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Dhoni century sets up Asia XI series sweep

Dhoni century sets up Asia XI series sweep

Rediff.com11 Jun 2007

Asia XI amassed 331 for eight after electing to bat first for the third time in the series, leaving Africa XI to attempt another spirited but futile chase before finishing on 318-7.

IPL 2020: Meet Kings XI Punjab

IPL 2020: Meet Kings XI Punjab

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

The Kings XI Punjab IPL record.

Sri Lanka drop Mendis for India tour, skipper Angelo returns

Sri Lanka drop Mendis for India tour, skipper Angelo returns

Rediff.com5 Nov 2017

The Sri Lankan selectors, on Sunday, dropped batsman Kusal Mendis from their 15-member squad while Angelo Mathews returned to lead the side in the upcoming tour of India.

Hussey is ODI Player of the Year

Hussey is ODI Player of the Year

Rediff.com3 Nov 2006

Sri Lanka score consolation win over Pakistan

Sri Lanka score consolation win over Pakistan

Rediff.com23 May 2007

Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 115 runs in the third one-day international in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday to claim a consolation victory in a series they lost 2-1.

Gavaskar's cap, Shastri's coaching kit at Christie's online auctions

Gavaskar's cap, Shastri's coaching kit at Christie's online auctions

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

A cap worn by Sunil Gavaskar on India's 1971 tour of England, a signed coaching kit donated by Ravi Shastri are among the cricketing memorabilia that are up for grabs at two of Christie's ongoing online auctions.

Amla, De Villiers dig in for South Africa

Amla, De Villiers dig in for South Africa

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

South Africa batted cautiously to reach 98 for three as they try to preserve their 1-0 lead in the series in the second Test and final against Sri Lanka on Friday.

Sri Lanka hope to seal series

Sri Lanka hope to seal series

Rediff.com13 Feb 2007

Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene says teams need to play really well to beat his side.

Sri Lanka pen sketches

Sri Lanka pen sketches

Rediff.com6 Oct 2006

Mathews and Prasad leave England on the brink

Mathews and Prasad leave England on the brink

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews and paceman Dhammika Prasad pushed England to the brink of defeat as the home side, set 350 to win, slumped to 57 for five on the fourth day of the second and final Test on Monday.

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.

Proteas have tough task in tri-series opener

Proteas have tough task in tri-series opener

Rediff.com13 Aug 2006

Sri Lanka are anticipating an easy victory against a depleted South Africa in the first match of the Unitech Cup.

Lanka seize advantage on day one

Lanka seize advantage on day one

Rediff.com27 Jul 2006

Sri Lanka were 128-2 at the end of day one after bowling out South Africa for 169 in the opening Test of the series.

Mumbai Indians start favourites against inconsistent KKR

Mumbai Indians start favourites against inconsistent KKR

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

In the event of Narine missing out again, Mumbai will fancy their chances even more at the Sheikh Zayed stadium, where skipper Rohit Sharma has scored both his half-centuries this season.

'That was a brilliant performance, given we're one bowler short'

'That was a brilliant performance, given we're one bowler short'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

India's stand-in skipper Virat Kohli on Sunday credited his bowlers for the series clinching six-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the third ODI, and said the home team's bowling unit dished out a 'brilliant performance' to restrict the visitors to 242 in Hyderabad.

Sehwag on how cricket can have a slot at Olympics

Sehwag on how cricket can have a slot at Olympics

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Former India opener Virender Sehwag feels cricket needs to played in more countries if the game has to make its way into the Olympics.

PHOTOS: Clinical Sri Lanka thrash Pakistan to lift Asia Cup

PHOTOS: Clinical Sri Lanka thrash Pakistan to lift Asia Cup

Rediff.com8 Mar 2014

Images from the Asia Cup final played between Sri Lanka and Pakistan on Saturday.

Sri Lanka maul England again

Sri Lanka maul England again

Rediff.com29 Jun 2006

Captain Mahela Jayawardene scored a second successive hundred as Sri Lanka won the fourth ODI by 33 runs.

The 10 smart buys of the IPL 7 Players' auction

The 10 smart buys of the IPL 7 Players' auction

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

The auction ahead of the seventh edition of Indian Premier League involved a lot of profligacy. Check out the smart picks.

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.

ICC to discuss four-day Test proposal in March despite growing criticism

ICC to discuss four-day Test proposal in March despite growing criticism

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Member boards from England and Australia are open to the idea while BCCI boss Sourav Ganguly has said that 'it is too early' to talk about it.

Kaushal Silva hits maiden Test ton as Lanka swell lead against Bangladesh

Kaushal Silva hits maiden Test ton as Lanka swell lead against Bangladesh

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

Opener Kaushal Silva lived a charmed life on his way to a maiden Test century as Sri Lanka put Bangladesh to the sword with a big first-innings total in the opening Test in Dhaka on Tuesday. At the close of play on the second day, Sri Lanka were 375 for five, a lead of 143 runs.

