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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.

Who Will Rule Women's 2026 T20 World Cup? 12 Batters to Watch Out For

Who Will Rule Women's 2026 T20 World Cup? 12 Batters to Watch Out For

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A look at the key batters to watch at the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales, highlighting their recent form and potential impact on the tournament.

Matheesha Pathirana Set To Join KKR Squad

Matheesha Pathirana Set To Join KKR Squad

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana is set to join Kolkata Knight Riders, providing a much-needed boost to their struggling bowling attack as they seek their first win in the IPL season.

Marsh Says Australia 'Respect Noise' After T20 WC Exit

Marsh Says Australia 'Respect Noise' After T20 WC Exit

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Australia captain Mitchell Marsh says team respects criticism after shock T20 World Cup exit, with Cricket Australia set to conduct a forensic review.

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.

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

SL president thanks Pak PM for agreeing to play India in T20 World Cup

SL president thanks Pak PM for agreeing to play India in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Sri Lankan President thanks PM Sharif as India-Pakistan T20 WC clash to go ahead

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?

How astrologer dad shaped Vaishnavi's cricket dream

How astrologer dad shaped Vaishnavi's cricket dream

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Long before Vaishnavi Sharma picked up a cricket ball, she says her future as a cricketer was known to her astrologer father, Narendra Sharma.

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.

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.

KSCA disappointed as IPL 2026 final moved from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad

KSCA disappointed as IPL 2026 final moved from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad

Rediff.com6 May 2026

The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has expressed its disappointment after the BCCI shifted the IPL 2026 final from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad, despite Bengaluru being the defending champions' home ground. The BCCI cited unspecified requirements from local authorities as the reason for the change.

Pakistan's T20 World Cup boycott row: 'India focussed only on cricket'

Pakistan's T20 World Cup boycott row: 'India focussed only on cricket'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said the Indian team was always mentally prepared to face Pakistan in the T20 World Cup and the recent confirmation of their participation has only strengthened their focus on cricket.

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 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

Asalanka likely to lose SL captaincy after Pakistan episode

Asalanka likely to lose SL captaincy after Pakistan episode

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Charith Asalanka's tenure as skipper of the Sri Lanka team was thrown into uncertainty after the southpaw came back home from Pakistan in the middle of the triangular series there.

No ultimatum from ICC on playing in India: Bangladesh Cricket Board

No ultimatum from ICC on playing in India: Bangladesh Cricket Board

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has rejected reports that it had been told to either participate as per the decided schedule or forfeit its games in the upcoming T20 World Cup.

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.

India likely to rest Bumrah for key Afghanistan series

India likely to rest Bumrah for key Afghanistan series

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Jasprit Bumrah's participation in the upcoming series against Afghanistan is under consideration as the selection committee assesses his workload.

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.

How Pak Army Chief convinced Lankan players to stay back

How Pak Army Chief convinced Lankan players to stay back

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Pakistan military chief directly intervened to salvage the home series involving Sri Lanka following the suicide attack in Islamabad, the country's interior ministry said on Thursday.

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.

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.

T20 World Cup: Pak crash out despite win, NZ advances

T20 World Cup: Pak crash out despite win, NZ advances

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka but failed to qualify for the T20 World Cup semifinals due to a lower net run rate than New Zealand, who advanced from Group 2 alongside England.

Harsh Dubey: 'My Big Strength Is My Ability To Turn The Ball'

Harsh Dubey: 'My Big Strength Is My Ability To Turn The Ball'

Rediff.com26 May 2026

'That has been the big factor behind me coming so far in my career.'

Coach Silverwood reviews Sri Lanka's shambolic show in WC

Coach Silverwood reviews Sri Lanka's shambolic show in WC

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Silverwood said they would review their performances in India and look at how they can improve heading into the next cycle.

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.

World Cup: Sri Lanka hand England crushing defeat

World Cup: Sri Lanka hand England crushing defeat

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

IMAGES from the World Cup match between England and Sri Lanka, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, on Thursday.

'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.

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.

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.

NZ bring out big guns for India, Sri Lanka tour

NZ bring out big guns for India, Sri Lanka tour

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

New Zealand on Monday named a strong squad, which includes five spin bowling options

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.

How India dominated Afghanistan on hot day at Mullanpur

How India dominated Afghanistan on hot day at Mullanpur

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

KL Rahul and Shubman Gill struck centuries as India dominated Afghanistan on a sweltering opening day in Mullanpur, finishing at 368/3 in the one-off Test after Rahul's third consecutive Test ton.

India tour ideal opportunity for Sri Lanka, says Jayasuriya

India tour ideal opportunity for Sri Lanka, says Jayasuriya

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Sri Lanka's chairman of selectors Sanath Jayasuriya has said that the hastily-arranged five-match ODI series in India, to be held in early next month, will help the fringe players prove their worth before next year's World Cup.

Sri Lanka minister wants probe on fixing allegations

Sri Lanka minister wants probe on fixing allegations

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage wants Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to probe the match-fixing allegations, involving Sri Lanka, by British journalist Ed Hawkins in his recent book.

Hasaranga to lead Sri Lanka at T20 World Cup

Hasaranga to lead Sri Lanka at T20 World Cup

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Hasaranga too is returning from a chronic heel pain on his left leg, which forced him to miss the ongoing IPL.

Pakistan, Bangladesh challenge India-Australia-ECB

Pakistan, Bangladesh challenge India-Australia-ECB

Rediff.com10 May 2026

The Pakistan Cricket Board and Bangladesh Cricket Board have agreed to support each other at Asian and international cricket forums while seeking greater balance in the Future Tours Programme (FTP) for the 2028-31 cycle.

Shanaka helps Sri Lanka avoid Australia T20 whitewash

Shanaka helps Sri Lanka avoid Australia T20 whitewash

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

Dasun Shanaka led from the front with a scintillating half-century as Sri Lanka edged World champions Australia by four wickets in the third and final Twenty20 International to avoid a series whitewash, in Pallekele, on Saturday.