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Trying to do what's best for Hardik: Jayawardene

Trying to do what's best for Hardik: Jayawardene

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

'Whether he will bowl in the IPL or not we will look on a daily basis. I feel at the moment if we push him too hard, he might struggle.'

Kohli beats Sachin, fastest to 11,000 ODI runs

Kohli beats Sachin, fastest to 11,000 ODI runs

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

Kohli reached the 11,000 mark in 222 innings -- beating the previous record held by compatriot Sachin Tendulkar who took 276 innings to rack up that total.

Why Mumbai Indians are not rushing back Hardik...

Why Mumbai Indians are not rushing back Hardik...

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya is 'close to playing' but Mumbai Indians won't rush him back as they are also keeping in mind the needs of the Indian team while managing his workload, MI bowling coach Shane Bond said.

Sri Lanka unhappy with Jayawardena's English job

Sri Lanka unhappy with Jayawardena's English job

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has expressed disappointment at former captain Mahela Jayawardene taking up the role of consultant with the England team for the upcoming ICC World T20.

England appoint Jayawardene as batting consultant

England appoint Jayawardene as batting consultant

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene has been appointed as the England's batting consultant on Tuesday for the upcoming three-match Test series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.

England to appoint Jayawardene as short-term batting consultant

England to appoint Jayawardene as short-term batting consultant

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene is set to be appointed as a batting consultant by England for their upcoming Test and limited-overs series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.

Why England's spinners face a big challenge in India

Why England's spinners face a big challenge in India

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

England spinners Dom Bess and Jack Leach must have gained a lot by bowling in Sri Lanka in a just-concluded series but a bigger challenge awaits them against India in the four-Test series, starting from February 5, said former Lankan skipper Mahela Jayawardene.

Sri Lanka's cabinet resigns en masse as crisis deepens

Sri Lanka's cabinet resigns en masse as crisis deepens

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Ppolitical experts in Colombo said the ministers came under intense pressure from the public over the government's alleged "mishandling" of the economic crisis, triggered by the shortage in the foreign exchange reserve.

MI shift back to Wankhede for training

MI shift back to Wankhede for training

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

Earlier this week the team led by Rohit Sharma and coached by Sri Lankan Mahela Jayawardene had started their pre-season training camp at the Reliance Corporate Park in Ghansoli in neighbouring Navi Mumbai.

Hardik's fitness gives Mumbai jitters

Hardik's fitness gives Mumbai jitters

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Mumbai Indians Director of Cricket Operations, Zaheer Khan on Saturday exuded confidence that star all-rounder Hardik Pandya would be fit to play in their next game against Royal Challengers Bangalore after missing the title holder's first two games in the second leg of the ongoing Indian Premier League.

PIX: Tendulkar, Pandyas attend Akash Ambani's star-studded wedding

PIX: Tendulkar, Pandyas attend Akash Ambani's star-studded wedding

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

The wedding ceremony witnessed members of Indian Premier League side Mumbai Indians in attendance.

Under-pressure Malinga blames himself for T20 drubbing in India

Under-pressure Malinga blames himself for T20 drubbing in India

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Malinga stressed that partnerships are an important aspect in T20 cricket, which his team failed to form.

Jayawardene joins 11,000 Test club

Jayawardene joins 11,000 Test club

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

Experienced Sri Lankan batsman Mahela Jayawardene joined the 11,000 Test runs club during the fourth day of the third and final Test against Pakistan in Sharjah.

Don't want to emulate Dhoni's style: Samson

Don't want to emulate Dhoni's style: Samson

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

Sanju Samson will lead Rajasthan Royals in the 2021 IPL season

Jaywardenes stitch up record partnership

Jaywardenes stitch up record partnership

Rediff.com19 Nov 2009

Sri Lankan batsmen Mahela Jayawardene and Prasanna Jayawardene on Thursday broke a 72-year-old world record for the highest sixth-wicket partnership in Tests by putting on a 351-run stand against India on the fourth day of the first cricket Test in Ahmedabad.

India lacked role clarity, team construction: Jayawardene

India lacked role clarity, team construction: Jayawardene

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Jayawardene credited MI and New Zealand's bowling coach Shane Bond for perfectly planning and executing India's downfall in the last match.

Jayawardene replaces Sehwag as captain of Daredevils

Jayawardene replaces Sehwag as captain of Daredevils

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

Sri Lankan Mahela Jayawardene on Friday replaced Virender Sehwag as the captain of IPL team Delhi Daredevils for next month's Champions League Twenty20 after the Indian sought to be relieved of the job to "bat more freely".

Kuldeep, Arthur bat for five-day Tests

Kuldeep, Arthur bat for five-day Tests

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, India skipper Virat Kohli have also opposed the idea of four-day Tests.

ICC set to persist with contentious umpire's call in DRS

ICC set to persist with contentious umpire's call in DRS

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

The International Cricket Council's Cricket Committee has recommended that the concept of umpire's call rule in the Decision Review System should stay, citing that the ball-tracking technology is not going to be 100 per cent correct.

KP, Jayawardene will boost Daredevils team: Sehwag

KP, Jayawardene will boost Daredevils team: Sehwag

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

Bolstered by the availability of Mahela Jayawardene and Kevin Pietersen, Delhi Daredevils captain Virender Sehwag is hoping to return to winning ways when they take on Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Wayamba

Wayamba

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

The Wayamba team for the Champions League T20, which kicks-off in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Friday, September 10.

