News for 'Mahela Jayawardene'

Jayawardene, Vaas put SL on top

Jayawardene, Vaas put SL on top

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

Sri Lanka declared at 476 for eight before West Indies finished on 29 for one on the second day of the first Test.

PIX: Jayawardene leads chase as Lanka down Aus

PIX: Jayawardene leads chase as Lanka down Aus

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

Images from the 9th ODI between Sri Lanka and Australia played in Hobart on Friday.

Lost all confidence in Sri Lanka Cricket: Jayawardene

Lost all confidence in Sri Lanka Cricket: Jayawardene

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

Captain Mahela Jayawardene has said that he has lost all confidence in Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) after his confidential letter regarding payment of guarantee fee to the team support staff from the ICC World T20 held in Colombo, was leaked to the media.

We lost the plot in first 45 minutes: Jayawardene

We lost the plot in first 45 minutes: Jayawardene

Rediff.com21 Aug 2008

Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene on Wednesday said his side lost the plot in the first 45 minutes and the top order collapse left them 30 runs short of a defendable target in the second one-dayer against India.

Jayawardene century puts Sri Lanka in control

Jayawardene century puts Sri Lanka in control

Rediff.com28 May 2011

Prasanna Jayawarde's patient century lifted Sri Lanka to 400 all out and England lost their captain Andrew Strauss to end the second day of the first Test on 47 for one on Friday.

Mumbai Indians not concerned about Rohit's form: Jayawardene

Mumbai Indians not concerned about Rohit's form: Jayawardene

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene says it's just a 'matter of time' before captain Rohit Sharma plays a big knock, something which his team desperately needs to arrest its slide in IPL 2022.

Why MI is using Rohit as Impact Sub

Why MI is using Rohit as Impact Sub

Rediff.com5 May 2025

The former Sri Lankan skipper said playing two of their last three matches at home will help Mumbai Indians as they push for a final-four finish, but refused to see Tuesday's game as a prelude to a knockout clash.

Focus now is on top-2 finish: Jayawardene

Focus now is on top-2 finish: Jayawardene

Rediff.com16 May 2012

A television 'sting operation' may have cast doubts over the credibility of the Indian Premier League, but Delhi Daredevils batsman Mahela Jayawardene insisted that the team's focus has not changed despite the spot-fixing allegations on some players.

Jayawardene guides Sri Lanka to one-wicket win

Jayawardene guides Sri Lanka to one-wicket win

Rediff.com8 Aug 2006

Captain Mahela Jayawardene stroked a superb 123 to help Sri Lanka to a dramatic one-wicket victory over South Africa on the final day of the second Test.

Jayawardene demands more from team after stinging loss

Jayawardene demands more from team after stinging loss

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene will take an injury-ravaged and demoralised outfit into the dead rubber Test in Sydney but has demanded his team to show more character after their trouncing by Australia in the second Test in Melbourne on Friday.

Sri Lanka players want to leave Pakistan, but board orders them to stay

Sri Lanka players want to leave Pakistan, but board orders them to stay

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Sri Lankan players currently touring Pakistan for a three-match ODI series want to return home due to security concerns following a deadly suicide attack in Islamabad but PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi claimed that the rubber will continue, albeit with a rejigged schedule.

Cricket Buzz: Jayawardene to quit Test cricket next month

Cricket Buzz: Jayawardene to quit Test cricket next month

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene will retire from test cricket following the home series against South Africa and Pakistan, the country's cricket board said on Monday.

Jayawardene believes Delhi have ability to make final four

Jayawardene believes Delhi have ability to make final four

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

Despite slumping to their fifth successive defeat on Tuesday, Delhi Daredevils' skipper Mahela Jayawardene is confident of making it to the knockout stage of IPL-6.

Loss of wickets in middle overs hurt us: Jayawardene

Loss of wickets in middle overs hurt us: Jayawardene

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

Delhi Daredevils skipper Mahela Jayawardene blamed the six-wicket defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL opener on the loss of too many wickets in the middle overs, saying the team lost momentum because of the collapse.

100 per cent on every ball: Kohli's fielding mantra

100 per cent on every ball: Kohli's fielding mantra

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Kohli's diving catch to dismiss Naseem Shah during India's Champions Trophy win over Pakistan was his 157th in ODIs, moving him ahead of Mohammad Azharuddin for the most outfield catches in the format by an Indian player.

Big challenge playing India in India: Jayawardene

Big challenge playing India in India: Jayawardene

Rediff.com2 Feb 2007

Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene said his team is undaunted by India's 3-1 victory over the West Indies.

'Vignesh needs to start from ball one again'

'Vignesh needs to start from ball one again'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene said left-arm wrist spinner was delighted with Vignesh Puthur needs to keep his feet on the ground and "start from ball one again" in their next IPL match against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

Jayawardene credits team for showing 'a lot of character'

Jayawardene credits team for showing 'a lot of character'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

After Sri Lanka defeated Australia in a must-win match to qualify for the tri-series final, captain Mahela Jayawardene said his players showed a "lot of character" to lift themselves up after the morale-shattering loss against India in their penultimate round-robin game.

