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Asalanka to lead Sri Lanka in T20s against India

Asalanka to lead Sri Lanka in T20s against India

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

De Silva and veteran Angelo Mathews were not included in the 16-man T20 squad but there was a place for Hasaranga.

India's limited-overs series against Sri Lanka rescheduled after COVID scare

India's limited-overs series against Sri Lanka rescheduled after COVID scare

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

The first One-day International will now be played on July 17, instead of July 13.

Gavaskar To BCCI: Give India Stars Month's Break

Gavaskar To BCCI: Give India Stars Month's Break

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

Sunil Gavaskar has urged the BCCI to give India's senior cricketers a mandatory one-month break every year, warning that excessive rotation is devaluing the India cap and affecting both players and fans.

1st Test: England closes in on victory over Sri Lanka

1st Test: England closes in on victory over Sri Lanka

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Jamie Smith's maiden Test century helped England take a 122-run lead on Day 3 in the first Test against Sri Lanka

Bangladesh forms committee to investigate 2026 T20 World Cup withdrawal

Bangladesh forms committee to investigate 2026 T20 World Cup withdrawal

Rediff.com11 May 2026

According to the media reports, the committee will examine the reasons behind the decision not to play the tournament and determine if there were any diplomatic or strategic failures involved.

Karunaratne century gives Sri Lanka huge lead

Karunaratne century gives Sri Lanka huge lead

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

Dimuth Karunaratne scored a century as Sri Lanka extended their lead over Zimbabwe to 411 runs before rain and bad light ended play on the fourth day of the first Test in Harare on Tuesday.

'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.

Sri Lanka put Kiwi tour on hold

Sri Lanka put Kiwi tour on hold

Rediff.com27 Dec 2004

Sri Lanka's tour of New Zealand has been put on hold after tsunami waves killed almost 4,900 people in the country.

Jayasuriya spins web around NZ as Sri Lanka seal victory

Jayasuriya spins web around NZ as Sri Lanka seal victory

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya took two overs to polish off the New Zealand tail and complete a five-wicket haul as Sri Lanka sealed a 63-run victory in the opening Test at Galle International Stadium on Monday.

ICC Rankings: Abhishek loses No 1 T20I spot as Kishan takes over

ICC Rankings: Abhishek loses No 1 T20I spot as Kishan takes over

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

Ishan Kishan has ascended to the No.1 spot in the ICC T20I batting rankings, surpassing Abhishek Sharma after strong performances, including at the T20 World Cup. Jasprit Bumrah now leads the Test bowling rankings, while Travis Head is the top Test batter. The latest ICC rankings also show significant movements for other players across T20I and Test formats.

Sri Lanka backs ICC revamp plan

Sri Lanka backs ICC revamp plan

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

Sri Lanka Cricket has finally decided to back the controversial ICC revamp plan proposed by India, England and Australia, saying it is satisfied with the revised resolutions tabled at the Board meeting of the world body earlier this month.

History made! Prasidh 1st Indian to take ODI five-for at Chepauk

History made! Prasidh 1st Indian to take ODI five-for at Chepauk

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

Indian pacer Prasidh Krishna achieved a historic milestone at Chennai's Chepauk Stadium, taking his maiden five-wicket haul (5/23) in ODIs against Afghanistan. This performance marked the best figures by an Indian bowler at the venue and placed him among an elite group of Indian pacers.

Zeeshan Ansari gets India A call-up despite no Ranji Trophy match in six years

Zeeshan Ansari gets India A call-up despite no Ranji Trophy match in six years

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari has been fast-tracked into the India A team for the two unofficial Tests against Sri Lanka A later this month.

PIX: India sweep Sri Lanka after stunning fightback

PIX: India sweep Sri Lanka after stunning fightback

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

India edged Sri Lanka via the Super Over in a low-scoring thriller to register a 3-0 whitewash in the T20 International series in Pallekele, on Tuesday.

How Sri Lanka's bowlers crushed Bangladesh

How Sri Lanka's bowlers crushed Bangladesh

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Credit to bowlers for executing their plans on a tricky surface: Shanaka

Sri Lanka's Chandimal charged with ball-tampering

Sri Lanka's Chandimal charged with ball-tampering

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

The same charge was levelled against Australia batsman Cameron Bancroft who was caught on camera rubbing a piece of sandpaper on the ball against South Africa in March.

Bangladesh Overtake India In WTC Rankings; India Slip To 6th

Bangladesh Overtake India In WTC Rankings; India Slip To 6th

Rediff.com20 May 2026

The Indian cricket team has fallen to sixth place in the latest World Test Championship (WTC) rankings after Bangladesh's series win against Pakistan.

How Sri Lanka overcame bowling crisis to outshine Bangladesh

How Sri Lanka overcame bowling crisis to outshine Bangladesh

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Dasun Shanaka on Saturday said someone had to 'chip in' with the side's frontline bowlers out with injuries.

Another India-Sri Lanka series this year?

Another India-Sri Lanka series this year?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2010

Despite playing more then 50 contests with India in the past five years, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is keen for more and is planning to host Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men for three Tests and a tri-nation one-day series in July-August this year.

