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Upul Tharanga
Tue, August 09 2011
Malinga, Tharanga named in Sri Lanka squad for ODIs against Australia
Fast bowler Lasith Malinga, opening batsman Upul Tharanga and veteran middle-order batsman Chamara Silva -- the trio who missed the T20 series for different reasons -- have been included in the Sri Lankan squad for the five-match ODI series against Australia.
Mon, August 08 2011
Malinga, Tharanga likely to play in ODIs against Australia
By CricketCountry Staff
Sri Lanka pacer Lasith Malinga and opener Upul Tharanga are likely to be included in the squad for the five-match One-Day International series against Australia starting August 10.
Thu, July 07 2011
Gambhir expresses concern over doping menace
After star shuttler Sania Nehwal, it was India's prolific opener Gautam Gambhir's turn to express his concern about the doping menace that has affected the sporting fraternity in the past few days.
Sat, July 02 2011
Sri Lanka to rest Jayawardene for Headingley encounter
By Julian Guyer
Sri Lanka are contemplating resting Mahela Jayawardene from games in order to prolong the star batsman's career.
Sat, June 25 2011
Tharanga banned for three months after failing drugs test
By Julian Guyer
Sri Lanka batsman Upul Tharanga was banned from all forms of cricket for three months after failing a drugs test at the World Cup in March, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced Friday.
Mon, June 20 2011
Tharanga to appear before ICC doping panel
Sri Lanka opener Upul Tharanga will appear at an International Cricket Council (ICC) hearing later this week to answer doping charges, officials said Monday.
Thu, June 09 2011
Jayasuriya recalled to Sri Lankan ODI, T20 squad
In his 40s and an active politician, veteran batsman Sanath Jayasuriya on Thursday returned to the Sri Lankan One-day and Twenty20 cricket side after more than a year for the series against England later this month.
Thu, June 09 2011
ICC initiates action against Tharanga
The International Cricket Council has initiated action against Sri Lanka's opening batsman Upul Tharanga after he failed a dope test, the island's cricket governing body said Wednesday.
Wed, June 08 2011
ICC informs Sri Lanka Cricket about Tharanga testing positive
The ICC has informed Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) that opener Upul Tharanga has failed the test for a banned substance.
Tue, June 07 2011
Jayasuriya set to make an international comeback against England
By CricketCountry Staff
Sanath Jayasuriya is set to make a dramatic return to Sri Lankan ODI squad against England. With opener Upul Tharanga out of consideration after being embroiled in an alleged doping scandal, Jayasuriya will be an automatic choice to open the innings.