News for 'Mahela Jayawardene'

2,916 Runs For Root To Break Sachin's Record

2,916 Runs For Root To Break Sachin's Record

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Among the active batters, Joe Root, 34, looks the only one who could go past Sachin Tendulkar's Test record tally of 15921 runs.

Jayawardene replaces Sehwag as captain of Daredevils

Jayawardene replaces Sehwag as captain of Daredevils

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

Sri Lankan Mahela Jayawardene on Friday replaced Virender Sehwag as the captain of IPL team Delhi Daredevils for next month's Champions League Twenty20 after the Indian sought to be relieved of the job to "bat more freely".

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.

IPL 2025: Bumrah Will Be Back By...

IPL 2025: Bumrah Will Be Back By...

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

He is yet to bowl at full intensity in the nets at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.

Sachin, Sania, SKY, Pant Bless Anant-Radhika

Sachin, Sania, SKY, Pant Bless Anant-Radhika

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Tennis queen Sania Mirza looked like a vision as she arrived to attend Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's Shubh Aashirwad ceremony at the Jio World Centre at the Bandra Kurla Complex, north west Mumbai, on Saturday, July 13, 2024.

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.

England to appoint Jayawardene as short-term batting consultant

England to appoint Jayawardene as short-term batting consultant

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene is set to be appointed as a batting consultant by England for their upcoming Test and limited-overs series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.

PHOTOS: Jayawardene signs off as Sri Lanka edge towards victory

PHOTOS: Jayawardene signs off as Sri Lanka edge towards victory

Rediff.com17 Aug 2014

Left-arm spinner Rangana Herath captured four more Pakistan wickets to take his match tally to a career best 13 as Sri Lanka edged closer to victory in Mahela Jayawardene's farewell Test on Sunday.

IPL 2025: 'Bumrah is disappointed, he wanted a win'

IPL 2025: 'Bumrah is disappointed, he wanted a win'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Jasprit Bumrah is in 'good nick' following a three-month-long injury lay-off and Mumbai Indians want to ease him into competition mode in IPL 2025, said head coach Mahela Jayawardene.

Sri Lanka name Jayawardene, Thirimanne in squad for Asia Cup, World T20

Sri Lanka name Jayawardene, Thirimanne in squad for Asia Cup, World T20

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Batsmen Mahela Jayawardene and Lahiru Thirimanne were named in Sri Lanka's 15-member squads for the Asia Cup and WorldT20 in Bangladesh next month following injury lay-offs, while strike spin bowler Rangana Herath was included subject to him proving his fitness.

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.

Mahela, KP join the Delhi Daredevils squad

Mahela, KP join the Delhi Daredevils squad

Rediff.com8 Apr 2012

Sri Lanka skipper Mahela Jayawardene and explosive England batsman Kevin Pietersen today joined their Indian Premier League team Delhi Daredevils after completing their national duties.

Hardik picked up a niggle during ODIs vs England: Jayawardene

Hardik picked up a niggle during ODIs vs England: Jayawardene

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

'We want to be sure that he is comfortable in bowling, so hopefully in the next few weeks, with a bit of work and all that, you might see him bowling.'

'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.

Mahela praises debutant Parameswaran

Mahela praises debutant Parameswaran

Rediff.com3 May 2011

Kochi Tuskers Kerala skipper Mahela Jayawardene on Monday lavished praise on Prashanth Parameswaran after his team's seven-wicket win over Delhi Daredevils in the IPL, saying the debutant pacer was not nervous despite playing in his first match.

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.

Jayawardene joins elite company of Tendulkar, Ponting, Jayasuriya and Sangakkara

Jayawardene joins elite company of Tendulkar, Ponting, Jayasuriya and Sangakkara

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Majestic Mahela Jayawardene joined 12,000 runs club in One-day Internationals.

Jayawardene replaces Ponting as Mumbai Indians coach

Jayawardene replaces Ponting as Mumbai Indians coach

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene has been appointed as the new head coach of Indian Premier League team Mumbai Indians for the 2017 season.

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.

Jayawardene appointed World Cup captain

Jayawardene appointed World Cup captain

Rediff.com6 Nov 2006

Jayawardene was appointed as a caretaker captain in February after an injury to Atapattu.