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

'Drunk' Sri Lanka player tries to open aircraft door

'Drunk' Sri Lanka player tries to open aircraft door

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Sri Lanka Cricket has ordered an inquiry into reports that an unnamed member of the country's 'A' team player misbehaved on a British Airways flight while being drunk.

Pakistan, Sri Lanka grapple with multiple challenges

Pakistan, Sri Lanka grapple with multiple challenges

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Pakistan are traditionally good against spinners but Babar Azam and Co. would take the likes of promising Dunith Wellalage and company lightly at their peril.

'Never Seen A Kid Like Him': Shanaka In Awe Of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

'Never Seen A Kid Like Him': Shanaka In Awe Of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Rediff.com26 May 2026

Sri Lanka all-rounder Dasun Shanaka has praised Rajasthan Royals teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his maturity and composure, while also backing Riyan Parag as a future leader for India.

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.

Bangladesh Test tour of Sri Lanka called off over quarantine rules

Bangladesh Test tour of Sri Lanka called off over quarantine rules

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Bangladesh's tour of Sri Lanka for a three-match Test series has been postponed due to COVID-19 quarantine protocols, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said on Monday.

Atapattu quits as Sri Lanka coach after India defeat

Atapattu quits as Sri Lanka coach after India defeat

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

His resignation comes after the island nation's back-to-back Test series defeats to continental neighbours Pakistan and India in last three months.

Women's Asia Cup: Sri Lanka crush Malaysia; Bangladesh outplay Thailand

Women's Asia Cup: Sri Lanka crush Malaysia; Bangladesh outplay Thailand

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh produced superlative performances to secure victories over Malaysia and Thailand in group B

Sri Lanka keen to host IPL matches

Sri Lanka keen to host IPL matches

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

Cash-starved Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has approached the Board of Control for Cricket in India, showing their interest to hold some Indian Premier League matches in the island country to raise some additional revenue.

Sri Lanka confirm Pakistan tour despite terror threat

Sri Lanka confirm Pakistan tour despite terror threat

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Pakistan government pledged the same level of security to Sri Lankan cricketers as is provided to visiting heads of state.

'BCCI has found its poster boy': Coach hails Sooryavanshi's India call-up

'BCCI has found its poster boy': Coach hails Sooryavanshi's India call-up

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's childhood coach Manish Ojha hailed the 15-year-old's historic India selection, saying the BCCI may have found the future 'poster boy' of Indian cricket after his record-breaking IPL season.

'Slinger' Malinga to make Sri Lanka comeback

'Slinger' Malinga to make Sri Lanka comeback

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Lasith Malinga is set to make a comeback to the Sri Lanka T20 and ODI team.

Sri Lanka unhappy with Jayawardena's English job

Sri Lanka unhappy with Jayawardena's English job

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has expressed disappointment at former captain Mahela Jayawardene taking up the role of consultant with the England team for the upcoming ICC World T20.

Sri Lanka bowling coach banned, skipper Mathews to meet police

Sri Lanka bowling coach banned, skipper Mathews to meet police

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews will appear before police on Tuesday to record a statement in connection with a match-fixing scandal that has led to the suspension of a fast bowling coach.

Babar Azam Back As Pakistan's Test Captain!

Babar Azam Back As Pakistan's Test Captain!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2026

Babar Azam has returned to lead Pakistan's Test cricket team after Shan Masood was axed from the role.

Root's 33rd Test ton puts England in command vs Sri Lanka

Root's 33rd Test ton puts England in command vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

IMAGES from Day 1 of the second Test between England and Sri Lanka, at Lord's, on Thursday.

Malinga left out of Sri Lanka's residential training camp

Malinga left out of Sri Lanka's residential training camp

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

Sri Lanka's Twenty20 captain Lasith Malinga will not be part of the 24-member squad for the second residential training camp, starting June 22 in Kandy, it was announced on Thursday. A six-member unit of coaches and other support staff will work with the players during the camp at the Pallekele stadium.

De Silva, Mathews rescue Sri Lanka after Afridi blows

De Silva, Mathews rescue Sri Lanka after Afridi blows

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Dhananjaya de Silva and Angelo Mathews helped Sri Lanka to overcome a top-order collapse and reach 242-6 on Day one

Three-time world champions India remain unshaken at T20I peak

Three-time world champions India remain unshaken at T20I peak

Rediff.com5 May 2026

India retains its top position in the ICC T20I rankings, followed by England and Australia. The rankings consider matches played since May 2025 at 100 per cent and the previous two years at 50 per cent.

Sri Lanka to play limited-overs series in Pakistan

Sri Lanka to play limited-overs series in Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Pakistan did not host international cricket for six years following the 2009 attack, with the team playing their home matches in the United Arab Emirates.

Women's T20 WC: Plimmer shines as NZ crush Sri Lanka

Women's T20 WC: Plimmer shines as NZ crush Sri Lanka

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Georgia Plimmer's quickfire half-century (53 in 44 balls, with four boundaries) helped New Zealand to a convincing eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka to boost their chances of a top two finish in a highly-competitive Group A the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024, reaching a winning score of 118/2 with 2.3 overs remaining on Saturday.