 World cup was between India and Pakistan, where India emerged winners and this time around Pakistan again making it to the finals looking seem to be favourites and lifting the trophy.

Sri Lanka had an awesome tournament till now with a run of no losses in this tournament and is a tough contender for the championship title. Both teams being involved in a massive terrorist attack in the infamous Lahore incident have recovered well to make it to the finals of the ICC 20 20 World Cup.

It had been a swift move to the finals for Sri Lanka, with confident cricket and a perfect team effort. For Pakistan it had been a rough start in the beginning and for once it had the scare of being thrown out by new comers Ireland. But Pakistan pulled it over very well and had been just growing in confidence since then. If Pakistan does not win the championship it would be another heart break for them.

So keep your eye glued here for more updates on the final stage of ICC 20 20 World Cup Championship.

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Sri Lanka Vs West Indies 2nd Semifinal Live Scores, 20 20 World Cup, SRL v WIN Squads & Timings

In the 2nd semi final of T20 World Cup 2009, the two strong teams Sri Lanka and West Indies will play today at Kennington Oval, London starting from 17:30 local , 16:30 GMT , 21:30 Pakistan, 22:00 India, 20:30 UAE.

Sri Lanka has good spin attack with experienced Muttiah Muralitharan and mystery man Ajantha Mendis who is bowling very well in this tournament so far and disturbing opposition batsmen. Both are bowling with a good economy rate which is really impressive in T20 cricket matches. Lasith Malinga and young Isuru Udana are handling pace attack for Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka team is a balanced team with experienced batsmen Dilshan, Jayasuria, Sangakkara and Jayawardene as well as young Chamara Silva and Mathews.

West Indies has a great batting lineup with some big hitters like opener Andre Fletcher, all rounder Dwayne Bravo, Kieron Pollard, Ramnaresh Sarwan, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Lendl Simmons and wicketkeeper Denesh Ramdin. West Indies must need a massive inning from Skipper Chris Gayle who fired on Australian bowlers. The strong point of West Indies is their pace attack with Bravo, Simmons, Jerome Taylor and Pollard. Tall left arm spinner Sulieman Benn can disturb Sri Lanka players who are very good to play spin.

Sri Lanka Playing 11 for Today Match

Sanath Jayasuriya, T Dilshan, Kumara Sangakkara (C/WK), Mahela Jayawardene, Chamara Silva, Jehan Mubarak, Angelo Mathews, T Udana, Muttiah Muralitharan, Ajantha Mendis, Lasith Malinga.

West Indies Playing 11 for Today Match

Chris Gayle (C), Andre Fletcher, Lendl Simmons, Shivanrine Chanderpaul, Ramnaresh Sarwan, Dwayne Bravo, Denesh Ramdin (WK), Kieron Pollard, Suleiman Benn, Darren Sammy, Jerome Taylor.

Watch Live Cricket Score Card of 2nd Semifinal b/w Sri Lanka and West Indies

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Pakistan Vs Sri Lanka – Live Cricket Scores of PAK v SRI - Super 8 Group F T20 World Cup

In the 15th match of Super 8 Group F T20 World Cup 2009, Pakistan will face Sri Lanka today at Lord's, London starting from 12:30 GMT, 6.00 PM IST. It will be also an interesting match because both teams are enough strong to beat each other.

Pakistan got slow momentum in this tournament. By defeating Netherlands, Pakistan easily entered into Super 8 Group. Skipper Younis Khan will be hoping that they will in the 4 teams those will qualify for Semi Finals. Pakistan cricket fans will be happy to hear that all-rounder Abdul Razzaq who got clean chit from ICC has been included in team instead of injured Yasir Arafat.

Sri Lanka team is in great form from the starting of tournament. They are enough capable to beat Pakistan. The pinch hitter of ball, Sanath Jayasuriya got his blasting form in previous match. Ajantha Mendis & Muralitharan are really doing well in middle overs. Young player Tilakratne has been showing his class from which is continuing from IPL till now.

