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Gurnoor Brar Credits Bumrah, Siraj For Improved Consistency

Gurnoor Brar Credits Bumrah, Siraj For Improved Consistency

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

India pacer Gurnoor Brar discusses how bowling alongside senior quicks Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj has improved his consistency in lengths.

Jurel's Test spot at risk? Sarfaraz adds to pressure

Jurel's Test spot at risk? Sarfaraz adds to pressure

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel is at a critical juncture in his Test career, with his performance in the upcoming Sri Lanka series crucial for his future, especially given his struggles against spin and the presence of Sarfaraz Khan.

Indian Supercross Racing League Season 3 Attracts Global Talent

Indian Supercross Racing League Season 3 Attracts Global Talent

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

Season 3 of the Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) will feature nearly 150 riders from 21 countries, including 30 Indian participants, competing across four racing categories. Reigning champion Matt Moss is set to defend his title amidst a strong international field.

'Take Me To IPL': Jaiswal-Dickwella Banter Goes Viral

'Take Me To IPL': Jaiswal-Dickwella Banter Goes Viral

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

Standing at square leg, Yashasvi Jaiswal kept urging Niroshan Dickwella to play his shots, reminding him of the aggressive 80 he had scored in the first innings.

Kamindu's century rallies Sri Lanka on opening day

Kamindu's century rallies Sri Lanka on opening day

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Kamindu Mendis maintained his red-hot form and struck a majestic 114 to power Sri Lanka to 302/7 on the opening day of the first Test.

ICC suspends Sri Lanka Cricket for government interference

ICC suspends Sri Lanka Cricket for government interference

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

"International Cricket Council Board has suspended Sri Lanka Cricket's membership of the ICC with immediate effect," read a statement from the ICC.

Women's Asia Cup: India brush aside Bangladesh as Shafali, spin trio seal final berth

Women's Asia Cup: India brush aside Bangladesh as Shafali, spin trio seal final berth

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

Shafali Verma capitalised on three dropped chances to smash 64 off 40 balls, while India's spinners dismantled Bangladesh's chase to secure a comfortable 40-run Asia Cup semifinal win.

West Asia Conflict Caused Sri Lankan Rupee's Fall, Says Government

West Asia Conflict Caused Sri Lankan Rupee's Fall, Says Government

Rediff.com22 May 2026

The Sri Lankan government attributes the sharp depreciation of the rupee against the US dollar to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, citing increased costs for essential imports like gas, fertiliser, and oil.

Galle Test: Gill hints at Prasidh's inclusion ahead of Gurnoor Brar

Galle Test: Gill hints at Prasidh's inclusion ahead of Gurnoor Brar

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

India captain Shubman Gill has indicated that Prasidh Krishna is likely to share the new ball with Mohammed Siraj in the upcoming first Test against Sri Lanka.

Harmanpreet Kaur hopes gold medal opens floodgates for India at Asian Games

Harmanpreet Kaur hopes gold medal opens floodgates for India at Asian Games

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Indian women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur expressed her joy and hope after securing a gold medal at the Asian Games, defeating Sri Lanka. She believes this victory will inspire other Indian athletes to win more medals and highlighted the team's focus on adapting to conditions despite initial concerns about facilities in Japan. Kaur also reflected on the unique experience of winning a medal for the country compared to traditional trophies.

Tragic End For Veteran Cricket Coach In Colombo

Tragic End For Veteran Cricket Coach In Colombo

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

A 62-year-old cricket coach, Sumith Fernando, who mentored Kusal Mendis, died in Colombo following an altercation with two school players over drinking water during a match. A 17-year-old player has been arrested and placed under child probation custody.

Rishabh Pant Fastest To Hit 100 sixes In Test cricket

Rishabh Pant Fastest To Hit 100 sixes In Test cricket

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has achieved a significant milestone, becoming the first Indian and fourth overall player to hit 100 sixes in Test cricket.

Asian Games Hockey: India advance in style, face Pakistan in semis on October 1

Asian Games Hockey: India advance in style, face Pakistan in semis on October 1

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Defending champions India secured a dominant 10-0 victory over Bangladesh in their final Asian Games group fixture, with captain Harmanpreet Singh scoring a hat-trick, setting up a highly anticipated semi-final clash against arch-rivals Pakistan on October 1.

