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Pathum Nissanka Ton, Archer In ENG Squad And SKY Surgery – June 26 Cricket Highlights

Aakash Saini

Pathum Nissanka and Jofra Archer [Source: @ICC, @CricGayata5915/x]Pathum Nissanka and Jofra Archer [Source: @ICC, @CricGayata5915/x]

Pathum Nissanka scored a vital century for Sri Lanka on Day 2 of the series-deciding second Test against Bangladesh in Colombo. Jofra Archer has been included in England squad for the upcoming second Test in Birmingham against Team India. In other news, Suryakumar Yadav has undergone a successful sports hernia surgery in Germany.

Capping an eventful day in the world of cricket, here we take a look at five of the biggest cricketing news that emerged out of Thursday, June 26.

Pathum Nissanka, Chandimal Take SL Ahead Of Bangladesh

Asitha Fernando and Sonal Dinusha picked up their third respective wickets of the first Bangladesh innings early on Day 2 to envelop the visitors for 247 in 79.3 overs. Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka notched up his fourth Test century later in the day to take his team past Bangladesh.

Nissanka shared a commanding 194-run partnership for the second wicket with half-centurion Dinesh Chandimal, before the latter was dismissed by Nayeem Hasan. With a lead of 43 runs, Sri Lanka will now resume its first innings on Day 3 at 290-2 from 78 overs.

Jofra Archer Added To ENG Squad For 2nd Test Vs India

Fast bowler Jofra Archer has been included in England squad for the upcoming second Test against India next week. The speedster recently made his comeback to red-ball cricket after a gap of over four years, doing so for the Sussex cricket club in the ongoing 2025 County Championship Division One.

Archer was also on course to get selected for the first Test against India earlier this month, however, an injury during IPL 2025 forced him out of action.

Suryakumar Yadav In Recovery After Successful Surgery

Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav underwent a successful sports hernia surgery in Munich, Germany. The explosive middle-order batter confirmed the development on his social media account, stating that he is currently on a road to recovery and is looking forward to making his return to competitive cricket.

As per a report, Suryakumar is also slated to join the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru to undergo rehabilitation for a couple of weeks.

Zimbabwe To Host SL For ODI, T20I Series

The Sri Lankan cricket team is set to tour Zimbabwe later this year to play a series of two ODIs and three T20I matches. Set to be played between August 29 and September 7, all five matches will be staged at the iconic Harare Sports Club in Harare.

Zimbabwe Cricket’s Managing Director Givemore Makoni expressed his delight in confirming the home series, and also described the impending fixtures against Sri Lanka as a dress rehearsal for the Zimbabwean team ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final.

Roston Chase Combats Starc, Hazlewood To Take WI Closer

Australian pacemen Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood wrecked West Indies top order earlier in the innings after the visitors folded up for just 180 in the series-opening Bridgetown Test. Newly-appointed captain Roston Chase, at number six, scored vital runs for the West Indies to take them closer to Australia by the time of lunch break on Day 2.

Getting to 135-5 after 46 overs, Chase reached 44* alongside wicketkeeper-batter Shai Hope (31*) as West Indies find themselves another 45 runs behind Australia’s 180.