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'Radhe Radhe': Raghu's IPL Breakthrough After 15-Year Grind

'Radhe Radhe': Raghu's IPL Breakthrough After 15-Year Grind

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Mumbai Indians spinner Raghu Sharma's 15-year journey of struggle, faith and persistence culminates in a memorable IPL breakthrough at age 33.

The mystery behind Afghanistan's shock loss to Sri Lanka

The mystery behind Afghanistan's shock loss to Sri Lanka

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott said his team were unaware of the run rate calculations during his team's shocking two-run loss against Sri Lanka.

'Sri Lanka will come out strong and beat India'

'Sri Lanka will come out strong and beat India'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Teenager Trent Alexander-Arnold curled in a magnificent free kick on his European debut to set Liverpool on the way to a 2-1 win at Hoffenheim which put them on the brink of UEFA Champions League group stage place.

PIX: Afghanistan take Sri Lanka in stride for third win

PIX: Afghanistan take Sri Lanka in stride for third win

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Images from the ICC World Cup match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan, in Pune, on Monday.

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.

Check out Sri Lanka's squad for T20I series in India

Check out Sri Lanka's squad for T20I series in India

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

Off-spinner Ashian Daniel is the lone new face in the18-member Sri Lanka squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series in India, Cricket Sri Lanka said on Monday.

Asia Cup: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh eye winning start

Asia Cup: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh eye winning start

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will be eager to shake off modest ODI form and spate of injuries to key players as they seek to start their Asia Cup campaign on a winning note when they face each other in Pallekele on Thursday.

Australian team donates prize money to crisis-hit Sri Lanka

Australian team donates prize money to crisis-hit Sri Lanka

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

The funds revealed by Australian players will go towards programmes by UNICEF that support nutrition, healthcare, safe drinking water, education, and mental health services for 1.7 million vulnerable in-need children in the country.

Rebel air raid grounds Sri Lanka World Cup squad

Rebel air raid grounds Sri Lanka World Cup squad

Rediff.com2 May 2007

"The team is currently in London and we are trying to secure seats with an alternative airline," said Samantha Algama, Sri Lanka Cricket's media spokesman.

From 125-0 to 209 all out! Sri Lanka's batting disaster revealed

From 125-0 to 209 all out! Sri Lanka's batting disaster revealed

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Sri Lanka left with regrets after squandering strong start: Pathum Nissanka

PIX: Pakistan chase down record score to beat Sri Lanka

PIX: Pakistan chase down record score to beat Sri Lanka

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match played between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

Gambhir mocks security provided to Sri Lanka in Pakistan

Gambhir mocks security provided to Sri Lanka in Pakistan

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

In the video, two men seem to be mocking the security that has been deployed for the Sri Lankan team.

Hat-trick hero Lockie Ferguson lifts NZ to 'insane' T20 win in Sri Lanka!

Hat-trick hero Lockie Ferguson lifts NZ to 'insane' T20 win in Sri Lanka!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Lockie Ferguson became the sixth New Zealander to take a T20 hat-trick as the visitors edged Sri Lanka by four wickets in a low scoring match in Dambulla.

PHOTOS: Sri Lanka blown away by Stoinis storm

PHOTOS: Sri Lanka blown away by Stoinis storm

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup Super 12 match played between Australia and Sri Lanka in Perth on Tuesday.

Australia beat Sri Lanka after thrilling Super Over

Australia beat Sri Lanka after thrilling Super Over

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Josh Hazlewood was the pick of Australia's bowlers, taking 3-22 in addition to his miserly Super Over, capping a brilliant weekend for the 31-year-old after he was bought for $1 million in the Indian Premier League auction on Saturday.

Sri Lanka concerned over Mathews' fitness

Sri Lanka concerned over Mathews' fitness

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

Sri Lanka's cricket selectors on Tuesday expressed concern over the fitness of Angelo Mathews, who is currently playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as an all-rounder.

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

Sri Lanka ready to play international cricket in Pakistan

Sri Lanka ready to play international cricket in Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

The PCB said in its statement that the match against Sri Lanka would be a continuation of the return of international cricket to Pakistan following the World XI tour to Lahore next week.

