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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

Vote! India vs Sri Lanka: Who Will Win?

Vote! India vs Sri Lanka: Who Will Win?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

The third Super 4 game in the Asia Cup will be played between India and Sri Lanka at the Dubai international stadium starting 1930 IST.

Sri Lanka's Perera fails drugs Test, sent home from NZ tour

Sri Lanka's Perera fails drugs Test, sent home from NZ tour

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batsman Kusal Perera has been sent home from their tour of New Zealand after failing a drugs Test, local media, citing a Sri Lanka Cricket statement, said on Tuesday.

Hathurusingha takes over as Sri Lanka coach after India ODI series

Hathurusingha takes over as Sri Lanka coach after India ODI series

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

He will take over the Sri Lankan side on December 20, when they face India in first of three Twenty20 internationals.

T20 World Cup Super 8s: Jacks, Ahmed break New Zealand hearts with rearguard action

T20 World Cup Super 8s: Jacks, Ahmed break New Zealand hearts with rearguard action

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Rehan Ahmed and Will Jacks' rapid 44-run partnership turned the game as England chased down a target of 160 with three balls to spare and beat New Zealand by four wickets in the T20 World Cup Super Eights in Colombo on Friday.

T20 World Cup Super 8s: New Zealand want to leave nothing to chance vs England

T20 World Cup Super 8s: New Zealand want to leave nothing to chance vs England

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

New Zealand want to leave nothing to chance in battle to reach T20 World Cup semis

T20 World Cup: Meet Castle Corner: Zimbabwe's 12th Man

T20 World Cup: Meet Castle Corner: Zimbabwe's 12th Man

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Zimbabwe's cricket team showed their appreciation for their loyal fans, the Castle Corner, after their T20 World Cup campaign, highlighting the deep connection between the players and supporters.

T20 WC: Sri Lanka thrash Netherlands; finish on a high!

T20 WC: Sri Lanka thrash Netherlands; finish on a high!

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Sri Lanka thrashed the Netherlands by a whopping 83 runs in an inconsequential final group D league game of the T20 World Cup.

Bangladesh wants T20 World Cup games moved out of India

Bangladesh wants T20 World Cup games moved out of India

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has been instructed by its sports ministry to seek shifting of the country's T20 World Cup league games from India to Sri Lanka as there are "concerns about players' safety".

Historic! Deepti Sharma First Indian To 150 T20I Wickets

Historic! Deepti Sharma First Indian To 150 T20I Wickets

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Deepti Sharma is the first Indian cricketer -- male or female -- to reach the landmark of 150 wickets in T20 Internationals.

Jayasuriya set to return as Sri Lanka's chief selector

Jayasuriya set to return as Sri Lanka's chief selector

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Former Sri Lanka captain and dashing left-hander Sanath Jayasuriya is all set to return as the chairman of the senior selection committee.

Sri Lanka reschedule tri-series

Sri Lanka reschedule tri-series

Rediff.com25 Jun 2005

The tri-series, which also includes India and West Indies, was due to start on August 2 but will now begin on July 30.

Hardik Ready To Play Domestic Cricket

Hardik Ready To Play Domestic Cricket

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Hardik Pandya is finally set to return to cricketing action.

'Smriti and Shafali didn't let Harleen bat'

'Smriti and Shafali didn't let Harleen bat'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

Harmanpreet Kaur admits being concerned over India's over-rate during fourth T20I

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.

Middle East conflict: ICC's finance committee discussions to be held virtually

Middle East conflict: ICC's finance committee discussions to be held virtually

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has cancelled its Board and committee meetings due to the ongoing military conflict in West Asia, according to a report by ESPNcricinfo on Tuesday.

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".

From 2007 to 2026: How The T20 World Cup Evolved

From 2007 to 2026: How The T20 World Cup Evolved

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Six different teams have lifted the trophy over the years, with the West Indies, England and reigning champions India the only nations to have won it twice.

T20 WC: Batters need to fire as India eye big win over Sri Lanka

T20 WC: Batters need to fire as India eye big win over Sri Lanka

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

India opener Shafali admitted that Sri Lanka are no longer only dependent on their skipper Chamarai Athapaththu.

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.

