<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Akila Dananjaya News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the latest and breaking news on player Akila Dananjaya. All the latest 2026 Cricket articles on SportsCafe.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in</link><image><url>https://cdn-static.spcafe.in/logo/logo192x192v1.png</url><title>Akila Dananjaya News</title><link>https://sportscafe.in</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:44:01 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://sportscafe.in/rss/cricket/player/akila_dananjaya" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2021 05:20:18 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[ All Rights Reserved]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en-in]]></language><managingEditor><![CDATA[editor@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Editor)]]></managingEditor><webMaster><![CDATA[admin@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Admin)]]></webMaster><ttl>2</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[T20 World Cup 2021 | Akila Dananjaya among four changes in revised Sri Lanka squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has made four changes in their 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup in UAE and Oman on Sunday which begins on October 17. The revised Sri Lanka squad includes spin bowler Akila Dananjaya, batsman Pathum Nissanka, and pacers Lahiru Kumara and Binura Fernando.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/oct/11/t-20-world-cup-2021-akila-dananjaya-among-four-changes-in-revised-sri-lanka-squad?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/oct/11/t-20-world-cup-2021-akila-dananjaya-among-four-changes-in-revised-sri-lanka-squad?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2021 05:20:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/Cricket_1/akila_dananjaya_icc_twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lessons and positives for Sri Lanka from their 2-1 T20I series win over India]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka finally got past the Indian challenge in the shortest format in a bilateral series, 2-1 after trailing the series 0-1 post the first T20I. While the Island nation might still need to get past the qualifier stage, this series certainly painted a lot of positives with several lessons learnt.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/jul/30/lessons-and-positives-for-sri-lanka-from-their-2-1-t-20-i-series-win-over-india?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/jul/30/lessons-and-positives-for-sri-lanka-from-their-2-1-t-20-i-series-win-over-india?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Aakash Sivasubramaniam]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2021 09:35:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/Cricket_1/charith_asalanka_sl_vs_ind.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[SL vs IND | 3rd ODI Takeaways - India’s chaotic approach against spin and the Hardik problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phew, after Shikhar Dhawan’s first win at the toss, many expected the Indian team to whitewash the Sri Lankan side, away from home. But as it turned out, Sri Lanka wrapped India up for 225 before the partnership between Avishka Fernando and Bhanuka Rajapaksa helped the hosts to a 'famous' win.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/jul/23/sl-vs-ind-3rd-odi-takeaways-indias-chaotic-approach-against-spin-and-the-hardik-problem?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/jul/23/sl-vs-ind-3rd-odi-takeaways-indias-chaotic-approach-against-spin-and-the-hardik-problem?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Aakash Sivasubramaniam]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2021 17:59:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/Cricket_1/sri_lanka_vs_india_third_odi.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[WI vs SL | Getting the opportunity to score six sixes was fantastic, opines Kieron Pollard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kieron Pollard, after scoring six sixes off Akila Dananjaya’s over, opined that it was fantastic to get the opportunity to score six sixes and join the elite league, especially in international cricket. He also credited Dwayne Bravo and Jason Holder for showing their experience during the run chase.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/mar/04/wi-vs-sl-getting-the-opportunity-to-score-six-sixes-was-fantastic-opines-kieron-pollard?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/mar/04/wi-vs-sl-getting-the-opportunity-to-score-six-sixes-was-fantastic-opines-kieron-pollard?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2021 07:42:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/kieron_pollard_six_sixes_wi_vs_sl.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kieron Pollard creates history; becomes third-ever batsman to hit six sixes in an over international cricket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Windies skipper Kieron Pollard, on Wednesday, became the third ever cricketer to smash six sixes in an over in an international game as the 33-year-old latched on to Akila Dananjaya, who turned out to be the victim in Antigua. Yuvraj Singh was the last batsman to achieve the feat in T20Is.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/mar/04/kieron-pollard-creates-history-becomes-third-ever-batsman-to-hit-six-sixes-in-an-over-international-cricket?