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ICC Men's ODI World Cup: Full List of confirmed squads

ICC Men's ODI World Cup: Full List of confirmed squads

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Ahead of the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023, here's a full list of the final squads of all ten teams.

Jaiswal, Siraj gain in ICC Test rankings

Jaiswal, Siraj gain in ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

New Zealand batter Kane Williamson remains at the top of the list with 883 rating points.

Lanka Test captain Karunaratne arrested for drink driving

Lanka Test captain Karunaratne arrested for drink driving

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

"He was arrested early this morning for drinking and driving after the vehicle driven by him hit a three wheeler and injured its driver," police spokesman Ruwan Gunasekera told Reuters.

PIX: A Memorable World Cup for Afghanistan!

PIX: A Memorable World Cup for Afghanistan!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

A spirited Afghanistan upset Sri Lanka by seven wickets to continue their memorable campaign at World Cup 2023.

Pakistan run-chase gave Afghans confidence and belief

Pakistan run-chase gave Afghans confidence and belief

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Afghanistan easily beat Sri Lanka in the World Cup match in Pune on Monday and Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi was quick to attribute his team's confidence to the triumphant run-chase against Pakistan.

Upbeat Netherlands eye another upset against Sri Lanka

Upbeat Netherlands eye another upset against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

The Netherlands will have a spring in their stride when they take on a struggling Sri Lanka on Saturday.

Struggling Australia, Sri Lanka in battle for first win

Struggling Australia, Sri Lanka in battle for first win

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Their house in complete disarray after consecutive defeats, Australia will look to wake up from the slumber and return to winning ways against an equally stuttering Sri Lanka in the World Cup match in Lucknow on Monday.

Dunith Wellalage sets records ablaze with magical spell

Dunith Wellalage sets records ablaze with magical spell

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

With five-for, Wellalage lives up to expectations

Mathews to miss Test series against Proteas

Mathews to miss Test series against Proteas

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Sri Lanka will arrive in South Africa on Saturday, with the first Test in Pretoria starting on Boxing Day. The second will be in Johannesburg from January 3.

Sri Lanka aim to stay in top spot as they face Afghanistan

Sri Lanka aim to stay in top spot as they face Afghanistan

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The Sri Lanka-Afghanistan fixture will be the second one at the Gadaffi Stadium and is expected to be a run feast. - Asia Cup 2023.

PIX: India's pacers blow away Sri Lanka for 55

PIX: India's pacers blow away Sri Lanka for 55

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj sent Sri Lanka crashing for 55 as India scored a thumping 302-run victory to qualify for semis.

PIX: India make short work of Sri Lanka, win Test series 2-0

PIX: India make short work of Sri Lanka, win Test series 2-0

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Images from Day 3 in the second Test between India and Sri Lanka, in Bengaluru, on Monday.

Asia Cup PIX: Lanka survive scare to eke out narrow win over Afghans

Asia Cup PIX: Lanka survive scare to eke out narrow win over Afghans

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Mohammad Nabi's game changing 65 off 32 balls came to nothing as Sri Lanka pulled off a thrilling two-run win over an audacious Afghanistan.

How Indian bowlers troubled Sri Lanka on Day 2

How Indian bowlers troubled Sri Lanka on Day 2

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

After the stumps on Day 2, Sri Lanka's score read 108/4 as they are trailing India by 466 runs.

Pakistan, Sri Lanka grapple with multiple challenges

Pakistan, Sri Lanka grapple with multiple challenges

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Pakistan are traditionally good against spinners but Babar Azam and Co. would take the likes of promising Dunith Wellalage and company lightly at their peril.

Windies' Solozano cleared of structural damage after head scans

Windies' Solozano cleared of structural damage after head scans

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

Scans on West Indies debutant Jeremy Solozano, who was taken to hospital after being hit on the helmet while fielding in the opening Test against Sri Lanka at Galle, showed "no structural damage", the touring side said on Sunday.

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

Delhi smog steals spotlight: SL-Bangla tie in jeopardy

Delhi smog steals spotlight: SL-Bangla tie in jeopardy

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

Uncertainty looms over Lanka-Bangla World Cup clash due to severe air pollution

PHOTOS: Bowlers give India the honours on Day 1

PHOTOS: Bowlers give India the honours on Day 1

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

Sri Lanka were reeling on 86/6 in response to India's 252 on day one of the second Test, leaving the hosts 166 runs ahead so far in the day-night game.

COVID scare in Sri Lanka camp ahead of Dhaka ODI

COVID scare in Sri Lanka camp ahead of Dhaka ODI

Rediff.com23 May 2021

According to media reports, uncapped Shiran Fernando tested positive, along with fellow pace bowler Isuru Udana and bowling coach Chaminda Vaas.

PHOTOS: Jadeja takes five as India crush Lanka to win 2nd Test, series

PHOTOS: Jadeja takes five as India crush Lanka to win 2nd Test, series

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

Images from Day 4 of the second Test between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo, on Sunday.

Sri Lanka batters have bright start against New Zealand

Sri Lanka batters have bright start against New Zealand

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Kusal Mendis and captain Dimuth Karunaratne handed Sri Lanka a strong start in Day 1 of the first Test against New Zealand.