Jayawardene reappointed Sri Lanka captain

Jayawardene reappointed Sri Lanka captain

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan has resigned from the captaincy and former skipper Mahela Jayawardene has been reappointed to the role, the island nation's sports minister said on Monday.

Jayawardene joins elite company of Tendulkar, Ponting, Jayasuriya and Sangakkara

Jayawardene joins elite company of Tendulkar, Ponting, Jayasuriya and Sangakkara

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Majestic Mahela Jayawardene joined 12,000 runs club in One-day Internationals.

40 Facts to Know About Dhoni

40 Facts to Know About Dhoni

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

40 must know nuggets about the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Minister makes U-turn after declaring Sri Lanka sold 2011 World Cup

Minister makes U-turn after declaring Sri Lanka sold 2011 World Cup

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Former sports minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage has alleged that his country 'sold' the game to India, a claim that was ridiculed by former captains Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene who demanded evidence from him.

Jayawardene joins Adelaide Strikers in Big Bash League

Jayawardene joins Adelaide Strikers in Big Bash League

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene has joined the Adelaide Strikers for the fifth edition of Big Bash League on a one-year deal as the side's second international signing. Jayawardene replaces Kieron Pollard after the West Indies international was last month ruled out of the competition, when he suffered a knee injury in South Africa's Ram Slam T20 Challenge.

Jayawardene ridicules claims that 2011 WC final was fixed

Jayawardene ridicules claims that 2011 WC final was fixed

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

Sri Lanka's former Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage alleged that his country "sold" the 2011 World Cup final to India -- a claim ridiculed by former captain Mahela Jayawardene, who demanded evidence for it.

Jayawardene will bat freely after 10,000 runs landmark: Dilshan

Jayawardene will bat freely after 10,000 runs landmark: Dilshan

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

Sri Lankan batsman Mahela Jayawardene will bat more freely after he reaches his milestone of 10,000 Test runs, feels captain Tillakaratne Dilshan.

Jayawardene gives up vice-captaincy

Jayawardene gives up vice-captaincy

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

A day after skipper Kumar Sangakkara stepped down, turmoil continued in Sri Lanka's cricket team with vice-captain Mahela Jayawardene also quitting his post and the selection panel offering to resign en masse.

Here's what Sri Lankans must do to beat India

Here's what Sri Lankans must do to beat India

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

The Sri Lanka cricket team is going through a transition phase, struggling to replace stalwarts such as Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene.

Uncapped Liam Dawson in England's WT20 squad

Uncapped Liam Dawson in England's WT20 squad

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

England have named uncapped Hampshire all-rounder Liam Dawson in their 15-man squad for the World Twenty20, to be staged in India next month, but there was no dramatic recall for Kevin Pietersen.

Virat overtakes Gavaskar, Bradman

Virat overtakes Gavaskar, Bradman

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

The guy revises the record books every game. Rajneesh Gupta gives us the latest numbers on the Indian skipper's awesome exploits on the cricket field.

No reason to doubt integrity of 2011 WC final, says ICC

No reason to doubt integrity of 2011 WC final, says ICC

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The International Cricket Council on Friday said there is no reason to doubt the integrity of the 2011 World Cup final in which India defeated Sri Lanka, asserting that it has not been provided any evidence that would merit an investigation into the game. The world body's statement came after Sri Lanka Police's special investigation division on Friday called off a probe into allegations by former sports minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage that the final was fixed by "certain parties" in Sri Lanka. The police said it found no evidence supporting Aluthgamage's unsubstantiated claims.

IPL 2020: Areas that Mumbai Indians need to focus

IPL 2020: Areas that Mumbai Indians need to focus

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

According to Mahela Jayawardene, it was good to go into the break with three consecutive wins.

PIX: Mumbai Indians celebrate record fourth IPL title with fans

PIX: Mumbai Indians celebrate record fourth IPL title with fans

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Veteran Yuvraj Singh was seen holding the IPL trophy even as a few fans chanted 'Bumrah Bumrah' along the way.

Dhoni run-out was game changer: Tendulkar

Dhoni run-out was game changer: Tendulkar

Rediff.com13 May 2019

For MI's top-scorer Kieron Pollard, it was Jasprit Bumrah and Lasith Malinga's 19th and 20th overs that made the difference.

Jayawardane defends Mumbai Indians' tactics

Jayawardane defends Mumbai Indians' tactics

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

The match had to be decided via Super Over, where the defending champions opted to send Hardik Pandya with Kieron Pollard.

Kohli adds another record to his name

Kohli adds another record to his name

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Earlier, Australia's former skipper Ricky Ponting held the record for scoring most international runs in a decade with 18,962 runs to his credit in the 2000s.

'Pressure of being Sachin's son looms on Arjun'

'Pressure of being Sachin's son looms on Arjun'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Zaheer Khan said that Arjun will need to prove himself in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League.

Sangakkara hails Jayawardene's return to form

Sangakkara hails Jayawardene's return to form

Rediff.com9 Jan 2010

Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara hailed teammate Mahela Jayawardene's return to form, saying it augurs well for his team. With a weak Bangladeshi attack at his disposal, Jayawardene struck a cracking century to announce his return to form and Sangakkara said it suited his team.