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Sri Lanka have posted much much more than what the experts predicted at the start and their batsmen have set it up nicely. 320 will really test South Africa simply because they're playing after a lay-off. They looked flat in the field for most part and Sri Lanka really capitalised.
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Sri Lanka can move up to 4th with this win and SA might fall down to 3rd.........
Sri Lanka can move up to 4th with this win and SA might fall down to 3rd.........
Younis ruled out of opening match
Pakistan captain Younis Khan has been ruled out of the team's opening match of the Champions Trophy, against West Indies in Johannesburg on Wednesday, after suffering a hairline fracture on the little finger of his right hand. He picked up the injury while fielding in Pakistan's first warm-up match against Sri Lanka on Friday in Benoni, when he and wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal went for a catch in the slips.
Shahid Afridi will lead the side in his absence and Younis will start batting from tomorrow in the hope of being fit for Pakistan's next game, against India in Centurion on Saturday.
Pakistan manager Yawar Saeed, who had initially played down the seriousness of the injury, had a different version to give after Younis went for a fresh X-ray on Monday. "Younis will decide himself on Tuesday after having nets whether he can play the first match," Yawar said. "But even if he does not play against West Indies he will be fit in time for the big game against India on the 26."
Younis, 31, had earlier suffered a minor fracture on his little finger during a training session on Friday, but had downplayed the injury. "It's a little fracture. Nothing serious," he had said. "We will assess it on Monday. Hopefully it should be alright."
Pakistan captain Younis Khan has been ruled out of the team's opening match of the Champions Trophy, against West Indies in Johannesburg on Wednesday, after suffering a hairline fracture on the little finger of his right hand. He picked up the injury while fielding in Pakistan's first warm-up match against Sri Lanka on Friday in Benoni, when he and wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal went for a catch in the slips.
Shahid Afridi will lead the side in his absence and Younis will start batting from tomorrow in the hope of being fit for Pakistan's next game, against India in Centurion on Saturday.
Pakistan manager Yawar Saeed, who had initially played down the seriousness of the injury, had a different version to give after Younis went for a fresh X-ray on Monday. "Younis will decide himself on Tuesday after having nets whether he can play the first match," Yawar said. "But even if he does not play against West Indies he will be fit in time for the big game against India on the 26."
Younis, 31, had earlier suffered a minor fracture on his little finger during a training session on Friday, but had downplayed the injury. "It's a little fracture. Nothing serious," he had said. "We will assess it on Monday. Hopefully it should be alright."
Afridi to lead Pakistan in ICC Champions Trophy opener
Flamboyant all-rounder Shahid Afridi will lead the Pakistan cricket team in their ICC Champions Trophy opener against the West Indies tomorrow as regular skipper Younus Khan has been ruled out due to a hand injury.
Younus, who suffered a hairline fracture in his right index finger during a warm-up match against Sri Lanka at Benoni three days back, is, however, likely to be fit for Pakistan's second match against archrivals India on Saturday.
His unavailability for the match paves the way for vice-captain Afridi to take on the mantle of leading the One-day side for the first time in his career.
Meanwhile, Pakistan coach Intikhab Alam inisisted that the Younus' injury is not very serious. "It's a hairline fracture. However the injury is not serious. We hope he will be fit to play against India," he said.
Younus did not play in the second warm-up match on Saturday due to the same injury.
Flamboyant all-rounder Shahid Afridi will lead the Pakistan cricket team in their ICC Champions Trophy opener against the West Indies tomorrow as regular skipper Younus Khan has been ruled out due to a hand injury.
Younus, who suffered a hairline fracture in his right index finger during a warm-up match against Sri Lanka at Benoni three days back, is, however, likely to be fit for Pakistan's second match against archrivals India on Saturday.
His unavailability for the match paves the way for vice-captain Afridi to take on the mantle of leading the One-day side for the first time in his career.
Meanwhile, Pakistan coach Intikhab Alam inisisted that the Younus' injury is not very serious. "It's a hairline fracture. However the injury is not serious. We hope he will be fit to play against India," he said.
Younus did not play in the second warm-up match on Saturday due to the same injury.
ICC Champions Trophy
Sri Lanka 319/8 (50.0 overs)
South Africa 61/1 (10.0 overs)
Graeme Smith 40 off 33 balls
Sri Lanka 319/8 (50.0 overs)
South Africa 61/1 (10.0 overs)
Graeme Smith 40 off 33 balls
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