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Repeat offender Gunathilaka gets some reprieve in sexual assault case

Repeat offender Gunathilaka gets some reprieve in sexual assault case

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Three out of his four sexual assault charges dropped by Public Prosecutor in Sydney.

Sri Lanka beat West Indies by 1 run to enter final

Sri Lanka beat West Indies by 1 run to enter final

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Sri Lanka took three wickets in the last three overs to snatch a thrilling one-run victory over West Indies in the triangular one-day series on Wednesday. Niroshan Dickwella and Kusal Mendis both scored 94 runs as Sri Lanka posted 330 for seven from their 50 overs but for the second game running, West Indies worked themselves into a winning position before falling agonisingly short of their target as they finished on 329 for nine.

Cricket: CA under fire over Smith's BBL absence

Cricket: CA under fire over Smith's BBL absence

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Netherlands' Kingma gets four-match suspension for ball-tampering.

1st Test: Sri Lanka fight-back after Root's double ton

1st Test: Sri Lanka fight-back after Root's double ton

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

It was a vastly improved effort on the home side's first innings score of 135, as they chase down England's first innings total of 421.

2nd Test: Karunaratne, Fernando help Sri Lanka rally on Day 2

2nd Test: Karunaratne, Fernando help Sri Lanka rally on Day 2

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Fernando took his first-ever Test five-wicket haul as Sri Lanka dismissed South Africa for 302 in their first innings, restricting the hosts to a 145-run lead, while Karunaratne scored an unbeaten 91 in the tourists' second innings.

Hat-trick hero Lockie Ferguson lifts NZ to 'insane' T20 win in Sri Lanka!

Hat-trick hero Lockie Ferguson lifts NZ to 'insane' T20 win in Sri Lanka!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Lockie Ferguson became the sixth New Zealander to take a T20 hat-trick as the visitors edged Sri Lanka by four wickets in a low scoring match in Dambulla.

Durham Test: Moeen Ali makes Sri Lanka pay

Durham Test: Moeen Ali makes Sri Lanka pay

Rediff.com28 May 2016

Moeen Ali scored a majestic century as England amassed an impressive first-innings total by lunch on Day Two of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Durham.

Rain threat looms large as Kiwis look to regain bowling mojo against SL

Rain threat looms large as Kiwis look to regain bowling mojo against SL

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

New Zealand's campaign has hit a disheartening flatline after their early domination and the Kiwis will have to rediscover their bowling mojo for a World Cup reboot when they face knocked-out Sri Lanka in Bengaluru on Thursday.

This Windies new boy believes the fans will love him

This Windies new boy believes the fans will love him

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

The 24-year-old has been the 12th man for most of the West Indies' World Cup campaign, but made his bow against India last week and got the nod again against Sri Lanka on Monday.

4th ODI: Roy's superb century fires England to series win over Lanka

4th ODI: Roy's superb century fires England to series win over Lanka

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Jason Roy made a brilliant 162 to lead England to a crushing six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the fourth one-day international at The Oval on Wednesday.

T20 World Cup qualifiers: Sri Lanka thrash UAE to stay alive

T20 World Cup qualifiers: Sri Lanka thrash UAE to stay alive

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the T20 qualifiers played between Sri Lanka and the UAE on Tuesday.

4th T20: Australia crush SL to continue winning run

4th T20: Australia crush SL to continue winning run

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Australia eased to a six-wicket victory against Sri Lanka in the fourth Twenty20 international in Melbourne on Friday, barely needing to shift out of first gear as they heaped misery on the tourists who have yet to register a win in the five-game series.

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.

Du Plessis ton helps South Africa to easy win over Sri Lanka

Du Plessis ton helps South Africa to easy win over Sri Lanka

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis scored an unbeaten century to lead his side to a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the first One-day International at The Wanderers on Sunday.

PIX: Williamson, Nicholls hit double tons as New Zealand dominate

PIX: Williamson, Nicholls hit double tons as New Zealand dominate

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Kane Williamson and Henry Nicholls both scored double centuries and shared a partnership of 363 as New Zealand flayed Sri Lanka's bowling to rack up an imposing 580/4 declared on the second day of the second Test.

Australia get cover for Starc, Sri Lanka recall Rajapaksa

Australia get cover for Starc, Sri Lanka recall Rajapaksa

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Sri Lanka fined 40 percent of match fee for slow-over rate in second T20 against Australia

Sri Lanka level series 1-1 despite Faulkner hat-trick

Sri Lanka level series 1-1 despite Faulkner hat-trick

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

All-rounder James Faulkner became the sixth Australian cricketer to claim a hat-trick in one-day internationals, achieving the feat in the second match against Sri Lanka on Wednesday. The 26-year-old left-arm bowler got his first wicket when he trapped Kusal Perera leg-before with the final delivery of his eighth over.

Expect the unexpected as Pakistan, SL square off for CT semis spot

Expect the unexpected as Pakistan, SL square off for CT semis spot

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

Both the teams lost their opening matches but bounced back into reckoning after producing two of the tournament's biggest upsets so far.

Inconsistent Lanka seek to keep momentum against SA

Inconsistent Lanka seek to keep momentum against SA

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

While Sri Lanka will be fancying their chances against a lowly South African side, the Proteas would be more than keen to make a statement against the 1996 winners.

