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Pakistan beat Sri Lanka again

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka again

Rediff.com21 May 2007

Salman Butt and Yasir Hameed slammed half centuries as Pakistan beat World Cup runners-up Sri Lanka by 98 runs to claim the three-match Warid Cup series in Abu Dhabi on Sunday

Stats: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, tri-series

Stats: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, tri-series

Rediff.com9 Jan 2010

Sri Lanka's nine-wicket triumph in the tri-series on Friday is their 26th in 28 games played against Bangladesh.

PICS: Fernando ton steers Sri Lanka past Windies

PICS: Fernando ton steers Sri Lanka past Windies

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Images from Monday's World Cup match between Sri Lanka and the West Indies, at at Chester-le-Street.

India: World's Biggest Plastic Polluter

India: World's Biggest Plastic Polluter

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

India generates 9.3 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, nearly 20 per cent of the world's total.

Sri Lanka edge past Scotland

Sri Lanka edge past Scotland

Rediff.com5 Feb 2006

Bangladesh also got off to a winning start, beating New Zealand by 3 wickets on the opening day of the Under-19 World Cup.

What went wrong for Suryakumar Yadav?

What went wrong for Suryakumar Yadav?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

SKY didn't realise that a non-performing captain starts losing respect of the dressing room. If someone fails to score consistently for more than a year, he would find it extremely difficult to actually instruct his teammates to execute his plans.

Sri Lanka deploys troops, military vehicles on Colombo's streets

Sri Lanka deploys troops, military vehicles on Colombo's streets

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Sri Lankan authorities on Wednesday deployed troops and military vehicles in the streets to ensure public security in the capital amidst nationwide protests over the government's failure to tackle the worst economic crisis.

Sri Lanka votes for president

Sri Lanka votes for president

Rediff.com17 Nov 2005

The majority Singhalese community is split over the two leading contenders, leaving the minority Tamils in the role of the kingmaker.

Statistical highlights: India vs Sri Lanka

Statistical highlights: India vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com3 Aug 2008

Statistical highlights of the fourth and concluding day's play between India and Sri Lanka in the second Test in Galle on Sunday.

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.

Ireland hold edge over Oman in clash for first win

Ireland hold edge over Oman in clash for first win

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Ireland, after two consecutive defeats, will look to captain Paul Stirling for inspiration as they seek their first victory against Oman in a T20 World Cup Group B match.

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.

T20 WC: Raza Backs Zimbabwe's Underdog Dream in Super 8s

T20 WC: Raza Backs Zimbabwe's Underdog Dream in Super 8s

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza says his team's unbeaten T20 World Cup group-stage run has earned global respect, as they prepare to face India, West Indies and South Africa in the Super Eights.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Karachi's ODI washed out

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Karachi's ODI washed out

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

First ODI between Pakistan and Sri Lanka was called off without a ball bowled

'Talk about cricket': Riyan Parag Slams Personal Attacks By Commentators

'Talk about cricket': Riyan Parag Slams Personal Attacks By Commentators

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag has criticised TV commentators and experts for making personal attacks on him during the IPL, urging them to respect players and focus on cricket. He also praised Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's innings against LSG.

Pakistan could pull out of T20 WC to support Bangladesh

Pakistan could pull out of T20 WC to support Bangladesh

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Bangladesh has reportedly contacted the PCB seeking diplomatic help as they look to pile on pressure on the ICC to shift their T20 World Cup matches to Sri Lanka.

Asif rips through Sri Lanka

Asif rips through Sri Lanka

Rediff.com4 Apr 2006

The Pakistan pace bowler claimed his first 10-wicket haul as Sri Lanka collapsed to 73 for 8 in their second innings on day 2 of the second Test.

Sri Lanka rocked by injuries

Sri Lanka rocked by injuries

Rediff.com16 Mar 2006

Sanath Jayasuriya, Chaminda Vaas and Ruchira Perera have been ruled out of the entire series against Pakistan

Sri Lanka appoint Jayaratne as interim cricket coach

Sri Lanka appoint Jayaratne as interim cricket coach

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

Jerome Jayaratne will be Sri Lanka's interim coach for the home series against West Indies beginning next month, the country's cricket board announced.

Dilshan steps down from Sri Lanka captaincy

Dilshan steps down from Sri Lanka captaincy

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

Dashing batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan stepped down as Sri Lanka captain following the team's dismal performance in South Africa, where they lost both the Test and ODI series.

NZ are India's second favourites at T20 WC: Mitchell

NZ are India's second favourites at T20 WC: Mitchell

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Daryl Mitchell says New Zealand will embrace their tag as Indian fans' 'second favourite team' as they face must-win Super Eight clashes against Sri Lanka and England in the T20 World Cup.

Sri Lanka invites Tigers to talks

Sri Lanka invites Tigers to talks

Rediff.com19 Jun 2006

The offer comes amidst fears that the island was slowly and steadily drifting towards full-scale hostilities.

