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Sri Lanka scent victory after Dilshan century

Sri Lanka scent victory after Dilshan century

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

Tillakaratne Dilshan scored a century as Sri Lanka set New Zealand an improbable 413-run target on the fourth day of the first Test on Friday.

Dilshan, Jayawardene lift Sri Lanka

Dilshan, Jayawardene lift Sri Lanka

Rediff.com29 Feb 2008

Mahela Jayawardene and Tillakaratne Dilshan scored half centuries to help Sri Lanka post 221 against Australia.

Sri Lanka snatch victory from brittle Pakistan

Sri Lanka snatch victory from brittle Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by seven wickets on the third day of the second Test in Colombo on Tuesday. The hosts chased their victory target of 171 runs in 31.5 overs for the loss of just three wickets to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Jayawardene's record ton lifts Lanka

Jayawardene's record ton lifts Lanka

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

Mahela Jayawardene scored a record 21st Test century to help Sri Lanka 384 for six on the second day against England.

Sri Lanka drop Mendis for India tour, skipper Angelo returns

Sri Lanka drop Mendis for India tour, skipper Angelo returns

Rediff.com5 Nov 2017

The Sri Lankan selectors, on Sunday, dropped batsman Kusal Mendis from their 15-member squad while Angelo Mathews returned to lead the side in the upcoming tour of India.

Tharanga to open for Sri Lanka in second Test

Tharanga to open for Sri Lanka in second Test

Rediff.com7 Dec 2007

Sri Lanka have not called up an extra batsman following the retirement of Sanath Jayasuriya for the second Test against England, starting on Sunday, and Upul Tharanga will open the batting with Michael Vandort.

Murali run-out leaves Lanka fuming

Murali run-out leaves Lanka fuming

Rediff.com9 Dec 2006

Muttiah Muralitharan was run-out as he went to congratulate centurion Kumar Sangakkara against New Zealand.

I wish Sachin plays for 10 more years: Jayawardene

I wish Sachin plays for 10 more years: Jayawardene

Rediff.com28 Sep 2007

Sri Lanka skipper Jayawardene's English counterpart Paul Collingwood echoed his views and said Tendulkar was in great touch despite playing almost non-stop cricket for the past 18 years.

Jayawardene is Captain of the Year

Jayawardene is Captain of the Year

Rediff.com3 Nov 2006

Malik, Younis set up Pakistan victory

Malik, Younis set up Pakistan victory

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

Half centuries from the two batsman proved crucial as Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 33 runs in the Super Eight match at the Twenty20 World Cup.

No complaints on tight Asia Cup schedule: Mahela

No complaints on tight Asia Cup schedule: Mahela

Rediff.com30 Jun 2008

Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene on Sunday said he has no complaints with the tight Asia Cup schedule as it was not a new thing in international cricket.

Jayawardene to lead Sri Lanka

Jayawardene to lead Sri Lanka

Rediff.com9 Aug 2007

Ace spinner Muttiah Muralitharan has also been included in the team's 15-man squad.

Sri Lanka punish Pakistan on opening day

Sri Lanka punish Pakistan on opening day

Rediff.com21 Feb 2009

Captain Mahela Jayawardene became the 10th batsman to score a century against each of the other Test countries on Saturday on the opening day of the first Test against Pakistan in Karachi. Jayawardene (136 not out) and Thilan Samaraweera (130 not out) shared an unbroken fourth-wicket stand of 229 in Sri Lanka's 406 for three at the close.

Jayawardene to step down as captain

Jayawardene to step down as captain

Rediff.com11 Feb 2009

Mahela Jayawardene is to step down as captain of Sri Lanka, the 31-year-old announced on Wednesday.

'India will go all out to defend T20 WC'

'India will go all out to defend T20 WC'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2009

Ishant Sharma was not part of the Indian squad that lifted the inaugural Twenty20 World Cup in 2007 but the beanpole pacer has no doubt that the team would do whatever it takes to defend the title in England later this year.

Classy Jayawardene shows T20 not just for sloggers

Classy Jayawardene shows T20 not just for sloggers

Rediff.com8 May 2010

In contrast to 'Made for T20' players wielding heavy wood, the Sri Lankan batsman applies traditional skills in the modern context but, while clearly proud of his style, he refuses to criticise more unorthodox batsmen.

SA are the underdogs: Prince

SA are the underdogs: Prince

Rediff.com21 Jul 2006

South Africa captain Ashwell Prince admits his inexperienced squad, start the Test series against Sri Lanka as the underdogs

Sri Lanka pin hopes on Sangakkara

Sri Lanka pin hopes on Sangakkara

Rediff.com24 Dec 2008

Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene hopes his deputy Kumar Sangakkara will be ready to solve their top order batting woes when they face Bangladesh in the first Test in Dhaka starting on Friday.

Thousands greet Sri Lankans in Colombo

Thousands greet Sri Lankans in Colombo

Rediff.com3 May 2007

Thousands of fans braved monsoon rains to give Sri Lanka's World Cup cricketers a rousing reception on Thursday.

