Ratnayake taking the role means that the future of current coach, Chandika Hathurusingha, is uncertain in the team.
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is keen to host the currently-suspended IPL but the influential voices within the BCCI feel that there is no point in discussing such a proposal in a "closed world" battling the coronavirus pandemic right now. The IPL, scheduled from March 29-May 24, has been postponed indefinitely by the BCCI in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Board will only conduct the tournament when normalcy returns.
The wedding reception of Sooraj Barjatya's son Devaansh was a grand one, and was held at Mumbai's JW Marriott.
Rani Mukerji's friends make sure to stand by her side at her father Ram Mukherjee's prayer service.
'In the late 1960s, Shashi Kapoor did not have any work. We saw a lot of him then. He sold his sports car. Mum also started selling things because we didn't have money.' 'After Sharmilee (1971), things changed again.' Kunal Kapoor talks to Patcy N/ Rediff.com about his famous father.
The Sri Lankan team began its tour of Pakistan last week after 10 of its main players refused to travel, citing security concerns.
Bollywood pays last respect to the matriarch of the Kapoor khandaan.
The very dashing Virat Kohli will now be seen grooving with Barfi actress Ileana D'Cruz in a new commercial. She has replaced his alleged girlfriend Anushka Sharma in the shampoo commercial.
The actor, whose real name was Syed Ishtiaq Ahmed Jafri, had not been keeping well, producer Mehmood Ali, a family friend, told PTI.
A look at the pictures.
'Shashi Uncle is the third member of our family to win the Padma and the Phalke awards. Before him, my grandfather Prithvi Raj Kapoor and father Raj Kapoor received them," Rishi Kapoor shares.
Test your filmi gyaan here!
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Vikram Kothari's Rotomac stares at a loan default of Rs 369 crore
A special screening was organised for the beautiful ladies.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Hindi cinema has completed a grand century and we can't help but marvel at all it has to offer. From a breathtaking collection of films to a range of versatile actors. We ask you, Dear Readers, to tell us who you think are the Best Bollywood Actors and Actresses of all times.
The film is about two youngsters who want to make some quick money and lead a luxurious life.
Sukanya Verma lists memorable instances of stars entertaining kids over the years.
Priyanka Chopra's look in a rcently released song from her new film Teri Meri Kahaani is fashioned after Mumtaaz's iconic Brahmachari sari.
The music of 2016's Baaghi may be nowhere close to the blockbuster soundtrack that had been delivered by Anand-Milind for Salman Khan's namesake film, feels Aelina Kapoor.
We look back at the life and times of iconic actor Pran.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
The yesteryear actress turns 67!
One of the most talented actors of his generation, Ranbir Kapoor celebrates his 30th birthday on September 28.
Bollywood makes Holi look extra vibrant, thanks to their colourful pictures on Instagram.
'What prevents infection are masks, physical distancing and good ventilation.'
The actor has been discharged from hospital.
'Laxmikant-Pyarelal called upon Abba to ask him to sing this ghazal. "Please sing this ghazal for us. The producer is keen that only you should sing this ghazal, so that it will have the desired effect. But he doesn't have money enough to pay you".' Abba's heart was bound to melt on hearing this. He consented immediately. His daughter-in-law Yasmin K Rafi remembers the legendary Mohammed Rafi who would have been 91 today.
Close on the heels of the gangrape of a paramedical student in a moving bus in Delhi, a 38-year-old woman was allegedly raped by two youths in a similar modus operandi in Jammu.
Did you have a favourite song? Favourite movie? Share your Rishi Kapoor memory.
On the menu would be food from virtually all regions of the country -- masala dosafrom the South, sandesh from the East and kebabs popular in the North
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