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Bethell to open with Duckett: England announce playing XI for 1st ODI vs India

Bethell to open with Duckett: England announce playing XI for 1st ODI vs India

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

England has named its playing XI for the first One-Day International against India at Edgbaston, with young left-hander Jacob Bethell set to open alongside Ben Duckett.

Cricket's Weird Rule Saves Shanaka

Cricket's Weird Rule Saves Shanaka

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Cricket's rulebook struck again in a bizarre Asia Cup Super Over moment between India and Sri Lanka, leaving fans stunned as Dasun Shanaka survived what looked like a certain run-out.

Sri Lanka beat South Africa

Sri Lanka beat South Africa

Rediff.com24 Feb 2004

The Super League Group 1 is wide open after Sri Lanka beat South Africa by 29 runs at the Fatullah District Stadium.

Australia hope to bring some joy to crisis-hit Sri Lanka

Australia hope to bring some joy to crisis-hit Sri Lanka

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Australia limited-overs captain Aaron Finch hopes his team can bring some joy to cricket fans in Sri Lanka amid the island nation's worst financial crisis in over seven decades.

Don't shorten ODIs to 40 overs, play more triangular series: Shubman Gill

Don't shorten ODIs to 40 overs, play more triangular series: Shubman Gill

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

India skipper Shubman Gill has strongly rejected the idea of pruning ODIs to 40 overs, instead advocating for more triangular or quadrangular series to revive the struggling format amidst the rise of T20Is.

Sri Lanka sweep series against Bangladesh

Sri Lanka sweep series against Bangladesh

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Mathews inspired Sri Lanka to its first One-day international series sweep in more than three years

Sri Lanka's Kulasekara quits Tests to focus on ODIs, T20s

Sri Lanka's Kulasekara quits Tests to focus on ODIs, T20s

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Sri Lankan pace bowler Nuwan Kulasekara quit Test cricket on Wednesday in order to focus his attention on the sport's shorter formats, in which he is considered a greater threat with the ball.

Australia hammer Sri Lanka, seal T20I series

Australia hammer Sri Lanka, seal T20I series

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Batting first after losing the toss, Sri Lanka started sluggishly and were reduced to 51-4 at the halfway mark of their innings after Richardson claimed two early wickets.

Mire hits century as Zimbabwe upset Sri Lanka

Mire hits century as Zimbabwe upset Sri Lanka

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Solomon Mire slammed a century to help Zimbabwe upset Sri Lanka by six wickets in the first One-Day International in Galle on Friday.

Sri Lanka recall Fernando

Sri Lanka recall Fernando

Rediff.com10 Aug 2004

The fast bowler was included in Sri Lanka's 14-man squad for the ICC Champions Trophy.

Revenge on mind as South Africa face Sri Lanka in first Test

Revenge on mind as South Africa face Sri Lanka in first Test

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

South Africa have slipped to number six in the world, behind fifth-placed Sri Lanka, and have a host of questions to answer, not least around a brittle top six and the balance of the side.

World Cup 2023: Hardik ruled out of Sri Lanka game

World Cup 2023: Hardik ruled out of Sri Lanka game

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

India will still be without injured vice-captain Hardik Pandya for Thursday's World Cup match against Sri Lanka.

'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.

India delay call on Sri Lanka tour amid travel restrictions

India delay call on Sri Lanka tour amid travel restrictions

Rediff.com19 May 2020

The Board of Control for Cricket in India will wait for more clarity on international travel restrictions before making a call on the limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka in July, a top board official said. Virat Kohli's team are scheduled to play three One-Day Internationals and the same number of Twenty20 Internationals in Sri Lanka but the series is under threat due to measures imposed to battle the coronavirus pandemic.

Sangakkara rescues Sri Lanka

Sangakkara rescues Sri Lanka

Rediff.com3 Apr 2006

Kumar Sangakkara top-scored with 79 as Sri Lanka recovered from 61 for 3 to 267 for 8 on day 1 of the second Test against Pakistan.

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka

Rediff.com22 Mar 2006

Pakistan secured a place in the ICC Champions Trophy after defeating Sri Lanka by four wickets in their third and final one-day international on Wednesday.

PIX: How India dominated Sri Lanka in 1st ODI

PIX: How India dominated Sri Lanka in 1st ODI

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

If the home fans had hoped the change in format would bring a change in fortune, they were left bitterly disappointed with India breezing to their 217-run target in under 29 overs.

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.

Sri Lanka clinch consolation win

Sri Lanka clinch consolation win

Rediff.com8 Feb 2009

Sri Lanka clinched a consolation 68-run victory against India in the fifth and final one-day international in Colombo on Sunday to avoid a series whitewash. Sri Lanka piled up 320 for eight with opener Tillakaratne Dilshan top-scoring with 97, then bowled out India for 252. India won the series 4-1.

