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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.

India denies stopping issuance of visas in Sri Lanka

India denies stopping issuance of visas in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com13 May 2022

The High Commission said it was striving to return to its normal functioning soon.

World Cup Qualifiers: Sri Lanka, Scotland register big wins

World Cup Qualifiers: Sri Lanka, Scotland register big wins

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

A dominant Sri Lanka thrashed Oman by 10 wickets in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifier to climb to the top of Group B at the Queens Sports Club, in Bulawayo on Friday.

WT20: Mathews to lead Sri Lanka; Malinga retains his place

WT20: Mathews to lead Sri Lanka; Malinga retains his place

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Angelo Mathews was replaced Lasith Malinga as captain of the Sri Lankan cricket team for the International Cricket Council World Twenty20.

Gandhinagar Hosts Asian Senior Weightlifting Championships

Gandhinagar Hosts Asian Senior Weightlifting Championships

Rediff.com13 May 2026

The 2026 Asian Senior Weightlifting Championships, featuring participants from approximately 30 nations, commenced in Gandhinagar, highlighting India's growing role in international sports.

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.

Will Shreyas Iyer Be Retained For Sri Lanka Game?

Will Shreyas Iyer Be Retained For Sri Lanka Game?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing for the World Cup match against Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka deploys troops, military vehicles on Colombo's streets

Sri Lanka deploys troops, military vehicles on Colombo's streets

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Sri Lankan authorities on Wednesday deployed troops and military vehicles in the streets to ensure public security in the capital amidst nationwide protests over the government's failure to tackle the worst economic crisis.

When Will Sri Lanka's Nightmare End?

When Will Sri Lanka's Nightmare End?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

As the protests in Colombo against Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa continued on Tuesday, elsewhere on the island -- in southwestern Rambukkana -- police opened fire at anti-government protestors, killing at least one person and injuring 13 others.

Sri Lanka's big guns need to fire against the Aussies

Sri Lanka's big guns need to fire against the Aussies

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

Sri Lanka's top order batsmen will have to deliver when they go into their second tri-series cricket match against formidable Australia in Perth on Friday, hoping to revive their fortunes after a series of indifferent shows of late.

T20 WC PIX: Hasaranga, Dhananjaya keep Sri Lanka's semis hopes alive

T20 WC PIX: Hasaranga, Dhananjaya keep Sri Lanka's semis hopes alive

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup match played between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka in Brisbane on Tuesday.

Merchant navy officer from Raj on board ship seized by Iran: Family

Merchant navy officer from Raj on board ship seized by Iran: Family

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

An India-bound container vessel, the 'Epaminondes', was seized by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in the Strait of Hormuz, with an Indian merchant navy officer from Rajasthan among the crew, his family reported. The family has appealed to the Indian government for assistance in ensuring the safe return of the crew.

Sri Lanka, Bangladesh clash in virtual semifinal

Sri Lanka, Bangladesh clash in virtual semifinal

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

A place in the final at stake, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh would expect their batsmen to fire as they lock horns in a virtual semi-final of the Nidahas Twenty20 tri-series, in Colombo, on Friday.

Having sneaked in, England will be 'more brave' in Super 8s

Having sneaked in, England will be 'more brave' in Super 8s

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

England captain Harry Brook acknowledges underestimating opponents in the group stage of the T20 World Cup and anticipates a stronger showing in the Super 8s, starting with their match against Sri Lanka.

Women's T20 World Cup: India's opening balance the key against Pakistan

Women's T20 World Cup: India's opening balance the key against Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, will rely heavily on openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma to perform against a challenging Pakistan side in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign opener.

Super 8s: England's Spin Test Awaits Pakistan in Pallekele

Super 8s: England's Spin Test Awaits Pakistan in Pallekele

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

England and Pakistan lock horns in a crucial T20 World Cup Super Eights clash in Pallekele, as Brook's side eye momentum while Pakistan seek comeback.

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.

Red-hot Iyer helps India to series sweep v Sri Lanka

Red-hot Iyer helps India to series sweep v Sri Lanka

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Thanks to the depth in their squad, India joined Afghanistan and Romania as the countries to have won a record 12 consecutive Twenty20 Internationals.

Women's T20 World Cup: Shafali, Mandhana star as India trounce Netherlands by 95 runs

Women's T20 World Cup: Shafali, Mandhana star as India trounce Netherlands by 95 runs

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma sizzled with the bat as India coasted to an emphatic 95-run win over the Netherlands in their Women's T20 World Cup match.

