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Bumrah surpasses Malinga as MI's top wicket-taker

Bumrah surpasses Malinga as MI's top wicket-taker

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Jasprit Bumrah etched his name in Mumbai Indians' history books on Sunday, surpassing Lasith Malinga to become the franchise's all-time leading wicket-taker.

'Sri Lankan fishermen planned the attack'

'Sri Lankan fishermen planned the attack'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

Sri Lankan fishermen attacked the Indian fishermen with stones, before boarding the Indian boats.

Smith praises 'near flawless' Australia after Sri Lanka rout

Smith praises 'near flawless' Australia after Sri Lanka rout

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith hailed his side's resounding innings and 242-run victory over Sri Lanka in Galle on Saturday as "near flawless" after the visitors retained the Warne-Muralitharan Trophy.

Sri Lankan President on a private visit to India

Sri Lankan President on a private visit to India

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Friday left for a two-day visit to India during which he will offer prayers at Bodh Gaya and Tirupathi. He would visit Bodh Gaya and Tirupathi and the visit was of a personal nature, presidential officials said.

DMK, DMDK oppose training of Sri Lankan defence personnel

DMK, DMDK oppose training of Sri Lankan defence personnel

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

Criticising the United Progressive Alliance government for continuing to allow training of Sri Lankan defence personnel in the country despite opposition to it in Tamil Nadu, Dravida Munnetra Kazha, a key ally of the ruling front, on Monday said India should immediately stop such exercises.

Kamindu Mendis Joins Bradman, Headley

Kamindu Mendis Joins Bradman, Headley

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

The 25 year old from Galle is the joint third fastest to reach five Test centuries, joining legends like Don Bradman and George Headley, who also scored five hundreds in 13 innings.

Former army chief to protect Sri Lankan team

Former army chief to protect Sri Lankan team

Rediff.com7 May 2009

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) have appointed a former head of the country's army as their security consultant following the attack on the team in Lahore in March ahead of a Ttest match against Pakistan.

Sri Lankan refugees await news from war zone

Sri Lankan refugees await news from war zone

Rediff.com1 May 2009

Some of them have been here for so long that they can't remember how their homes in Sri Lanka looked. Some have been born here and know only of the homes that their parents describe.

TN fishing boat sunk allegedly by Sri Lankan fishermen

TN fishing boat sunk allegedly by Sri Lankan fishermen

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

Sri Lankan fishermen hurled allegedly petrol bombs at some fishing boats in the presence of Lankan naval personnel, sinking one of them while another narrowly escaped at Katchatheevu in the Palk straits, a fisherman's body said in Rameswaram on Thursday.

'Why Always The Spotlight on Kohli?'

'Why Always The Spotlight on Kohli?'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

'For a player like Kohli, who has scored so many runs, I feel it's best if that decision is left to him.'

'I am giving something back to Indian athletics'

'I am giving something back to Indian athletics'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

For Neeraj Chopra, the inaugural edition of Neeraj Chopra Classic is more than achieving success on the field, it's giving the Indian fans a chance to watch top-class competition in person, something that will help raise the profile of the sport in the country.

Shubman Gill is world No 1 ODI batter!

Shubman Gill is world No 1 ODI batter!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

India vice-captain Shubman Gill dethroned Pakistan's Babar Azam from the No. 1 spot in the ICC ODI Rankings for batters on the back of his strong showing against England in the recent home series.

7 Tamil Nadu Fishermen Detained by Sri Lankan navy

7 Tamil Nadu Fishermen Detained by Sri Lankan navy

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Seven Indian fishermen have been arrested by Sri Lankan navy for allegedly poaching in the country's waters in North Western province, media reported on Wednesday.

In-form Dhawan sympathises with Sri Lankan team

In-form Dhawan sympathises with Sri Lankan team

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Shikhar Dhawan is savouring a purple patch, hitting century after century, but the opener won't be overtly worried if he has to face a slump in form.

Sri Lankan army captures strategic town

Sri Lankan army captures strategic town

Rediff.com20 Oct 2008

After smashing through main outer defences of the crucial city of Kilinochchi, Sri Lankan Army today captured Vannerikulam town and encircled Nachchikudha, the main sea Tiger base, after fierce fighting which left 33 soldiers dead. Apparently, stepping up their offensive to capture LTTE headquarters, government troops overnight and this Monday morning launched a fierce offensive to capture the Vannerikulam town for which the Tigers put up a stiff resistance.

Australia trounce Sri Lanka by 9 wickets; sweep series

Australia trounce Sri Lanka by 9 wickets; sweep series

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Australia bowled out Sri Lanka for 231 in the hosts' second innings and then chased down the target of 75 losing the lone wicket of opener Travis Head.

India storm into U19 Women's T20 Asia Cup final

India storm into U19 Women's T20 Asia Cup final

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Such was India's domination that only two Sri Lankan batters -- Sumudu Nisansala (21) and captain Manudi Nanayakkara (33) -- could manage double-digit scores.

8 TN fishermen hurt in Sri Lankan Navy attack

8 TN fishermen hurt in Sri Lankan Navy attack

Rediff.com8 Nov 2011

In the second such incident this week, 8 Tamil Nadu fishermen were on Thursday injured and 13 boats damaged when Sri Lankan Naval personnel allegedly attacked them near the International Maritime Boundary Line near Katchatheevu, officials said.

