Published: Jul 14, 2017, 08:54 AM (IST)
Edited: Jul 14, 2017, 09:00 AM (IST)
After a hard-fought One-Day International (ODI) series, Sri Lanka will take on Zimbabwe in one-off Test. Zimbabwe will be high on confidence winning the ODI series 3-2, while Sri Lanka will want forget their show. Sri Lanka are coming of a 1-1 series draw against Bangladesh, while Zimbabwe were handed a 2-0 drubbing at home by the same opponents late last year. The live telecast of the match will be available on Ten HD 1 and Ten 3 while the live online streaming will be available on Sony LIV. Sri Lanka will for the first time led by Dinesh Chandimal in Tests, while Graeme Cremer will lead the team from Africa. FULL CRICKET SCORECARD: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe 2017 – One-off Test at Colombo
Chandimal has long been earmarked for the captaincy and Sri Lanka’s cricket board hope his elevation will spark an upturn in fortunes. “I am passionate about leading the side and I want to take this team forward and improve our rankings,” Chandimal told press before one-off Test at Colombo.
Sri Lanka, ranked seventh in Test cricket, hope victory can be the start of rebuilding their reputation. Cremer in the press conference added, “This tour has been very special for us. Now we must do well in the Test match to finish off the tour on a high note,” said Cremer.