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/mar/04/kieron-pollard-creates-history-becomes-third-ever-batsman-to-hit-six-sixes-in-an-over-international-cricket?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2021 03:39:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/kieron_pollard_six_sixes.jfif" length="0" type="image/jfif"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Akila Dananjaya cleared to bowl in international cricket]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ICC have allowed Akila Dananjaya to bowl in international cricket following an ICC ‘expert panel’ concluded that the flex in his elbow is now within the permitted limit. Dananjaya had been suspended for 12 months from international cricket after his action was found to be illegal twice.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/jan/10/akila-dananjaya-cleared-to-bowl-in-international-cricket?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/jan/10/akila-dananjaya-cleared-to-bowl-in-international-cricket?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2021 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/Akila_Dhananjaya_Test_sl.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kraigg Brathwaite's bowling action cleared by the ICC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The International Cricket Council (ICC) has cleared the bowling action of West Indies all-rounder Kraigg Brathwaite, who is now free to bowl. The Windies opener had been earlier reported for a suspected illegal bowling action during the second Test against India in Kingston last month.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2019/oct/01/kraigg-brathwaites-bowling-action-cleared-by-the-icc?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2019/oct/01/kraigg-brathwaites-bowling-action-cleared-by-the-icc?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2019 06:02:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/Kraigg_Brathwaite_Getty.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICC hands twelve-month suspension to Akila Dananjaya for illegal bowling action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Akila Dananjaya has been given a 12-month ban by the ICC from bowling in international cricket after tests deemed his bowling style to be illegal. This is the second time that the spinner is facing such a ban and he can apply for a review only after completing the assigned suspension.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2019/sep/19/icc-hands-twelve-month-suspension-to-akila-dananjaya-for-illegal-bowling-action?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2019/sep/19/icc-hands-twelve-month-suspension-to-akila-dananjaya-for-illegal-bowling-action?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2019 14:49:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y-1/articles/Cricket_1/Akila_Dhananjay_Sri_Lanka_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pakistan must only care about their performance regardless of the visitors' squad quality, says Javed Miandad]]></title><description><![CDATA[After some top Sri Lankan cricketers opted out of their upcoming tour of Pakistan due to security reasons, former skipper Javed Miandad has advised the team to not focus on the touring party and urged them to put on their best show. Three ODIs and as many T20Is are scheduled in the tour.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2019/sep/16/pakistan-must-only-care-about-their-performance-regardless-of-the-visitors-squad-quality-says-javed-miandad?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2019/sep/16/pakistan-must-only-care-about-their-performance-regardless-of-the-visitors-squad-quality-says-javed-miandad?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2019 13:00:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket/Afridi_Miandad_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Sri Lankan players opt out of Pakistan tour as PCB's plans of hosting Test cricket in Pakistan left in quandary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pakistan Cricket Board's hopes of hosting Test cricket in the country suffered a major setback as 10 players have decided to opt out of the limited-overs tour of Pakistan, citing security reasons. Lasith Malinga and Dimuth Karunaratne's decision makes the Sri Lankan team bereft of any star names.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2019/sep/10/10-sri-lankan-players-opt-out-of-pakistan-tour-as-pc-bs-plans-of-hosting-test-cricket-in-pakistan-left-in-quandary?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2019/sep/10/10-sri-lankan-players-opt-out-of-pakistan-tour-as-pc-bs-plans-of-hosting-test-cricket-in-pakistan-left-in-quandary?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2019 06:55:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/Sri_Lanka_vs_afghanistan_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kraigg Brathwaite reported for suspect bowling action]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Indies opener Kraigg Brathwaite has reported for a suspected bowling action during the second Test against India in Kingston, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said in a statement. Brathwaite, who bowls off-spin, was also reported for a suspect bowling action way back in 2017.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2019/sep/08/kraigg-brathwaite-reported-for-suspect-bowling-action?