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Cricket: Sri Lanka's Perera returns for South Africa series

Cricket: Sri Lanka's Perera returns for South Africa series

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

Pakistan to allow vaccinated spectators to attend NZ series.

Sri Lanka player found guilty of match-fixing

Sri Lanka player found guilty of match-fixing

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Zoysa was provisionally suspended in October 2018 and charged with three offences under the ICC's anti-corruption code

New Faces In India Women Squad For One-Off Australia Test

New Faces In India Women Squad For One-Off Australia Test

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Pratika Rawal along with left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma and seamer Kranti Gaud received their maiden long-format call-ups for the one-off Test against Australia.

'India's Test series win against Sri Lanka was a united effort'

'India's Test series win against Sri Lanka was a united effort'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Anil Kumble has said India's Test series win against Sri Lanka in the away tour was a tremendous achievement by the team.

Sri Lanka axe Kaluwitharana, Gunawardene

Sri Lanka axe Kaluwitharana, Gunawardene

Rediff.com8 Nov 2004

The duo have been left out of the training squad for the New Zealand series.

PIX: 'Rockstar Ravindra' puts India in driver's seat; Sri Lanka struggle

PIX: 'Rockstar Ravindra' puts India in driver's seat; Sri Lanka struggle

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

Images from Day 2 in the first Test between India and Sri Lanka, in Mohali, on Saturday.

Statistical highlights: India vs Sri Lanka

Statistical highlights: India vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com3 Aug 2008

Statistical highlights of the fourth and concluding day's play between India and Sri Lanka in the second Test in Galle on Sunday.

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.

Christchurch Test: Sri Lanka openers recover after following on

Christchurch Test: Sri Lanka openers recover after following on

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Sri Lanka openers Dimuth Karunaratne and Kaushal Silva safely guided their side to 84 without loss in their second innings at the close of the second day's play in the first Test against New Zealand on Saturday after being forced to follow-on.

England beat Sri Lanka by 7 wkts; lead series 1-0

England beat Sri Lanka by 7 wkts; lead series 1-0

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Jonny Bairstow and debutant Dan Lawrence knocked off the 36 runs required on Monday, the last day of the first Test.

Asif rips through Sri Lanka

Asif rips through Sri Lanka

Rediff.com4 Apr 2006

The Pakistan pace bowler claimed his first 10-wicket haul as Sri Lanka collapsed to 73 for 8 in their second innings on day 2 of the second Test.

Ajmal strikes late to check Sri Lanka in final Test

Ajmal strikes late to check Sri Lanka in final Test

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal picked up two wickets in the last session to restrict Sri Lanka to 220 for 5 at stumps on the first day of the third and final Test in Sharjah on Thursday.

David Miller receives medical clearance to feature in T20 World Cup

David Miller receives medical clearance to feature in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

South Africa's senior batter David Miller on Saturday received medical clearance to join the national squad for the T20 World Cup which begins on February 7.

Herath spins Sri Lanka to victory

Herath spins Sri Lanka to victory

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

Diminutive left-arm spinner Rangana Herath took five wickets to lead Sri Lanka to their first Test win in South Africa on Thursday.

New Zealand on the brink of series sweep vs Sri Lanka

New Zealand on the brink of series sweep vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

NZ bowlers dismissed the tourists for 164 and reducing them to 113 for two, still 303 runs in arrear

Tharanga to open for Sri Lanka in second Test

Tharanga to open for Sri Lanka in second Test

Rediff.com7 Dec 2007

Sri Lanka have not called up an extra batsman following the retirement of Sanath Jayasuriya for the second Test against England, starting on Sunday, and Upul Tharanga will open the batting with Michael Vandort.

Vaas leads Sri Lanka fightback

Vaas leads Sri Lanka fightback

Rediff.com22 Jul 2005

The pacer claimed 4-17 to leave West Indies on 92-5 in reply to Sri Lanka's 150 all out on day 1 of the second Test

Jayawardene double century hoists Sri Lanka

Jayawardene double century hoists Sri Lanka

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

Mahela Jayawardene scored a classy double century to give Sri Lanka complete control of the first Test against India, in Ahmedabad, on Wednesday. The former Sri Lanka captain batted through the third day to finish unbeaten on 204 from 339 deliveries, inclusive of 17 boundaries and a six as Sri Lanka amassed 591 for 5 in the first innings.

Sri Lanka survive dramatic session to save Lord's Test

Sri Lanka survive dramatic session to save Lord's Test

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Number 11 Nuwan Pradeep survived five dramatic balls from Stuart Broad to help Sri Lanka avoid defeat after James Anderson ripped through the visitors to almost force an England win in the first Test at Lord's in London.

Stuart Law named Sri Lanka interim coach

Stuart Law named Sri Lanka interim coach

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

Former Australia batsman Stuart Law was on Wednesday named Sri Lanka's interim head coach in place of Trevor Bayliss, who stepped down after the cricket World Cup in the sub-continent. Law has been working as Sri Lanka's assistant coach under Bayliss since October 2009.

Sri Lanka 109-3 chasing NZ's 405 in 1st Test

Sri Lanka 109-3 chasing NZ's 405 in 1st Test

Rediff.com13 Dec 2015

At stumps on day four, with an hour's play lost because of the weather, Sri Lanka were 109 for three, requiring a further 296 runs to pull off an epic victory.

