Third ODI between http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 washed away by rain - Cricket News Roundup – Part 1 – June 14, 2012
The third one-day clash between tourists Pakistan and hosts Sri Lanka was abandoned after heavy showers made it impossible for play to resume after 6.2 overs at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
After winning the toss, Pakistan chose to bat first as they wanted to post a big total under heavy clouds.
However, they lost opener, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Azhar-Ali-c46890 became the second wicket of the day as he perished after scoring an innings of seven runs.
Pakistan went in the match with an extra batsman in a form of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Shafiq-c89281 to bolster the middle-order.
Former Sri Lankan spin wizard, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013’s T20 format to make it more lucrative and interesting like rival tournaments such as the Indian Premier League.
In an interview with BBC Points West, he said, “They introduced it worldwide but now England is old-fashioned. They need to change and become franchised teams and each county would benefit financially. If it happens like that it would be huge in England. I think the market is there, and the TV rights will come."
Muralitharan, who will be playing in his second season for http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Somerset-c843 which according to him will benefit county cricket.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750, believes that crucial changes in the domestic infrastructure of the game are required to ensure India improve their record while playing overseas.
Talking on the matter, the former Indian opener said, “The loss of eight Tests in a row has not been very good. So whatever amendments we made is to make sure we start playing well overseas. India will always play well at home."
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