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2019/sep/08/kraigg-brathwaite-reported-for-suspect-bowling-action?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 08 Sep 2019 10:51:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/Kraigg_Brathwaite_Getty.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[SL v NZ | New Zealand can better adapt to Lankan conditions after Galle loss, says Tim Southee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The newly appointed T20I captain of New Zealand, Tim Southee has come forward to say that the Galle defeat has helped the team shape up ahead of the second Test to be held in Colombo. In the first Test, the visitors gave a solid fight to Sri Lanka despite what the six-wicket defeat might suggest.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2019/aug/21/sl-v-nz-new-zealand-can-better-adapt-to-lankan-conditions-after-galle-loss-says-tim-southee?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2019/aug/21/sl-v-nz-new-zealand-can-better-adapt-to-lankan-conditions-after-galle-loss-says-tim-southee?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Aug 2019 07:38:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/Tim_Southee_New_Zealand_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[SL v NZ | We expected the game to ebb and flow, says Henry Nicholls after Day 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Henry Nicholls has revealed the Kiwis expected the Galle Test to ebb and flow throughout, even as he foresees batting getting progressively tougher with each day. Off-spinner Akila Dananjaya picked up a five-wicket haul, but Nicholls (42) and Ross Taylor (86 not out) took the visitors to 203/5.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2019/aug/15/sl-v-nz-we-expected-the-game-to-ebb-and-flow-says-henry-nicholls-after-day-1?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2019/aug/15/sl-v-nz-we-expected-the-game-to-ebb-and-flow-says-henry-nicholls-after-day-1?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2019 08:38:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/Ross_Taylor_Test_%20cricket_New_Zealand_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh | Hosts call up Akila Dhananjay, Niroshan Dickwella for ODI series]]></title><description><![CDATA[After being ignored for the ICC World Cup, Akila Dhananjay and Niroshan Dickwella have returned to the squad for the upcoming series against Bangladesh. However, former skipper Dinesh Chandimal has been ignored once again while Nuwan Pradeep has made a full recovery and is back in the squad.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2019/jul/20/sri-lanka-vs-bangladesh-hosts-call-up-akila-dhananjay-niroshan-dickwella-for-odi-series?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2019/jul/20/sri-lanka-vs-bangladesh-hosts-call-up-akila-dhananjay-niroshan-dickwella-for-odi-series?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jul 2019 07:56:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/Niroshan_Dickwella_Zimbabwe_Getty1.jpg.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO | Quinton de Kock left embarrassed after “one of the worst lbw reviews ever”]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is known that Bangladesh and Pakistan have failed to understand the basic dynamics of LBW reviews, but for a wicketkeeper like Quinton de Kock, it casts a bigger shadow. After the keeper was hit right in front of his stumps, on the back foot, he still went for a review that was destined to fail.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2019/mar/04/video-quinton-de-kock-goes-for-one-of-the-worst-lbw-reviews-ever?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2019/mar/04/video-quinton-de-kock-goes-for-one-of-the-worst-lbw-reviews-ever?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2019 12:17:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/Cricket_1/Quinton_de_Kock_bcci_vs_india.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO | Akila Dhananjay gifts away his wicket despite Van der Dussen dropping simple catch]]></title><description><![CDATA[After dominating the Test series, Sri Lanka turned on their usual self-destruction mode in the first ODI as they lost wickets in shocking ways. Only Akila Dananjaya can explain what he was doing when Van der Dussen made a simple lob to run him out after dropping a catch on the same ball.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2019/mar/04/video-akila-dhananjay-gifts-away-his-wicket-despite-van-der-dussen-dropping-simple-catch?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2019/mar/04/video-akila-dhananjay-gifts-away-his-wicket-despite-van-der-dussen-dropping-simple-catch?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2019 10:20:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/Cricket_1/Akila_Dhananjay_Sri_Lanka_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICC suspends Akila Dananjaya from bowling with immediate effect]]></title><description><![CDATA[The International Cricket Council has suspended Sri Lankan spinner Akila Dananjaya with immediate after his bowling style has been deemed as illegal. The 25-year old Lankan can apply for a fresh assessment after modifying his bowling action and is allowed to play domestic cricket.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/dec/11/icc-suspends-akila-dananjaya-from-bowling-with-immediate-effect?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/dec/11/icc-suspends-akila-dananjaya-from-bowling-with-immediate-effect?