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Mendis named Lanka coach

Mendis named Lanka coach

Rediff.com21 May 2003

The former Sri Lanka captain was given the job for next month's tour of the West Indies.

Why Oman won't fear Suryakumar Yadav in Asia Cup

Why Oman won't fear Suryakumar Yadav in Asia Cup

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

What would be Oman's plan for Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav when they play the T20 world champions in Asia Cup on September 19?

'No One Is Asking For India-Pakistan Tickets!'

'No One Is Asking For India-Pakistan Tickets!'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

There are many Indian fans in Dubai, who, as a mark of protest, have decided to give this match a miss.

Mendis resigns as Sri Lanka chief executive

Mendis resigns as Sri Lanka chief executive

Rediff.com3 May 2005

His decision followed questioning by the Criminal Investigation Department with regard to an alleged refusal to relinquish documents to sports ministry officials.

SL chief reverses decision to resign

SL chief reverses decision to resign

Rediff.com5 May 2005

The Sri Lanka government's order to hand over control to their interim committee prompted Duleep Mendis to re-think the decision

Sunil Joshi appointed Oman's spin-bowling coach

Sunil Joshi appointed Oman's spin-bowling coach

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

Former Indian spinner Sunil Joshi has been appointed as the Oman's spin-bowling coach ahead of the middle-eastern country's maiden World Twenty20 campaign in India next year.

Suspended Sri Lanka officials defy government

Suspended Sri Lanka officials defy government

Rediff.com29 Mar 2005

Sri Lanka's cricket administration crisis has escalated with suspended cricket officials challenging the sports minister's authority.

Atapattu approached by ICL

Atapattu approached by ICL

Rediff.com6 Aug 2007

The former captain asked Sri Lanka Cricket to release him from his annual central contract.

Bayliss named Sri Lanka coach

Bayliss named Sri Lanka coach

Rediff.com15 Jun 2007

Sri Lanka Cricket wasted no time in confirming the appointment after the final selection was made.

Sri Lanka ready to host Champions Trophy

Sri Lanka ready to host Champions Trophy

Rediff.com22 Aug 2008

With the International Cricket Council finding it tough to convince apprehensive cricketers on touring Pakistan for next month's Champions Trophy, Sri Lanka on Friday said it is ready to hold the tournament even at a short notice. The event, which is scheduled from September 11 to 28, is facing an uncertain future after Australia, England, South Africa and New Zealand, raised concerns over touring Pakistan due to the security situation.

Sri Lanka to allow players to prefer IPL

Sri Lanka to allow players to prefer IPL

Rediff.com10 Jul 2008

Sri Lanka will allow their top players to compete in the Indian Premier League rather than tour England next year, Sri Lanka Cricket said on Thursday.

Atapattu quits international cricket

Atapattu quits international cricket

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

Marvan Atapattu announced his retirement from international cricket after Sri Lanka lost the second Test to Australia.

Oman and Afghanistan grab final World Twenty20 spots

Oman and Afghanistan grab final World Twenty20 spots

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Oman's fairytale rise as a cricket nation continued Thursday when they qualified for next year's World Twenty20 in India.

Untold story of Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup triumph

Untold story of Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup triumph

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Chandana, who is now a full-time coach, remembered Ranatunga as a shrewd tactician, whose strategic acumen were way ahead of the time.

On this day: Sri Lankan spin great Muralitharan was born

On this day: Sri Lankan spin great Muralitharan was born

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Former Sri Lanka captain Duleep Mendis once remarked that 'Murali' could turn the ball even on concrete and it was no exaggeration.

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.

How have India fared in one-off Tests?

How have India fared in one-off Tests?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Rajneesh Gupta gives us all the numbers.

Stats: The Lankans who defied the Indians

Stats: The Lankans who defied the Indians

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Statistical highlights on Day 3 of the third cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka in New Delhi on Monday

How much will the Aussies miss Smith and Warner?

How much will the Aussies miss Smith and Warner?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

India are favourites to 'steamroll' Australia in the Test series Down Under due to the absence of the experienced duo of Steve Smith and David Warner.

Wanderers Test: Faf du Plessis master of 4th innings chases

Wanderers Test: Faf du Plessis master of 4th innings chases

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Faf du Plessis seems to be a master of fourth innings chases. On his Test debut he batted for seven hours 46 minutes against Australia at Adelaide in 2012-13, saving South Africa from certain defeat.

Sri Lanka: Champs once; runners up twice

Sri Lanka: Champs once; runners up twice

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights important numbers featuring the Sri Lankan team from World Cups.

India win Test series in Sri Lanka after 22 years

India win Test series in Sri Lanka after 22 years

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

Chasing a daunting target of 386, the hosts collapsed after skipper Angelo Mathews was dismissed for 110, his seventh Test century, and were dismissed for 268.