Sri Lanka take command of second Test vs Zimbabwe

Sri Lanka take command of second Test vs Zimbabwe

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Zimbabwe lost two early wickets but recovered to finish 126 for two at the close on the second day of the second Test on Monday in reply to Sri Lanka's first-innings total of 504. Brian Chari and Craig Ervine were both 60 not out as Zimbabwe fought back after a poor start when they slumped to 17 for two but the hosts still trail by 378 runs. Sri Lanka, who won a closely contested first Test last week, went from 290 for five overnight to being dismissed just before tea with Asela Gunaratne completing a maiden test century.

India to tour Sri Lanka in Jul-Aug amidst ICC ban drama

India to tour Sri Lanka in Jul-Aug amidst ICC ban drama

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

India to tour Sri Lanka in July-August, 2024 for six-match white-ball series

Sri Lanka to launch elite tourney

Sri Lanka to launch elite tourney

Rediff.com19 Sep 2003

A four-team provincial tournament, involving the 60 best players in the country, has been planned.

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.

PIX: Sri Lanka stun India to win women's T20 Asia Cup

PIX: Sri Lanka stun India to win women's T20 Asia Cup

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Chamari Athapaththu and Harshitha Samarawickrama smashed half-centuries as Sri Lanka stunned India by eight wickets in the final.

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.

Gambhir's era begins: Team India arrives in Sri Lanka

Gambhir's era begins: Team India arrives in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

The Men in Blue, led by newly appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir, arrived in Sri Lanka for a six-match white-ball series on Monday.

All Sri Lanka first team players COVID negative

All Sri Lanka first team players COVID negative

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

As far as its revised training itinerary is concerned, it is understood that the Sri Lankan team will be practising at the Khettarama (R Premadas Stadium) in Colombo, since the Indians are training at the Singhalese Sports Club ground (SSC).

Kohli, bowlers steamroll Sri Lanka to sweep series

Kohli, bowlers steamroll Sri Lanka to sweep series

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

Kohli smashed an unbeaten 166, hitting 13 fours and eight sixes in his 110-ball display. It was the former captain's 46th ODI century and he is now only three short of Sachin Tendulkar's all-time record of most ODI hundreds.

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.

Pakistan mark return of international cricket by beating Sri Lanka

Pakistan mark return of international cricket by beating Sri Lanka

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Pakistan officials hope Sunday's match will encourage other countries to send their teams by next year.

What cost Afghanistan victory against Sri Lanka

What cost Afghanistan victory against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Afghanistan gave away 35 extras, which proved to be Sri Lanka's second top scorer

Herath runs through Zimbabwe as Sri Lanka sweep series

Herath runs through Zimbabwe as Sri Lanka sweep series

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Rangana Herath grabbed Zimbabwe's final three wickets to return figures of 8-63 as Sri Lanka wasted little time in finishing off the hosts on the final morning of the second test at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday. The home side, teetering on 180 for seven overnight, survived 13 overs before being bowled out for 233 as Sri Lanka won by 257 runs to compete a sweep of the two-match series. Herath, standing in as captain for the injury-hit Sri Lankan side, finished with 13 wickets in the match as he fully exploited a turning surface to dominate the test with his spin.

Buzz: Sri Lanka to criminalise fixing-related offences

Buzz: Sri Lanka to criminalise fixing-related offences

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

The country's Sports Ministry worked closely with the International Cricket Council's (ICC) ACU during the process of drafting the bill.

How India sealed ODI series vs Sri Lanka

How India sealed ODI series vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

KL Rahul (64 not out) helped India chase down their target with 40 balls remaining

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.

Gill, Kishan, Rohit, Shreyas hit personal milestones as India pile 402 vs Afghanistan

Gill, Kishan, Rohit, Shreyas hit personal milestones as India pile 402 vs Afghanistan

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

India produced a record-breaking batting display, piling up 402 runs against Afghanistan in the second ODI of the three-match series in Lucknow on Wednesday, in a match filled with major individual milestones.

Toss goes Sri Lanka's way but India 'got lucky' at Wankhede

Toss goes Sri Lanka's way but India 'got lucky' at Wankhede

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Rohit Sharma, did not mind losing the toss and said he would have batted first nonetheless and "under the lights, it will be nice for the seamers to bowl".

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.

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.

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

How Mithali Raj built her legacy from nothing

How Mithali Raj built her legacy from nothing

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

As a confident Indian team chases T20 World Cup glory to add to last year's ODI triumph, Mithali Raj said on Wednesday that her journey -- from limited opportunities to becoming the highest run-scorer in women's international cricket -- mirrors the remarkable growth of the sport in the country.