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All-rounder returns as SL bolster attack for Asia Cup

All-rounder returns as SL bolster attack for Asia Cup

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Along with Hasaranga, Sri Lanka have Dunith Wellalage and Maheesh Theekshana among spin bowling options.

Asia Cup: Hong Kong need something special against Sri Lanka

Asia Cup: Hong Kong need something special against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Sri Lanka will look to build on their perfect start in Asia Cup when they take on a struggling Hong Kong in Dubai on Monday.

Karunaratne to lead Sri Lanka in World Cup

Karunaratne to lead Sri Lanka in World Cup

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

The 30-year-old will lead the team while playing his first one-day game since 2015.

Anup, Saina advance in Asian Championship

Anup, Saina advance in Asian Championship

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

Anup Sridhar beat Bangladesh's Mostafa Jabed Mohammad 21-3, 21-9 in the men's singles.

Double blow for SL: Karunaratne out of WC, Herath out of Aus match

Double blow for SL: Karunaratne out of WC, Herath out of Aus match

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

Sri Lanka have suffered a double injury blow with batsman Dimuth Karunaratne almost certainly out of the World Cup and spinner Rangana Herath likely to miss at least a week of action, Mahela Jayawardene said on Friday.

Colombo Test: Mendis-Karunaratne fight back to take Lanka to 209/2 on Day 3

Colombo Test: Mendis-Karunaratne fight back to take Lanka to 209/2 on Day 3

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

After being bowled out for a paltry 183 in the first innings losing as many as eight wickets in a single session, No 3 Mendis (110 off 135 balls) and opener Karunaratne (92 batting, 200 balls) added 191 as the visitors could get only two wickets in the next two sessions.

PHOTOS: Jadeja takes five as India crush Lanka to win 2nd Test, series

PHOTOS: Jadeja takes five as India crush Lanka to win 2nd Test, series

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

Images from Day 4 of the second Test between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo, on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Kohli hits century as India crush Sri Lanka in Galle

PHOTOS: Kohli hits century as India crush Sri Lanka in Galle

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

The hosts, chasing a mammoth 550 for a win, only managed 245 runs before their second innings folded in the final session of the penultimate day after Dimuth Karunaratne had been dismissed for 97.

SAG: India men, women win badminton gold

SAG: India men, women win badminton gold

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

India is being represented by 487 athletes in more than 15 disciplines.

PIX: Chahar's batting heroics steer India past Sri Lanka

PIX: Chahar's batting heroics steer India past Sri Lanka

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Images from the second One-Day International between India and Sri Lanka, in Colombo, on Tuesday.

PHOTOS, Day 3: Mendis hits ton as Sri Lanka stay alive in Colombo Test

PHOTOS, Day 3: Mendis hits ton as Sri Lanka stay alive in Colombo Test

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

Images from Day 3 of the second Test between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo, on Saturday.

Kohli's Super Stats from Colombo Test

Kohli's Super Stats from Colombo Test

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

Virat Kohli is the first Indian captain to win two series in Sri Lanka.

PHOTOS: Pandya, Kuldeep put India on course for series whitewash

PHOTOS: Pandya, Kuldeep put India on course for series whitewash

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

Images from Day 2 of the third and final Test between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo on Sunday.

India outplay Sri Lanka in Colombo Test to take 2-0 series lead

India outplay Sri Lanka in Colombo Test to take 2-0 series lead

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

The hosts, who put up their best batting show in the series so far were all-out for 386 in the second innings despite twin centuries from opener Dimuth Karunaratne (141) and No 3 Kusal Mendis (110).

PICS: India prove too good for Sri Lanka in 1st ODI

PICS: India prove too good for Sri Lanka in 1st ODI

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

Images from the first One-Day International between India and Sri Lanka, in Colombo, on Sunday.

Dominant India humiliate Sri Lanka in first Test

Dominant India humiliate Sri Lanka in first Test

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

A dominant India on Saturday outclassed an injury-ravaged and out-of-sorts Sri Lanka by 304 runs in the opening Test to bury the ghosts of a humilating loss at the same venue, exactly two years ago.

PHOTOS: Colombo Test on even keel after thrilling Day 2

PHOTOS: Colombo Test on even keel after thrilling Day 2

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Retiring home hero Kumar Sangakkara featured in a brief rebuilding act in his final Test as Sri Lanka reached 140 for three in reply to India's first innings total of 393 on day two of the second Test in Colombo, on Friday. Images from the second day's play.

PHOTOS: Dominant India demolish SL to complete 3-0 whitewash

PHOTOS: Dominant India demolish SL to complete 3-0 whitewash

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

Paceman Mohammed Shami struck twice as India closed in on a massive win on day three of the third and final Test against Sri Lanka on Monday.

PIX: Sri Lanka spinners rout South Africa inside three days

PIX: Sri Lanka spinners rout South Africa inside three days

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

Sri Lanka off-spinner Dilruwan Perera took six wickets in the second innings for a match-haul of 10, as the hosts registered a thumping 278-run win over South Africa inside three days of the opening Test on Saturday.

Spinners put Sri Lanka in box seat as South Africa implode

Spinners put Sri Lanka in box seat as South Africa implode

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Sri Lanka's slow bowlers spun a web around South Africa who collapsed for a meagre 126 to concede a significant first innings lead on a spin-dominated second day of the opening Test.

