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PCB backs B'desh's refusal to play T20 WC matches in India

PCB backs B'desh's refusal to play T20 WC matches in India

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

The PCB has not made any public comment on the matter although Board sources have said that the Bangladesh government had contacted Pakistan for support in the ICC.

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

Jayasuriya steers Sri Lanka to win

Jayasuriya steers Sri Lanka to win

Rediff.com15 Sep 2007

Sanath Jayasuriya made his second half-century in two days as Sri Lanka eased to a comfortable seven-wicket victory over New Zealand.

Sri Lanka captain Tharanga suspended for two games

Sri Lanka captain Tharanga suspended for two games

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

Sri Lanka's stand-in captain Upul Tharanga has been suspended for two matches due to his team's slow over rate in Saturday's Champions Trophy game against South Africa, the International Cricket Council said.

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?

Decision on India's tour to Sri Lanka later this week

Decision on India's tour to Sri Lanka later this week

Rediff.com13 May 2020

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Wednesday said it will take a call on India and Bangladesh's upcoming tours to the island nation later this week. India was scheduled to tour Sri Lanka in June-July for three ODIs and as many T20Is while Bangladesh was due to visit in July-August for a three-Test series as part of the ICC World Test Championship.

Khalin Joshi Leads Andhra Open After Second Round

Khalin Joshi Leads Andhra Open After Second Round

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Khalin Joshi's consistent performance propels him to the lead at the Andhra Open golf tournament, while Dhruv Sheoran slips to second place after a challenging round.

Kiwis punish Sri Lanka

Kiwis punish Sri Lanka

Rediff.com5 Apr 2005

Hamish Marshall and Nathan Astle both made centuries as New Zealand piled on 561, their sixth highest total in Test cricket.

Sri Lanka hails Indian housing assistance

Sri Lanka hails Indian housing assistance

Rediff.com23 May 2013

Sri Lanka has welcomed a whopping Rs 1,372 crore Indian housing assistance programme to build around 4000 homes in the country's eastern province.

PHOTOS: Australia vs Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy

PHOTOS: Australia vs Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

Images from the Group A Champions Trophy match between Australia and Sri Lanka at The Oval on Monday.

1st Test: Australia crush Sri Lanka after Lyon and Head spin web

1st Test: Australia crush Sri Lanka after Lyon and Head spin web

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Sri Lanka, who had conceded a 109-run lead, were bowled out for 113 in their second innings

New Zealand thrash Sri Lanka

New Zealand thrash Sri Lanka

Rediff.com26 Dec 2004

Stephen Fleming smashed an unbeaten half-century to steer his side to an easy seven-wicket victory in the first one-day match.

Chameera fires SL into tri-series final with four-wicket burst

Chameera fires SL into tri-series final with four-wicket burst

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Chameera ripped through Pakistan's top order with three wickets for three runs in the powerplay, removing Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam for a two-ball duck and Fakhar Zaman to leave the hosts reeling at 43-4.

Sri Lanka selectors resign after India debacle

Sri Lanka selectors resign after India debacle

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Sri Lanka's selection panel, led by former captain Sanath Jayasuriya, will step down after the current limited overs series against India following the team's slump in form, according to reports on Tuesday.

Jayasuriya leads Sri Lanka fightback

Jayasuriya leads Sri Lanka fightback

Rediff.com30 Oct 2004

Trailing by 270 runs on the first innings, Sri Lanka were 134 for 1, still needing 136 to avoid an innings defeat in the second Test against Pakistan.

Sri Lanka cruise to victory

Sri Lanka cruise to victory

Rediff.com28 Aug 2004

A seven-wicket victory over South Africa in the fourth ODI gave them a 4-0 lead in the five-match series.

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.

Jayasuriya predicts Sri Lanka win

Jayasuriya predicts Sri Lanka win

Rediff.com7 Aug 2004

Sanath Jayasuriya said he expected his side to bowl South Africa out on a crumbling pitch during the final day.

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.

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.

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.

'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

Sri Lanka toil in first Test vs Zimbabwe

Sri Lanka toil in first Test vs Zimbabwe

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

The tourists reached the close at 42 for one in their reply, a deficit of 316 runs that they will seek to wipe out on a slow pitch on day three in the first match of a two-Test series.