Pakistan Playing 11 for Today Match

Younis Khan (C), Misbah-ul-haq, Kamran Akmal (W), Shoaib Mallik, Shahid Afridi, Salman Butt, Ahmed Shehzad, Sohail Tanvir, Abdul Razzaq, Umar Gul, Iftikar Anzum, Fawad Alam, Mohammad Aamir

Sri Lanka Playing 11 for Today Match

KC Sangakkara(C/W), M Muralitharan, TM Dilshan, ST Jayasuriya, DPMD Jayawardene, KMDN Kulasekara, MF Maharoof, SL Malinga, BAW Mendis, T Thushara, I Udana

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Sri Lanka Vs West Indies – ICCT20 World Cup 2009 11th match

In the 11th match of ICC T20 World Cup 2009, Sri Lanka will meet the West Indies today at Trent Bridge, Nottingham starting from 1:30 GMT, 6.00 PM IST. This match will not have any impact for both the teams because Australia already being out of the ICC T20 world tournament.

West Indies will wants to be on winning track by defeating Sri Lanka. Chris Gayle who is leading scorer in this tournament till now will be dangerous for the Sri Lanka. Fidel Edwards will take bowling charge and is enough capable to diminishing Sri Lanka batting lineup.

Sri Lanka showed their class performance against Australia. Ajantha Mendis & Muralitharan will play important role in this match because West Indies batsmen are not great against spinners. Dilshan and Captain Kumar Sangakara played very well against Australia and both are in great form.

Sri Lanka Playing 11 for Today Match

KC Sangakkara(C/W), M Muralitharan, TM Dilshan, ST Jayasuriya, DPMD Jayawardene, KMDN Kulasekara, MF Maharoof, SL Malinga, BAW Mendis, T Thushara, I Udana

West Indies Playing 11 for Today Match

Chris Gayle (C), Ramnaresh Sarwan, David Bernard, Dwayne Bravo, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Fidel Edwards, Xavier Marshall, Denesh Ramdin (W), Lionel Baker, Sulieman Benn, Jerome Taylor

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Australia Vs Sri Lanka – ICCT20 World Cup 2009 8th Match

In the 8th match of ICC T20 World Cup 2009, Australia is going to play against Sri Lanka today at Trent Bridge, Nottingham starting from 4:30 GMT, 10.00 PM IST. It is a do or dies match for both of the teams to ensure their chances for the Super 8 stage.

Australia already lost his first match against West Indies. On paper, Australia’s T20 team is much stronger than West Indies T20 team. The batting side is a point of concern for Australia because batsmen are not consistent in performance.

Sri Lanka is always a dark horse in cricket history. Sri Lanka batting lineup is very strong and players have good experience of IPL T20 this year. If Sri Lanka will win today then Australia will automatically out of the tournament.

Australia Playing 11 for Today Match

RT Ponting (C), MJ Clarke, NW Bracken, BJ Haddin (W), NM Hauritz, BW Hilfenhaus, JR Hopes, DJ Hussey, MEK Hussey, MG Johnson, B Lee, PM Siddle, DA Warner, SR Watson, CL White

Sri Lanka Playing 11 for Today Match

KC Sangakkara(C/W), M Muralitharan, TM Dilshan, ST Jayasuriya, DPMD Jayawardene, KMDN Kulasekara, MF Maharoof, SL Malinga, BAW Mendis, T Thushara, I Udana

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Sri Lanka Team for T20 World Cup, Squad of Sri Lanka for 20 20 WC

Find the complete player list of Sri Lanka Team for 2009 Twenty20 World Cup in England.

Sri Lanka T20 Squad:

Kumar Sangakkara (cap/wk)
Muttiah Muralitharan
Sanath Jayasuriya
Tillakaratne Dilshan
Mahela Jayawardene
Chamara Silva
Angelo Mathews
Ajantha Mendis
Nuwan Kulasekara
Thilan Thushara
Lasith Malinga
Isuru Udana
Farveez Maharoof
Jehan Mubarak
Indika de Saram

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