Who's the most successful World Cup captain?

Who's the most successful World Cup captain?

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers from cricket World Cups held between 1975 to 2015.

Jayasuriya, Zoysa return against West Indies

Jayasuriya, Zoysa return against West Indies

Rediff.com6 Aug 2005

West Indies captain Shivnaraine Chanderpual won the toss and elected to bat against Sri Lanka

Dhoni, Sehwag in all-star line-up for Cricket for Heroes charity match

Dhoni, Sehwag in all-star line-up for Cricket for Heroes charity match

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

India ODI captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni will join compatriot Virender Sehwag and a host of other international cricketers for a charity match at the Kia Oval on September 17.

Sri Lanka score in drawn Test

Sri Lanka score in drawn Test

Rediff.com6 Dec 2005

IPL: Coach Kumble assigns Gayle new role at Kings XI

IPL: Coach Kumble assigns Gayle new role at Kings XI

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

The irony of being the lone Indian head coach in an Indian Premier League franchise is not lost on Anil Kumble who firmly believes that the piece of statistic is not a "true reflection" of country's coaching resources.

'Humbled' Sangakkara thankful for support of teammates, family and fans

'Humbled' Sangakkara thankful for support of teammates, family and fans

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Kumar Sangakkara's eloquence is unquestionable and he was grace personified on the final day of his T20 International career stating that it was a privilege to play the sport and it "does not owe anything to the players".

'The win is a tribute to Mahela and Sanga'

'The win is a tribute to Mahela and Sanga'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

It was a fitting farewell for Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara who pulled the curtains on their T20 careers with a memorable triumph at the ICC World T20 and their teammates today dedicated it to the two retiring legends of Sri Lankan cricket.

Gayle's century powers West Indies to easy victory vs SL

Gayle's century powers West Indies to easy victory vs SL

Rediff.com29 Jun 2013

Chris Gayle blasted a quickfire century to power West Indies to a comfortable six-wicket victory against Sri Lanka in the opening match of the tri-nation series in Jamaica, on Friday.

'Lanka never groomed Sanga, Mahela's replacements'

'Lanka never groomed Sanga, Mahela's replacements'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

He has been roped in to arrest the downslide in Sri Lankan cricket and Asanka Gurusinha's assessment of the fall is quite simple -- not grooming anyone to fill in Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara's shoes.

Sangakkara, Jason Gillespie in self-quarantine after returning from UK

Sangakkara, Jason Gillespie in self-quarantine after returning from UK

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Sri Lankan batting great Kumar Sangakkara and former Australian cricketer Jason Gillespie are currently in self-quarantine, following the government's guidelines for those recently returning from Europe, which has now become the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic.

World Cup PHOTOS: Tahir, Duminy spin South Africa into semis

World Cup PHOTOS: Tahir, Duminy spin South Africa into semis

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Images from the World Cup first quarter-final between Sri Lanka and South Africa in Sydney, on Wednesday.

SL govt to present bill to dilute provincial council powers

SL govt to present bill to dilute provincial council powers

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

Notwithstanding the objections from India and Tamil minority parties, an "urgent bill" will be presented in Sri Lankan parliament next week aimed at diluting the provincial council powers devolved in terms of the 1987 Indo-Lanka accord.

Decline in talent, lack of passion saddens me: Muralitharan on Sri Lankan cricket

Decline in talent, lack of passion saddens me: Muralitharan on Sri Lankan cricket

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

Sri Lanka has been losing to all Test playing nations whether at home or away.

Sangakkara steers Sri Lanka to maiden World T20 crown

Sangakkara steers Sri Lanka to maiden World T20 crown

Rediff.com6 Apr 2014

India's quest for a historic treble ended in heartbreak as Sri Lanka came up with a clinical performance to beat them by six wickets in the final of the World T20 in Mirpur on Sunday. While Sri Lanka emerged third time lucky in a World T20 summit clash, Mahendra Singh Dhoni's hopes of adding a second World T20 title to the 50-over World Cup triumph in 2011 and Champions Trophy in England two years later ended in disappointment.

Sangakkara slams sixth Test ton

Sangakkara slams sixth Test ton

Rediff.com11 Aug 2004

Sri Lanka posted 303 for three on the first day of the second Test against South Africa on Wednesday.

IPL PHOTOS: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Daredevils

IPL PHOTOS: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Daredevils

Rediff.com5 May 2013

Images from Indian Premier League match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Daredevils in Hyderabad on Saturday.

IPL: Young Mohit Sharma steals the limelight

IPL: Young Mohit Sharma steals the limelight

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

Twenty-four-year-old Haryana pacer Mohit Sharma was instrumental in Chennai Super Kings' 86-run win against Delhi Daredevils on Thursday.