News for 'Colombo Test'

Rahul keeps wickets at nets ahead of Pakistan clash

Rahul keeps wickets at nets ahead of Pakistan clash

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Rahul was given a test on collecting the ball outside off-stump, and the 31-year-old also managed to crouch for the entire duration of training without much discomfort.

Interesting numbers from Galle Test, Day 4

Interesting numbers from Galle Test, Day 4

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

Rajneesh Gupta presents the numbers from Day 4 of the first Test.

Lanka Test captain Karunaratne arrested for drink driving

Lanka Test captain Karunaratne arrested for drink driving

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

"He was arrested early this morning for drinking and driving after the vehicle driven by him hit a three wheeler and injured its driver," police spokesman Ruwan Gunasekera told Reuters.

Broad Joins Exclusive Lord's Club

Broad Joins Exclusive Lord's Club

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

When Stuart Broad dismissed South Africa's Kyle Verreynne with an edge behind to Ben Foakes, he become only the second bowler to take 100 Test wickets at Lord's, joining fellow great and bowling partner James Anderson.

PHOTOS: Mathews hits ton but India power ahead on Day 3

PHOTOS: Mathews hits ton but India power ahead on Day 3

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

Images of the third day's play of the second Test between India and Sri Lanka being played in Colombo.

Stats: India vs SL, 1st Test, Day 1

Stats: India vs SL, 1st Test, Day 1

Rediff.com23 Jul 2008

This is the fifth Test involving India and Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka to be affected by rain; the previous four were at Colombo (SSC) in 1985-86; Kandy in 1993; Colombo (SSC) in 1998-99 and Galle in 2001-02.

No clarity on Head Coach Dravid's future yet

No clarity on Head Coach Dravid's future yet

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

It is also understood that the board is quite happy with the way Dravid has managed the team along with captain Rohit over the last two years despite not landing any global trophies.

Stats: INTERESTING numbers from Second Test, Day 3

Stats: INTERESTING numbers from Second Test, Day 3

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

Rajneesh Gupta presents some interesting numbers from Day 3.

Why BCCI chief Binny is travelling to Pakistan

Why BCCI chief Binny is travelling to Pakistan

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

BCCI president Roger Binny said he will be interacting with the Pakistan Cricket Board when he visits Pakistan for the Asia Cup.

Interesting numbers from Galle Test, Day 1

Interesting numbers from Galle Test, Day 1

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Rajneesh Gupta presents some interesting numbers from Day 1 of the 1st Test.

Ashwin on his favourite Test wickets

Ashwin on his favourite Test wickets

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

Ashwin termed Sri Lanka's tour of 2015 as a landmark for Indian team for their come-from-behind 2-1 series win. "In 2015, we were sandwiched into the middle of a leadership takeover. Virat had just taken over in Australia and we came here having played one Test in Bangladesh. We had set ourselves a lot of goals for each other and I would say we have achieved them and come out with flying colours over the last couple of years as a group"

Parthiv to replace injured Saha for Mohali Test

Parthiv to replace injured Saha for Mohali Test

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel made a comeback to the Indian Test team after a long gap as he was drafted into the team as a replacement for the injured Wriddhiman Saha for the third Test against England, starting in Mohali, on Saturday.

Sri Lanka v India: KL Rahul to miss first Test

Sri Lanka v India: KL Rahul to miss first Test

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

Rahul down with fever ahead of first Test

Sanga, Warner, Marsh discuss Lanka?

Sanga, Warner, Marsh discuss Lanka?

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Warner and Marsh are part of the Australian team which is scheduled to travel to Sri Lanka in June-July to play three T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests.

Captain Kohli trains with Dravid's India 'A' for SL test

Captain Kohli trains with Dravid's India 'A' for SL test

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

The spotlight will be on Test captain Virat Kohli as India 'A' go into the second and final unofficial Test against Australia A, starting in Chennai on Wednesday, looking to secure a win after drawing the first match last week.

Statistical highlights: India vs SL, Fourth Test

Statistical highlights: India vs SL, Fourth Test

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

Statistical highlights at the end of fourth day's play in the third and final cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo on Monday.

Stats: India vs SL, 1st Test, Day 2

Stats: India vs SL, 1st Test, Day 2

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

Statistical highlights of the second day's in the first Test between India and Sri Lanka, in Colombo, on Thursday.

3rd Test: Chameera, Gamage called up to Sri Lanka squad

3rd Test: Chameera, Gamage called up to Sri Lanka squad

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

Pacers Dushmantha Chameera and Lahiru Gamage have been added to the Sri Lankan squad ahead of the third Test against India starting in Pallekele on Saturday.

'Big blow' for India as injured Vijay ruled out of opening Sri Lanka Test

'Big blow' for India as injured Vijay ruled out of opening Sri Lanka Test

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

The 31-year-old has been ruled out of the opening test due to a mild hamstring strain, the Team India Director Ravi Shastri said in Colombo, on Monday.

