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Sooryavanshi's India A debut ends in disappointment

Sooryavanshi's India A debut ends in disappointment

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Young Indian batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi had a disappointing senior India A debut, scoring just 14 runs against Sri Lanka A before being dismissed by a brilliant catch.

Hasaranga named Sri Lanka's T20 captain

Hasaranga named Sri Lanka's T20 captain

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

Wanindu Hasaranga will make his comeback after missing the Asia Cup and the 50-overs World Cup.

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.

World Cup 2015: Know the Sri Lanka cricket team

World Cup 2015: Know the Sri Lanka cricket team

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Penpix of the Sri Lanka squad for the 2015 cricket World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Sri Lanka suspend repeat-offender Gunathilaka from international cricket

Sri Lanka suspend repeat-offender Gunathilaka from international cricket

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

Details about the exact nature of Gunathilaka's offence are yet to be revealed.

Hasaranga, Pathirana face uncertainty over IPL 2026 participation

Hasaranga, Pathirana face uncertainty over IPL 2026 participation

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Wanindu Hasaranga, Matheesha Pathirana yet to take SLC-mandated fitness tests

Sri Lanka women stun India after 7 years

Sri Lanka women stun India after 7 years

Rediff.com4 May 2025

Nilakshika Silva's blistering 33-ball 56 powered Sri Lanka to a thrilling three-wicket victory over India in the women's Tri-series, ending a seven-year losing streak against their rivals.

Asia Cup Super 4s: Pakistan face must-win clash vs Sri Lanka

Asia Cup Super 4s: Pakistan face must-win clash vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

India and Bangladesh have two points each with Suryakumar Yadav's men leading the standings owing to a superior net run rate. Sri Lanka and Pakistan occupy the third and fourth spots respectively.

Modi reunites with Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup legends

Modi reunites with Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup legends

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with members of the 1996 World Cup-winning Sri Lankan cricket team during his official visit to Colombo.

Indian women arrive in Sri Lanka for Asia Cup T20

Indian women arrive in Sri Lanka for Asia Cup T20

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The Indian women's cricket team arrived in Colombo on Tuesday for the Asia Cup T20 beginning in Dambulla on July 19.

India to play tri-series in Sri Lanka ahead of ODI WC

India to play tri-series in Sri Lanka ahead of ODI WC

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

The tournament will begin with India taking on Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka head coach Silverwood resigns after T20 WC debacle!

Sri Lanka head coach Silverwood resigns after T20 WC debacle!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Sri Lanka head coach Chris Silverwood has resigned from his position in order to spend more time with his family.

How Sri Lanka shattered 27-year hoodoo against India

How Sri Lanka shattered 27-year hoodoo against India

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Avishka Fernando scored a superb 96 and Dunith Wellalage took five wickets as Sri Lanka thumped India by 110 runs in Colombo.

Cricket Buzz: Sri Lanka's De Silva grieving at home

Cricket Buzz: Sri Lanka's De Silva grieving at home

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Sri Lanka batsman Dhananjaya de Silva will not travel with the team for their West Indies tour following his father's killing, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said on Friday.

Tilak Varma, Siraj among celebrities named in notice over 'unauthorised' TG20 league

Tilak Varma, Siraj among celebrities named in notice over 'unauthorised' TG20 league

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

Vijay Deverakonda, Tilak Varma, Mohammed Siraj among others receive TCA legal notice over alleged TG20 association

Australia CRUSH Sri Lanka in historic win

Australia CRUSH Sri Lanka in historic win

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Spin twins Matthew Kuhnemann and Nathan Lyon combined to dismantle Sri Lanka and bowl Australia to a crushing victory by an innings and 242 runs in the opening Test in Galle on Saturday.

PIX: India Clinch Super Over Thriller Vs Sri Lanka

PIX: India Clinch Super Over Thriller Vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

ri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka smashed a belligerent century as Indian bowlers endured their worst day in the Asia Cup before Arshdeep Singh produced a brilliant 'Super Over' to win the game for his side in Dubai on Friday.

Injury-hit Arundhati ready for World Cup opener vs Sri Lanka

Injury-hit Arundhati ready for World Cup opener vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Fast bowler Arundhati Reddy is likely to be fit for India's women's World Cup 2025 opener against Sri Lanka on September 30 after figuring in the second warm-up match against New Zealand and taking two wickets in nine overs on Saturday.

Sri Lanka's Rathnayake to make Test debut in Manchester

Sri Lanka's Rathnayake to make Test debut in Manchester

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

The second match of the series will be played at Lord's, starting from August 29 and the final Test match of the series will take place at Kennington Oval on September 6.

'Don't know how Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was provoked, he is a composed kid'

'Don't know how Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was provoked, he is a composed kid'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

India spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule on Tuesday said that while it was difficult to know what provoked Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's on-field altercation with a Sri Lanka A player.

PIX: India humiliated as Sri Lanka clinch series

PIX: India humiliated as Sri Lanka clinch series

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

IMAGES from the 3rd ODI played between Sri Lanka and India, in Colombo, on Wednesday.

