Cricket: Sri Lanka Win Toss, Bowl In Australia T20
Zeeshan Mehtab Published February 17, 2017 | 01:50 PM
MELBOURNE, , (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 17th Feb, 2017 ) - Sri Lanka's new skipper Upul Tharanga won the toss and chose to bowl in the opening Twenty20 international against Australia in Melbourne on Friday.
Australia, with their leading players embarking on a Test series in India, named three T20I debutants, Michael Klinger, Billy Stanlake and Ashton Turner. Vikum Sanjaya, who captured three wickets in the lead-up tour game against the Prime Minister's XI in Canberra, was selected to make his international debut for Sri Lanka.
Paceman Lasith Malinga, who last played an international a year ago because of injury, was also in the Sri Lankan line-up.
Teams Australia: Aaron Finch (capt), Michael Klinger, Travis Head, Moises Henriques, Ashton Turner, Tim Paine, James Faulkner, Pat Cummins, Adam Zampa, Andrew Tye, Billy Stanlake.
Sri Lanka: Niroshan Dickwella, Upul Tharanga (capt), Dilshan Munaweera,Asela Gunaratne, Milinda Siriwardana, Chamara Kapugedera, Seekkugge Prasanna, Nuwan Kulasekara, Lasith Malinga, Vikum Sanjaya, Lakshan Sandakan. Umpires: Mick Martell (AUS), Paul Wilson (AUS) Third umpire: Sam Nogajski (AUS) Match referee: Jeff Crowe (NZL) afp
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Statement of Engro Corporation - LNG Case Decision
Wasim Akram touches fans’ hearts by new look
Empowering women for employment is the need of hour, says Sadaffe Abid
Global study reveals Pakistan’s inadequate measures against Tobacco Industry
Co-Working Center launched in Okara under PITB’s e-Earn program
BHC judges recommend legal action over agencies interference into judicial matte ..
Third Women T20I: Pakistan to face West Indies today
Mahira Khan delights at Arijit Singh’s concert in Dubai
Dubai Customs Celebrates World Intellectual Property Day, Honors Schools and Uni ..
Vivo Reveals Durefishan Saleem as Brand Ambassador for its Upcoming Y100 Smartph ..
FIA investigates alleged irregularities in tickets’ sale for PSL, int’l matc ..
IMF approves $1.1b final tranche for Pakistan
More Stories From Sports
-
Special Person Games begins
14 minutes ago -
Ambassador Blome hosts Pakistan Team ahead of T20 World Cup in US
44 minutes ago -
Tennis: ATP/WTA Madrid Open results - 1st update
54 minutes ago -
KP Handball gets new office-bearers for next 4-years term
2 hours ago -
Wasim Akram touches fans’ hearts by new look
3 hours ago -
Former coach Del Bosque to lead committee overseeing Spanish federation
3 hours ago
-
National Challenge Cup final Round resumes Wednesday
4 hours ago -
Third Women T20I: Pakistan to face West Indies today
5 hours ago -
Paceman Archer recalled to England squad for T20 World Cup
5 hours ago -
Pant to make India return at T20 World Cup after car crash
6 hours ago -
South Africa back Nortje for T20 World Cup
6 hours ago -
FIA investigates alleged irregularities in tickets’ sale for PSL, int’l matches
8 hours ago