News for 'Kumar Sangakkara'

PHOTOS: Colombo Test on even keel after thrilling Day 2

PHOTOS: Colombo Test on even keel after thrilling Day 2

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Retiring home hero Kumar Sangakkara featured in a brief rebuilding act in his final Test as Sri Lanka reached 140 for three in reply to India's first innings total of 393 on day two of the second Test in Colombo, on Friday. Images from the second day's play.

Dhoni 4th Indian batsman to score 10,000 runs in ODIs

Dhoni 4th Indian batsman to score 10,000 runs in ODIs

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

Mahendra Singh Dhoni became the fourth Indian to reach the milestone of 10,000 runs in ODIs during the second match of the three-game series against England, in London, on Saturday.

Sachin Tendulkar voted 'Greatest Men's Test Batsman' of 21st century

Sachin Tendulkar voted 'Greatest Men's Test Batsman' of 21st century

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

This is a huge honour for Tendulkar, who retired from international cricket eight years ago in 2013

Life outside cricket affects you, didn't start off well for me: Parag

Life outside cricket affects you, didn't start off well for me: Parag

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Facing relentless trolling isn't easy, especially when you have barely crossed teens but Riyan Parag's cricketing journey hasn't exactly been a bed of roses in that sense.

Stats: Why Sanga is best player in the sub-continent

Stats: Why Sanga is best player in the sub-continent

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Statistical highlights from Day 4 in the second Test between India and Sri Lanka, in Colombo.

Will T20 World Cup be cancelled?

Will T20 World Cup be cancelled?

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Kumar Sangakkara, who is the president of the prestigious Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), feels the situation needs to be monitored.

SL police drop 2011 match-fixing probe for lack of evidence

SL police drop 2011 match-fixing probe for lack of evidence

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

On Thursday, former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara spent 10 hours recording his statement to a Special Investigation Unit.

'Dynamic, aggressive' Pant yet to match Gilchrist

'Dynamic, aggressive' Pant yet to match Gilchrist

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

However, the 26-year-old's comparison with Gilchrist can wait.

The KING of TONS

The KING of TONS

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Rajneesh Gupta brings you all the numbers of Rohit Sharma, the first player to score five tons in any series or tournament.

MCC Committee recommends at least 3-match Test series

MCC Committee recommends at least 3-match Test series

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

A minimum of three-match Test series and the home team footing the bill of the visiting side in a bilateral contest are some of the recommendations made by the MCC's World Cricket Committee.

Shai Hope scores 100 in 100th ODI

Shai Hope scores 100 in 100th ODI

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Hope is the fourth West Indies batter to achieve this accomplishment

Kohli: 267 Innings To 13,000 ODI Runs; Sachin: 321

Kohli: 267 Innings To 13,000 ODI Runs; Sachin: 321

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Virat Kohli not only hammered his 47th ODI ton, but also crossed 13,000 runs in ODI cricket.

'Wear your Royals cap with pride -- for Warnie'

'Wear your Royals cap with pride -- for Warnie'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

In an inspiring dressing room speech ahead of their IPL 2022 opening match, Head Coach Kumar Sangakkara asked the Rajasthan Royals players to take inspiration from their first skipper Shane Warne.

Is he the greatest World Cup player?

Is he the greatest World Cup player?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

The veteran Sri Lankan batsman, who will retire from One-Day Internationals at the end of the World Cup, is on a record-breaking spree.

DK's lunch date with Sunny G

DK's lunch date with Sunny G

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

'Lunch date with the legend!' DK posted on his Facebook page.

Cricket Buzz: Sangakkara is first non-British MCC president

Cricket Buzz: Sangakkara is first non-British MCC president

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

His nomination was announced by the outgoing President, Anthony Wreford, at the MCC Annual General Meeting at Lord's in May this year.

Details of SL cricketers injured in gun attack

Details of SL cricketers injured in gun attack

Rediff.com3 Mar 2009

Five Sri Lankan cricketers plus the assistant coach were wounded when around a dozen gunmen attacked their bus as it drove under police escort on Tuesday to the Gadaffi stadium in Lahore.

Rajasthan Royals have faith in young Indian pacers

Rajasthan Royals have faith in young Indian pacers

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

The weak link for Royals, over the years, has been their Indian pace attack

Rohit-Dhawan emulate Tendulkar-Ganguly with this record

Rohit-Dhawan emulate Tendulkar-Ganguly with this record

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

Openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan on Sunday became only the second Indian pair to score 5000 partnership runs in ODI cricket.

How India Have Fared In World Cup Finals

How India Have Fared In World Cup Finals

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Out of six finals played, India have won three World titles, including two ODI World Cups (1983 and 2011) and one T20 World Cup in 2007.

Virat Kohli touches another milestone

Virat Kohli touches another milestone

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Kohli is only the second batsman to cross the 10,000-run mark while batting at No 3

Record-breaker Sangakkara surges ahead in MVP table

Record-breaker Sangakkara surges ahead in MVP table

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

After four centuries on the trot with a strike rate of nearly 120, Sri Lanka's run machine Kumar Sangakkara (MVPI: 686) has raced to the top of the most valuable player standing at the ICC World Cup.

