News for 'Galle'

Is it time for India to embrace DRS? Check out what Kohli has to say

Is it time for India to embrace DRS? Check out what Kohli has to say

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

Indian Test captain Virat Kohli made it clear that the issue regarding the use of the controversial Decision Review System (DRS) needs to be deliberated after the end of the ongoing three-Test series against Sri Lanka.

'Indian spinners didn't give any pace to us; bowled really slowly'

'Indian spinners didn't give any pace to us; bowled really slowly'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Dinesh Chandimal lauded India's bowlers on their brilliant showing on Day 1 of the first Test, in Galle on Wednesday, saying the spinners exploited the conditions well.

In-form Dhawan sympathises with Sri Lankan team

In-form Dhawan sympathises with Sri Lankan team

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Shikhar Dhawan is savouring a purple patch, hitting century after century, but the opener won't be overtly worried if he has to face a slump in form.

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.

'We will look to pick some early wickets tomorrow'

'We will look to pick some early wickets tomorrow'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2010

Sri Lanka may have reached a strong position in the first Test after a good show by their batsmen on the opening day of the 1st Test in Galle but India coach Gary Kirsten is hopeful of bouncing back.

Ton-man Kohli ignores naysayers to end dry spell

Ton-man Kohli ignores naysayers to end dry spell

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

'I mean, I certainly wasn't looking at how many innings I haven't scored, because when you are playing all formats you are not thinking which format you have not scored runs in how many innings. You cannot utilise so much energy in that but it always feels good to score runs especially when the team wins'

We get to bottom of fixing allegations: ICC's Richardson

We get to bottom of fixing allegations: ICC's Richardson

Rediff.com31 May 2018

ICC says it will meet representatives of the channel that claims to have unearthed 'spot-fixing' and 'pitch-fixing' in Test matches t

Gambhir moves to top of Test rankings

Gambhir moves to top of Test rankings

Rediff.com15 Jul 2009

Gautam Gambhir is the first India batsman in over four years to head the batting rankings after a double failure by Mohammad Yousuf saw the Pakistan ace drop out of the top three in the Reliance Mobile ICC Player Rankings for Test batsmen.

When Kohli went past Lara, Waugh, Smith...

When Kohli went past Lara, Waugh, Smith...

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

The Trent Bridge Triumph was India's second biggest win against England in England. Rajneesh Gupta serves up the interesting numbers from the third Test.

Sri Lanka face wicketkeeper puzzle in first Test

Sri Lanka face wicketkeeper puzzle in first Test

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

Sri Lanka face a selection dilemma over their wicketkeeper as they gear-up for a tough three-Test series against Pakistan starting in Galle on Saturday. With regular wicketkeeper Prasanna Jayawardene out with a fractured finger, Sangakarra now faces the choice of captaining the side, batting at number three and also keeping wicket, an exhausting prospect in Sri Lanka's hot and humid climate.

Sri Lanka find Pakistan's pace too hot on Day 1

Sri Lanka find Pakistan's pace too hot on Day 1

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

Mahela Jayawardene scored four streaky runs in his last Test, as Pakistan's bowlers dismantled Sri Lanka's first innings on the opening day of the second and final match, in Colombo, on Thursday.

Charges don't contain any allegations pertaining to fixing: Jayasuriya

Charges don't contain any allegations pertaining to fixing: Jayasuriya

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Sri Lankan cricket legend Sanath Jayasuriya on Tuesday refused to comment on the International Cricket Council's charge of non-cooperation in an ongoing anti-corruption probe.

Sri Lanka snatch victory from brittle Pakistan

Sri Lanka snatch victory from brittle Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by seven wickets on the third day of the second Test in Colombo on Tuesday. The hosts chased their victory target of 171 runs in 31.5 overs for the loss of just three wickets to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

PIX: Dominant England secure series sweep in Sri Lanka

PIX: Dominant England secure series sweep in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

England beat Sri Lanka by 42 runs in the third and final Test in Colombo, on Monday, to complete a 3-0 series sweep.

Cricket Buzz: Warner to reconsider future

Cricket Buzz: Warner to reconsider future

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

In Australia, Warner said cricketers do not have many options apart from training in their home states as of now.

Pakistan to tour Sri Lanka for a full series

Pakistan to tour Sri Lanka for a full series

Rediff.com12 May 2009

After a gap of nearly 20 months, the Pakistan cricket team will finally be playing a proper and full Test series when they tour Sri Lanka in July.

2nd Test: Resilient Silva helps Sri Lanka gain lead of 46 vs England

2nd Test: Resilient Silva helps Sri Lanka gain lead of 46 vs England

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Roshen Silva struck a combative fifty and expertly guided Sri Lanka's lower order to help the hosts gain a first-innings lead of 46 against England on the second day of the second Test on Thursday.

India elect to bat in third Test

India elect to bat in third Test

Rediff.com8 Aug 2008

India captain Anil Kumble won the toss and opted to bat in the third and final Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Friday. Lanka called up uncapped pace bowler Dammika Prasad in place of Nuwan Kulasekera. India replaced wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik with Parthiv Patel.

Pakistan's Hafeez reported for chucking again, faces one-year ban

Pakistan's Hafeez reported for chucking again, faces one-year ban

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeez once again faces a harrowing task of getting his action cleared after the off-spinner was called for chucking during the team's 10-wicket win against Sri Lanka in the first Test at Galle.