Sangakkara hails Jayawardene's return to form

Sangakkara hails Jayawardene's return to form

Rediff.com9 Jan 2010

Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara hailed teammate Mahela Jayawardene's return to form, saying it augurs well for his team. With a weak Bangladeshi attack at his disposal, Jayawardene struck a cracking century to announce his return to form and Sangakkara said it suited his team.

Jayawardene laments Kochi's inconsistency

Jayawardene laments Kochi's inconsistency

Rediff.com14 May 2011

All but knocked out of the Indian Premier League after the six-wicket loss to Kings XI Punjab, Kochi Tuskers Kerala's dejected captain Mahela Jayawardene conceded that his debutant side lacked consistency in the tournament.

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.

'Jayawardene a rare brand of cricketer'

'Jayawardene a rare brand of cricketer'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

Cricketers like Mahela Jayawardene come around very rarely and younger players in the team have a lot to learn from his fighting attitude, Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews said.

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.

Mahela expects tough challenge from India in semis

Mahela expects tough challenge from India in semis

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

Following his inspiring performance to see Sri Lanka through to the Champions Trophy semi-final, veteran Sri Lankan batsman Mahela Jayawardene is ready to give India a tough fight in the last four stage.

Wankhede pitch looks different, says Mahela

Wankhede pitch looks different, says Mahela

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

The Wankhede stadium track for Saturday's all-Asian World Cup final between India and Sri Lanka appears totally different from the one on which his team played New Zealand earlier in the tournament, says Sri Lanka's senior batsman Mahela Jayawardene.

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).

'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.

SL's 2011 WC probe: Sangakkara, Jayawardene called up for investigation

SL's 2011 WC probe: Sangakkara, Jayawardene called up for investigation

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Former Sri Lanka players Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene have been summoned to appear before a special investigation unit in Sri Lanka.

Figure out Jayawardene in Tests

Figure out Jayawardene in Tests

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

Sri Lanka batsman Mahela Jayawardene retired from Test cricket after his final match against Pakistan on Monday. Following is a factbox on his Test career.

Mahela concedes, Daredevils lack big game attitude

Mahela concedes, Daredevils lack big game attitude

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

Livid after Delhi Daredevils went down meekly to Highveld Lions in the Champions League Twenty20 semi-final, skipper Mahela Jayawardene said his team did not have the "right attitude" and was bogged down by nerves and pressure.

India gave up easily under pressure: Mahela

India gave up easily under pressure: Mahela

Rediff.com31 Aug 2008

Sri Lanka lost their first ever home ODI series against India but their skipper Mahela Jayawardene said his side could not be nailed for lacking fighting spirit. Jayawaredene even went on to say that his boys were better than the Indians when it comes to handling pressure situation.

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.

Jayawardene backs wayward Malinga

Jayawardene backs wayward Malinga

Rediff.com4 Mar 2012

Lasith Malinga has been taken to the cleaners for the second time in three games, but skipper Mahela Jayawardene backed the express bowler after his eight overs cost Sri Lanka 74 runs in the first final of the tri-series in Brisbane.

SRH to exploit Ishan's familiarity with MI and Wankhede

SRH to exploit Ishan's familiarity with MI and Wankhede

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Vettori said the pair of Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head remains crucial to their success but acknowledged that the opposition teams have planned well.

Sri Lanka recall Jayawardene, Herath for Pakistan Tests

Sri Lanka recall Jayawardene, Herath for Pakistan Tests

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Experienced batsman Mahela Jayawardene and left-arm spinner Rangana Herath will return for Sri Lanka's three-Test series against Pakistan in UAE after skipping the ongoing one-day conTests due to personal reasons.

Jayawardene gives up vice-captaincy

Jayawardene gives up vice-captaincy

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

A day after skipper Kumar Sangakkara stepped down, turmoil continued in Sri Lanka's cricket team with vice-captain Mahela Jayawardene also quitting his post and the selection panel offering to resign en masse.

'MI need to be more clinical'

'MI need to be more clinical'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

'These are areas that we're trying to tidy up and try and be much more consistent all around.'

Jayawardene's record ton lifts Lanka

Jayawardene's record ton lifts Lanka

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

Mahela Jayawardene scored a record 21st Test century to help Sri Lanka 384 for six on the second day against England.