News for 'Galle'

PIX: Chandimal's century puts Sri Lanka in control on Day 3

PIX: Chandimal's century puts Sri Lanka in control on Day 3

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

Dinesh Chandimal smashed 118 not out and Kamindu Mendis produced a half-century in his debut Test to help Sri Lanka eclipse Australia's first innings 364 on day three of the second Test in Galle on Sunday.

Hasan Ali back in Pakistan squad for NZ Tests

Hasan Ali back in Pakistan squad for NZ Tests

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Hasan Ali, who last played a Test against Sri Lanka in Galle in July, has picked up 77 wickets in 21 Tests.

Cummins has India on radar after crushing Sri Lanka

Cummins has India on radar after crushing Sri Lanka

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

Australia are on the cusp of a series victory in Sri Lanka and captain Pat Cummins believes the exposure to sub-continental conditions augurs well for their next big target of winning a Test series in India next year.

PIX: Australia in control after Lyon mauls Lanka on Day 1

PIX: Australia in control after Lyon mauls Lanka on Day 1

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Australia bundled out Sri Lanka for 212 but endured a top order wobble of their own before reaching 98/3 in reply after a frenetic, spin-dominated day one of the opening Test in Galle on Wednesday.

De Silva, Mathews rescue Sri Lanka after Afridi blows

De Silva, Mathews rescue Sri Lanka after Afridi blows

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Dhananjaya de Silva and Angelo Mathews helped Sri Lanka to overcome a top-order collapse and reach 242-6 on Day one

Noman picks 7 as Pakistan whitewash Sri Lanka

Noman picks 7 as Pakistan whitewash Sri Lanka

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Pakistan completed a 2-0 series sweep against Sri Lanka after left-arm spinner Noman Ali bowled the tourists to a comprehensive victory by an innings and 222 runs in the second Test.

Smith, Labuschagne hundreds power Australia on Day 1

Smith, Labuschagne hundreds power Australia on Day 1

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Steve Smith ended his century drought and Marnus Labuschagne struck his first Test hundred abroad to steer Australia to 298/5 on day one of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Friday.

Injured Shaheen Afridi ruled out of Asia Cup, England series

Injured Shaheen Afridi ruled out of Asia Cup, England series

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

The board said that while Shaheen has been ruled out of the T20 Asia Cup and the seven-match T20 home series against England, he is expected to return to competitive cricket in October with the New Zealand tri-series, which will be followed by the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia.

Lanka's anti-govt stir ends, protestors swear by systemic change

Lanka's anti-govt stir ends, protestors swear by systemic change

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

The protesters left the main anti-government protest camp at Galle Face promenade where they had been staging sit-ins since April 9, branding it as the 'Gota go home village' (Rajapaksa go home).

'To win the World Cup you need lots of luck'

'To win the World Cup you need lots of luck'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'Given that they are playing at home and will have full crowd support, India, who are in peak form and whose morale is high, will be the favourites.'

Mahela, Sanga denounce 'govt-backed thugs'

Mahela, Sanga denounce 'govt-backed thugs'

Rediff.com11 May 2022

ICC Match Referee Roshan Mahanama joined his countrymen in the protest against the Gotabaya Rajapaksa government in Colombo.

Jaiswal, Siraj gain in ICC Test rankings

Jaiswal, Siraj gain in ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

New Zealand batter Kane Williamson remains at the top of the list with 883 rating points.

Will Australia tour crisis-hit Sri Lanka?

Will Australia tour crisis-hit Sri Lanka?

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Cricket Australia is monitoring the situation in Sri Lanka ahead of the tour.

England batters may not fare well against Oz bowlers

England batters may not fare well against Oz bowlers

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Smith said England's batters may not fare so well against the Australian bowling attack

Sharad Pawar complains of uneasiness, admitted to hospital

Sharad Pawar complains of uneasiness, admitted to hospital

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sharad Pawar was admitted to a private hospital in Mumbai on Monday after he felt uneasy, a party functionary said.

Sharad Pawar undergoes endoscopy for stone removal

Sharad Pawar undergoes endoscopy for stone removal

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

Pawar, 80, was admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital on Tuesday after he experienced abdominal pain. He underwent the endoscopy at around 10 pm, the doctor said.

Shafique's century keeps Pakistan on course in big chase

Shafique's century keeps Pakistan on course in big chase

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Pakistan finished Day 4 on 222/3, needing 120 more to grab the lead in the two-Test series.

1st Test: Australia crush Sri Lanka after Lyon and Head spin web

1st Test: Australia crush Sri Lanka after Lyon and Head spin web

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Sri Lanka, who had conceded a 109-run lead, were bowled out for 113 in their second innings

Chandimal, Jayasuriya shine as SL thrash Australia; level series

Chandimal, Jayasuriya shine as SL thrash Australia; level series

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Dinesh Chandimal smashed a maiden double hundred and Prabath Jayasuriya claimed 12 wickets in a dream debut to script Sri Lanka's series-levelling victory by an innings and 39 runs in the second Test against Australia in Galle on Monday.