PIX: Australia's pace attack rattles Sri Lanka in Brisbane

PIX: Australia's pace attack rattles Sri Lanka in Brisbane

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 1st Test between Australia and Sri Lanka on Thursday

Fit-again Mathews to lead Lanka in Champions Trophy, Malinga back too

Fit-again Mathews to lead Lanka in Champions Trophy, Malinga back too

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

Mathews missed the one-day series in South Africa, the tour of Australia and the home series against Bangladesh with a hamstring injury but is back in action for his Delhi franchise in the ongoing Indian Premier League.

Sri Lanka toil in first Test vs Zimbabwe

Sri Lanka toil in first Test vs Zimbabwe

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

The tourists reached the close at 42 for one in their reply, a deficit of 316 runs that they will seek to wipe out on a slow pitch on day three in the first match of a two-Test series.

Lanka 'reassessing' Pakistan tour after security threat

Lanka 'reassessing' Pakistan tour after security threat

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

SLC said in a statement that it had received the warning from the Prime Minister's Office.

Can India end trophy drought at Asia Cup?

Can India end trophy drought at Asia Cup?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

India look to snap five-year trophy-less streak against Theekshana-less Lanka

England in control after bowling out Sri Lanka for 135 runs

England in control after bowling out Sri Lanka for 135 runs

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Dom Bess claimed five wickets as England dismissed hosts Sri Lanka for 135

Sri Lanka's Gunathilaka denied bail over alleged sexual assault

Sri Lanka's Gunathilaka denied bail over alleged sexual assault

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Arrested on charges of sexual assault on a woman during the T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka was denied bail after the hearing at a local court in Sydney on Monday.

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.

PIX: Afghanistan take Sri Lanka in stride for third win

PIX: Afghanistan take Sri Lanka in stride for third win

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Images from the ICC World Cup match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan, in Pune, on Monday.

Smith's tips for South Africa ahead of India clash

Smith's tips for South Africa ahead of India clash

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Former skipper Graeme Smith on Friday dropped in at South Africa's training session, continuing an interesting trend of ex-captains visiting their teams with bagful of wisdom ahead of matches against India.

Sundar lauds SKY's leadership, boldness as captain

Sundar lauds SKY's leadership, boldness as captain

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

spinner Washinton Sundar was also in focus, especially during the Super Over, where he restricted the Sri Lankans to just two runs, which India won comfortably.

Australia brace for trial by spin against Sri Lanka

Australia brace for trial by spin against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Opener David Warner is still looking for his first Test hundred against Sri Lanka while Smith has managed only one century in his last 18 Tests.

World Cup: Sri Lanka down Netherlands for first win

World Cup: Sri Lanka down Netherlands for first win

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Sadeera Samarawickrama top-scored with an unbeaten 91 to power Sri Lanka to an easy five-wicket victory against the Netherlands.

De Kock smashes ton as South Africa clinch ODI series win

De Kock smashes ton as South Africa clinch ODI series win

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

De Kock smashed 121 off 108 balls at the top of the innings -- his 14th ODI hundred -- as they went on to make 331-5 off their 50 overs.

U-19 World Cup: England, SL, SA, Zimbabwe win on opening day

U-19 World Cup: England, SL, SA, Zimbabwe win on opening day

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

A 151-run fourth-wicket partnership between Ed Barnard and Ben Duckett powered 1998 champions England to a 213-run victory over hosts United Arab Emirates on the opening day of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup in Abu Dhabi on Friday. In other matches of the day, the West Indies let South Africa off the hook as the two-time runners-up recovered to win by 94 runs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, while Sri Lanka scored a comfortable 49-run victory over New Zealand at Sharjah Cricket Stadium and Zimbabwe completed a six-wicket victory over Canada at Abu Dhabi Oval 1.

Bangla tigers seek resurgence against Lankan lions

Bangla tigers seek resurgence against Lankan lions

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Bangladesh made a perfect start to their World Cup campaign, posting their highest one-day international score of 330-6 during the 21-run win over South Africa.

South Africa sweep Sri Lanka series after floodlight failure

South Africa sweep Sri Lanka series after floodlight failure

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

After electing to bat, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 225, three balls short of their 50 overs, for another below-par score in a series where they have found no answer to South Africa's rampant pace and spin attack.

Kohli Only Indian In Asia Cup Dream XI

Kohli Only Indian In Asia Cup Dream XI

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Virat Kohli was the only centurion in the tournament.

1st ODI: Root guides England to five-wicket win over SL

1st ODI: Root guides England to five-wicket win over SL

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Root and all-rounder Moeen Ali (28) stitched together a patient 91-run partnership to steady the ship.

Captain Kohli on what went wrong for India against Sri Lanka

Captain Kohli on what went wrong for India against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

India captain Virat Kohli said he expected his bowlers to defend 321 but Sri Lanka batted exceptionally well to take the game away from the defending champions in the ICC Champions Trophy in London, on Thursday.

Spinners help West Indies crush Sri Lanka in first Test

Spinners help West Indies crush Sri Lanka in first Test

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Sri Lanka suffered a stunning batting collapse as they suffered a crushing 226-run defeat in the first Test against West Indies in Port of Spain.