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Sri Lanka cruise past Zimbabwe

Sri Lanka cruise past Zimbabwe

Rediff.com1 Jun 2010

Sri Lanka defeated hosts Zimbabwe by nine wickets in a rain-truncated tri-series match in Bulawayo on Tuesday.

Pant or Samson? Who will keep wickets in Sri Lanka T20 series?

Pant or Samson? Who will keep wickets in Sri Lanka T20 series?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

In terms of sheer numbers there is not much to choose between the two wicketkeepers.

Smriti and Jemimah Spread Christmas Cheer

Smriti and Jemimah Spread Christmas Cheer

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Jemimah Rodrigues shared a photo of the pair wearing Santa hats and festive red and green outfits.

IPL 2026 Preview: KKR vs SRH: Can KKR stop SRH's power-hitters?

IPL 2026 Preview: KKR vs SRH: Can KKR stop SRH's power-hitters?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders will be looking for their spinners to rediscover their form against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL match.

Bangladesh will not play T20 World Cup games in India

Bangladesh will not play T20 World Cup games in India

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

Bangladesh will not play their T20 World Cup matches in India after Mustafizur Rahman was released by Kolkata Knight Riders amid growing tensions between the countries, Bangladesh's sports adviser Asif Nazrul said on Sunday.

Jeev Turns Back Clock, Ends 13-Year Title Drought!

Jeev Turns Back Clock, Ends 13-Year Title Drought!

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Jeev wins in Colombo; Pukhraj claims IGPL Order of Merit, gets entry to International Series

8 Countries With The Most Public Holidays

8 Countries With The Most Public Holidays

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

These nations officially top the list when it comes to maximum number of official days off.

Galle Test: Two records for Sri Lanka's Thirimanne

Galle Test: Two records for Sri Lanka's Thirimanne

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

The left-handed batsman achieved both feats on day three of the ongoing second Test against England at the Galle International Stadium on Sunday.

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 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.

209 in 15.2 overs! India shatter Pakistan's record

209 in 15.2 overs! India shatter Pakistan's record

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

India break Pakistan's record for fastest 200-plus run chase in T20Is

Why did Sri Lanka ignore India's terror alerts?

Why did Sri Lanka ignore India's terror alerts?

Rediff.com7 May 2019

'The residual historical hostility against India was certainly a factor,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Will crisis-ridden Sri Lanka still host Asia Cup 2022?

Will crisis-ridden Sri Lanka still host Asia Cup 2022?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

The economic situation has led to huge protests with demands for the resignation of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

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

Deepak Chahar out of Sri Lanka T20Is

Deepak Chahar out of Sri Lanka T20Is

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Deepak Chahar had suffered the injury during the third T20 International against West Indies

Dilshan leads Sri Lanka rally

Dilshan leads Sri Lanka rally

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

Tillakaratne Dilshan and Chamara Silva added 100 for the sixth wicket to boost Sri Lanka to 217 for 5 at close of the first day of the second Test against the West Indies on Thursday. After fast bowlers Fidel Edwards and Jerome Taylor had reduced the Sri Lankans to 117 for 5, Dilshan (58 not out) and Silva (37 not out) posted their century stand from just 101 balls. Only 46.3 overs were possible on a rain-interrupted day after Chris Gayle had won the toss.

Malinga left out of Sri Lanka's residential training camp

Malinga left out of Sri Lanka's residential training camp

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

Sri Lanka's Twenty20 captain Lasith Malinga will not be part of the 24-member squad for the second residential training camp, starting June 22 in Kandy, it was announced on Thursday. A six-member unit of coaches and other support staff will work with the players during the camp at the Pallekele stadium.

Sri Lanka retain Dilshan as captain

Sri Lanka retain Dilshan as captain

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

Sri Lanka's selectors have appointed Tillakaratne Dilshan as captain of the national side for all formats until the end of 2011.

Karunaratne to lead Sri Lanka in World Cup

Karunaratne to lead Sri Lanka in World Cup

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

The 30-year-old will lead the team while playing his first one-day game since 2015.

Kerala HC grants bail to suspected LTTE member over delayed trial

Kerala HC grants bail to suspected LTTE member over delayed trial

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

The Kerala High Court granted bail to a Sri Lankan refugee suspected of being an LTTE member in a UAPA case, citing prolonged judicial custody without trial commencement.

Chhattisgarh Declares Bastar Region Free of Maoist Extremism After Decades of Conflict

Chhattisgarh Declares Bastar Region Free of Maoist Extremism After Decades of Conflict

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

After more than four decades, Chhattisgarh's Bastar region has been declared free of Left-Wing Extremism (LWE), marking the end of the armed Maoist rebellion in the area. The decline is attributed to sustained security operations, improved governance, and socio-economic development initiatives.

