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England's Sri Lanka tour rescheduled for January 2021

England's Sri Lanka tour rescheduled for January 2021

Rediff.com2 May 2020

"At the same time we are also looking at exploring the possibility of rescheduling postponed tours and looking at the windows which are available and alternatives too."

Dilshan named Sri Lanka captain for England tour

Dilshan named Sri Lanka captain for England tour

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

Tillakaratne Dilshan was named Sri Lanka captain in all three formats of the game for next month's tour of England, following Kumar Sangakkara's resignation after the World Cup. The selectors, however, did not name a vice-captain for the tour because 'the prospective candidates are nursing injuries, and their availability for the forthcoming tour is still in question'.

A sad moment in cricket: Players' body on Bangladesh T20 WC exit

A sad moment in cricket: Players' body on Bangladesh T20 WC exit

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Cricket's players' body labels Bangladesh's T20 World Cup withdrawal a sad moment, warning divisions could hurt the game's future.

Sri Lanka play under protest after being accused of ball tampering

Sri Lanka play under protest after being accused of ball tampering

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

Sri Lanka's players refused to take the field on the third day of the match in St Lucia on Saturday, delaying the resumption of play for almost two hours, after umpires Aleem Dar and Ian Gould had changed the ball and awarded West Indies five penalty runs.

T20 WC: 'We couldn't bat well throughout the tournament': Pak captain

T20 WC: 'We couldn't bat well throughout the tournament': Pak captain

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Pakistan's T20 World Cup campaign ended in disappointment despite a win against Sri Lanka, with captain Salman Agha citing batting failures and dew as contributing factors. Sahibzada Farhan's century was not enough to secure a semifinal spot as New Zealand qualified on net run rate.

England Test series in Sri Lanka postponed due to coronavirus

England Test series in Sri Lanka postponed due to coronavirus

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

England's two-match Test series in Sri Lanka starting next week has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Friday. The first Test was scheduled to start in Galle on March 19 and the second game set for Colombo from March 27.

De Mel heads Sri Lanka selection panel

De Mel heads Sri Lanka selection panel

Rediff.com23 May 2004

The new panel, expanded and ratified by the Sri Lanka government, was increased from four to seven members.

Captain SKY Trains For Sri Lanka Tour

Captain SKY Trains For Sri Lanka Tour

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Against the voiceover of a dialogue from the film Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Surya was seen sprinting and sweating it out on the field.

Ex-Intelligence Chief Sallay to Face Court in Easter Sunday Bombings Case

Ex-Intelligence Chief Sallay to Face Court in Easter Sunday Bombings Case

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Suresh Sallay, former intelligence chief, has been ordered to appear in a Sri Lankan court next month as the third suspect in the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks probe. He is currently detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act.

Fit-again Kohli back for England ODIs; Bumrah recalled

Fit-again Kohli back for England ODIs; Bumrah recalled

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

Virat Kohli was on Sunday named in India's squad for the three-match ODI series against England next month, subject to fitness clearance.

India-Sri Lanka series called off

India-Sri Lanka series called off

Rediff.com20 Aug 2006

Only 3.4 overs of play was possible in the first two matches and weather forecasters are predicting more rain in the coming days.

New Zealand delay launch of new T20 competition amid scheduling challenges

New Zealand delay launch of new T20 competition amid scheduling challenges

Rediff.com11 May 2026

NZ20 organisers initially planned to launch a six-team league of privately owned franchises for the coming summer but had agreed to hold off in part due to the international schedule, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said.

Sri Lankan veteran Angelo Mathews to retire from Tests

Sri Lankan veteran Angelo Mathews to retire from Tests

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Since making debut in 2009, Angelo Mathews has turned up in 118 Tests, scoring 8167 runs -- the third-highest tally for Sri Lanka.

India Vs Pakistan Match Creates History At Women's T20 World Cup!

India Vs Pakistan Match Creates History At Women's T20 World Cup!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

The India vs Pakistan match in the Women's T20 World Cup created a new record as the most-attended group-stage game in the history of the ICC Women's World Cup.

Angry Vaas resigns as Sri Lanka's bowling coach

Angry Vaas resigns as Sri Lanka's bowling coach

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

It was believed that Vaas and Sri Lanka's head coach Marvan Atapattu were not getting along well in recent times.

Gill's New-Look India Set for Crucial Trial Run Against Afghanistan

Gill's New-Look India Set for Crucial Trial Run Against Afghanistan

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

India begin their 2026 Test season against Afghanistan with several selection questions to answer, including the No. 3 spot and Ravindra Jadeja's long-term successor, as they build towards key World Test Championship assignments.

BCCI to cover expenses of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's parents' trip to UK

BCCI to cover expenses of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's parents' trip to UK

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

The BCCI will cover the expenses for 15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's parents to accompany him on India's upcoming T20I tour of Ireland and England, following his inclusion in the national squad.

Kohli's form spells disaster for Sri Lanka!

Kohli's form spells disaster for Sri Lanka!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Sharma emphasised that even if the talismanic batter isn't scoring centuries, it doesn't necessarily indicate a dip in form.

Sri Lanka drub Thailand to storm into Asia Cup semis

Sri Lanka drub Thailand to storm into Asia Cup semis

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Bangladesh dominated Malaysia in the Women's Asia Cup match and clinched a thumping 114-run win at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Wednesday.

