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Petes take first innings points despite Thanuga, Thanuja heroics
Under 19 Cricket
by Reemus Fernando
Spinner Thanuga Palihawadana collected a match bag of ten wickets and Tanuja Rajapakse held their batting together with a knock of 94 runs for Thurstan but St. Peter’s managed to earn vital first innings points in the Under 19 Division I Tier ‘B’ tournament match at Thurstan ground on Tuesday.
In another tournament match which commenced on Tuesday, Lumbini took first innings lead against Zahira as Praveen Maneesha scored an unbeaten half century for them to reach 195 for six wickets at stumps at BRC ground.
At Darley Road, Maris Stella were strongly placed at 202 for five wickets in reply to St. Joseph’s 22 runs when the home team triggered a collapse, taking the last five wickets for nine runs to earn first innings honours.
In Kandy, Ananda were struggling against St. Anthony’s as they lost eight wickets for 92 runs in reply to home team’s 255 runs.
At Kandana, De Mazenod amassed 363 for eight wickets declared against Joseph Vaz’s College as Dinosh Jelon top scored with 119 runs.
Match Scores
Lumbini take first innings advantage at BRC Ground
Scores:
Zahira
154 all out in 51 overs (Roshan Careem 41, Mohamed Ijaz 27, Salman Refai 31; Shahan Kaushalya 3/24, Praveen Maneesha 2/49)
Lumbini
195 for 6 in 47 overs (Shahan Kaushalya 24, Dinitha Prabanka 48, Praveen Maneesha 52n.o., Dumindu Sewmina 28; Mohamed Aqeel 3/49, Tharusha Navodya 3/28)
St. Peter’s earn first innings points at Thurstan ground
Scores:
St. Peter’s
176 all out in 57.1 overs (Hiruka Silva 22, Oween Salgado 31, Shennan Rodrigo 20, Sachin Perera 43; Rachinta de Silva 2/04, Thanuga Palihawadana 5/91, Sethru Fernando 2/21) and 170 for 8 decl. in 62 over (Shennan Rodrigo 34, Janith Kaushan 20, Sachin Perera 50n.o.; Sethru Fernando 2/38, Thanuga Palihawadana 5/58)
Thurstan
157 all out in 70.2 overs (Tanuja Rajapakse 94; Shennan Rodrigo 4/54, Lashmika Perera 2/26) and 82 for no loss in 12 overs (Dinal Induwara 53n.o., Thanuja Rajapaksa 29n.o.)
Traditional Matches
Joes take first innings honours at Darley Road
St. Joseph’s
222 all out in 69.4 overs (Dihen de Silva 48, Aveesha Samash 23, Maanasa Madubashana 61; Oshada Gunasinghe 2/36, Hasindu Perera 4/43) and 146 all out in 40.1 overs (Lahiru Amarasekara 24, Yenula Dewthusa 33, Senuja Wakunugoda 40; Oshada Gunasinghe 2/32, Aloka Devapriya 3/33, Ramitha Bandara 2/19)
Maris Stella
84 for 2 overnight 211 all out in 85.3 overs (Mineth Fernando 40, Ramith Bandara 54, Oshada Gunasinghe 34, Aloka Devapriya 33, Hasindu Perera 21; Yenula Dewthusa 5/37, Lahiru Amarasekara 3/55)
De Mazenod amass 363 runs at Kandana
Scores:
De Mazenod
363 for 8 decl. in 70.2 overs (JAnith Karindra 29, Uvindu Perera 71, Sharith Sudeena 50, Nicalo Sharon 52, Dinosh Jelon 119; Vishwa Rajapaksa 3/77, Himal Ravihansa 2/58, Raveen Savio 2/73)
St. Joseph Vaz’s 98 for 4 in 23 overs (Kavith Fernando 44n.o.; Kavindu Kaushalya 2/23)
Ananda struggle against St. Anthony’s at Katugastota
Scores:
St. Anthony’s
255 all out in 60.4 overs (Anjana Dineth 31, Janith Rathnasiri 54, Bimash Vidudaya 93, Kaveesha Piyumal 31; Kaveesha Mendis 3/40, Ayesh Shashimal 4/70, Ashinsa Nainayaka 3/38)
Ananda
92 for 8 in 28 overs (Mihin Munasinghe 26; Kaveesha Piyumal 3/25, Tharusha Dasun 2/08)
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has removed Nazmul Islam as chairman of the board’s finance committee, following the CWAB’s player boycott of cricket in country until he resigns from his position.
