News for 'Galle'

Bangladesh begin tough chase after Tharanga ton

Bangladesh begin tough chase after Tharanga ton

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

Sri Lanka opener Upul Tharanga struck his third Test century to help his team set Bangladesh a mammoth 457-run victory target on the penultimate day of the first Test on Friday.

Anderson topples Ashwin from top spot in ICC Test rankings

Anderson topples Ashwin from top spot in ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

England pacer James Anderson reclaimed the number-one ranking from India's Ravichandran Ashwin in the ICC Player Rankings for Test Bowlers released on Monday after the end of the Edgbaston Test.

Which Covid victims does Modi mourn for?

Which Covid victims does Modi mourn for?

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Modi did not consider these deaths important enough to express regrets. Will these lives continue to count for nothing? asks Jyoti Punwani.

Proud moment for Bangladesh: Historic 1st win in 100th Test

Proud moment for Bangladesh: Historic 1st win in 100th Test

Rediff.com19 Mar 2017

Bangladesh secured their maiden Test win against Sri Lanka, and their second against a major Test-playing nation in the last five months, with an eventful four-wicket victory on the final day of the second Test at the P Sara Oval on Sunday.

One thing that still haunts Saeed Ajmal

One thing that still haunts Saeed Ajmal

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Saeed Ajmal still can't 'understand' how Sachin Tendulkar was adjudged not out when he was rapped on the pad by him during the 2011 World Cup semi-final.

Anderson is in the best shape of his life: England coach

Anderson is in the best shape of his life: England coach

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

'It is hard (to leave Anderson out), he is a class act, you'll have to wait and see... But I'm not reluctant to change the winning team,' Chris Silverwood said on Wednesday.

Here's why Ranatunga doesn't watch Sri Lanka play anymore

Here's why Ranatunga doesn't watch Sri Lanka play anymore

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

Sri Lanka's former World Cup-winning captain Arjuna Ranatunga says the administration of the game in the country is 'disgusting' and he has stopped following the national team for this reason.

Trump-Biden tear desi families apart

Trump-Biden tear desi families apart

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

What startles a visitor like me from India is how the 2020 US presidential election has divided families, husband and wife, parents and children, observes Payal Mohanka.

A Professor Left to Rot in Jail

A Professor Left to Rot in Jail

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

'People accused of mass murder and worse are let out on medical grounds.' 'Saibaba is now 100% handicapped, and has committed no murder, yet he is not allowed to come out.'

Mire hits century as Zimbabwe upset Sri Lanka

Mire hits century as Zimbabwe upset Sri Lanka

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Solomon Mire slammed a century to help Zimbabwe upset Sri Lanka by six wickets in the first One-Day International in Galle on Friday.

IN PICS: Sri Lanka, a teardrop in the Indian Ocean

IN PICS: Sri Lanka, a teardrop in the Indian Ocean

Rediff.com6 May 2013

Snapshots of a stunning country recovering from a savage civil war.

Kalki Koechlin SLAMS designer duo

Kalki Koechlin SLAMS designer duo

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Bollywood actress Kalki Koechlin is miffed with fashion designer duo Riddhi and Siddhi Mapxencar after they allegedly called her "mentally unstable".

'IPL has helped New Zealand cricket immensely'

'IPL has helped New Zealand cricket immensely'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Senior New Zealand player Ross Taylor said that players from his country have benefitted immensely by rubbing shoulders with the best players in world cricket in the Indian Premier League.

South Africa face tough challenge

South Africa face tough challenge

Rediff.com3 Aug 2004

The tourists only had one three-day game to acclimatise to Sri Lanka's slow, turning pitches, scorching temperatures and shirt-drenching humidity.

Legendary Pak batsman Hanif Mohd undergoes cancer surgery

Legendary Pak batsman Hanif Mohd undergoes cancer surgery

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Pakistan great Hanif Mohammad has undergone an operation for liver cancer, it has been reported.

Stats: Dhawan-Rahul partnership steady India's ship

Stats: Dhawan-Rahul partnership steady India's ship

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

Statistical highlights on Day four of the opening cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens, in Kolkata on Sunday.

Vijay set to open for India in 2nd Test, Kohli backs Binny

Vijay set to open for India in 2nd Test, Kohli backs Binny

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

India have flown in pace-bowling all-rounder Stuart Binny but Shikhar Dhawan's absence is likely to force the team management to ask Murali Vijay, nursing a hamstring injury which kept him out of the Galle Test, to partner K L Rahul.

Sri Lanka's Chandimal, Thirimanne return for second India Test

Sri Lanka's Chandimal, Thirimanne return for second India Test

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal has been included in the 16-man squad for the second Test of the three-match series against India which begins on Thursday after recovering from illness.

Lanka captain Angelo Mathews defends players after coach gets fixing ban

Lanka captain Angelo Mathews defends players after coach gets fixing ban

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews defended the team's cricketers on Tuesday after recording a statement before police in connection with a match-fixing scandal that has led to the suspension of a bowling coach. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) handed Anusha Samaranayake a two-month ban on Monday over his relationship with net bowler Gayan Vishwajith, who allegedly approached national team players to under-perform during a test match against West Indies in October. "Sri Lanka Cricket has received several complaints regarding the close acquaintance of Anusha Samaranayake and the main suspect Gayan Vishwajith, who had approached several national players for the alleged illegal activities of match-fixing," the SLC said in a stateme

Buzz: Watson slams BBL's rule changes

Buzz: Watson slams BBL's rule changes

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Munaf Patel joins Kandy Tuskers in LPL; Sarfaraz pulls out, Malinga unsure

Philander to miss two England Tests but Steyn may return

Philander to miss two England Tests but Steyn may return

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

South Africa paceman Vernon Philander will miss the first two Tests against England because of injury, team officials said as the squad returned from their 3-0 hiding in India.