Karunaratne leads Sri Lanka victory push in Galle

Karunaratne leads Sri Lanka victory push in Galle

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

Sri Lanka got off to a strong start in their chase for a 268-run victory target after skipper Dimuth Karunaratne and Lahiru Thirimanne frustrated New Zealand with a 133-run opening stand on Day 4 of the first Test.

WC qualifiers: Lanka top group with win over Scotland

WC qualifiers: Lanka top group with win over Scotland

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Sri Lanka were made to work hard for an 82-run win over Scotland to top Group B

Can Sri Lanka deny Pakistan spot in Asia Cup final vs India?

Can Sri Lanka deny Pakistan spot in Asia Cup final vs India?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

An injury-hit Pakistan will have the tough task of taming a high-spirited Sri Lanka when they lock horns in a virtual semi-final match in the Asia Cup 2023 match on Thursday.

Rain threat looms large as Kiwis look to regain bowling mojo against SL

Rain threat looms large as Kiwis look to regain bowling mojo against SL

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

New Zealand's campaign has hit a disheartening flatline after their early domination and the Kiwis will have to rediscover their bowling mojo for a World Cup reboot when they face knocked-out Sri Lanka in Bengaluru on Thursday.

Asia Cup PIX: Sri Lanka crush Bangladesh's hopes in Super 4 clash

Asia Cup PIX: Sri Lanka crush Bangladesh's hopes in Super 4 clash

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

IMAGES from Asia Cup Super 4 match played between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Colombo on Saturday.

'I am here to make you uncomfortable'

'I am here to make you uncomfortable'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

'Playing for India was my dream and when I get tired, I always remind myself of this. That's where the smile is from.'

Asia Cup: Bangladesh take on Sri Lanka in must-win Super-4 match

Asia Cup: Bangladesh take on Sri Lanka in must-win Super-4 match

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Survival will be foremost in Bangladesh's mind whereas Sri Lanka will aim for a winning start when they cross swords in the second Super 4 match of the Asia Cup in Colombo on Saturday.

2nd Test: Conway puts New Zealand on top after rainy Day 1 vs Sri Lanka

2nd Test: Conway puts New Zealand on top after rainy Day 1 vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Conway's 78 from 108 balls on a grassy pitch gave the hosts a flying start

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.

2nd Test: Karunaratne, Fernando help Sri Lanka rally on Day 2

2nd Test: Karunaratne, Fernando help Sri Lanka rally on Day 2

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Fernando took his first-ever Test five-wicket haul as Sri Lanka dismissed South Africa for 302 in their first innings, restricting the hosts to a 145-run lead, while Karunaratne scored an unbeaten 91 in the tourists' second innings.

Mitchell, Henry lead New Zealand fightback on Day 3

Mitchell, Henry lead New Zealand fightback on Day 3

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

A Daryl Mitchell century and a brilliant 72 from Matt Henry helped New Zealand to an unlikely first-innings lead of 18 runs before the home bowlers restricted Sri Lanka to 83/3 at the end of the third day.

Pakistan promises 'maximum security' for Sri Lankan cricketers

Pakistan promises 'maximum security' for Sri Lankan cricketers

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

Pakistan have assured maximum security to the touring Sri Lankan cricket team after reports of a possible terrorist threat had put the limited over series in jeopardy.

India crush Sri Lanka, maintain winning home run

India crush Sri Lanka, maintain winning home run

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

India extended their winning streak at home to 15 Test series as they beat Sri Lanka by 238 runs in the second Test to claim the two-match series 2-0 in Bengaluru on Monday.

ICC ODI Rankings: Hazlewood dethrones Siraj

ICC ODI Rankings: Hazlewood dethrones Siraj

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

In the latest ICC ODI Rankings, Mohammed Siraj was dethroned from the top as he slipped to third place, while Josh Hazlewood climbed to the top.

Sri Lanka secure draw in Bangladesh after Dickwella fifty

Sri Lanka secure draw in Bangladesh after Dickwella fifty

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Skipper Dimuth Karunaratne made 52, while Kusal Mendis (48) and Dhananjaya de Silva (33) also contributed with the bat for the tourists.

Sri Lanka reach 85-2 on rain-hit day vs NZ

Sri Lanka reach 85-2 on rain-hit day vs NZ

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Captain Dimuth Karunaratne continued his rich vein of form to remain unbeaten on 49 with Angelo Mathews yet to score as only 36.3 overs of play were possible due to rain and bad light.

Galle Test tantalisingly poised as SL set Pak big target

Galle Test tantalisingly poised as SL set Pak big target

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

De Silva brought up his hundred with a boundary off Mohammad Nawaz and got good support from tailender Ramesh Mendis who remained not out on 45.

'India's gain, Sri Lanka's loss': Meet Seneviratne - India's left-arm throwdown specialist

'India's gain, Sri Lanka's loss': Meet Seneviratne - India's left-arm throwdown specialist

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Meet Nuwan Seneviratne, the left-arm throwdown specialist of the Indian team.