Steyn returns to Test squad in search of milestone

Steyn returns to Test squad in search of milestone

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

The 34-year-old Steyn, currently on a short-term contract with Hampshire having been plagued by injury over the last two-and-a-half years, is three wickets short of a milestone that has frustratingly eluded him in recent times.

Mumbai: Dalai Lama discharged from hospital

Mumbai: Dalai Lama discharged from hospital

Rediff.com16 Oct 2008

Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, who underwent a surgery for gall-bladder stone removal at a private hospital here, was discharged on Thursday morning.

Dalai Lama undergoes surgery

Dalai Lama undergoes surgery

Rediff.com10 Oct 2008

Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama underwent a gall bladder surgery on Friday at Sir Gangaram Hospital in New Delhi.

INTERESTING numbers from 3rd Test, Day 1

INTERESTING numbers from 3rd Test, Day 1

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

Shikhar Dhawan continues his golden run in Sri Lanka.

Football great Shew Mewalal dead

Football great Shew Mewalal dead

Rediff.com27 Dec 2008

Two-time Olympian Shew Mewalal who guided India to 1951 Asian Games title with his solitary goal, died at the SSKM Hospital in Kolkata late on Friday night following illness. He was 82 and is survived by his 64-year-old wife Laxmi Devi Lal, a son Krishna Lal and two daughters.

Sehwag, Harbhajan help India stay in the fight

Sehwag, Harbhajan help India stay in the fight

Rediff.com1 Aug 2008

Virender Sehwag scored an unbeaten 201 and Harbhajan Singh claimed four wickets as India restricted Sri Lanka to 215-5 at close on Day 2 of the second Test.

India collapse after Sehwag century

India collapse after Sehwag century

Rediff.com31 Jul 2008

Virender Sehwag smashed a brilliant 128, but the loss of four quick wickets saw India end Day 1 on 214 for 4, in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

Hurst, Broad to officiate India's Lanka tour

Hurst, Broad to officiate India's Lanka tour

Rediff.com16 Jul 2008

The ICC appointed Allan Hurst and Chris Broad as match referees for India's Test and one-day series against Sri Lanka respectively.

Just looking forward to cricket now: Kohli on coach row

Just looking forward to cricket now: Kohli on coach row

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

The India captain reiterated how the 2015 series in Sri Lanka, which India won 2-1, was a watershed moment for the current team.

Kohli, Mukund put game beyond Lanka after rain intervenes

Kohli, Mukund put game beyond Lanka after rain intervenes

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

Virat Kohli (76 batting) and Abhinav Mukund (81) put on 133 runs for the third wicket as India reached 189 for three in 46.3 overs at stumps on a rain-affected day three.

1st Test: Pandya, pacers put India in command against Lanka

1st Test: Pandya, pacers put India in command against Lanka

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

Bowlers put their foot on the pedal after a flamboyant innings from debutant Hardik Pandya enabling India to be in firm control of the proceedings in the first Test against Sri Lanka, in Galle.

India turns on the charm but will Rajapaksas reciprocate?

India turns on the charm but will Rajapaksas reciprocate?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

In the endlessly entertaining and absorbing soap opera that is India-Sri Lanka relations, wait for the next episode, Aditi Phadnis reports.

Sangakkara asked to review retirement: Reports

Sangakkara asked to review retirement: Reports

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Sri Lankan veteran Kumar Sangakkara has been asked to review his retirement plans after he had told national selectors in April of hanging up his boots post the 2015 World Cup in Australia.

The tsunami warriors deserve our salute

The tsunami warriors deserve our salute

Rediff.com26 Dec 2007

On this third anniversary of the tsunami, let us remember and salute the Indian armed forces for their admirable devotion to duty and for flying the Indian tricolour high.

Communist leader Bardhan admitted to AIIMS

Communist leader Bardhan admitted to AIIMS

Rediff.com1 Sep 2008

Communist Party of India general secretary A B Bardhan, who was taken ill while on way to flood-hit Saharsa and Madhepura districts in Bihar, was flown to the national capital on Monday where he was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences.

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.

Sri Lanka confirm India tour schedule

Sri Lanka confirm India tour schedule

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

India will tour the island in July and August to play in three Tests and five One-Day Internationals. The six-week tour will includes two Test matches in Colombo and one at the newly renovated Galle International Stadium.

PHOTOS: Dubai gets drenched

PHOTOS: Dubai gets drenched

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Schools were ordered shut, flights suspended and the stock market was closed down in the United Arab Emirates as rare heavy rain hit the desert Gulf state.

India bat themselves to a strong position

India bat themselves to a strong position

Rediff.com2 Aug 2008

A spirited India tilted the balance of the second cricket Test in their favour by taking an overall lead of 237 runs to push Sri Lanka on the backfoot at close on the third day in Galle on Saturday.

Kirsten wants to restrict Lanka to 265-275

Kirsten wants to restrict Lanka to 265-275

Rediff.com1 Aug 2008

'It's a close Test at the moment. We will try to bowl out Sri Lanka in another 50-60 runs and take a lead. We need to post a big score in the second innings. The wicket is offering turn and that is good for India (as Sri Lanka will bat the fourth innings),' India's coach Gary Kirsten said after the second day's play.

India will bounce back, says Gambhir

India will bounce back, says Gambhir

Rediff.com28 Jul 2008

With the humiliating loss in Colombo still rankling the Indian cricket team, Indian opener Gautam Gambhir on Monday asserted that the visitors will find a way to tackle the menacing spin duo of Muttiah Muralitharan and Ajantha Mendis in the second cricket Test starting July 31 in Galle.