3rd Test: Rashid and Stokes wreck Sri Lanka, England in charge

3rd Test: Rashid and Stokes wreck Sri Lanka, England in charge

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Adil Rashid and Ben Stokes scripted a spectacular turnaround to earn England a handy first-innings lead after skittling out Sri Lanka for 240 on day two of the third and final Test on Saturday.

Moeen bowls England to big win over Sri Lanka

Moeen bowls England to big win over Sri Lanka

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

England beat Sri Lanka by 211 runs inside four days in the first Test to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series at the Galle International Stadium on Friday.

PHOTOS: India sniff win as Sangakkara flops in final innings

PHOTOS: India sniff win as Sangakkara flops in final innings

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

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

2nd Test, Day 1: Maharaj magic restricts Sri Lanka to 277-9

2nd Test, Day 1: Maharaj magic restricts Sri Lanka to 277-9

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

Keshav Maharaj claimed a career-best eight for 116 to prevent Sri Lanka from making the most of a strong start and limiting them to 277 for nine on the opening day of the second and final Test on Friday.

PHOTOS: India dominate Day 2 to take charge of Galle Test

PHOTOS: India dominate Day 2 to take charge of Galle Test

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

India amassed 600 in their first innings and returned to blow away the top half of the Sri Lankan batting order to tighten their grip on the first Test at the Galle International Stadium on Thursday.

Madugalle rates Kandy Test track 'below average'

Madugalle rates Kandy Test track 'below average'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

According to a statement from the ICC, "the venue has received one demerit point under the ICC Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process".

PHOTOS, Day 1: Pujara, Rahane tons put India on top in Colombo

PHOTOS, Day 1: Pujara, Rahane tons put India on top in Colombo

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Images from Day 1 of the first Test between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo, on Thursday.

Struggling Sri Lanka head to World Cup with point to prove

Struggling Sri Lanka head to World Cup with point to prove

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Sri Lankan cricket and the island's once-powerful side arrive at the World Cup struggling for form under a newly appointed captain who has played a single One-day international since 2015.

PHOTOS: Sri Lanka on back foot on Day 2 as Ashwin strikes early

PHOTOS: Sri Lanka on back foot on Day 2 as Ashwin strikes early

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Images from Day 2 of the second Test between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo, on Friday.

INTERESTING numbers from Colombo Test, Day 3

INTERESTING numbers from Colombo Test, Day 3

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

A 22 year old took the honours on Day 3.

Sacked SL captain Mathews dropped for England ODIs

Sacked SL captain Mathews dropped for England ODIs

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Sri Lanka all-rounder Angelo Mathews was on Wednesday dropped from their limited-overs squad to face England next month, two days after the country's cricket board asked him to relinquish his captaincy in the shorter formats of the game.

Vishwa Fernando the only new face in SL side for India Test

Vishwa Fernando the only new face in SL side for India Test

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Sri Lanka named a 16-member team for the upcoming Test series against India with uncapped 23-year-old fast bowler Vishwa Fernando the only fresh face picked by the national selectors.

PHOTOS: Ishant shines but Sri Lanka fight back on Day 3

PHOTOS: Ishant shines but Sri Lanka fight back on Day 3

Rediff.com30 Aug 2015

Photos from Day 3 of the third Test played between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo on Sunday

1st Test: England scent victory after Jennings century

1st Test: England scent victory after Jennings century

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

Having taken a handy 139-run first-innings lead, England declared their second innings on 322 for six to set Sri Lanka an improbable 462-run victory target.

Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by seven wickets to level series

Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by seven wickets to level series

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Sri Lanka needed a little over 26 overs to chase down a 153-run victory target for a series-levelling seven-wicket victory in the second Test against Pakistan on Monday.

2nd Test: Curran, Buttler fifties rescue England vs Sri Lanka

2nd Test: Curran, Buttler fifties rescue England vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

England were reeling at 89-4 when Buttler somewhat steadied the innings before Curran clobbered six sixes in his blistering 64 to help them to a competitive score.

Jadeja suspended for 3rd Test

Jadeja suspended for 3rd Test

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

Saturday's incident occurred in the 58th over when Jadeja, after fielding off his own bowling, threw the ball back at Dimuth Karunaratne who had not left his crease.

Windies in early trouble as Herath strikes after Sri Lanka make 484

Windies in early trouble as Herath strikes after Sri Lanka make 484

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

Opener Dimuth Karunaratne missed out on a maiden double hundred but his 238-run stand with fellow centurion Dinesh Chandimal set up Sri Lanka's first-innings total of 484 on day two against West Indies in the opening test at Galle on Thursday.

PHOTOS: Dhawan, Kohli bury Sri Lanka under pile of runs

PHOTOS: Dhawan, Kohli bury Sri Lanka under pile of runs

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Photos from Day two's play of the first Test match between India and Sri Lanka being played in Galle

Kohli gets first win as captain as India hit back to level series

Kohli gets first win as captain as India hit back to level series

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Ravichandran Ashwin produced another magical spell to scalp five wickets as India notched up a series-levelling 278-run victory in the second Test against Sri Lanka, denying the legendary Kumar Sangakkara a fairytale farewell from the game.