Parag ruled out; Gaikwad earns surprise India A call

Parag ruled out; Gaikwad earns surprise India A call

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Ruturaj Gaikwad replaces injured Riyan Parag in the India A squad for the upcoming tri-Nation series in Sri Lanka.

Nepal, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Oman qualify for Asian Games

Nepal, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Oman qualify for Asian Games

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

The Nepal cricket team, along with Malaysia, topped Group A to make the Asian Games to be played in September 2026.

Australia trounce Sri Lanka by 9 wickets; sweep series

Australia trounce Sri Lanka by 9 wickets; sweep series

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Australia bowled out Sri Lanka for 231 in the hosts' second innings and then chased down the target of 75 losing the lone wicket of opener Travis Head.

Asia Cup Final: Can Sri Lanka upset India?

Asia Cup Final: Can Sri Lanka upset India?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Shanaka added that they would need to replicate their Super 4 performance against India if they wanted to have a chance of winning the Asia Cup.

Malinga appointed Sri Lanka's bowling strategy coach

Malinga appointed Sri Lanka's bowling strategy coach

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Legendary pacer Lasith Malinga has been appointed as the bowling strategy coach for the white-ball leg of Sri Lanka's home series against Australia, starting next week.

Sri Lanka skipper Shanaka ruled out of World Cup with injury

Sri Lanka skipper Shanaka ruled out of World Cup with injury

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Shanaka sustained a right thigh muscle injury in Tuesday's six-wicket loss to Pakistan.

India A face must-win clash after back-to-back losses

India A face must-win clash after back-to-back losses

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

With their tri-series campaign hanging in the balance, India A take on Afghanistan A in a must-win contest on Wednesday. Another defeat could leave Tilak Varma's side relying on other results to stay in the race for the final.

Australia test Champions Trophy hopefuls in Sri Lanka

Australia test Champions Trophy hopefuls in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Australia's Champions Trophy roster will have a different look to the peerless squad that took a record-extending sixth World Cup title at the 2023 tournament in India.

Suryansh Shedge called up for UK T20Is, replaces Reddy

Suryansh Shedge called up for UK T20Is, replaces Reddy

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

Suryansh Shedge has been named as the replacement for the injured Nitish Reddy in India's T20I squads for the upcoming series against Ireland and England in the UK. Shedge's call-up follows impressive performances for India A and Mumbai in domestic tournaments.

Sri Lanka debutant Rathnayake creates history!

Sri Lanka debutant Rathnayake creates history!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Sri Lanka's debutant Milan Rathnayake broke a 41-year-old record -- registering the highest score by a No 9 on debut.

Cricket Australia says to continue with tour of Sri Lanka

Cricket Australia says to continue with tour of Sri Lanka

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Cricket Australia continues to monitor the situation in Sri Lanka but has no plans to change the schedule of the upcoming tour of the island state despite continued violence, the governing body said on Thursday.

Pathirana uses IPL experience to Sri Lanka's advantage

Pathirana uses IPL experience to Sri Lanka's advantage

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

'He is still learning his craft. But he is learning quickly and will be a real handful in years to come.'

Centuries galore! Sri Lanka dominate New Zealand

Centuries galore! Sri Lanka dominate New Zealand

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Sri Lanka took complete control of the second Test against New Zealand on Friday as batting sensation Kamindu Mendis scored the fifth century of his young career and helped the hosts post a mammoth 602-5 declared on day two in Galle.

Sciver-Brunt confident of recovery ahead of T20 World Cup opener

Sciver-Brunt confident of recovery ahead of T20 World Cup opener

Rediff.com29 May 2026

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt says her recovery from a calf injury is progressing well as she targets a return for the Women's T20 World Cup opener against Sri Lanka next month.

Why is Sri Lanka wearing black armbands vs India

Why is Sri Lanka wearing black armbands vs India

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Sri Lanka players wear black armbands in memory of legendary 'Uncle' Percy during World Cup game against India

ICC moves U-19 World Cup from Sri Lanka to South Africa

ICC moves U-19 World Cup from Sri Lanka to South Africa

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

The ICC on Tuesday moved next year's men's U-19 World Cup from Sri Lanka to South Africa, 11 days after the world governing body provisionally suspended the island nation's cricket board due to government interference.

Smith praises 'near flawless' Australia after Sri Lanka rout

Smith praises 'near flawless' Australia after Sri Lanka rout

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith hailed his side's resounding innings and 242-run victory over Sri Lanka in Galle on Saturday as "near flawless" after the visitors retained the Warne-Muralitharan Trophy.

Women's Asia Cup: Sri Lanka crush Bangladesh

Women's Asia Cup: Sri Lanka crush Bangladesh

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Hosts Sri Lanka started their campaign in the Women's T20 Asia Cup on a positive note

Ahead of T20 World Cup, Rathour named SL batting coach

Ahead of T20 World Cup, Rathour named SL batting coach

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

The 56-year-old served as the India batting coach from September 2019 to July 2024. He is a BCCI level 3 coach.