Windies' Solozano cleared of structural damage after head scans

Windies' Solozano cleared of structural damage after head scans

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

Scans on West Indies debutant Jeremy Solozano, who was taken to hospital after being hit on the helmet while fielding in the opening Test against Sri Lanka at Galle, showed "no structural damage", the touring side said on Sunday.

Sri Lanka eye big lead after Mendis all-round display

Sri Lanka eye big lead after Mendis all-round display

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Mendis contributed 35 in Sri Lanka's 378 all out at the Galle International Stadium.

Jayasuriya, Mendis spin Lanka to series-levelling win over Pakistan

Jayasuriya, Mendis spin Lanka to series-levelling win over Pakistan

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Prabath Jayasuriya and Ramesh Mendis snared nine wickets between them

Babar's resolute century leads Pakistan fightback against Sri Lanka

Babar's resolute century leads Pakistan fightback against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Babar Azam stood firm amid a batting collapse to compile his seventh Test hundred

Afridi misses flight, set to miss first two LPL matches

Afridi misses flight, set to miss first two LPL matches

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

In the absence of Afridi, vice-captain Bhanuka Rajapaksa could lead the Gladiators in the first few matches.

'Go home' chant getting louder as pressure mounts on Gotabaya to quit

'Go home' chant getting louder as pressure mounts on Gotabaya to quit

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Eyewitnesses said that a section of the protesters had remained for the all-night vigil.

Asia Cup moved out of Pakistan?

Asia Cup moved out of Pakistan?

Rediff.com8 May 2023

It will be interesting to see if Pakistan, after this snub, competes in the tournament, scheduled to be held from September 2-17.

Shafique hundred helps Pakistan pull off big chase against Sri Lanka

Shafique hundred helps Pakistan pull off big chase against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Pakistan wrapped up victory in the second session to go 1-0 up in the two-Test series.

Gayle delights Galle with 333

Gayle delights Galle with 333

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Chris Gayle became the first West Indies batsman to smash a triple-century in an away Test, in the first match against Sri Lanka, in Galle.

What Next For Sri Lanka?

What Next For Sri Lanka?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Sri Lankans celebrated Gotabaya Rajapaksa's resignation as president, but they will understandably be concerned about the outcome of Wednesday's presidential election.

Only Spectator to See Root Special

Only Spectator to See Root Special

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

Rob Lewis watched the first Test -- which is being played minus spectators -- from the ramparts of the Galle Fort, which overlooks the Galle cricket stadium.

Sri Lanka on the boil as anti-Rajapaksa protests enter 50th day

Sri Lanka on the boil as anti-Rajapaksa protests enter 50th day

Rediff.com28 May 2022

Sri Lankan police on Saturday fired tear gas and water cannons to disperse anti-government protestors here as the ongoing agitation demanding the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa over the worst economic crisis intensified as it entered its 50th day.

Crisis-hit Lanka starts fuel rationing

Crisis-hit Lanka starts fuel rationing

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Sri Lanka's state-owned petroleum corporation announced fuel rationing for vehicles with effect from Friday, as an unprecedented economic crisis roils the country.

Sharad Pawar discharged from hospital, condition stable: Malik

Sharad Pawar discharged from hospital, condition stable: Malik

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

Pawar underwent an emergency endoscopy for the removal of a stone from his bile duct on March 30 at the Breach Candy Hospital.

Ashraful heroics boost Bangladesh in Galle

Ashraful heroics boost Bangladesh in Galle

Rediff.com10 Mar 2013

Mohammad Ashraful made the highest score by a Bangladesh batsman in Test cricket when he scored a magnificent unbeaten 189 on the third day of the first Test against Sri Lanka on Sunday.

ICC T20I Rankings: Swashbuckling Sky continues to hold top position

ICC T20I Rankings: Swashbuckling Sky continues to hold top position

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Indian batter Suryakumar continued to hold onto the top position on the latest ICC T20I Rankings.

800 Review: Watch Out For The Spin

800 Review: Watch Out For The Spin

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

800 gets so lost in celebrating its grand subject that it forgets something pretty elementary: Cricket is a team sport!, notes Sreehari Nair.

Sri Lankan CID grills Mahinda over May 9 violence

Sri Lankan CID grills Mahinda over May 9 violence

Rediff.com26 May 2022

On May 9, violence erupted in Sri Lanka after supporters of the 76-year-old former premier attacked peaceful anti-government protesters demanding his ouster over the country's worst economic crisis that led to acute shortages of staple food, fuel and power.

PCB boss speaks on Afridi's fitness for T20 World Cup

PCB boss speaks on Afridi's fitness for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

Pakistan's Afridi to be fit for World Cup opener, says Raja

'Suryakumar can play in the middle order in ODIs'

'Suryakumar can play in the middle order in ODIs'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Suryakumar Yadav has been to wait for his turn in ODIs despite his phenomenal show in T20 cricket.

England likely to tour Sri Lanka despite COVID-19 concerns

England likely to tour Sri Lanka despite COVID-19 concerns

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

England's two-Test tour of Sri Lanka next month is likely to go ahead despite concerns about a highly infectious new coronavirus variant identified in Britain.