India-Sri Lanka Test dossier

India-Sri Lanka Test dossier

Rediff.com22 Jul 2008

Statistical highlights of the Test matches played at Sinhalese Sports Club, venue of the first Test match between India and Sri Lanka, beginning in Colombo on Wednesday.

Can India go all the way in Women's T20 World Cup?

Can India go all the way in Women's T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Hussain stuck his neck out and suggested six-time champions Australia, tournament hosts England, reigning ICC Women's Cricket World Cup winners India and reigning title holders New Zealand would be the four teams most likely to reach the knockout stages.

T20 World Cup Super 8s: New Zealand want to leave nothing to chance vs England

T20 World Cup Super 8s: New Zealand want to leave nothing to chance vs England

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

New Zealand want to leave nothing to chance in battle to reach T20 World Cup semis

Durham Test PHOTOS: Sri Lanka's Mathews frDurham Test PHOTOS: Sri Lanka's Mathews frustrate Englandustrate England

Durham Test PHOTOS: Sri Lanka's Mathews frDurham Test PHOTOS: Sri Lanka's Mathews frustrate Englandustrate England

Rediff.com29 May 2016

England moved towards victory in the second Test against Sri Lanka whose batsmen showed sufficient resolve on Sunday to push the game into a fourth day if not affect a result that still seems inevitable.

Pandya rested for Sri Lanka Test series

Pandya rested for Sri Lanka Test series

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Considering Hardika Pandya's heavy recent workload, the decision was made to negate any possibility of a major injury concern, the BCCI said on Friday.

'Jayasuriya did the same': NZ coach Oram compares India's batters to Sri Lankan batting great

'Jayasuriya did the same': NZ coach Oram compares India's batters to Sri Lankan batting great

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

The sustained aggression of Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav has made it difficult for New Zealand bowlers to "remain calm" in the ongoing five-match T20I series in India.

Vaas leads Sri Lanka fightback

Vaas leads Sri Lanka fightback

Rediff.com22 Jul 2005

The pacer claimed 4-17 to leave West Indies on 92-5 in reply to Sri Lanka's 150 all out on day 1 of the second Test

Jayasuriya steers Sri Lanka to win

Jayasuriya steers Sri Lanka to win

Rediff.com15 Sep 2007

Sanath Jayasuriya made his second half-century in two days as Sri Lanka eased to a comfortable seven-wicket victory over New Zealand.

Sri Lanka captain Tharanga suspended for two games

Sri Lanka captain Tharanga suspended for two games

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

Sri Lanka's stand-in captain Upul Tharanga has been suspended for two matches due to his team's slow over rate in Saturday's Champions Trophy game against South Africa, the International Cricket Council said.

Kiwis punish Sri Lanka

Kiwis punish Sri Lanka

Rediff.com5 Apr 2005

Hamish Marshall and Nathan Astle both made centuries as New Zealand piled on 561, their sixth highest total in Test cricket.

Tension Brews: Pakistan opposes Asia Cup shift to Sri Lanka

Tension Brews: Pakistan opposes Asia Cup shift to Sri Lanka

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Najam Sethi met with officials of the Asian Cricket Council and objected to the move to relocate the Asia Cup to Sri Lanka

'Asia Cup win will help Sri Lanka during T20 World Cup'

'Asia Cup win will help Sri Lanka during T20 World Cup'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka said winning the Asia Cup will help the team's preparation for next month's Twenty20 World Cup.

T20 World Cup: Sunday's Game Will Be Fireworks Under The Clouds

T20 World Cup: Sunday's Game Will Be Fireworks Under The Clouds

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

A shortened game will be like a sprint where the risk element will be high. Who will win when emotion meets execution remains to be seen. K R Nayar reports from Colombo.

Sri Lanka hails Indian housing assistance

Sri Lanka hails Indian housing assistance

Rediff.com23 May 2013

Sri Lanka has welcomed a whopping Rs 1,372 crore Indian housing assistance programme to build around 4000 homes in the country's eastern province.

PHOTOS: Australia vs Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy

PHOTOS: Australia vs Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

Images from the Group A Champions Trophy match between Australia and Sri Lanka at The Oval on Monday.

New Zealand thrash Sri Lanka

New Zealand thrash Sri Lanka

Rediff.com26 Dec 2004

Stephen Fleming smashed an unbeaten half-century to steer his side to an easy seven-wicket victory in the first one-day match.

Decision on India's tour to Sri Lanka later this week

Decision on India's tour to Sri Lanka later this week

Rediff.com13 May 2020

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Wednesday said it will take a call on India and Bangladesh's upcoming tours to the island nation later this week. India was scheduled to tour Sri Lanka in June-July for three ODIs and as many T20Is while Bangladesh was due to visit in July-August for a three-Test series as part of the ICC World Test Championship.

T20 World Cup: Cracks In Eden Gardens Pitch Because Of Tremors?

T20 World Cup: Cracks In Eden Gardens Pitch Because Of Tremors?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Darren Sammy: 'We are most people's second favourite team, but we're playing against their favourite.'