Jasprit Bumrah among the best of 21st century, ranked third by Buttler and Broad

Jasprit Bumrah among the best of 21st century, ranked third by Buttler and Broad

Rediff.com3 days ago

Jasprit Bumrah ranked third in Jos Buttler and Stuart Broad's top 10 bowlers of the 21st century, ahead of Glenn McGrath and Muttiah Muralitharan, behind Warne and Anderson.

Sri Lanka rejects Trudeau's 'Tamil Genocide' comment

Sri Lanka rejects Trudeau's 'Tamil Genocide' comment

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Sri Lanka's Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected Trudeau's statements, asserting that they contained outrageous claims of genocide relating to past conflicts in the country.

Bumrah, Sundar recalled for Afghanistan T20 series and Asian Games

Bumrah, Sundar recalled for Afghanistan T20 series and Asian Games

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

Jasprit Bumrah, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, and Harshit Rana have been included in India's T20I squad for the upcoming three-match series against Afghanistan, pending fitness clearance from the BCCI's Centre of Excellence.

Sri Lanka cricket team fears for safety amid UK riots

Sri Lanka cricket team fears for safety amid UK riots

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Sri Lanka have raised security concerns with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) amid the ongoing anti-immigrant riots in Britain, with players requesting increased security ahead of their upcoming test series against England.

Jadeja achieves rare Test double, joins all-time greats

Jadeja achieves rare Test double, joins all-time greats

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has achieved a rare feat in Test cricket, becoming only the fourth player in history to score over 4,000 runs and take 350 wickets. He joins an exclusive club alongside legends like Kapil Dev, Ian Botham, and Daniel Vettori, reaching the milestone during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

Manav Suthar's secret to Galle success: Preparation, patience and Jadeja's influence

Manav Suthar's secret to Galle success: Preparation, patience and Jadeja's influence

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

Manav Suthar, a left-arm spinner, delivered an exceptional four-wicket haul against Sri Lanka in the first Test, attributing his success to a pre-series training stint at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. His performance, including dismissing Dinesh Chandimal with his first ball, was crucial in keeping the Lankans in check despite a strong partnership. Suthar also highlighted the learning experience from bowling alongside Ravindra Jadeja.

Sri Lankan pacer Nuwan Thushara backtracks, apologises to SLC over IPL NOC dispute

Sri Lankan pacer Nuwan Thushara backtracks, apologises to SLC over IPL NOC dispute

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Sri Lankan pacer Nuwan Thushara, who took his cricket board to court for denying him an IPL NOC, has apologised and is considering withdrawing his case.

Rohit slams batters after spin debacle in Sri Lanka

Rohit slams batters after spin debacle in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Rohit Sharma urged the Indian batters to have a 'serious look' at their individual plans against spin bowling.

Hasaranga named Sri Lanka's T20 captain

Hasaranga named Sri Lanka's T20 captain

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

Wanindu Hasaranga will make his comeback after missing the Asia Cup and the 50-overs World Cup.

T20 WC: Pakistan's bowlers sizzle against Sri Lanka

T20 WC: Pakistan's bowlers sizzle against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Pakistan bowlers fired in unison to guide their team to a memorable 31-run win over Sri Lanka in their low-scoring opening match of the Women's T20 World Cup in Sharjah on Thursday.

World champions India eye winning start in Sri Lanka

World champions India eye winning start in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

India's newly-forged coach-captain combination of Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav will look to make instant impact against a Sri Lankan team in disarray.

2nd unofficial Test: Sudharsan extends hot form as India A respond strongly on Day 2

2nd unofficial Test: Sudharsan extends hot form as India A respond strongly on Day 2

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

Sai Sudharsan scored his second consecutive century, and Devdutt Padikkal added an unbeaten 94, guiding India A to a strong 247 for one on Day 2 of the second unofficial Test against Sri Lanka A, trailing by 119 runs.

India aim for clean sweep over struggling Sri Lanka

India aim for clean sweep over struggling Sri Lanka

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

The fate of the series was decided after India swept aside Sri Lanka in the first two games, leaving the possibility of an embarrassing whitewash hanging over the hosts' heads.

How Cancer-Stricken Dad's Note Spurred Saransh Jain

How Cancer-Stricken Dad's Note Spurred Saransh Jain

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Saransh Jain's domestic success motivated by his cancer-affected dad's inspiring note. Saransh received his India Test call-up for the Sri Lanka tour on Tuesday.

