News for 'Kumar Sangakkara'

Turning Point: Royals' Batting Flop

Turning Point: Royals' Batting Flop

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

It was the Delhi Capitals pace attack at their menacing best as they sent the Royals' batting line-up collapsing in the Powerplay to take control of the contest.

Sri Lanka axe Kaluwitharana, Gunawardene

Sri Lanka axe Kaluwitharana, Gunawardene

Rediff.com8 Nov 2004

The duo have been left out of the training squad for the New Zealand series.

Sri Lanka whip Afghanistan, seal Asia Cup final berth

Sri Lanka whip Afghanistan, seal Asia Cup final berth

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

Sri Lanka cruised into the final of the Asia Cup with a resounding 129-run victory over minnows Afghanistan, at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Bangladesh, on Monday.

Maxwell ton fires Australia past Sri Lanka

Maxwell ton fires Australia past Sri Lanka

Rediff.com8 Mar 2015

Australia stormed into the World Cup quarter-finals with a 64-run victory over Sri Lanka, fired by a spectacular maiden one-day international century from Glenn Maxwell at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday.

Super Gilchrist seals series win

Super Gilchrist seals series win

Rediff.com7 Oct 2005

Australia too good for World XI

Australia too good for World XI

Rediff.com5 Oct 2005

DK named in star-studded commentary panel for 'The Hundred'

DK named in star-studded commentary panel for 'The Hundred'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Presenters Andrew Flintoff, Kass Naidoo, Zainab Abbas, and Jacqueline Shepherd will lead the coverage. They will be joined by cricketing stars from around the world, including Dinesh Karthik, Stuart Broad

New Zealand scramble to victory

New Zealand scramble to victory

Rediff.com9 Dec 2006

New Zealand secured a nervous five-wicket victory in the low-scoring first Test match against Sri Lanka.

New Zealand poised for win

New Zealand poised for win

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

Sri Lanka were toiling at 125 for eight at the close in their second innings, just 73 runs ahead on day two.

Tharanga and Jayasuriya give Sri Lanka a boost

Tharanga and Jayasuriya give Sri Lanka a boost

Rediff.com2 Dec 2006

Sri Lanka piled on 240 for two in the second innings of their New Zealand tour match against Otago on Saturday.

World Cup: South Africa rout Kiwis; close in on semis

World Cup: South Africa rout Kiwis; close in on semis

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

South Africa's bowlers chipped away at the wickets to stay on course for a huge victory against New Zealand.

SL win toss, bat against England

SL win toss, bat against England

Rediff.com2 Dec 2003

Nasser Hussain pulls out due to a virus while Kaluwitharana is dropped for an extra spinner.

Lanka to continue run spree, says Jayawardene

Lanka to continue run spree, says Jayawardene

Rediff.com28 Jul 2006

Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene vowed to extend South Africa's misery on Saturday after the hosts took control of the first Test.

Atapattu ton guides Lanka to 250-4

Atapattu ton guides Lanka to 250-4

Rediff.com21 Jun 2003

Marvan Atapattu scored a chanceless, unbeaten 108 as Sri Lanka reached 250-4 on the opening day of the first Test against the Windies.

Hoping to get some purchase from Eden Gardens strip: Mendis

Hoping to get some purchase from Eden Gardens strip: Mendis

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Hosts India might have outplayed them in the first three ODIs but Sri Lankan team management is keen to include experienced spinner Ajantha Mendis in the playing XI for the fourth ODI scheduled on Thursday.

KKR Vs RR: Pick Your Best Batter

KKR Vs RR: Pick Your Best Batter

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Buttler or Narine? Who would you vote for?

Sri Lanka ease to victory

Sri Lanka ease to victory

Rediff.com3 Mar 2006

Michael Vandort scored an unbeaten 64 to lead Sri Lanka to an eight-wicket win over Bangladesh in the first Test

Pacemen set up Sri Lanka win

Pacemen set up Sri Lanka win

Rediff.com20 Feb 2006

Fast bowlers Ruchira Perera and Farveez Maharoof paved the way for a five-wicket victory over Bangladesh.

Team India's special retirement gift for Afridi

Team India's special retirement gift for Afridi

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

In a heartwarming show of sportsmanship and camaraderie, the Indian cricket team sent a special retirement gift to Shahid Afridi by presenting him a Virat Kohli shirt signed by all the players.

Patel, Bond bowl Kiws to victory

Patel, Bond bowl Kiws to victory

Rediff.com6 Jan 2006

New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 21 runs in the fourth one-day international.

This Royals power-hitter wants to emulate Yuvraj...