Sri Lanka elect to field against India

Sri Lanka elect to field against India

Rediff.com12 Feb 2008

The start of the match was delayed by nearly three and half hours because of heavy rain, reducing it to 29 overs a side.

'Batsmen failed us,' says Jayawardene

'Batsmen failed us,' says Jayawardene

Rediff.com8 Feb 2008

Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene blamed his batsmen's lack of application for the humiliating 128-run defeat against Australia in the third match of the cricket tri-series in Sydney on Friday.

Kohli adds another record to his name

Kohli adds another record to his name

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Earlier, Australia's former skipper Ricky Ponting held the record for scoring most international runs in a decade with 18,962 runs to his credit in the 2000s.

England openers stand firm

England openers stand firm

Rediff.com12 Dec 2007

Michael Vaughan (28 not out) and Alastair Cook (19 not out) took England to 48 without loss when bad light stopped play after the Sri Lankans had amassed 548 for 9 declared for a first-innings lead of 197, on Day 4 of the second Test.

Leading bowler-fielder combinations in Tests

Leading bowler-fielder combinations in Tests

Rediff.com24 Nov 2007

When Rahul Dravid snapped up Salman Butt in first slip off the bowling of Anil Kumble, it provided the 50th instance for 'c Dravid b Kumble' entry to appear in a Test scorecard.

India gave up easily under pressure: Mahela

India gave up easily under pressure: Mahela

Rediff.com31 Aug 2008

Sri Lanka lost their first ever home ODI series against India but their skipper Mahela Jayawardene said his side could not be nailed for lacking fighting spirit. Jayawaredene even went on to say that his boys were better than the Indians when it comes to handling pressure situation.

Sangakkara ton gives Sri Lanka hope

Sangakkara ton gives Sri Lanka hope

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

Sri Lanka were 247 for three in their second innings, needing 260 more on the last day of the second Test against Australia.

Vaas takes 400th one-day wicket

Vaas takes 400th one-day wicket

Rediff.com27 Aug 2008

Sri Lanka left-arm fast bowler Chaminda Vaas took his 400th wicket in one-day internationals when he dismissed Indian batsman Yuvraj Singh for a duck in the fourth one-day international on Wednesday.

Dhoni guides India to victory

Dhoni guides India to victory

Rediff.com24 Aug 2008

India beat Sri Lanka by 33 runs in the third ODI to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.

We lost the plot in first 45 minutes: Jayawardene

We lost the plot in first 45 minutes: Jayawardene

Rediff.com21 Aug 2008

Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene on Wednesday said his side lost the plot in the first 45 minutes and the top order collapse left them 30 runs short of a defendable target in the second one-dayer against India.

Sri Lanka cruise to series win over India

Sri Lanka cruise to series win over India

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

Sri Lanka clinched a 2-1 series victory with an emphatic eight-wicket victory against India in the deciding third Test in Colombo on Monday. The hosts were left chasing 122 for victory after bowling out India for 268 in their second innings and finished 123 for two after 33.1 overs.

Jayawardene optimistic of maintaining winning run

Jayawardene optimistic of maintaining winning run

Rediff.com22 Jul 2008

Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene said his team is determined to maintain their unbeaten record at home when they take on India in the three-Test series, beginning on Wednesday.

Sri Lankan players cleared for IPL

Sri Lankan players cleared for IPL

Rediff.com3 Oct 2007

Sri Lankan cricket board announced that it had cleared seven players to play in the Indian Premier League.

Jayawardene appointed World Cup captain

Jayawardene appointed World Cup captain

Rediff.com6 Nov 2006

Jayawardene was appointed as a caretaker captain in February after an injury to Atapattu.

Sri Lanka face do-or-die situation vs Bangladesh

Sri Lanka face do-or-die situation vs Bangladesh

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene hopes Bangladesh's bowlers will pose fewer problems to his batsmen than Pakistan did in winning Monday's Twenty20 World Cup Super Eights match.

Hussey is ODI Player of the Year

Hussey is ODI Player of the Year

Rediff.com3 Nov 2006

Jayawardene rues costly errors

Jayawardene rues costly errors

Rediff.com1 Nov 2006

Sri Lanka's failure to qualify for the semi-finals gave rise to fierce criticism in the local media, with several commentators pointing the finger at team selection.

Will Sri Lanka's 35-year wait end?

Will Sri Lanka's 35-year wait end?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

The Sri Lankans have played 17 Tests in India in 35 years, but failed to win a single one.

Rohit hails BCCI's move to postpone IPL

Rohit hails BCCI's move to postpone IPL

Rediff.com6 May 2021

The five-time champions posted a series of tweets and shared the travel plans of its players and support staff.

Bangladesh reel under four Sri Lanka tons

Bangladesh reel under four Sri Lanka tons

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

Bangladesh conceded a huge 488-run first innings deficit on the second day of the first Test.

Jayawardene landmark as Sri Lanka take command

Jayawardene landmark as Sri Lanka take command

Rediff.com25 Jun 2007

After dismissing Bangladesh for a paltry 89, Sri Lanka amassed 227 for three by close on Day 1 of the first Test.