“The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) wishes to inform that, following a review of recent developments and in the best interest of the organisation, the BCB President has decided to release Mr. Najmul Islam from his responsibilities as Chairman of the Finance Committee with immediate effect,” the BCB said in a statement.
“The decision has been taken in accordance with the authority vested in the BCB President under Article 31 of the BCB Constitution and is aimed at ensuring the continued smooth and effective functioning of the Board’s affairs. Until further notice, the BCB President will assume the role of Acting Chairman of the Finance Committee.
“The BCB reiterates that the interests of the cricketers remain its highest priority. The Board remains fully committed to upholding the honour and dignity of all players under its jurisdiction.
“In this regard, the BCB hopes that all cricketers will continue to display the highest standards of professionalism and dedication to the betterment of Bangladesh cricket during what is a challenging period for the game, and will do their utmost to ensure continued participation in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).”
Both BPL matches on Thursday – the first between Chattogram Royals and Noakhali Express, and the second between Rajshahi Warriors and Sylhet Titans – have been postponed due to the player boycott.
Even though there seemed to be movement on the issues – the BCB agreed to the player body CWAB’s demands and removed Nazmul Islam from his position as head of the board’s finance committee – but it came too late in the day for the matches to go ahead as scheduled. There was no confirmation yet whether the boycott would be called off or not, and whether the BPL matches on Friday would also be impacted.
[Cricinfo]
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has issued a show cause notice to its director M Nazmul Islam over his “objectionable comments” in public against the country’s cricketers on Wednesday.
The notice came a couple of hours before the scheduled start of the BPL matches for the day, though the players’ body CWAB has called for a nationwide boycott on all forms of cricket unless Islam tenders his resignation.
The four first-division matches in the Dhaka Cricket League scheduled for the day didn’t start on Thursday morning, which caused serious concern in the BCB. ESPNcricinfo has learned that the Chattogram Royals and Noakhali Express players, who were supposed to play the first BPL match on Thursday, are sticking to the boycott.
“The board has already initiated formal disciplinary proceedings against the board member concerned,” the BCB statement read. “A show cause letter has been issued, and the individual has been instructed to submit a written response within 48 hours. The matter will be dealt with through due process and appropriate action will be taken based on the outcome of the proceedings.”
ESPNcricinfo understands that some board directors contacted the CWAB president Mohammad Mithun late on Wednesday night, offering that they would make Nazmul stand down from his role as the finance committee chairman. But Mithun said the cricketers’ call for the boycott remained in place.
The toss of the first BPL match on Thursday is at 12.30 pm local time. Once the start time for the match has passed, the CWAB leaders are supposed to hold a press conference, where they will present the BCB with their demands, including the resignation of the director.
[Cricinfo]
Sadio Mane fired Senegal into the final of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 victory over seven-time winners Egypt.
The two-time African Footballer of the Year broke the deadlock in the 78th minute on Wednesday when he let fly from just outside the penalty area inside the bottom left corner after Lamine Camara’s initial effort was blocked.
It sparked joy and relief among the Teranga Lions’ fans in Tangier, where the 2021 champions – after beating Egypt in the final – had taken the initiative but struggled to create clear chances against the Pharaohs’ stubborn defence.
Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly will miss the title match – against either host Morocco or Nigeria, who were to play in Rabat later on Wednesday – after picking up a yellow card that meant a suspension and then going off injured in the 23rd minute.
Koulibaly was booked in the 17th for a tactical foul on Omar Marmoush. The captain was also sent off in the group-stage win over Benin and consequently missed the win over Sudan. His tournament was effectively ended when he had to be replaced by Mamadou Sarr because of injury.
Nicolas Jackson had fired over just before Senegal displayed more attacking intent. Habib Diarra and Pape Gueye also had efforts saved.
Tensions boiled over when Mohamed Salah fouled his former Liverpool teammate Mane, but Senegal coach Pape Thiaw and Egypt counterpart Hossam Hassan managed to cool tempers.
Senegal’s Habib Diarra was booked for arguing, however, meaning he will miss the final, too.
[Aljazeera]
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