How impressive Vaishnavi kept calm on India debut

How impressive Vaishnavi kept calm on India debut

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

'Yes, I was nervous before the National Anthem. After the National Anthem, I calmed down.'

T20 WC Chaos: Pakistan Offers to Host Bangladesh Games

T20 WC Chaos: Pakistan Offers to Host Bangladesh Games

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

With Bangladesh refusing to travel to India over security fears for the 2026 T20 World Cup, Pakistan has offered to host their matches at short notice.

Sanju Samson Nominated For T20 World Cup Player Of The Tournament Award

Sanju Samson Nominated For T20 World Cup Player Of The Tournament Award

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

India opener Sanju Samson is among the nominees for the T20 World Cup Player of the Tournament, alongside other top performers like Will Jacks and Sahibzada Farhan.

Lankan security delegation visits Pakistan ahead of T20 series

Lankan security delegation visits Pakistan ahead of T20 series

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

The Sri Lankan cricket board has sent a reconnaissance team to Pakistan ahead of a tour to the country next month to play a number of T20 internationals

T20 World Cup: ICC working on alternate flight plans for players and officials after US strikes on Iran

T20 World Cup: ICC working on alternate flight plans for players and officials after US strikes on Iran

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is developing alternate flight plans for players and officials returning from the T20 World Cup following US strikes on Iran.

Iran Ceasefire Hours From Collapse

Iran Ceasefire Hours From Collapse

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Trump has made it clear: the US will not lift its blockade of Iranian ports until a deal is signed.

Herath leads Sri Lanka's fightback

Herath leads Sri Lanka's fightback

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

India were dismissed for 642 in their first innings after tea on day two of the second Test against Sri Lanka on Wednesday.

Sri Lanka releases 126 Indian fishermen

Sri Lanka releases 126 Indian fishermen

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Their release on Monday came as Lanka and India completed the formalities for the release of fishermen detained in each other's country for allegedly fishing in each other's waters, Colombo Page reported.

India's World Cup Heroes Ring In 2026 at Mahakaleshwar

India's World Cup Heroes Ring In 2026 at Mahakaleshwar

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Shafali Verma, Sneh Rana and Renuka Singh Thakur, who were part of India's ODI World Cup triumph last month, attended the morning prayers.

BCCI Leaves Ind-Pak T20 WC Match Decision to ICC: Shukla

BCCI Leaves Ind-Pak T20 WC Match Decision to ICC: Shukla

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla said India has left the decision on the uncertain T20 World Cup match against Pakistan to the ICC and will abide by its ruling.

Asia Cup 2025 Schedule

Asia Cup 2025 Schedule

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Check out the complete schedule of Asia Cup 2025.

When India Flopped At T20 World Cups!

When India Flopped At T20 World Cups!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Entering most ICC events, especially T20 World Cups, as pre-tournament favourites, India could not break free from that prison of expectations on a number of occasions despite being armed with star power and depth.

PIX: Smriti, Shafali's record stand fires India to easy win over SL

PIX: Smriti, Shafali's record stand fires India to easy win over SL

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

All-round India defeat Sri Lanka by 30 runs to take 4-0 lead in women's T20Is series

Afghanistan name new T20I captain as squad for SL series announced

Afghanistan name new T20I captain as squad for SL series announced

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Ibrahim Zadran takes over the reins from Rashid Khan after Afghanistan's early ouster from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

Sri Lanka to tour Pakistan

Sri Lanka to tour Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Dec 2008

Sri Lanka on Friday decided to go ahead with its cricket tour of Pakistan to fill in for a cancelled Indian trip, putting an end to the uncertainty on the fate of the series.

Pakistan-India T20 World Cup: Will Naqvi break ice with Jay Shah in Colombo?

Pakistan-India T20 World Cup: Will Naqvi break ice with Jay Shah in Colombo?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi will attend the Pakistan-India T20 World Cup match in Colombo and is expected to hold talks with ICC officials to ease tensions after a recent boycott threat.

Tension Brews: Pakistan opposes Asia Cup shift to Sri Lanka

Tension Brews: Pakistan opposes Asia Cup shift to Sri Lanka

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Najam Sethi met with officials of the Asian Cricket Council and objected to the move to relocate the Asia Cup to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka outclass West Indies

Sri Lanka outclass West Indies

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

Sri Lanka warmed up for the Super Eights in style, outclassing the West Indies by 15 runs in an inconsequential Group C match of the ICC World Twenty20 in Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on Wednesday. Led by a solid 81 off 47 deliveries from Sanath Jayasuriya, the islanders posted 192 for five and then restricted the West Indies to 177 for five.

South Africa rout Sri Lanka to complete series sweep

South Africa rout Sri Lanka to complete series sweep

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

South Africa completed a sweep of their two match series against Sri Lanka as they strolled to a 10-wicket win on the third day of the second Test on Tuesday.