Sri Lanka opener Silva airlifted to hospital after head injury

Sri Lanka opener Silva airlifted to hospital after head injury

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Sri Lanka's Test opener Kaushal Silva was taken to hospital on Sunday after being hit on the head by a cricket ball while fielding in a domestic match. Sri Lanka Cricket said Silva was struck during a match in Pallekele. His scans were clear, but he was flown to a hospital in the capital Colombo for further tests and observation, the Lankan cricket body added. Silva has played 24 Test matches for Sri Lanka and scored 1,404 runs at an average of 31. "Kaushal was fielding at short leg when he got hit," espncricinfo.com quoted national team manager Charith Senanayake as saying.

IPL 2026 MI vs KKR: After Kohli, Rohit proves old is gold

IPL 2026 MI vs KKR: After Kohli, Rohit proves old is gold

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Rohit Sharma produced a match-defining half-century against Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday to underline that his appetite for runs remains as strong as ever.

Sri Lanka Premier League scrapped for this year

Sri Lanka Premier League scrapped for this year

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

The second edition of Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL) has been scrapped after all the franchises failed to cough up their tournament fees with less than a month remaining for the tournament to commence.

Depleted Australia bank on Travis Head in T20 World Cup

Depleted Australia bank on Travis Head in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Australia's title bid will be tested by injuries and Asian conditions at the T20 World Cup.

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.

Ireland hold edge over Oman in clash for first win

Ireland hold edge over Oman in clash for first win

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Ireland, after two consecutive defeats, will look to captain Paul Stirling for inspiration as they seek their first victory against Oman in a T20 World Cup Group B match.

Sri Lanka players refuse to sign contract; ECB institutionally racist?

Sri Lanka players refuse to sign contract; ECB institutionally racist?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

The decision wasn't surprising as almost all the senior players in unison, had made it clear that the contracts offered by the Sri Lanka Cricket wasn't to their liking

T20 World Cup: Brook happy to qualify: 'We haven't played our best'

T20 World Cup: Brook happy to qualify: 'We haven't played our best'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

England captain Harry Brook expressed satisfaction after his side qualified for the Super 8 stage of the ongoing T20 World Cup after beating Italy by 24 runs.

Sri Lanka may cut short Kiwi tour

Sri Lanka may cut short Kiwi tour

Rediff.com27 Dec 2004

Sri Lanka surprised by Murali snub

Sri Lanka surprised by Murali snub

Rediff.com8 Sep 2004

Despite being one of only five players nominated for all three main categories, the off spinner was omitted from the World Test XI.

T20 World Cup: No handshake? SA captain says it's bad for cricket

T20 World Cup: No handshake? SA captain says it's bad for cricket

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Temba Bavuma discusses the no-handshake policy in India-Pakistan cricket, South Africa's T20 World Cup chances, and Indian batters' struggles against spin.

'You can't be No 1 T20 batsman without maturity': SRH bowling coach Aaron hails Abhishek Sharma

'You can't be No 1 T20 batsman without maturity': SRH bowling coach Aaron hails Abhishek Sharma

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad bowling coach Varun Aaron praised Abhishek Sharma's maturity and cricketing mind after his unbeaten 135 against Delhi Capitals in the IPL. Aaron also highlighted the skills of pacers Sakib Hussain and Eshan Malinga.

Madan Lal Welcomes Pak's U-Turn on Ind-Pak T20 WC Clash

Madan Lal Welcomes Pak's U-Turn on Ind-Pak T20 WC Clash

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Former India cricketer Madan Lal welcomes Pakistan's decision to play India in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, saying a boycott would have hurt the tournament's charm and finances.

Sri Lanka skipper Angelo Mathews to miss Australia tour

Sri Lanka skipper Angelo Mathews to miss Australia tour

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews will miss the upcoming Twenty20 series in Australia after injuring his hamstring against South Africa last month.

Australia's top stars to skip BBL to prepare for T20 World Cup

Australia's top stars to skip BBL to prepare for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Australia's Travis Head finished as the leading scorer of the Ashes series with 629 runs from five Tests, including three centuries.

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.

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.

T20 World Cup: 'I hope India-Pakistan match happens'

T20 World Cup: 'I hope India-Pakistan match happens'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Former Australia speedster Brett Lee would love to see India and Pakistan clashing in a T20 World Cup blockbuster in Colombo on February 15.

Pick Your Indian Team for Sri Lanka Game

Pick Your Indian Team for Sri Lanka Game

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the Asia Cup Super Fours match against Sri Lanka?

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