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Dinesh Chandimal

Dinesh Chandimal

Height: 1.78 m DOB: November 18, 1989

One of the most promising batting talents to emerge out of Sri Lanka, Lokuge Dinesh Chandimal was also their youngest ever captain when he was handed the reins of the T20I side in 2013 aged just 24. Though he burst onto the scene with impressive centuries against India in his debut ODI series in the Carribean, the right-hander carried his form into Tests and now forms an important pillar of the Islanders' batting. Recently made the full-time captain of the Lankan ODI side Chandimal will be hoping to rebuild a fledgeling team with the 2019 World Cup looming large.

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Sri Lanka Cricket

Sri Lanka Cricket goes soft on Dinesh Chandimal after ball-tampering scandal

Cricket | Jun 30, 2018, 08:29 PM IST

Sri Lanka sports minister Faiszer Mustapha, under whose oversight SLC is temporarily functioning, said the ICC sanctions alone would be sufficient.

Sri Lanka tour of West Indies

Suranga Lakmal to lead Sri Lanka in Day/Night Test against West Indies

Cricket | Jun 23, 2018, 02:26 PM IST

Meanwhile, Chandimal faces a lengthy ban after having admitted to the more serious Level three offence which relates to 'conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game.' 

Sri Lanka tour of West Indies

Sri Lanka's Chandimal to miss final Test against Windies after appeal rejected in ball-tampering row

Cricket | Jun 23, 2018, 08:50 AM IST

Sri Lanka coach Chandika Hathurusinghe, manager Asanka Gurusinha and Chandimal had previously admitted breaching the "spirit of cricket" by refusing to play for two hours.

Sri Lanka tour of West Indies

Sri Lanka captain, coach and manager admit to breaching ICC code of conduct

Cricket | Jun 22, 2018, 03:59 PM IST

Following their admission, the ICC has appointed Michael Beloff QC as the Judicial Commissioner to hear the case to determine the appropriate sanction.

Dinesh Chandimal ball-tampering

ICC to hear Chandimal's appeal against ball-tampering charges

Cricket | Jun 22, 2018, 01:12 PM IST

The ICC will announce the result of the hearing through its usual channels and will not make any further comment until that time.

Dinesh Chandimal

Dinesh Chandimal appeals against ICC one-Test ban after ball-tampering allegations

Cricket | Jun 21, 2018, 03:24 PM IST

Chandimal was charged for changing the condition of the ball in breach of clause 41.3 of the ICC Standard Test Match, ODI and T20I Playing Conditions.

Dinesh Chandimal

Dinesh Chandimal found guilty of ball-tampering; suspended for 3rd Test against Windies

Cricket | Jun 19, 2018, 11:47 PM IST

Chandimal has been given a one-Test suspension along with 100 percent deduction of his match fee.

Dinesh Chandimal

Dinesh Chandimal denies ball tampering, hearing after end of 2nd Test

Cricket | Jun 18, 2018, 09:25 PM IST

Former India bowler Javagal Srinath, the match referee, will hold a hearing following the conclusion of the second Test against the West Indies.

ICC, Ball Tampering

ICC wants harsher punishment for ball tampering

Cricket | Jun 17, 2018, 11:20 PM IST

Currently, the maximum sanction under a Level 2 charge is ban of one Test or two ODIs, while under Level 3, a player is slapped with a ban of four Tests or eight ODIs.

Dinesh Chandimal

Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal charged by ICC for ball-tampering during 2nd Test against West Indies

Cricket | Jun 17, 2018, 03:09 PM IST

Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal has been charged for breaching Level 2.2.9 of the ICC Code of Conduct.

Dinesh Chandimal

2nd Test: Dinesh Chandimal hits unbeaten ton but West Indies dismiss Sri Lanka for 253 on Day 1

Cricket | Jun 15, 2018, 06:40 AM IST

West Indies survived two overs to go to stumps at 2/0 in their first innings with Kraigg Brathwaite (2) and Devon Smith at the crease in the three-Test series.

west indies vs sri lanka day 1 report

1st Test: Gritty Dowrich rescue West Indies against Sri Lanka on day 1

Cricket | Jun 07, 2018, 09:05 AM IST

Wicketkeeper Dowrich put on a crucial 90 run-stand with captain Jason Holder for the sixth wicket for the hosts before the latter was given out caught behind after Sri Lanka appealed the umpire's not out decision.

Sri Lanka eye historic Test series win against West Indies

Sri Lanka eye historic Test series win against West Indies

Cricket | Jun 05, 2018, 05:24 PM IST

Both teams will meet in the longest format of the game after a gap of more than two years, having last faced off during Windies' tour of Sri Lanka in October 2015.

Dinesh Chandimal

Nidahas Trophy: Dinesh Chandimal gets two-match suspension for over-rate offence

Cricket | Mar 11, 2018, 08:26 PM IST

Chandimal pleaded not guilty to the offense, and Broad announced his decision following a hearing that took place on Sunday afternoon.

Sri Lanka Cricket Captain

Thisara Perera set to be replaced, Sri Lanka to have a new ODI skipper

Cricket | Jan 04, 2018, 04:37 PM IST

The SLC sources said the new head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe is focused on the 2019 World Cup and wants a permanent solution to the captaincy problem.

India vs Sri Lanka

Players with good attitude always give good results: Dinesh Chandimal

Cricket | Dec 06, 2017, 09:02 PM IST

Centurion Dhananjaya came in for special praise from the Sri Lankan skipper.

India vs Sri Lanka

India vs Sri Lanka: Playing in pollution was tough, says Dinesh Chandimal

Cricket | Dec 06, 2017, 07:25 PM IST

Chandimal and his team work masks to combat pollution on day two at the Feroze Shah Kotla with some of them falling sick.

India vs Sri Lanka 2017

Dinesh Chandimal takes a dig at Team India, says 'They are preparing for South Africa on flat tracks'

Cricket | Dec 01, 2017, 06:26 PM IST

Starting from Kohli, each and every Indian player, during interactions with media, spoke about how pitches against Sri Lanka have been prepared keeping the tour of South Africa in mind.

India vs Sri Lanka 2017

India vs Sri Lanka: Our batting let us down, says Dinesh Chandimal

Cricket | Nov 27, 2017, 03:40 PM IST

Despite winning the toss and opting to bat first, the visitors were unable to project a decent score on the board which allowed the hosts to take advantage.

India vs Sri Lanka 2017

India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test: Experienced Angelo Mathews to bat at number four, says Dinesh Chandimal

Cricket | Nov 15, 2017, 05:04 PM IST

Mathews is yet to score a Test hundred since August 2015 and in that phase, he has aggregated 917 runs in 32 innings at 28.65 with his overall average slipping to 44.93 from 52.06.