Rishabh Pant became the first Indian and only the 12th player on record to hit a six as the first scoring shot of their Test career.
Images from the World Cup semi-final match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand.
Rohit Sharma blazed his way to the joint fastest century in T20 Internationals, reaching the three-figure mark off just 35 balls in the second T20 International against Sri Lanka in Indore on Friday.
Sri Lanka have named five uncapped players in their provisional 30-man squad for the ICC Champions trophy in England and Wales in June.
Pompeo, who became the Trump administration's highest ranking official to visit Sri Lanka, said that the US and Sri Lanka shared a vision for democracy to build a relationship and the "freedom to hold democratic elections".
Sri Lankan Navy on Wednesday intercepted a boat carrying 97 Tamil-origin Lankans, including 40 children, believed to be on their way to Australia illegally.
Expressing 'surprise' over India supporting a 'weak' and 'diluted' United States resolution against Sri Lanka at the United Nations Human Rights Council, former United Progressive Alliance ally Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Thursday said New Delhi had by its action "totally disappointed" the entire Tamil diaspora.
Rohit Sharma and R Ashwin shared his reaction and also had a message for Kohli.
Amidst stepped up pressure by southern parties to vote against Sri Lanka at the United Nation, the government said the "call" will be taken after studying the final draft of the United States-backed resolution even as India's Representative to the UN in Geneva will be in New Delhi on Tuesday for consultations on it.
A day after India lodged a strong protest against detention of its fishermen by Sri Lankan Navy, a court in the island nation on Friday ordered the release of 34 fishermen, officials of a fishermen association in India said.
Part-time spinner Kraigg Brathwaite took six wickets in an inspired bowling performance as West Indies bowled Sri Lanka out for 206 in their second innings to leave the touring side with a target of 244 to win the second Test.
The Centre has decided to put Justice Joseph's name in serial number 3 in the notification.
In a late night swoop, police removed eight college students who were on a fast-unto-death on the Sri Lankan Tamils issue and admitted them to a hospital.
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Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief Vaiko and his supporters were on Friday detained when they tried to march towards the prime minister's residence in protest against the visit of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa to the country. Vaiko and scores of his supporters have been protesting at Jantar Mantar in Delhi since morning, demanding that India close down the Sri Lankan High Commission in the capital.
Tamil Nadu government has sought Centre's intervention in securing the release of 43 Indian fishermen arrested recently by the Sri Lankan navy, besides their 55 boats, which is under custody of that government.
In terms of days, Dale Steyn has spent 2,320 days at the top of the ICC Player Rankings for Test Bowlers, the most by any bowler since World War II.
Sri Lanka has picked four specialist spinners to play Australia in the upcoming ODI tri-series as well as Twenty20 Internationals.
The opener was recalled on Sunday three days after being axed from the team for the one-day series against Sri Lanka later this month.
Australian captain Michael Clarke once again failed with the bat as his side lost their one-off international Twenty20 against Sri Lanka at the WACA Ground in Perth on Sunday.
Sri Lanka off-spinner Sachithra Senanayake has been reported for a suspect bowling action following his side's win over England in the fourth One-Day International at Lord's on Saturday, the International Cricket Council said on Monday.
The fourth ODI in the tri-series, between Sri Lanka and New Zealand, was abandoned because of rain on Friday. Sri Lanka were 203 for 3 from 43.4 overs when the heavens opened up.
The spotlight will be on Test captain Virat Kohli as India 'A' go into the second and final unofficial Test against Australia A, starting in Chennai on Wednesday, looking to secure a win after drawing the first match last week.
New Zealand all-rounder Jacob Oram has developed a tight hamstring and will be a doubtful starter for Friday's ODI tri-series match against Sri Lanka, Black Caps skipper Ross Taylor said in Dambulla.
Basheer surrendered on Tuesday night before the Q branch, which is dealing with the cases related to LTTE in the state.
India's captain Rahul Dravid said Pathan, who hasn't played a match in the series due to soreness in the bowling shoulder, has recovered well.
Five fishermen from Rameswaram were allegedly beaten up by Sri Lankan naval personnel when they crossed the international maritime boundary line and netted fish near Katchativu islet early Thursday morning, officials said.
There was no immediate confirmation of the incident from the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam.
Paceman Munaf Patel could also make a comeback in Team India if declared fit by the Board.
Tillakaratne Dilshan came up with a terrific all-round show as Sri Lanka crushed Bangladesh by 126 runs to virtually qualify for the final of the Asia Cup cricket tournament, at the Rangiri Dambulla International stadium, in Dambulla, on Friday. After scoring an intimidating 312 for four, the hosts dismissed Bangladesh for a mere 186 and collected a bonus point in the process to swell their tally to nine from two matches.
Zimbabwe's total of 199 in the deciding match of the tri-series against Zimbabwe on Wednesday was their highest against a Test-playing country in a tournament final.
The stalemate in Parliament over coal block allocations entered its tenth day on Tuesday as the Bharatiya Janata Party persisted with its demand for the resignation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned till noon after the Opposition triggered ruckus on the issue.
Former Australia Prime Minister John Howard's dream of becoming ICC president in 2012 suffered a jolt on Thursday as Sri Lanka joined Zimbabwe and South Africa in resisting his nomination for the vice-president's post.
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Professor G L Peiris, who is on a visit to United States, emphasised on Tuesday that India should not be concerned over the island nation's deep-rooted ties with China.In an interaction that followed his address to the Centre for Strategic and International Studies -- a leading Washington, DC-based think tank -- Peiris also denied reports about Sri Lanka advising India on how to deal with its internal problems like separatist insurgencies.
Jayalalithaa-led All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Centre, charging it with 'insulting' Tamils by imparting military training to Sri Lankan defence personnel.
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Any other result than India's resounding win looks highly unlikely, consdering the visitors' rampaging run in the preceding Test and ODI series, where they whitewashed the hosts 3-0 and 5-0 respectively.
Following are the statistical highlights of the World Twenty20 Super Eights match between India and Sri Lanka played on Tuesday.
Over 35 Chinese fishermen, detained by Sri Lanka for allegedly poaching in the country's waters were released on Monday within 24 hours of their arrest.