Why is Sri Lanka wearing black armbands vs India

Why is Sri Lanka wearing black armbands vs India

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Sri Lanka players wear black armbands in memory of legendary 'Uncle' Percy during World Cup game against India

BCCI's visit to Pakistan: What did they discuss?

BCCI's visit to Pakistan: What did they discuss?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Binny and Shukla travelled to Pakistan following an invitation to members of the Asian Cricket Council

Interesting numbers from Galle Test, Day 3

Interesting numbers from Galle Test, Day 3

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

Rajneesh Gupta presents the numbers from Day 3 of the first Test.

Latest ICC Test rankings: India on top, Australia slip

Latest ICC Test rankings: India on top, Australia slip

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

India continued to be at the top in the ICC Test rankings but Australia slipped one rung to fifth in the latest list after drawing the away series against Bangladesh on Thursday.

Pak's win sparks outrage: Did India send 'little kids'?

Pak's win sparks outrage: Did India send 'little kids'?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

We did not ask India to send 'little kids' for Emerging Asia Cup, says Pakistan's Mohammad Haris

Five accidents in six months: DGCA grounds flight training at Redbird

Five accidents in six months: DGCA grounds flight training at Redbird

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Monday suspended operations at Redbird Flight Training Academy, one of India's largest flight schools, across all five of its training bases in the country. This action was taken after five accidents involving the institute's planes in the past six months. The DGCA announced it would conduct an audit of the academy's maintenance practices and also proficiency checks of the institute's flight instructors before allowing it to resume operations.

Constant cricket between two teams can become boring: Arnold

Constant cricket between two teams can become boring: Arnold

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Kohli had on Wednesday said the "overdose" of India-Sri Lanka cricket needs to be analysed as the islanders are touring for a return series in space of three months.

Kohli terms 47th ODI ton as a 'classic example of playing second fiddle'

Kohli terms 47th ODI ton as a 'classic example of playing second fiddle'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Virat Kohli termed his 47th ODI hundred as a classic example of playing second fiddle after not getting off to a good start in India's record 228-run win against Pakistan.

Stats: Mirpur Test (Day III)

Stats: Mirpur Test (Day III)

Rediff.com26 Jan 2010

Following are the statistical highlights on day three of the second and final cricket Test between India and Bangladesh at Mirpur on Tuesday.

Run fest in Tests

Run fest in Tests

Rediff.com18 Jan 2006

PHOTOS: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 2

PHOTOS: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 2

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

New Zealand were bowled out for 249 in the first session but Sri Lanka struggled to get going during Patel's spells and finished on 227-7, trailing by 22 runs.

Cricket Buzz: Sri Lanka drop Chandimal, Mendis for Pakistan Tests

Cricket Buzz: Sri Lanka drop Chandimal, Mendis for Pakistan Tests

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Wicketkeeper Dinesh Chandimal and spinner Ajantha Mendis were left out of the Sri Lanka squad of 15 for the two-Ttest series against Pakistan, starting at Galle next week. Chandimal lost his place to Niroshan Dickwella, who made his Test debut in the second Test against South Africa in Colombo last week and scored a half-century.

When Team India cheered for Team India

When Team India cheered for Team India

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

The Indian players in Durham were glued to the action as their compatriots registered a thrilling win in Colombo to seal the three-match ODI series 2-0.

Stats: Mr Consistent of Test cricket is here!

Stats: Mr Consistent of Test cricket is here!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

Statistical highlights from the third day's play of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka.

Gavaskar prefers Bhuvneshwar in place of Binny for final Test

Gavaskar prefers Bhuvneshwar in place of Binny for final Test

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar said that India should field five specialist bowlers by leaving out Stuart Binny from the playing XI if they want to win the third and final Test against Sri Lanka beginning Friday in Colombo.

Stats: India vs SL, 3rd Test, Day III

Stats: India vs SL, 3rd Test, Day III

Rediff.com10 Aug 2008

Statistical highlights at the end of third day's play in the third and final cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka in Colombia on Sunday.

Misbah suspended from Galle Test

Misbah suspended from Galle Test

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul-Haq has been suspended from first Test, to be held at Galle from Friday against Sri Lanka, after his side was found guilty of a serious over-rate offence during the fifth and final ODI against the Island nation at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Would there have been an incomparable batsman named Sachin Tendulkar had Doordarshan not telecast Guide one summer afternoon? A fascinating excerpt from Abhishek Mukherjee and Joy Bhattacharjya's must-read book, The Great Indian Cricket Circus.

Zaheer passes fitness test

Zaheer passes fitness test

Rediff.com22 Jul 2004

The left armer underwent the fitness test under the supervision of team physio Andrew Leipus and trainer Gregory Allan King.

Sangakkara fastest to 8000 Test runs

Sangakkara fastest to 8000 Test runs

Rediff.com6 Aug 2010

Kumar Sangakkara took 152 innings to accomplish this feat -- two less than Sachin Tendulkar.

South Africa to recall Gibbs for second Test

South Africa to recall Gibbs for second Test

Rediff.com9 Aug 2004

South Africa will recall opener Herschelle Gibbs for the second and final Test against Sri Lanka starting in Colombo on Wednesday.