Ailing Sri Lanka captain Chandimal out of 1st Test vs India

Ailing Sri Lanka captain Chandimal out of 1st Test vs India

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal will miss next week's first Test against India after being diagnosed with pneumonia, dealing a big blow to the hosts ahead of the three-match home series against their neighbours.

PICS: Backpacking in Sri Lanka

PICS: Backpacking in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com15 May 2013

The island nation is more hospitable than you think. A three-part travel series.

SL captain Chandimal and coach banned for two Tests, four ODIs

SL captain Chandimal and coach banned for two Tests, four ODIs

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal, coach Chandika Hathurusinghe and manager Asanka Gurusinha have been banned for four one-dayers and two Tests for acting against the spirit of the game.

'Wish to see India, Pak players in each other's T20 league'

'Wish to see India, Pak players in each other's T20 league'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Akram wishes that Indian and Pakistani players could have played in each other's T20 league -- IPL and Pakistan Super League.

1st Test: Shah stars as Pakistan thrash Sri Lanka

1st Test: Shah stars as Pakistan thrash Sri Lanka

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

Pakistan's Yasir Shah claimed seven second innings wickets in a spectacular display of leg-spin bowling to destroy Sri Lanka.

Director Shastri set to join Indian team in Sri Lanka

Director Shastri set to join Indian team in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Team director Ravi Shastri will join the Indian cricket team in Colombo on Friday night ahead of the first Test against Sri Lanka beginning in Galle on August 12.

SL v Windies: Rain washes out fourth day's play in Colombo

SL v Windies: Rain washes out fourth day's play in Colombo

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

The fourth day's play in the second and final Test between Sri Lanka and West Indies was washed out due to persistent rain on Sunday.

'Disgusting! Russian authorities let their athletes down'

'Disgusting! Russian authorities let their athletes down'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Paralympics boss Andrew Parsons expressed disgust that Russian authorities had let down the country's clean athletes

West Indies' Samuels reported for chucking again!

West Indies' Samuels reported for chucking again!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Samuels has already served a near-four year ban from bowling from 2008 over concerns with his action but was allowed to resume in 2011 after remedial work.

Shikhar Dhawan is destiny's child

Shikhar Dhawan is destiny's child

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

'I don't want to run around things too much. I am going to keep doing my work and follow my process. I love doing my fitness drills and work on my skill level. I knew if it has to come, it will come'

ICC seeks evidence to assist corruption probe

ICC seeks evidence to assist corruption probe

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

The International Cricket Council asked Al Jazeera to share evidence that would help the governing body further investigate corruption in the sport after the news organisation aired a documentary on the matter last weekend.

Sangakkara, Chandimal steady Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh

Sangakkara, Chandimal steady Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh

Rediff.com17 Mar 2013

Kumar Sangakkara continued his purple patch against Bangladesh and hit an unbeaten 127 to guide Sri Lanka to 294 for six at close on the second day of the second and final Test on Sunday.

Lankan umpire Dissanayaka rubbishes fixing allegations

Lankan umpire Dissanayaka rubbishes fixing allegations

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

Gamini Dissanayaka, one of three local umpires implicated by an Indian TV channel over a match fixing inquiry outrightly rejected the accusation.

Bangladesh earn first draw vs SL in high-scoring Test

Bangladesh earn first draw vs SL in high-scoring Test

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

Bangladesh drew the high-scoring first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle international stadium on Tuesday to snap their 12-Test losing streak against the islanders. Chasing an improbable 268-run victory target with just one session and 37 overs left, Bangladesh were 70 for one wicket in 22 overs when the teams agreed to a draw after five days of batting dominance on a placid track.

Maiden tons give Sri Lanka huge lead over Bangladesh

Maiden tons give Sri Lanka huge lead over Bangladesh

Rediff.com9 Mar 2013

Lahiru Thirimanne and Dinesh Chandimal scored maiden Test hundreds as Sri Lanka took a strong grip of the first Test against Bangladesh on the second day.

Pakistan's Mohd Amir retires from Test cricket

Pakistan's Mohd Amir retires from Test cricket

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

"It has been an honour to represent Pakistan in the pinnacle and traditional format of the game. I, however, have decided to move away from the longer version so I can concentrate on white ball cricket."

Gunaratne ruled out of Test series against India

Gunaratne ruled out of Test series against India

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Sri Lankan batsman Asela Gunaratne was on Wednesday ruled out of the ongoing three-Test series against India after fracturing his left thumb during the opening day of the first match, in Galle, on Wednesday.

Sri Lanka welcome back Dilshan for second Test

Sri Lanka welcome back Dilshan for second Test

Rediff.com24 Nov 2012

Sri Lanka will welcome back opener Tillakaratne Dilshan for the second and final Test against New Zealand in Colombo starting on Sunday after he recovered from a back injury.

Sri Lanka include five pacemen for Australia tour

Sri Lanka include five pacemen for Australia tour

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

Sri Lanka selectors have packed their Test squad full of pace bowlers as they expect to encounter seamer-friendly conditions when they travel to Australia for a three-match series starting next month.