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2018 05:01:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/Akila_Dhananjay_Sri_Lanka_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[IPL 2018 | Akila Dananjaya regards MI coach Mahela Jayawardene more than just Mentor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Akila Dananjaya holds Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene in high regards as the former Sri Lanka skipper was one of the major reasons for his claim to fame. Impressed by Dananjaya’s magical spell of 6/54 against India in Pallekele, he was bought by the Mumbai-based franchise for 50 lakhs.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/apr/19/ipl-2018-sri-lankan-mystery-spinner-akila-dananjaya-regards-mi-coach-mahela-jayawardene-more-than-just-mentor?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/apr/19/ipl-2018-sri-lankan-mystery-spinner-akila-dananjaya-regards-mi-coach-mahela-jayawardene-more-than-just-mentor?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2018 10:53:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/Akila_Dhananjay_Sri_Lanka_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter reacts to Rohit Sharma's struggle and Kl Rahul's hit wicket as India beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets]]></title><description><![CDATA[After winning the second match against Bangladesh, India continued their good performance, beating Sri Lanka by six wickets with 9 balls to spare. India looked in control of the game but the Twitterati reserved their comedy for KL Rahul's bizarre hit wicket and Rohit Sharma's ongoing struggles.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/mar/13/twitter-reacts-to-rohit-sharmas-struggle-and-kl-rahuls-hit-wicket-as-india-beat-sri-lanka-by-6-wickets?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/mar/13/twitter-reacts-to-rohit-sharmas-struggle-and-kl-rahuls-hit-wicket-as-india-beat-sri-lanka-by-6-wickets?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2018 18:32:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket/Manish_Pandey_Getty_Images.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[India vs Sri Lanka | Hosts blank Lankans to complete T20 series whitewash]]></title><description><![CDATA[In what seemed like an easy run chase for India, the Sri Lankan bowlers made the Indian batsmen struggle for runs before the hosts secured a 3-wicket victory. Earlier, after being asked to bat first, the visitors lost the plot initially, but some good work later helped them get to a score of 135/7.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2017/dec/24/india-vs-sri-lanka-hosts-blank-lankans-to-complete-t-20-series-whitewash?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2017/dec/24/india-vs-sri-lanka-hosts-blank-lankans-to-complete-t-20-series-whitewash?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 24 Dec 2017 17:02:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/Cricket_1/unadkat_rohit_sri_lanka_bcci.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH | MS Dhoni literally sweeps KL Rahul off his feet]]></title><description><![CDATA[MS Dhoni in explosive form could not only mean trouble for the bowlers but also for the batsman at the non-striker's end. KL Rahul learnt it the hard way on Wednesday during India's T20I match against Sri Lanka when Dhoni's smashing strike saw him jump to move out of its way and lose balance.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2017/dec/21/watch-ms-dhoni-literally-sweeps-kl-rahul-off-his-feet?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2017/dec/21/watch-ms-dhoni-literally-sweeps-kl-rahul-off-his-feet?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2017 05:41:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/MS_Dhoni_Barabati_BCCI.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[India vs Sri Lanka | Virat Kohli century leads India to another series whitewash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virat Kohli’s yet another century in a run chase and a patient half-century by Kedar Jadhav helped India beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets and thus whitewashing the hosts 5-0. Earlier, a five-wicket haul by Bhuvneshwar Kumar restricted the Lankans for a paltry 238, which eventually proved to be short.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2017/sep/03/india-vs-sri-lanka-virat-kohli-century-leads-india-to-another-series-whitewash?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2017/sep/03/india-vs-sri-lanka-virat-kohli-century-leads-india-to-another-series-whitewash?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 03 Sep 2017 16:31:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/Cricket_1/Virat_Kohli_Innings_Windies_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH | MS Dhoni becomes first wicketkeeper to effect 100 ODI stumpings]]></title><description><![CDATA[MS Dhoni has made a reputation for himself with his lightning quick glove work, and today he added one more feather to his hat as he became the first wicketkeeper to effect 100 stumpings in ODI cricket. He achieved the milestone by disturbing Akila Dananjaya’s stumps on a Yuzvendra Chahal delivery.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2017/sep/03/watch-ms-dhoni-becomes-the-first-wicketkeeper-to-effect-100-odi-stumpings?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2017/sep/03/watch-ms-dhoni-becomes-the-first-wicketkeeper-to-effect-100-odi-stumpings?