Sri Lanka paceman Eranga reported for suspect action

Sri Lanka paceman Eranga reported for suspect action

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Sri Lanka fast bowler Shaminda Eranga has been reported for a suspect action during the second Test defeat against England in Durham, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Tuesday.

Sri Lanka crush Bangladesh

Sri Lanka crush Bangladesh

Rediff.com22 Sep 2005

Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by an innings 69 runs to complete a 2-0 series win on the third day of the second Test.

Sri Lanka crush Zimbabwe

Sri Lanka crush Zimbabwe

Rediff.com9 Oct 2004

Sri Lanka strode to a seven-wicket win after bundling out the Zimbabweans for 104 in the fourth match of a triangular ODI tournament in Pakistan.

Lawson rocks Sri Lanka

Lawson rocks Sri Lanka

Rediff.com14 Jul 2005

Jermaine Lawson rocked Sri Lanka by taking four wickets to help West Indies to a 58-run first-innings lead in the first Test.

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.

Sri Lanka's Senanayake to face Chennai 'action' test

Sri Lanka's Senanayake to face Chennai 'action' test

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Sachithra Senanayake, the Sri Lankan off-spinner banned for illegal bowling action, is to proceed to Chennai's ICC accredited centre for suspect actions.

Nepal apologise after Bhutan batter's 'timed out' dismissal

Nepal apologise after Bhutan batter's 'timed out' dismissal

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

The Cricket Association of Nepal apologised after its players got a Bhutan batter 'timed out' in Thursday's ACC Women's Premier Cup match, saying the dismissal was within the laws but did not reflect the spirit of the game it wanted to uphold.

How India Bowling Coach Joshi Helped Bishnoi Bounce Back To Form

How India Bowling Coach Joshi Helped Bishnoi Bounce Back To Form

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

India bowling coach Sunil Joshi revealed that a minor adjustment in leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi's run-up was crucial in helping him regain his rhythm against Zimbabwe, following a challenging performance against England.

Banton, Brook star as England sneak past SL to win series

Banton, Brook star as England sneak past SL to win series

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Tom Banton and captain Harry Brook guided England to a thrilling win against Sri Lanka in the 2nd T20I to claim the series in Kandy.

Sri Lanka drop Dharmasena

Sri Lanka drop Dharmasena

Rediff.com14 Mar 2004

Left-arm spinner Rangana Herath has been called up as his replacement for the second Test against Australia.

Sri Lanka's Herath, Perera approached by bookies to fix Windies Test

Sri Lanka's Herath, Perera approached by bookies to fix Windies Test

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Lanka's sports minister said some 10 million rupees (around $70,000) had been offered to the players to lose the match. Police had mounted a search for the suspect who was said to have approached the two players

Cricket Buzz: Anderson ruled out of Sri Lanka tour

Cricket Buzz: Anderson ruled out of Sri Lanka tour

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

James Anderson has been ruled out of England's one-day international series in Sri Lanka as he continues his rehabilitation from a knee injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said in a statement on Tuesday.

How Indian bowlers troubled Sri Lanka on Day 2

How Indian bowlers troubled Sri Lanka on Day 2

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

After the stumps on Day 2, Sri Lanka's score read 108/4 as they are trailing India by 466 runs.

Kasprowicz destroys Sri Lanka

Kasprowicz destroys Sri Lanka

Rediff.com3 Jul 2004

Will Shreyas Iyer Be Retained For Sri Lanka Game?

Will Shreyas Iyer Be Retained For Sri Lanka Game?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

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

Stokes, Archer rested for England's tour of Sri Lanka

Stokes, Archer rested for England's tour of Sri Lanka

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

England's selectors are acutely aware of the impact on players of bio-secure bubbles and with a demanding year ahead, are making sure they protect their key performers.

ICC want Sri Lanka to tour England

ICC want Sri Lanka to tour England

Rediff.com18 Oct 2008

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is hoping a solution will be soon found to end doubts over Sri Lanka's Test tour of England next year over a date clash with the Indian Premier League (IPL). Sri Lanka are due to tour England in next April and May but many leading players are keen to play in the lucrative IPL scheduled around the same time.

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.

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.

Sri Lanka recall Kaluwitharana

Sri Lanka recall Kaluwitharana

Rediff.com10 Dec 2002

Former Sri Lanka first class player banned for 5 years for fixing

Former Sri Lanka first class player banned for 5 years for fixing

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Former Sri Lankan domestic cricketer Saliya Saman has been banned from all cricket for five years for match fixing during the 2021 Abu Dhabi T10 Cricket League.