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Bumrah, Hardik rested as India focus on WTC, ODI WC

Bumrah, Hardik rested as India focus on WTC, ODI WC

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

India have rested Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya from the Ireland and England tours as selectors prioritise the pacer's role in the World Test Championship and Pandya's importance to India's ODI World Cup plans.

Sooryavanshi should be in Indian team for Ireland series: M S K Prasad

Sooryavanshi should be in Indian team for Ireland series: M S K Prasad

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Former India chief selector M S K Prasad has called Vaibhav Sooryavanshi a 'super talent' and believes he should be immediately considered for the Ireland series.

T20 World Cup: Long Live Cricket, Long Live India-Pakistan Games

T20 World Cup: Long Live Cricket, Long Live India-Pakistan Games

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

In Sri Lanka, an India-Pakistan game becomes more than cricket. There will be only one silent wish: May cricket live long.

Ananthan Kaadu Review: Predictable Revenge Saga

Ananthan Kaadu Review: Predictable Revenge Saga

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

Indrans' standout performance deserves a sharper screenplay than this over-edited, all-too-familiar revenge saga, rues Sreeju Sudhakaran.

PIX: Chahar's batting heroics steer India past Sri Lanka

PIX: Chahar's batting heroics steer India past Sri Lanka

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Images from the second One-Day International between India and Sri Lanka, in Colombo, on Tuesday.

New Zealand upset Sri Lanka

New Zealand upset Sri Lanka

Rediff.com27 Sep 2009

New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 38 runs in their Champions Trophy Group B match at the Wanderers stadium on Sunday.

Karunaratne century gives Sri Lanka huge lead

Karunaratne century gives Sri Lanka huge lead

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

Dimuth Karunaratne scored a century as Sri Lanka extended their lead over Zimbabwe to 411 runs before rain and bad light ended play on the fourth day of the first Test in Harare on Tuesday.

T20 WC: 'India Hold Edge but Pakistan Won't Be Easy'

T20 WC: 'India Hold Edge but Pakistan Won't Be Easy'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Chamara Kapugedera hails Sri Lanka hosting the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash in Colombo, backs India to have slight edge and calls Abhishek Sharma a potential game-changer.

T20 WC PICS: Asalanka steers Sri Lanka past Bangladesh

T20 WC PICS: Asalanka steers Sri Lanka past Bangladesh

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, in Sharjah, on Sunday.

Babar's resolute century leads Pakistan fightback against Sri Lanka

Babar's resolute century leads Pakistan fightback against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Babar Azam stood firm amid a batting collapse to compile his seventh Test hundred

T20 World Cup: 'Santner Makes You Feel 10 Feet Tall And Bulletproof': Rachin Ravindra

T20 World Cup: 'Santner Makes You Feel 10 Feet Tall And Bulletproof': Rachin Ravindra

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Rachin Ravindra praised Mitchell Santner's leadership and performance after New Zealand's superb come-from-behind victory against Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup.

India banks on boxing, weightlifting, athletics for top-five finish at 2026 Commonwealth Games

India banks on boxing, weightlifting, athletics for top-five finish at 2026 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

India is relying heavily on its boxing, weightlifting, and athletics contingents to maintain its two-decade streak of top-five finishes at the Commonwealth Games, which opens in Glasgow.

Sri Lanka cricketers suspended for bio-bubble breach in England

Sri Lanka cricketers suspended for bio-bubble breach in England

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Monday suspended three players, including batsman Kusal Mendis and wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella, for breaching the bio-bubble during their ongoing tour of England and ordered their immediate return to the country.

Donald Trump rooting for US cricket team

Donald Trump rooting for US cricket team

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

US President Donald Trump wished Team USA luck as the ICC Men's T20 World Cup began in India and Sri Lanka, expressing confidence in the American side.

Sri Lanka's Chandimal charged with ball-tampering

Sri Lanka's Chandimal charged with ball-tampering

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

The same charge was levelled against Australia batsman Cameron Bancroft who was caught on camera rubbing a piece of sandpaper on the ball against South Africa in March.

Fit-again Bumrah included for Sri Lanka ODIs

Fit-again Bumrah included for Sri Lanka ODIs

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Jasprit Bumrah was out of action for the past few months due to a back stress fracture, which forced him to miss the Asia Cup and the T20 World Cup.