Colombo Test: Sri Lanka dominate Day One

Colombo Test: Sri Lanka dominate Day One

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

Kumar Sangakkara (130 not out) played the captain's role to perfection to bolster Sri Lanka's position in the second Test against India at the SSC ground in Colombo on Monday. The home team was 312 for two at close of play.

Sri Lanka in command of second Test

Sri Lanka in command of second Test

Rediff.com5 Jan 2009

Half-centuries from Tillakaratne Dilshan, Thilan Samaraweera and Kumar Sangakkara helped Sri Lanka reach 296 for four in their second innings at the close of the third day of the second Test against Bangladesh in Chittagong on Monday. The visitors, 1-0 up in the two-Test series, extended their overall lead to 472 without losing a wicket in the final session.

Sri Lanka record first Test win over Australia in 17 years

Sri Lanka record first Test win over Australia in 17 years

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Rangana Herath picked four wickets in the second innings to spin Sri Lanka to a 106 win over Australia in the first Test in Pallekele on Saturday.

Australia face rebuild after T20 World Cup flop

Australia face rebuild after T20 World Cup flop

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Australia host the next T20 World Cup in 2028 but will be eyeing a bigger prize a few months before that when cricket is reintroduced to the Olympics in LA.

Anderson out of Sri Lanka series

Anderson out of Sri Lanka series

Rediff.com3 May 2006

The England fast bowler will miss the Test series because of a back injury.

Sri Lanka beat England in second Test off penultimate delivery

Sri Lanka beat England in second Test off penultimate delivery

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Sri Lanka beat England with just one ball to spare to win the second Test at Headingley by 100 runs on Tuesday and take the two-match series 1-0.

Sangakkara century keeps Sri Lanka afloat

Sangakkara century keeps Sri Lanka afloat

Rediff.com5 Dec 2009

Captain Kumar Sangakkara led from the front with the bat with a battling century to keep Sri Lanka afloat on day four of the third and final Test against India at the Brabourne stadium in Mumbai, on Saturday. With the Sri Lankan middle order failing yet again, Sangakkara, after a cautious start, rose to the occasion with a brilliant counter-attacking innings of 133 from 258 deliveries, having hit 19 boundaries and a six.

Zaheer Khan conducts red-ball camp in Bengaluru

Zaheer Khan conducts red-ball camp in Bengaluru

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Initiated by CoE's Head of Cricket VVS Laxman, the camp is part of a broader strategy to involve legends in grooming "targeted players" -- emerging prospects from India A and U-19 setups

Christchurch Test: New Zealand thrash Sri Lanka inside four days

Christchurch Test: New Zealand thrash Sri Lanka inside four days

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor calmly guided New Zealand to an eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Monday.

Pick Your Indian team for first Sri Lanka ODI

Pick Your Indian team for first Sri Lanka ODI

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

Should India open with the exciting duo of Prithvi Shaw and Devdutt Padikkal?

Sri Lanka Test career figures

Sri Lanka Test career figures

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

As India and Sri Lanka clash in a three-Test series, here's a look at the Test career figures of the Lankans.

Tremlett rips through Sri Lanka batting

Tremlett rips through Sri Lanka batting

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

England fast bowler Chris Tremlett recorded his best Test figures of six for 42 to reduce Sri Lanka to 177 for nine in their first innings as rain brought an early close to the second day of the third and final Test on Friday.

Sri Lanka Cricket appoint 3-mem panel to probe Danushka

Sri Lanka Cricket appoint 3-mem panel to probe Danushka

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

The 31-year-old left-hander, who was arrested on Sunday ahead of the team's departure from Australia, was denied bail by a local court in Sydney on Monday, even as the SLC suspended him from all forms of the game with immediate effect.

Kiwi batsmen frustrate Sri Lanka

Kiwi batsmen frustrate Sri Lanka

Rediff.com5 May 2003

Sri Lanka were 94 for 2 in reply to New Zealand's 305 in the first innings, on day 3 of the second Test.

Sri Lanka's Herath ruled out of 3rd Test vs India

Sri Lanka's Herath ruled out of 3rd Test vs India

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

With Sri Lanka having lost the series and with a hectic Test season ahead, the team management decided on resting the spinner.

Stats: India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 3

Stats: India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 3

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

Statistical highlights of day three in the second cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka at Green Park in Kanpur.

Can Zimbabwe salvage pride against rampant South Africa?

Can Zimbabwe salvage pride against rampant South Africa?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Zimbabwe faces South Africa in their final Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup, aiming to improve their bowling and challenge the in-form Proteas.

PHOTOS: All-round India down Sri Lanka to claim series

PHOTOS: All-round India down Sri Lanka to claim series

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Images from the second One-Day International at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday.

PHOTOS: Chandimal, Mathews tons fuel Sri Lanka fightback

PHOTOS: Chandimal, Mathews tons fuel Sri Lanka fightback

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Dinesh Chandimal made 147 not out and Angelo Mathews ended his century drought to help Sri Lanka rediscover their competitive edge against India on day three of the third and final Test.