Welcome to Tuesday’s live cricket blog!
The Sport360 team is in place bringing you the latest news from around the world as we build up to some big matches.
We will be looking ahead to the second Test between Sri Lanka and England, as well as the forthcoming Pakistan v New Zealand five-dayers.
8pm – Third former Sri Lanka player facing corruption charges
The ICC’s anti-corruption unit has charged former Sri Lankan all-rounder Dilhara Lokuhettige in relation to his role during last December’s T10 Cricket League in the UAE. Lokuhettige becomes the third ex-Sri Lanka international to be charged with corruption, after Sanath Jayasuriya and Nuwan Zoysa.
6pm – England, Sri Lanka unconcerned about Akila Dananjaya
Both England captain Joe Root and Sri Lanka captain Suranga Lakmal are unconcerned about Akila Dananjaya playing in the second Test despite an impending Test over his bowling action.
1pm – Akila Dananjaya will continue bowling against England despite being reported
Sri Lanka’s turbulent year took another bump after Akila Dananjaya was reported for a suspect bowling action during the first Test defeat to England.
Skipper Suranga Lakmal, however, has no doubt he will bounce back. Read his thoughts here.
11am – Ben Foakes to keep gloves regardless of Jonny Bairstow’s fitness
It’s unlikely a decision that will get a thumbs up from Bairstow, but Foakes’ performance both with the bat and behind the stumps means he’ll continue keeping for England in the second Test at Kandy.
Read skipper Joe Root’s thoughts and more here.
9am – Shaheen Afridi among Pakistan players to watch for Test series
Rain – in Dubai of all places – robbed the ODI series between Pakistan and New Zealand of a thrilling finish. Fortunately we’ve got the Tests to look forward to.
Ashish Peter has picked out three players from each side to pay extra special attention to, including a particular teenage quick … read here.