This Royals power-hitter wants to emulate Yuvraj...

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

26-year-old Jodhpur left-hander Shubham Garhwal was bought by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 20 lakh at the 2022 auction.

CLT20: Dhawan named Sunrisers Hyderabad captain

CLT20: Dhawan named Sunrisers Hyderabad captain

Rediff.com14 Sep 2013

India's new batting sensation Shikhar Dhawan will captain Sunrisers Hyderabad in this year's Champions League Twenty20 cricket tournament to begin on Tuesday.

Rajasthan Royals acquire Barbados CPL franchise

Rajasthan Royals acquire Barbados CPL franchise

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

The owners of Rajasthan Royals have acquired a majority stake in CPL team Barbados Tridents, becoming the third IPL franchise to be associated with the Caribbean Premier League T20 tournament after Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings.

World XI must improve: Vettori

World XI must improve: Vettori

Rediff.com6 Oct 2005

Sri Lanka have task cut out against Australia

Sri Lanka have task cut out against Australia

Rediff.com7 Feb 2008

Sri Lanka will have to do some rethinking on how to bowl in the slog overs when they take on World champions Australia in the tri-series match in Sydney on Friday.

Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe by 12 runs

Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe by 12 runs

Rediff.com21 Apr 2004

Wicketkeeper Kumar Sangakkara and Tatenda Taibu scored an impressive knock in the rain shortened first ODI.\n\n

Asia XI level series with 17-run victory

Asia XI level series with 17-run victory

Rediff.com21 Aug 2005

Chasing a target of 268, Africa XI finished at 250 against Asia XI to level the three-match series.

Sri Lanka elect to bat in final

Sri Lanka elect to bat in final

Rediff.com9 Aug 2005

India dropped V V S Laxman to make room for off spinner Harbhajan Singh in the final of the tri-series.

Vaas helps Lanka take control

Vaas helps Lanka take control

Rediff.com23 Jul 2005

Sri Lankan fast bowler Chaminda Vaas grabbed six wickets to bowl West Indies out for 148 in the first innings of the second Test

Injured Atapattu may not bat

Injured Atapattu may not bat

Rediff.com19 Dec 2003

The Sri Lankan opener split the webbing between the middle and index fingers on his left hand while fielding during the first day's play.

PHOTOS: Cricket legends light up Houston on Diwali even as Blasters lose series

PHOTOS: Cricket legends light up Houston on Diwali even as Blasters lose series

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

Unfortunately, the day chosen for the match was the actual day of Diwali and cricket starved Houstonians were in a dilemma about staying home with family and friends or going to watch their back-in-action cricket heroes.

'New ICC rules put to make cricket safe as possible'

'New ICC rules put to make cricket safe as possible'

Rediff.com31 May 2020

The safety measures announced by ICC include the appointment of chief medical officers, a 14-day pre-match isolation training camp and use of gloves by umpires while handling the ball.

Sri Lanka cruise to victory

Sri Lanka cruise to victory

Rediff.com28 Aug 2004

A seven-wicket victory over South Africa in the fourth ODI gave them a 4-0 lead in the five-match series.

Sri Lanka tighten screws on South Africa

Sri Lanka tighten screws on South Africa

Rediff.com13 Aug 2004

The hosts amassed a 492-run at the end of the third day in the second Test.

On this day: Tendulkar registered his 100th international ton

On this day: Tendulkar registered his 100th international ton

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

On March 16 2012, Sachin Tendulkar went on to play a knock of 114 runs from 147 balls and took India's total to 289/5 in the allotted fifty overs.

Jayawardene ton leads weighty SL innings

Jayawardene ton leads weighty SL innings

Rediff.com3 May 2004

Jayawardene scored 113 as the visitors were dismissed for 461 in reply to Zimbabwe A's first innings of 294.

Kasprowicz seals series win

Kasprowicz seals series win

Rediff.com27 Feb 2004

Fast bowler Mike Kasprowicz destroyed Sri Lanka with five wickets as Australia won the fourth one-day international by 40 runs.

Australia win first ODI against Sri Lanka

Australia win first ODI against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com20 Feb 2004

Spinner Brad Hogg was adjudged man of the match for his career-best figures of five for 41.

Has Sanju Samson Booked His T20 WC Slot?

Has Sanju Samson Booked His T20 WC Slot?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

Which batter stole the show in Lucknow? VOTE!

Top Performer: Riyan Parag

Top Performer: Riyan Parag

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Top scoring for Rajasthan was the youngster Riyan Parag who hit a 31 ball 56* which included three fours and four sixes.