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Asia Cup PIX: India crush Sri Lanka; seal spot in final

Asia Cup PIX: India crush Sri Lanka; seal spot in final

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Images from the Asia Cup Super 4 match between India and Sri Lanka at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Tuesday, September 12.

Kohli, bowlers steamroll Sri Lanka to sweep series

Kohli, bowlers steamroll Sri Lanka to sweep series

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

Kohli smashed an unbeaten 166, hitting 13 fours and eight sixes in his 110-ball display. It was the former captain's 46th ODI century and he is now only three short of Sachin Tendulkar's all-time record of most ODI hundreds.

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.

Asian Games: India's archers on fire, enter quarters in all six team events

Asian Games: India's archers on fire, enter quarters in all six team events

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

India's archers showed tenacity and authority in equal measure to storm into the quarter-finals in all the six team events of the Asian Games.

PICS: Mavi, Hooda take India past Sri Lanka in first T20I

PICS: Mavi, Hooda take India past Sri Lanka in first T20I

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Images from the first T20 International between India and Sri Lanka, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, on Tuesday.

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.

Not Dravid, it was Jadeja who wanted innings declared

Not Dravid, it was Jadeja who wanted innings declared

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

Jadeja sent a message asking for declaration as he wanted his side to exploit the variable bounce

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.

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.

PIX: Williamson, Nicholls hit double tons as New Zealand dominate

PIX: Williamson, Nicholls hit double tons as New Zealand dominate

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Kane Williamson and Henry Nicholls both scored double centuries and shared a partnership of 363 as New Zealand flayed Sri Lanka's bowling to rack up an imposing 580/4 declared on the second day of the second Test.

Joe Root overtakes 'Fab Four' by long margin in 2021-23

Joe Root overtakes 'Fab Four' by long margin in 2021-23

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

Joe Root continued with his purple patch during the first Ashes Test against Australia at Edgbaston, bringing up his 30th Test century.

Young seamer Madushanka in SL squad for Asia Cup

Young seamer Madushanka in SL squad for Asia Cup

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

Binura Fernando and Kasun Rajitha, who were named in the original squad, will not tour owing to injuries sustained during the SLC Invitational T20 League 2022.

Rohit, Ashwin, Pant and Axar in Cricket Australia's Test XI of 2021

Rohit, Ashwin, Pant and Axar in Cricket Australia's Test XI of 2021

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Labuschagne was the lone player from the Australian national side who was included in the list.

PIX: New Zealand trounce Sri Lanka; sweep Test series 2-0

PIX: New Zealand trounce Sri Lanka; sweep Test series 2-0

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

New Zealand completed an innings and 58-run victory over Sri Lanka in the second test in blustery Wellington on Monday to sweep the series 2-0.

Sri Lanka win over Zimbabwe but Ireland collapse against Nambia

Sri Lanka win over Zimbabwe but Ireland collapse against Nambia

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Mendis hit six fours and three sixes in his 29-ball knock and with some lusty hitting from Wanindu Hasaranga, who made an unbeaten 37 off 14 deliveries, helped Sri Lanka to a total of 188 for five from their 20 overs.

PIX: Axar's blitz in vain as SL edge India in 2nd T20I

PIX: Axar's blitz in vain as SL edge India in 2nd T20I

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Images from the second T20 International between India and Sri Lanka, in Pune, on Thursday.

PIX: Australia in control after Lyon mauls Lanka on Day 1

PIX: Australia in control after Lyon mauls Lanka on Day 1

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Australia bundled out Sri Lanka for 212 but endured a top order wobble of their own before reaching 98/3 in reply after a frenetic, spin-dominated day one of the opening Test in Galle on Wednesday.

Not Kohli, Root is best paid cricket captain

Not Kohli, Root is best paid cricket captain

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Kohli earns more from brand endorsements and IPL appearances than he does playing for India.

PIX: Sri Lanka batters overpower Afghans in tricky chase

PIX: Sri Lanka batters overpower Afghans in tricky chase

Rediff.com4 Sep 2022

Images from Asia Cup Super 4s match played between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka in Sharjah on Saturday.