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 03 Sep 2017 12:59:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/Cricket_1/Ms_dhoni_stumping.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chamara Kapugedera : Everyone is together and hopefully we can pull off one win]]></title><description><![CDATA[The stand-in Sri Lankan Chamara Kapugedra believes the slender loss at the hands of India has given the hosts some confidence. Singling out Akila Dananjaya for praise, Kapugedra suggested that the team can produce a match-winning performance in the third ODI if they can stick together as a unit.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2017/aug/27/chamara-kapugedera-everyone-is-together-and-hopefully-we-can-pull-off-one-win?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2017/aug/27/chamara-kapugedera-everyone-is-together-and-hopefully-we-can-pull-off-one-win?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 27 Aug 2017 06:29:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/Cricket_1/chamara_kapugedera_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hardik Pandya fit for third ODI against Sri Lanka]]></title><description><![CDATA[All-rounder Hardik Panyda was deemed fit by fielding coach R Sridhar on Saturday during a pre-match conference and is likely to take the field with the team later today. The 23-year old had cramped up during the first innings in the second ODI and had to leave the field midway through the game.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2017/aug/27/hardik-pandya-fit-for-third-odi-against-sri-lanka?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2017/aug/27/hardik-pandya-fit-for-third-odi-against-sri-lanka?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 27 Aug 2017 05:51:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/Hardik%20Pandya_etty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[MS Dhoni leaves no stone unturned to make sure he is at his best in every game, says fielding coach R Sridhar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian fielding coach R Sridhar has praised MS Dhoni and stated that the former skipper is giving his best to be in sync with the demands of the modern-day game. He has also hinted that the team will continue experimentation for the next 18 months keeping the 2019 World Cup in the target.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2017/aug/26/ms-leaves-no-stone-unturned-to-make-sure-he-is-at-his-best-in-every-game-says-fielding-coach-r-sridhar?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2017/aug/26/ms-leaves-no-stone-unturned-to-make-sure-he-is-at-his-best-in-every-game-says-fielding-coach-r-sridhar?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 26 Aug 2017 10:58:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/Cricket_1/Ms_dhoni_stumping.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[I am an offspinner, my wicket-taking balls are leg-spin and googly: Dananjaya]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sri Lankan spinner Akila Dananjaya has revealed that despite being an offspinner, he outfoxed Indian batsmen with his leg-spin and googly in the second ODI yesterday. However, his efforts couldn't win the hosts the match and the off spinner is admitted to be quite saddened by the loss.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2017/aug/25/i-am-an-offspinner-my-wicket-taking-balls-are-leg-spin-and-googly-dananjaya?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2017/aug/25/i-am-an-offspinner-my-wicket-taking-balls-are-leg-spin-and-googly-dananjaya?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2017 12:49:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/Cricket_1/Akila_Dhananjay_Sri_Lanka_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH | MS Dhoni gets a lucky escape during his innings against Sri Lanka]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luck is a word that has often been attached to MS Dhoni's name all throughout his captaincy reign. In the second ODI against Sri Lanka yesterday, that again came to his rescue as Vishwa Fernando's delivery hit his pads before rolling back to the stumps but surprisingly, bails remained undisturbed.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2017/aug/25/watch-ms-dhoni-get-a-lifeline-during-his-innings-against-sri-lanka?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2017/aug/25/watch-ms-dhoni-get-a-lifeline-during-his-innings-against-sri-lanka?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2017 10:43:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/Cricket_1/Dhoni_Bhuvi_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bhuvneshwar Kumar : MS Dhoni told me to bat like I do in Test cricket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bhuvneshwar Kumar has revealed that MS Dhoni advised him to build his innings like he does in Tests during their unbeaten 100-run partnership for the eighth wicket in the second ODI against Sri Lanka yesterday. The pacer scored an unbeaten 53 runs which helped India register a three-wicket win.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2017/aug/25/bhuvneshwar-kumar-ms-dhoni-told-me-to-bat-like-i-do-in-test-cricket?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2017/aug/25/bhuvneshwar-kumar-ms-dhoni-told-me-to-bat-like-i-do-in-test-cricket?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2017 08:30:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gc/articles/cricket/MS_Dhoni_GettyImages.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item></channel></rss>