Cricket News Today: Arun Lal lashes out at 'poor' Ranji Trophy final pitch, MS Dhoni shuts down critics and more - 10th March 2020

#2 MS Dhoni shuts down critics in new advertisement

MS Dhoni

Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni has attracted the gaze of a billion eyeballs throughout his international career and that trend seems to have reached a crescendo in the past few days.

Post India’s heart-breaking semi-final defeat at the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup, the wicket-keeper has not featured in a competitive encounter, meaning that several have waited with bated breath on his future, especially with the national side.

More recently though, countless fans have rejoiced as the veteran has returned to the pre-season CSK camp and has reportedly looked in pristine touch ahead of the IPL.

And, on Monday, an intriguing advertisement feature Dhoni came out, wherein the former Indian captain can be seen swatting aside his critics in an inimitable calm manner.

CSK begin their campaign on the 29th of March 2020 when they clash swords with the Mumbai Indians in a repeat of the 2019 IPL final.

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#3 Sri Lanka announce squad for Test series against England

Kusal Perera

Sri Lanka are set to lock horns with England in a two-match Test series, which begins on the 19th of March 2020 at the Galle International Stadium. A few days prior to the series, the Islanders named a 16-man squad for the same, wherein there was a recall for Kusal Perera.

Additionally, left-handed batsman, Lahiru Thirimanne was left out, meaning that Oshada Fernando was given the nod to partner skipper, Dimuth Karunaratne at the top of the order.

Wanindu Hasaranga, Sri Lanka’s latest spin sensation, also found himself in the mix, despite nursing a hamstring injury that saw him limp off the field against the West Indies in the recently concluded T20I series.

Having said that though, the Islanders explicitly stated that the leg-spinner would not be available for the first Test and that a replacement would be named in the coming days.

Sri Lanka Squad: Dimuth Karunaratne (Captain), Oshada Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Perera, Dhananjaya De Silva, Niroshan Dickwella, Suranga Lakmal, Lahiru Kumara, Vishwa Fernando, Kasun Rajitha, Dilruwan Perera, Lasith Embuldeniya, Lakshan Sandakan, Wanindu Hasaranga (injured, replacement to be named before first Test)

Read the full article here: Sri Lanka announce 16-man squad for Test series against England