Shubman Gill rises as Brook tops ICC Test rankings

Shubman Gill rises as Brook tops ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Shubman Gill climbed to eighth in the latest ICC Test batting rankings, while Harry Brook returned to the top spot, replacing England teammate Joe Root.

1st Test: Bowlers put England in control on Day 1 vs Sri Lanka

1st Test: Bowlers put England in control on Day 1 vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Sri Lanka's decision to bat first backfired when they were all out for 236 on Day 1 of the first Test.

Sri Lanka feel handicapped by Hasaranga's absence

Sri Lanka feel handicapped by Hasaranga's absence

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Sri Lanka's middle order has buckled under pressure in the ongoing showpiece, resulting in batting collapses.

England suffer injury blow ahead of Sri Lanka series

England suffer injury blow ahead of Sri Lanka series

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

England's Dan Lawrence will open the batting in place of the injured Zak Crawley in the first test against Sri Lanka and seamer Matthew Potts will replace Ben Stokes, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Monday.

Backlift crucial for modern batters to thrive in all formats: Sachin Tendulkar

Backlift crucial for modern batters to thrive in all formats: Sachin Tendulkar

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Batting great Sachin Tendulkar said adaptability is the key to succeeding across all formats of cricket, stressing that a batter's backlift plays a crucial role in adjusting to the demands of the game.

Sri Lanka pull off tense last ball win over Pakistan

Sri Lanka pull off tense last ball win over Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Skipper Chamari Athapaththu's diligent fifty propelled Sri Lanka to a thrilling three-wicket win over Pakistan in the second semifinal of the women's Asia Cup in Dambulla, Sri Lanka on Friday

India women target another World Cup title

India women target another World Cup title

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues discusses the team's motivation and preparation for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup, highlighting the importance of consistent training and the emergence of key players like Nandani. The team aims to build on their previous success and overcome challenges, including the absence of injured player Amanjot.

Former players urge ICC to review Afghanistan's Test status after India rout

Former players urge ICC to review Afghanistan's Test status after India rout

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Former cricketers raise concerns over ICC's policy of awarding Test status based on limited-overs performance, following Afghanistan's heavy defeat to India.

WTC Final: How Sri Lanka can spoil India's party?

WTC Final: How Sri Lanka can spoil India's party?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Sri Lanka bid to sweep New Zealand and reach WTC final

Sri Lanka crumble as bowlers put Pakistan in control

Sri Lanka crumble as bowlers put Pakistan in control

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Dominant Pakistan took charge of the second Test against Sri Lanka after bundling out the hosts in two sessions for a paltry 166.

Sri Lanka's crushing defeat revealed! What went wrong?

Sri Lanka's crushing defeat revealed! What went wrong?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Inexperienced bowling attack failed to execute plans: Maheesh Theekshana

PIX: India's pacers blow away Sri Lanka for 55

PIX: India's pacers blow away Sri Lanka for 55

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj sent Sri Lanka crashing for 55 as India scored a thumping 302-run victory to qualify for semis.

PICS: Asalanka's ton in vain as Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka

PICS: Asalanka's ton in vain as Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

Images from the ICC World Cup match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, in New Delhi, on Monday.

Sri Lanka's Rangana Herath retires from ODIs, T20s

Sri Lanka's Rangana Herath retires from ODIs, T20s

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

Sri Lanka spinner Rangana Herath has retired from 50-over and Twenty20 internationals in order to carry on playing Test matches, the country's cricket board said on Sunday.

Bethell, Jacks spin England to series sweep vs SL

Bethell, Jacks spin England to series sweep vs SL

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

England spinners seal Sri Lanka series sweep ahead of T20 World Cup

1st Test: Calm Root steers England to five-wicket win over Sri Lanka

1st Test: Calm Root steers England to five-wicket win over Sri Lanka

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

IMAGES from the Day 4 of the 1st Test between England and Sri Lanka in Manchester on Saturday

Sri Lanka's Mathews set to miss Champions Trophy opener

Sri Lanka's Mathews set to miss Champions Trophy opener

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

A nagging hamstring problem has kept Mathews out of international cricket since January but the all-rounder, who turns 30 on Friday, was declared fit ahead of the team's departure to the United Kingdom.

England likely to tour Sri Lanka despite COVID-19 concerns

England likely to tour Sri Lanka despite COVID-19 concerns

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

England's two-Test tour of Sri Lanka next month is likely to go ahead despite concerns about a highly infectious new coronavirus variant identified in Britain.

Will Australia tour crisis-hit Sri Lanka?

Will Australia tour crisis-hit Sri Lanka?

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Cricket Australia is monitoring the situation in Sri Lanka ahead of the tour.

Rain dampens Sri Lanka's World Cup hopes!

Rain dampens Sri Lanka's World Cup hopes!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Sri Lanka's slender hopes of automatic qualification for this year's World Cup suffered a huge blow after the second ODI vs New Zealand was called off due to rain.

'Sri Lanka Grounds Better Than MCG'

'Sri Lanka Grounds Better Than MCG'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

'Can I ask why in Sri Lanka where they get huge thunder storms they cover all the ground and get play back on quickly?'