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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.

After T20 humiliation, can Kohli-Rohit revive India in England ODIs?

After T20 humiliation, can Kohli-Rohit revive India in England ODIs?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

Veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are set to return for India's three-match ODI series against an upbeat England, aiming to lift the team's spirits after a dismal T20I performance.

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.

SRH Sign Madushanka as Carse Replacement

SRH Sign Madushanka as Carse Replacement

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad sign Sri Lanka pacer Dilshan Madushanka as a replacement for injured Brydon Carse for the remainder of IPL 2026.

'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?'

Your Complete Guide to Women's T20 World Cup

Your Complete Guide to Women's T20 World Cup

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 is set to bring together the world's top teams for a month of fast-paced, high-stakes cricket, as they compete for the biggest prize in the shortest format of the game.

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.

Zampa, Davies spin Australia to victory in T20 series opener vs Bangladesh

Zampa, Davies spin Australia to victory in T20 series opener vs Bangladesh

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

Spinners Adam Zampa and Joel Davies picked up three wickets each as Australia defeated Bangladesh by four wickets in the first T20 International of the three-match series in Chattogram on Wednesday.

Sharing Dressing Room With Kohli, Rohit A Dream Come True: Harsh Dubey

Sharing Dressing Room With Kohli, Rohit A Dream Come True: Harsh Dubey

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

India all-rounder Harsh Dubey recalls the emotional moment he learnt of his maiden national call-up and speaks about the prospect of sharing the dressing room with Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and captain Shubman Gill during the Afghanistan series.

Record prize pool at Women's T20 World Cup

Record prize pool at Women's T20 World Cup

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

The prize pool will be smaller than those at the men's and women's World Cups held in the Indian subcontinent in the last three years.

PHOTOS: Perera's blast powers Sri Lanka to victory vs India

PHOTOS: Perera's blast powers Sri Lanka to victory vs India

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Kusal Perera blasted an entertaining 66 from 37 balls to help Sri Lanka outclass India by five wickets in the first match of the T20 tri-series in Colombo.

PIX: Sri Lanka tame Bangladesh with 5-wicket victory

PIX: Sri Lanka tame Bangladesh with 5-wicket victory

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

IMAGES from the Asia Cup match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh played in Pallekele on Thursday.

Rajasthan Royals sign Dasun Shanaka as Sam Curran's replacement for IPL 2026

Rajasthan Royals sign Dasun Shanaka as Sam Curran's replacement for IPL 2026

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Sri Lankan T20I captain Dasun Shanaka has been named as the replacement for injured England all-rounder Sam Curran in the Rajasthan Royals squad for the upcoming IPL 2026 season.

Sree Charani ousts Linsey Smith, climbs to No. 1 in ICC T20I bowling rankings

Sree Charani ousts Linsey Smith, climbs to No. 1 in ICC T20I bowling rankings

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

India's young left-arm spinner Sree Charani has risen to the top of the ICC Women's T20I Bowling Rankings after an impressive start to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.

Selection Calls Under Fire as Australia Face T20 Exit

Selection Calls Under Fire as Australia Face T20 Exit

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Australia's T20 World Cup campaign hangs by a thread after shock defeats to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, with injury setbacks and controversial selection decisions -- including Steve Smith's omission -- drawing sharp criticism.

Sri Lanka drop injured Chandimal from Asia Cup squad

Sri Lanka drop injured Chandimal from Asia Cup squad

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

Sri Lanka Test captain Dinesh Chandimal was withdrawn on Monday from the 16-member squad for the Asia Cup because of an injury during a recent domestic tournament. The 28-year-old batsman injured a finger during a domestic Twenty20 match and needed more time to recover, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said.

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

Mendis leads Sri Lanka's fight against Australia

Mendis leads Sri Lanka's fight against Australia

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Karunaratne fell for 86 in the final session but Mendis was batting on 84 at stumps

Sri Lanka start search for new coach

Sri Lanka start search for new coach

Rediff.com19 Apr 2005

John Dyson's 20-month contract will end this week.

Should Ashwin Play Sri Lanka Game?

Should Ashwin Play Sri Lanka Game?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Sri Lanka has three left-handers among their top six batters, so will Ravichandran Ashwin play Tuesday's crucial Asia Cup game?

Here's why Ranatunga doesn't watch Sri Lanka play anymore

Here's why Ranatunga doesn't watch Sri Lanka play anymore

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

Sri Lanka's former World Cup-winning captain Arjuna Ranatunga says the administration of the game in the country is 'disgusting' and he has stopped following the national team for this reason.

Asia Cup called off due to COVID cases in Sri Lanka

Asia Cup called off due to COVID cases in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Due to multiplying cases of COVID-19, Sri Lankan government has put a 10-day ban on international air travel.

They made me better: Prabhsimran credits Yuvraj, Ponting for India breakthrough

They made me better: Prabhsimran credits Yuvraj, Ponting for India breakthrough

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

Prabhsimran Singh credited mentor Yuvraj Singh's tactical guidance and Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting's unwavering faith for his growth, saying both played a pivotal role in earning his maiden India T20I call-up.