Ranji Trophy: How India's Big Names Fared on Day 1

Ranji Trophy: How India's Big Names Fared on Day 1

Rediff.com5 days ago

Mohammed Shami claimed a four-wicket haul and Ravindra Jadeja scored an unbeaten half-century, while Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul were dismissed cheaply for a duck and four runs respectively on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season.

From cricketer to BCCI secretary: Book chronicles Sanjay Jagdale's remarkable journey

From cricketer to BCCI secretary: Book chronicles Sanjay Jagdale's remarkable journey

Rediff.com5 days ago

Sunil Gavaskar launched 'Rag Rag Mein Cricket', chronicling Sanjay Jagdale's journey from cricketer to coach, selector and administrator, while praising his lifelong, invaluable contribution to Indian cricket.

A captain's gamble: How Sri Lanka outwitted England at The Oval

A captain's gamble: How Sri Lanka outwitted England at The Oval

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

'Pathum Nissanka is easily one of the best batters to have come out of Sri Lanka in the recent past and he has delivered once again,' he tweeted with an applause emoji.

Sudharsan Century Puts India A In Strong Position

Sudharsan Century Puts India A In Strong Position

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

India A took firm control on the opening day of their unofficial Test series against Sri Lanka A, posting 333 for four. Sai Sudharsan scored a fluent century, while skipper Dhruv Jurel and Shaik Rasheed contributed unbeaten half-centuries, frustrating the Sri Lankan bowlers in Galle.

Roston Chase leads West Indies' push for Test rankings rise

Roston Chase leads West Indies' push for Test rankings rise

Rediff.com2 days ago

Top-order batter Kevin Wickham has received his first Test call-up for the West Indies' two-match series against Bangladesh. The squad sees changes with Shai Hope rested and Alzarri Joseph withdrawn due to workload management, replaced by Keemo Paul. John Campbell returns from injury, as West Indies aim to improve their ICC World Test Championship ranking.

Tragic End For Veteran Cricket Coach In Colombo

Tragic End For Veteran Cricket Coach In Colombo

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

A 62-year-old cricket coach, Sumith Fernando, who mentored Kusal Mendis, died in Colombo following an altercation with two school players over drinking water during a match. A 17-year-old player has been arrested and placed under child probation custody.

India's Stellar Performance At Commonwealth Cue Sports Championships

India's Stellar Performance At Commonwealth Cue Sports Championships

Rediff.com6 days ago

India concluded the Commonwealth Cue Sports Championships with an impressive haul of 13 medals, including three gold, five silver, and five bronze. Indian athletes excelled across various disciplines like men's snooker, women's English Billiards, and men's English Billiards, securing top honours and demonstrating strong performances against international competitors.

US Special Envoy Meets Sri Lankan President Amidst Regional Tensions

US Special Envoy Meets Sri Lankan President Amidst Regional Tensions

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

US Special Representative Sergio Gor met with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and Sri Lanka's stance on the Middle East crisis. The visit occurs amidst regional tensions and US efforts to secure trade routes in the Indo-Pacific.

PIX: India humiliated as Sri Lanka clinch series

PIX: India humiliated as Sri Lanka clinch series

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

IMAGES from the 3rd ODI played between Sri Lanka and India, in Colombo, on Wednesday.

Sri Lanka batter Karunaratne to retire after playing 100th Test

Sri Lanka batter Karunaratne to retire after playing 100th Test

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Sri Lankan batter Dimuth Karunaratne is set to retire from international cricket after playing his 100th Test -- the second and final Test against Australia, starting in Galle on Thursday.

'Let entire nation down': Sri Lanka's Mathews apologises

'Let entire nation down': Sri Lanka's Mathews apologises

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Angelo Mathews reflected on a difficult 2024 T20 World Cup and issued an apology to Sri Lanka on behalf of his teammates

Warm up, Day 2: Padikkal hits unbeaten 142 as India fight back in Colombo

Warm up, Day 2: Padikkal hits unbeaten 142 as India fight back in Colombo

Rediff.com8 Aug 2026

Devdutt Padikkal hit an unbeaten 142 as India recovered from an early setback to reach 357/6 against Sri Lanka XI in Colombo.

Sri Lanka's years of hard work rewarded with Asia Cup title

Sri Lanka's years of hard work rewarded with Asia Cup title

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

'We sacrificed a lot for the last 10-15 years. Finally we won this award, this trophy'