Atapattu century boosts Sri Lanka

Atapattu century boosts Sri Lanka

Rediff.com25 Mar 2004

Sri Lanka, 2-0 down in the series, closed on 239 for two in reply to Australia's first innings total of 401

Abhishek Nayar Confident Varun Chakravarthy Will Bounce Back

Abhishek Nayar Confident Varun Chakravarthy Will Bounce Back

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders coach Abhishek Nayar supports Varun Chakravarthy, predicting a return to form despite recent struggles. He also discusses Cameron Green's role and Matheesha Pathirana's availability.

Jayawardene keeps Sri Lanka hopes alive

Jayawardene keeps Sri Lanka hopes alive

Rediff.com7 Aug 2006

Sri Lanka were 262 for 5, on day 4 in the second Test against South Africa, still needing 90 to win the match.

Fit-again Jadeja 'looking forward' to Sri Lanka series

Fit-again Jadeja 'looking forward' to Sri Lanka series

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

India and Sri Lanka will square off in three T20Is and two Tests, with the first match of the series starting in Lucknow on Thursday.

Pakistan 'A' beat Sri Lanka

Pakistan 'A' beat Sri Lanka

Rediff.com27 Dec 2003

Pakistan 'A' remained in the hunt for the final after defeating Sri Lanka 'A' by 48 runs in the Kenstar Asian 'A' teams cricket tournament.

SA squad for T20 WC: Markram to lead; Stubbs dropped

SA squad for T20 WC: Markram to lead; Stubbs dropped

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

South Africa unveils T20 World Cup 2026 squad; Markram named captain

Why Sri Lanka Is In Crisis

Why Sri Lanka Is In Crisis

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

The protests brought home the fact that the Sri Lankan public is in no mood for halfway measures, as voices against Rajapaksa 'family rule' and 'securitisation' of the civilian administration began sidestepping the more critical economic crisis, affecting the nation and afflicting the individual, observes Sri Lanka watcher N Sathiya Moorthy.

England likely to tour Sri Lanka despite COVID-19 concerns

England likely to tour Sri Lanka despite COVID-19 concerns

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

England's two-Test tour of Sri Lanka next month is likely to go ahead despite concerns about a highly infectious new coronavirus variant identified in Britain.

Tharanga's maiden century lifts Sri Lanka

Tharanga's maiden century lifts Sri Lanka

Rediff.com9 Mar 2006

Sri Lanka were 302 for 8 at close on the second day of the second and final Test against Bangladesh.

Asia Cup PIX: India lose to Sri Lanka; on brink of elimination

Asia Cup PIX: India lose to Sri Lanka; on brink of elimination

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Defending champions India are on the brink of elimination after they suffered a six-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka in their Super Four match of the Asia Cup in Dubai on Tuesday.

Nat Sciver-Brunt to captain England at T20 World Cup

Nat Sciver-Brunt to captain England at T20 World Cup

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Nat Sciver-Brunt will captain the 15-member England squad for the upcoming 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup, the ECB announced. The same squad will also participate in the preceding series against India and New Zealand in May-June.

'Slinger' Malinga to make Sri Lanka comeback

'Slinger' Malinga to make Sri Lanka comeback

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Lasith Malinga is set to make a comeback to the Sri Lanka T20 and ODI team.

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka announces default on foreign debt

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka announces default on foreign debt

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

A statement from the finance ministry said, 'it shall be the policy of the Sri Lankan government to suspend normal debt servicing...shall apply to amounts of affected debts outstanding on April 12, 2022'.

Why Gulf States Now Need India

Why Gulf States Now Need India

Rediff.com15 May 2026

India is the only significant power that all parties trust, or at least do not distrust, notes former defence secretary Ajay Kumar.

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.

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.

Jayasuriya recalled to Sri Lanka squad

Jayasuriya recalled to Sri Lanka squad

Rediff.com22 Dec 2005

He has been named in a 16-man squad for Sri Lanka's four-match one-day series in New Zealand starting on Dec. 31.