Asia Cup PIX: Afghanistan outclass Sri Lanka in opener

Asia Cup PIX: Afghanistan outclass Sri Lanka in opener

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Images of Asia Cup tie between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan played in Dubai on Saturday

Children Take Part in Sri Lanka Protest

Children Take Part in Sri Lanka Protest

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

Glimpses of the continued protests in Sri Lanka against the worsening economic conditions and the Rajapaksas.

PIX: Australia edge Sri Lanka to claim T20 series

PIX: Australia edge Sri Lanka to claim T20 series

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Australia made heavy weather of a modest chase before beating Sri Lanka by three wickets in the second Twenty20 International on Wednesday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

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.

Asian Games: India women beat Sri Lanka to win cricket gold

Asian Games: India women beat Sri Lanka to win cricket gold

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

India defeated Sri Lanka by 19 runs in a low-scoring final to win the cricket gold medal in the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Monday.

'India has to ensure Sri Lanka doesn't become bankrupt'

'India has to ensure Sri Lanka doesn't become bankrupt'

Rediff.com16 May 2022

'India has given assistance that we required, otherwise we would not have been able to survive this far.'

Armed Guards For India Vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Clash In Colombo

Armed Guards For India Vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Clash In Colombo

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

Sri Lanka has implemented special security measures for the highly anticipated India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match in Colombo on Sunday.

Pakistan, Sri Lanka split points after wash-out

Pakistan, Sri Lanka split points after wash-out

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Pakistan and Sri Lanka were forced to split points after their World Cup match was called off due to heavy rain, which left the field unplayable, in Bristol, on Friday.

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.

Sri Lanka edge Australia in last-ball thriller to clinch series

Sri Lanka edge Australia in last-ball thriller to clinch series

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Asalanka came in and smashed 10 fours and a six for his maiden ODI century

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.

Shafique hundred helps Pakistan pull off big chase against Sri Lanka

Shafique hundred helps Pakistan pull off big chase against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Pakistan wrapped up victory in the second session to go 1-0 up in the two-Test series.

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.

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.

PICS: England beat Sri Lanka, enter SF; Australia out

PICS: England beat Sri Lanka, enter SF; Australia out

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

Images from the T20 World Cup match between Sri Lanka and England at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.

'Namibia's Sri Lanka stunner was made in the UAE'

'Namibia's Sri Lanka stunner was made in the UAE'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

Namibia savoured their finest international win in front of thousands of Sri Lankan fans at Geelong's Kardinia Park

Ex-Sri Lankan president Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested

Ex-Sri Lankan president Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Wickremesinghe, 76, was arrested at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) headquarters, where he was summoned to record a statement in connection with an investigation into the alleged misuse of government funds, police said.

Your Complete Guide to Women's T20 World Cup

Your Complete Guide to Women's T20 World Cup

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 is set to bring together the world's top teams for a month of fast-paced, high-stakes cricket, as they compete for the biggest prize in the shortest format of the game.

T20 World Cup PICS: Sri Lanka too good for Ireland

T20 World Cup PICS: Sri Lanka too good for Ireland

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Images from the T20 World Cup match between Sri Lanka and Ireland, in Hobart, on Sunday.

Sharing Dressing Room With Kohli, Rohit A Dream Come True: Harsh Dubey

Sharing Dressing Room With Kohli, Rohit A Dream Come True: Harsh Dubey

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

India all-rounder Harsh Dubey recalls the emotional moment he learnt of his maiden national call-up and speaks about the prospect of sharing the dressing room with Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and captain Shubman Gill during the Afghanistan series.

Riyan Parag Undergoes Shoulder Surgery, Set To Miss Domestic Season

Riyan Parag Undergoes Shoulder Surgery, Set To Miss Domestic Season

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has successfully undergone right shoulder surgery in Mumbai and is expected to miss a significant part of the 2026-27 domestic season. He will recuperate at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, focusing on full recovery after a challenging period with injuries.

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.

Dhawan and his boys chill in Sri Lanka

Dhawan and his boys chill in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Coach Rahul Dravid is letting his boys wind down before getting keyed up for the ODI and T20Is against Sri Lanka, beginning July 13.

India keeping an eye on visit of Chinese ship to Sri Lanka

India keeping an eye on visit of Chinese ship to Sri Lanka

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

India is concerned over the visit of a Chinese satellite tracking ship to Sri Lanka's Hambantota port as it signals an attempt by China to expand its maritime influence in the region, sources in defence and security establishment said on Tuesday.