Bumrah's absence a big challenge: MI coach Jayawardene

Bumrah's absence a big challenge: MI coach Jayawardene

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Bumrah will miss a few initial games of the tournament as he is currently recuperating from a back injury at the BCCI Centre of Excellence at Bengaluru.

Sri Lankan army kills Prabhakaran's son

Sri Lankan army kills Prabhakaran's son

Rediff.com18 May 2009

The body of the 24-year-old Anthony, chief of the LTTE's air wing, was found during mop-up operations in the last rebel-held territory in the no-fire zone on Monday morning, the defence ministry said

Jayalalithaa writes to PM against Indo-Sri Lankan military exercise

Jayalalithaa writes to PM against Indo-Sri Lankan military exercise

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

Expressing dismay over reports of Indian Coast Guard participating in naval exercises with Sri Lankan Navy, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Saturday asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to recall the two ships and Coast Guard personnel participating in the event in the island nation.

No Anderson at Leeds: Gill & Co. can breathe easy

No Anderson at Leeds: Gill & Co. can breathe easy

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

To say the least, a relatively inexperienced batting line up led by Shubman Gill would be relieved to see the name of James Anderson

British court blocks Sri Lankan Tamil deportations

British court blocks Sri Lankan Tamil deportations

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

A group of failed Sri Lankan Tamil asylum seekers have won the right to stay in the United Kingdom after the high court in London blocked their deportation scheduled for Thursday.

TN: Sri Lankan tourists asked to return

TN: Sri Lankan tourists asked to return

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Against the backdrop of Tamil Nadu parties, including ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, raising the issue of alleged human rights violations in Sri Lanka, a group of 75 Lankan tourists have been asked by the police to return to their country.

Rohit vs Gill: Battle for ODI supremacy heats up

Rohit vs Gill: Battle for ODI supremacy heats up

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

India captain Rohit Sharma moved up two places to third in the latest ICC ODI batter rankings following his stellar performance in the Champions Trophy final, while teammate Shubman Gill held on to the top spot.

TN to release 30 Sri Lankan fishermen, 19 boats on Dec 22

TN to release 30 Sri Lankan fishermen, 19 boats on Dec 22

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday said it would release 30 Sri Lankan fishermen and 19 boats on December 22 and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to prevail on the island nation to take similar action at the same time to set free fishermen from the state and their boats.

Sri Lankan minister resigns over death threat to Tamil prisoners

Sri Lankan minister resigns over death threat to Tamil prisoners

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Sri Lanka's Minister of State for Prisons Management Lohan Ratwatte tendered his resignation on Wednesday, days after he allegedly threatened to kill Tamil prisoners during his visit to the Anuradhapura prison.

Asia C'ship: Sindhu advances; Sen, Prannoy crash out

Asia C'ship: Sindhu advances; Sen, Prannoy crash out

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu made a winning start to the Badminton Asia Championships with a straight-game win over Ester Nurumi Wardoyo of Indonesia in the women's singles while Lakshya Sen made an early exit from the men's singles draw in Ningbo, China, on Wednesday.

SriLankan Air starts cargo service to Coimbatore

SriLankan Air starts cargo service to Coimbatore

Rediff.com25 Apr 2005

Sri Lanka's national carrier, SriLankan Airlines, will launch a freighter service to Coimbatore from Wednesday, the airline announced on Monday.

Sri Lankan opposition lawmaker shot dead

Sri Lankan opposition lawmaker shot dead

Rediff.com1 Jan 2008

The opposition United National Party leader died of a gun shot injury along with a civilian, police spokesman N K Ilangakoon told PTI.

Sri Lankan parliament dissolved, fresh polls in August

Sri Lankan parliament dissolved, fresh polls in August

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on Friday dissolved the parliament, paving the way for fresh parliamentary elections in mid August, eight months ahead of the schedule.

Australia laugh off Sri Lankan complaint

Australia laugh off Sri Lankan complaint

Rediff.com8 May 2007

Sri Lankan cricket board secretary Kangadaran Mathivanan compared Gilchrist's use of the squash ball to Trevor Chappell's infamous underarm delivery.

Aaqib Javed joins Sri Lankan coaching staff until T20 World Cup

Aaqib Javed joins Sri Lankan coaching staff until T20 World Cup

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

Sri Lanka on Saturday appointed former Pakistan pacer Aaqib Javed as their fast-bowling coach until the completion of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in June.

Modi meets Sri Lankan President Rajapaksa

Modi meets Sri Lankan President Rajapaksa

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held talks with Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa during which key issues, including bilateral and regional, was discussed.

Sri Lankan Prez sacks top officials; admits to lapses

Sri Lankan Prez sacks top officials; admits to lapses

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Several people succumbed to their injuries sustained in the blasts, taking the death toll to 359.

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.

Sri Lankan jets pound Tiger positions

Sri Lankan jets pound Tiger positions

Rediff.com16 Feb 2007

"The air strikes were a sequel to the constant mortar attacks by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam against the forward defence line of the Army," a statement from the ministry said.

Why Hardik is not a big fan of Impact Player rule?

Why Hardik is not a big fan of Impact Player rule?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya said a cricketer has to be a pure all-rounder to find place in the starting eleven due to the Impact Player rule.

Sri Lankan Tamil MPs meet PM

Sri Lankan Tamil MPs meet PM

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

The pro-LTTE MPs told him about the "pathetic and deplorable" condition of Tamil people in the island nation.

SAB, Sri Lankan channel in pact

SAB, Sri Lankan channel in pact

Rediff.com6 May 2006