Sri Lanka continue march towards World Cup qualification

Sri Lanka continue march towards World Cup qualification

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Dhananjaya de Silva hit a career-best 93 while Maheesh Theekshana took three important wickets to ensure Sri Lanka's pole positio

Untold story of Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup triumph

Untold story of Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup triumph

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Chandana, who is now a full-time coach, remembered Ranatunga as a shrewd tactician, whose strategic acumen were way ahead of the time.

Sri Lanka bowling coach Zoysa charged with match-fixing

Sri Lanka bowling coach Zoysa charged with match-fixing

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

The ICC said the former Sri Lanka pacer was charged with three counts of breaching the code, including "fixing or contriving" aspects of an international match.

Jayasuriya is Sri Lanka's new Chairman of Selectors

Jayasuriya is Sri Lanka's new Chairman of Selectors

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

Former Sri Lanka cricketer turned politician Sanath Jayasuriya was appointed chairman of selectors in a new-look five-member committee named by Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage on Monday.

'Sri Lanka team in state of shock'

'Sri Lanka team in state of shock'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2009

Sri Lanka vice-captain Kumar Sangakkara, who suffered minor injuries after gunmen attacked the Sri Lankan team's bus in Lahore, said the entire cricket team is a state of shock. 'Everybody is safe. They are a few injuries, but all of them are out of danger. We all are a bit shocked but fine,' Sangakkara told CNN-IBN.

Bangladesh Cricket Board Leadership Ousted, Ad-hoc Committee Appointed

Bangladesh Cricket Board Leadership Ousted, Ad-hoc Committee Appointed

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has been dissolved and replaced with an ad-hoc committee following internal disputes and government intervention. Former captain Tamim Iqbal will lead the committee, tasked with holding elections within 90 days.

Rohit, Kohli picked for Sri Lanka ODIs; Suryakumar T20 captain

Rohit, Kohli picked for Sri Lanka ODIs; Suryakumar T20 captain

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Suryakumar Yadav was picked as the India T20I captain ahead of Hardik Pandya, while Rohit stays as the captain of the ODI team.

Sri Lanka's Kusal Perera faces four-year doping ban

Sri Lanka's Kusal Perera faces four-year doping ban

Rediff.com25 Dec 2015

Sri Lanka's Kusal Perera faces a four-year ban after the country's sports minister said the wicketkeeper-batsman's 'B' sample has also tested positive for a prohibited substance.

Rain washes out first ODI between England and Sri Lanka

Rain washes out first ODI between England and Sri Lanka

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

England's first one-day international against Sri Lanka was abandoned following heavy rains in Dambulla on Wednesday.

India vs England: Gill opens up on India's costly middle-order collapse

India vs England: Gill opens up on India's costly middle-order collapse

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

Joe Root's patient, unbeaten 99 anchored England's chase of 234 against India, securing a four-wicket victory and levelling the three-match ODI series 1-1. India captain Shubman Gill attributed his side's defeat to a middle-order collapse, which saw them slump from 178 for 3 to 193 for 7.

Sri Lanka level series 1-1 despite Faulkner hat-trick

Sri Lanka level series 1-1 despite Faulkner hat-trick

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

All-rounder James Faulkner became the sixth Australian cricketer to claim a hat-trick in one-day internationals, achieving the feat in the second match against Sri Lanka on Wednesday. The 26-year-old left-arm bowler got his first wicket when he trapped Kusal Perera leg-before with the final delivery of his eighth over.

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.

Chandimal, Tharanga to lead Sri Lanka after Mathews departs

Chandimal, Tharanga to lead Sri Lanka after Mathews departs

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

Dinesh Chandimal was named skipper of Sri Lanka's Test team on Wednesday, while fellow batsman Upul Tharanga has been tasked with leading the limited-overs squads after Angelo Mathews relinquished the captaincy across all formats a day earlier.

First Day In India Blue! Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Carries Drinks

First Day In India Blue! Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Carries Drinks

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old cricket prodigy, joined the senior Indian team for the first T20I against Ireland but did not make his debut.

Saba Karim questions Suryakumar's future, backs Patidar for T20 captaincy

Saba Karim questions Suryakumar's future, backs Patidar for T20 captaincy

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Former India cricketer and selector Saba Karim believes Suryakumar Yadav's inconsistent form might cost him a spot in India's T20 World Cup 2028 plans. Karim also suggested Rajat Patidar, Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson, and Ishan Kishan as potential captaincy candidates, while expressing doubts about Hardik Pandya's leadership. He also advocated for the inclusion of 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the national squad.

Pakistan Women to go on the offensive at T20 World Cup, says coach Wahab Riaz

Pakistan Women to go on the offensive at T20 World Cup, says coach Wahab Riaz

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Pakistan women's team head coach Wahab Riaz has insisted that his side will not compromise on playing an attacking brand of cricket during the T20 World Cup in England, beginning on Friday.