Jayawardene is WT20's Most Valuable Player

Jayawardene is WT20's Most Valuable Player

Rediff.com6 May 2010

It is still early days, but here's the list of the top 50 players in the ICC World T20 so far, after the silly league phase to eliminate the unfortunate minnows.

How MI helped Rohit get into right frame of mind

How MI helped Rohit get into right frame of mind

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Jayawardene said showing situational awareness is imperative and Rohit was able to execute his plans well against CSK.

Sangakkara and Jayawardene bat through the day

Sangakkara and Jayawardene bat through the day

Rediff.com28 Jul 2006

They recorded unbeaten double hundreds and put Sri Lanka in total control of the first Test against South Africa on Friday.

Key is to compete well at all times: Jayawardene

Key is to compete well at all times: Jayawardene

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

After registering a comprehensive win over Australia in the second final of the tri-series, Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene on Tuesday said that the key to his team's success against a tough opponent is to "compete well at all times".

Steve Smith completes 10,000 runs in Tests!

Steve Smith completes 10,000 runs in Tests!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Steve Smith is the 15th player to go past the 10,000-run mark in Test cricket.

IPL: Six defeats in a row but Jayawardene still optimistic!

IPL: Six defeats in a row but Jayawardene still optimistic!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

Delhi Daredevils' skipper Mahela Jayawardene is still optimistic despite no realistic chances of qualifying for IPL 6 semis.

Switching to T20 after Tests isn't difficult: Jayawardene

Switching to T20 after Tests isn't difficult: Jayawardene

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

Delhi Daredevils vice-captain Mahela Jayawardene, who joined the team on Sunday along with explosive English batsman Kevin Pietersen, today said that nowadays it's not difficult to switch formats.

We would have chased down even 195: Jayawardene

We would have chased down even 195: Jayawardene

Rediff.com12 Feb 2008

Sri Lanka skipper Mahela Jayawardene insisted that his team would have come out trumps in the tri-series match even if the Duckworth-Lewis method hadn't reduced their target at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on Tuesday.

Bumrah's return further delayed

Bumrah's return further delayed

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Mahela Jayawardene, MI's head coach, had last spoken about Bumrah's situation on March 19, admitting the challenge of starting the season without their premier fast bowler.

Nissanka in league of elite batters

Nissanka in league of elite batters

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Another Sri Lankan batter made his way to the record books with Dimuth Karunaratne...

Will Bumrah play in IPL 2025? Here's what coach said..

Will Bumrah play in IPL 2025? Here's what coach said..

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene on Friday said star pacer Jasprit Bumrah was still recuperating from a back injury and that the team was waiting for him to be cleared by the National Cricket Academy (NCA).

Sri Lanka were reluctant to play, says Jayawardene

Sri Lanka were reluctant to play, says Jayawardene

Rediff.com5 Dec 2005

Jayawardene said his team had adapted well to the conditions of the wicket here as they were exposed to similar conditions in the warm-up match at Bangalore.

England in command as Root takes honours on Day 3

England in command as Root takes honours on Day 3

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

With two days still to play, England are firm favourites to secure the win in Manchester, one that would seal victory in the five-match series with one test still to come.

Super Smith reaches more than one landmark in Galle!

Super Smith reaches more than one landmark in Galle!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

After seeing a lifeline fall his way, Smith never looked back and went on to complete his 35th Test ton.

Jayawardene joins Adelaide Strikers in Big Bash League

Jayawardene joins Adelaide Strikers in Big Bash League

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene has joined the Adelaide Strikers for the fifth edition of Big Bash League on a one-year deal as the side's second international signing. Jayawardene replaces Kieron Pollard after the West Indies international was last month ruled out of the competition, when he suffered a knee injury in South Africa's Ram Slam T20 Challenge.

'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.

Classy Jayawardene shows T20 not just for sloggers

Classy Jayawardene shows T20 not just for sloggers

Rediff.com8 May 2010

In contrast to 'Made for T20' players wielding heavy wood, the Sri Lankan batsman applies traditional skills in the modern context but, while clearly proud of his style, he refuses to criticise more unorthodox batsmen.

Jayawardene hundred puts Sri Lanka on top in Dubai

Jayawardene hundred puts Sri Lanka on top in Dubai

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

Mahela Jayawardene, batting with three stitches in his left hand, ignored the pain to complete his 32nd Test hundred and put Sri Lanka firmly in the driving seat in the second Test against Pakistan in Dubai on Thursday.

IPL: Mahela backs MI pacers to keep playing

IPL: Mahela backs MI pacers to keep playing

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

'So, trying to keep that balance as long as they are making contributions, penetrating through the opponent batting line-up, it does not matter what kind of surfaces we play on'

Sri Lankan veteran Angelo Mathews to retire from Tests

Sri Lankan veteran Angelo Mathews to retire from Tests

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Since making debut in 2009, Angelo Mathews has turned up in 118 Tests, scoring 8167 runs -- the third-highest tally for Sri Lanka.

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.

'Mumbai Indians erred in execution; every game a play-off now'

'Mumbai Indians erred in execution; every game a play-off now'

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Mumbai Indians need to win both their remaining matches to qualify for the IPL play-offs.