Lanka's street party marred by Mahela, Sanga T20 retirement controversy

Lanka's street party marred by Mahela, Sanga T20 retirement controversy

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

Lasith Malinga, who led Sri Lanka to the World T20 title, the country first major crown for 18 years, has attributed his success in the just-concluded event in Bangladesh to IPL.

Minister makes U-turn after declaring Sri Lanka sold 2011 World Cup

Minister makes U-turn after declaring Sri Lanka sold 2011 World Cup

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Former sports minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage has alleged that his country 'sold' the game to India, a claim that was ridiculed by former captains Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene who demanded evidence from him.

Jayawardene ridicules claims that 2011 WC final was fixed

Jayawardene ridicules claims that 2011 WC final was fixed

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

Sri Lanka's former Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage alleged that his country "sold" the 2011 World Cup final to India -- a claim ridiculed by former captain Mahela Jayawardene, who demanded evidence for it.

Chandimal, Thirimanne dropped from Sri Lankan ODI squad vs India

Chandimal, Thirimanne dropped from Sri Lankan ODI squad vs India

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Sri Lanka has named its 15-member squad for the five-match ODI series against India next month, with notable omissions being former T20 captain Dinesh Chandimal and Lahiru Thirimanne.

Why Royals have made an impressive start in IPL 2022

Why Royals have made an impressive start in IPL 2022

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Rajasthan Royals' director of cricket and head coach Kumar Sangakkara said on Friday that the availability of a full-strength bowling attacking is a real confidence booster for the team at a time when many sides are struggling with their overseas recruits.

Meet Dhruv Jurel, India's New Test Pick

Meet Dhruv Jurel, India's New Test Pick

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

His mother sold her gold chain so Dhruv could buy a cricket kit after his father, a Kargil War veteran, told him to give up the game because it was too expensive.

Mahela writes an open letter to Aravinda de Silva

Mahela writes an open letter to Aravinda de Silva

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Mahela Jayawardena pays a heartfelt tribute to newly inducted ICC Hall of Famer Aravinda de Silva.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar wins LG People's Choice award

Bhuvneshwar Kumar wins LG People's Choice award

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

He is only the fourth cricketer to win the coveted prize after Sachin Tendulkar, who was the first recipient in 2010, Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara, who won it in 2011 and 2012, and India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who won it last year.

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.

Vishwa Fernando the only new face in SL side for India Test

Vishwa Fernando the only new face in SL side for India Test

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Sri Lanka named a 16-member team for the upcoming Test series against India with uncapped 23-year-old fast bowler Vishwa Fernando the only fresh face picked by the national selectors.

King Kohli breaks Tendulkar's record!

King Kohli breaks Tendulkar's record!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

Virat Kohli became the sixth and the fastest batter in the world to score 25,000 runs across formats during the second Test against Australia in Delhi on Sunday.

Sri Lanka fire cricket selectors ahead of World T20

Sri Lanka fire cricket selectors ahead of World T20

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Sri Lanka Cricket has sacked the national cricket selection committee ahead of International Cricket Council World T20 which begins with the qualifiers, on Tuesday, in India.

'You may be in very good form but all it needs is one good ball'

'You may be in very good form but all it needs is one good ball'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

He is the leading run-getter in the tournament so far with his tally reading an impressive 246 in three matches but seasoned Sri Lankan batsman Kumar Sangakkara says just being in good form is no guarantee for continued success and one must keep working hard.

Can Root Overtake Tendulkar?

Can Root Overtake Tendulkar?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

From January 1, 2021 to September 9, 2024 -- during which Joe Root hit 17 centuries, Kane Williamson has hit, Steve Smith has made six tons but Virat Kohli has managed just two centuries.

Sangakkara scintillates as Sri Lanka beat India

Sangakkara scintillates as Sri Lanka beat India

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Kumar Sangakkara displayed his class with a breathtaking 84-ball 103 as Sri Lanka recovered from a middle-order batting collapse to score a thrilling two-wicket over India in the Asia Cup, at the Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium, in Fatullah, Bangladesh, on Friday night. Chasing 265, the islanders rode on the 36-year-old batsman's 84-ball 103 to clinch victory with four balls to spare.

Kohli fastest to 23,000 international runs

Kohli fastest to 23,000 international runs

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

He achieved the feat in his 490th innings on Day 1 of the fourth Test against England, at The Oval, before being dismissed by Ollie Robinson for 50, his 27th half-century in the longest format.

Tendulkar leads cricket world in lauding Sanga, Mahela

Tendulkar leads cricket world in lauding Sanga, Mahela

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Sachin Tendulkar led the cricketing world in applauding Sri Lankan veterans Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene, who bowed out of ODIs after their team's World Cup quarter-final loss to South Africa in Sydney.

Katich, Amla join Mumbai Indians Cape Town's coaching unit

Katich, Amla join Mumbai Indians Cape Town's coaching unit

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Simon Katich has been named the head coach of their Cape Town franchise in the new T20 league in South Africa.