"maheesh-theekshana"

Sri Lanka began their T20 World Cup campaign with a 20-run win over Ireland in Colombo. Kusal Mendis scored 56, Kamindu Mendis added 44, while Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga took three wickets each to seal the victory

Mendis smashes career-best 143 off 128 balls and Fernando hits 100 off 115 in SL imposing total of 324-5 in 49.2 overs

Notably, the revered wicketkeeper-batsman, MS Dhoni, was included in the 'retained' section of CSK's list.

On fitness update of Kusal Perera and skipper Shanaka, who had suffered small niggles earlier during the warm-up matches, Silverwood said that both are ready to go.