Carey, Labuschagne guide Aus to consolation win over SL

Carey, Labuschagne guide Aus to consolation win over SL

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

Spinners Dunith Wellalage (3-42) and Maheesh Theekshana (2-26) kept Sri Lanka in the hunt but Dasun Shanaka's side were left to rue a limp performance with the bat.

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.

Vote! Who will win the Final T20I?

Vote! Who will win the Final T20I?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

The third and the final T20 game between India and Sri Lanka will be played at the R Premadasa stadium in Colombo starting 1900 IST today.

ICC Test Rankings: Virat Kohli hold on to No 5 spot

ICC Test Rankings: Virat Kohli hold on to No 5 spot

Rediff.com5 May 2021

Virat Kohli has held on to his fifth spot in the latest ICC Test rankings for batsmen.

PIX: Sri Lanka vanquish Pakistan to win Asia Cup

PIX: Sri Lanka vanquish Pakistan to win Asia Cup

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Images from the Asia Cup final between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Dubai on Sunday.

PICS: Shreyas stars again as India sweep SL T20Is

PICS: Shreyas stars again as India sweep SL T20Is

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

Images from the third Twenty20 International between India and Sri Lanka, in Dharamsala, on Sunday.

Asia Cup final more than just cricket for Sri Lanka...

Asia Cup final more than just cricket for Sri Lanka...

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

Coming off a socio-economic crisis and the worst turmoil in its country's history, the Sri Lankan cricket team would like to provide the island nation with an emotional catharsis by beating fancied Pakistan in the Asia Cup final in Dubai on Sunday.

Dream Test debut for Lanka's Jayawickrama; bowls Lanka to series victory

Dream Test debut for Lanka's Jayawickrama; bowls Lanka to series victory

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Jayawickrama finished for a second-innings bowling figure of 5-86.

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.

Why captain Buttler 'didn't enjoy' England's win vs SL

Why captain Buttler 'didn't enjoy' England's win vs SL

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

England qualified for the Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals with a nervy victory over Sri Lanka by four wickets in their final Super 12 match on Saturday.

Drop Kohli, Rohit for Windies Tests!

Drop Kohli, Rohit for Windies Tests!

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara, Mohammed Shami and Ravindra Jadeja could do with a break, which will allow India to try out new players in the Caribbean.

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.

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.

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

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.

Pink Ball Test: Will Kohli's wait for 71st ton end at Chinnaswamy?

Pink Ball Test: Will Kohli's wait for 71st ton end at Chinnaswamy?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Virat Kohli would hope for a turnaround when India take on an under-prepared Sri Lanka in the second Test in Bengaluru

Will India tinker with bowling in dead rubber vs SL?

Will India tinker with bowling in dead rubber vs SL?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

A series clean sweep in sight, the Indian team is unlikely to tinker with its batting line-up tough skipper Rohit Sharma could be tempted to look at some of his bowling options during the final ODI against Sri Lanka, in Thiruvananthapuram, on Sunday.

Christian sect Born Again behind Sri Lanka's T20 WC failure?

Christian sect Born Again behind Sri Lanka's T20 WC failure?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

The report added that cult members had approached certain members of the cricket team, who are Buddhists, to influence them. The panel, constituted in November last year to assess the performance of the 2014 World Cup champions and probe the influence of the cult on team selection, has, however, recommended that "special attention" must be given to prevent the movement from making inroads into the team.

PIX: 'Rockstar Ravindra' puts India in driver's seat; Sri Lanka struggle

PIX: 'Rockstar Ravindra' puts India in driver's seat; Sri Lanka struggle

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

Images from Day 2 in the first Test between India and Sri Lanka, in Mohali, on Saturday.

'Shreyas had big shoes to fill and will be better now'

'Shreyas had big shoes to fill and will be better now'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

India captain Rohit Sharma was all praise for Shreyas Iyer, saying the promising batter had big shoes to fill following the axing of Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane and grabbed the opportunity with both hands in the just-concluded Test series against Sri Lanka.

PHOTOS: Sensational SKY powers India to series win

PHOTOS: Sensational SKY powers India to series win

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Images from the third and final T20 International between India and Sri Lanka.