PICS: Fernando ton steers Sri Lanka past Windies

PICS: Fernando ton steers Sri Lanka past Windies

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Images from Monday's World Cup match between Sri Lanka and the West Indies, at at Chester-le-Street.

As India watches, China grows powerful in Sri Lanka

As India watches, China grows powerful in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Xi Jinping is winning the war without firing a shot in Sri Lanka, observes Colonel R Hariharan (retd).

Sri Lanka asked to exercise caution while handling Indian fishing boats

Sri Lanka asked to exercise caution while handling Indian fishing boats

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

During a virtual meeting of the joint working group on fisheries on Friday, both countries agreed that the use of force could not be justified under any circumstances.

Ireland hold edge over Oman in clash for first win

Ireland hold edge over Oman in clash for first win

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Ireland, after two consecutive defeats, will look to captain Paul Stirling for inspiration as they seek their first victory against Oman in a T20 World Cup Group B match.

Pakistan rules out T20 World Cup boycott over Bangladesh

Pakistan rules out T20 World Cup boycott over Bangladesh

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Pakistan won't boycott the upcoming T20 World Cup as a show of support for Bangladesh even if the International Cricket Council rejects the Bangladesh Cricket Board's request to move their matches out of India.

1 killed in anti-Muslim violence in Sri Lanka

1 killed in anti-Muslim violence in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com14 May 2019

President Maithripala Sirisena has issued a gazette notice banning three Islamic extremist organisations, including National Thowheeth Jama'ath that was blamed for the Easter bombings.

Sooryavanshi Could Spark Test Cricket Revival, Says Srikkanth

Sooryavanshi Could Spark Test Cricket Revival, Says Srikkanth

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth believes teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi can revive Test cricket if nurtured properly, urging patience and warning against excessive scrutiny of the young star.

PIX: Smriti, Shafali's record stand fires India to easy win over SL

PIX: Smriti, Shafali's record stand fires India to easy win over SL

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

All-round India defeat Sri Lanka by 30 runs to take 4-0 lead in women's T20Is series

Sri Lanka knock out defending champions England

Sri Lanka knock out defending champions England

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

Lasith Malinga took five wickets to help Sri Lanka knock Twenty20 World Cup holders England out of the tournament with a 19-run Super Eights victory on Monday that put the hosts safely into the semi-finals.

South Africa sweep Sri Lanka series after floodlight failure

South Africa sweep Sri Lanka series after floodlight failure

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

After electing to bat, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 225, three balls short of their 50 overs, for another below-par score in a series where they have found no answer to South Africa's rampant pace and spin attack.

Pakistan try to save Sri Lanka tour

Pakistan try to save Sri Lanka tour

Rediff.com26 Dec 2008

Pakistan officials will meet Sri Lankan counterparts this week in a bid to save next month's tour after the sacking of Sri Lanka's interim cricket board. Pakistan hope to convince Sri Lanka in talks at the Asian Cricket Council meeting in Kuala Lumpur to proceed with the tour amid concerns it will be scrapped by the new administrators.

Sri Lanka emergency: Indian team's security beefed up

Sri Lanka emergency: Indian team's security beefed up

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Tuesday said the tri-nation T20 series in Sri Lanka, also involving the Indian team, will continue despite the country plunging into a state of emergency following communal violence.

England's Woakes sinks Sri Lanka in rain-marred ODI

England's Woakes sinks Sri Lanka in rain-marred ODI

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

Chasing 279 for victory, Sri Lanka overcame Woakes's triple strikes to reach 140-5 in 29 overs when heavy rain stopped play and England won the match under the scoring method governing such rain-marred matches.

Sri Lanka declares emergency amidst protests over economic crisis

Sri Lanka declares emergency amidst protests over economic crisis

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Sri Lanka has also imposed a police curfew in Western Province for six hours.

Herath runs through Zimbabwe as Sri Lanka sweep series

Herath runs through Zimbabwe as Sri Lanka sweep series

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Rangana Herath grabbed Zimbabwe's final three wickets to return figures of 8-63 as Sri Lanka wasted little time in finishing off the hosts on the final morning of the second test at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday. The home side, teetering on 180 for seven overnight, survived 13 overs before being bowled out for 233 as Sri Lanka won by 257 runs to compete a sweep of the two-match series. Herath, standing in as captain for the injury-hit Sri Lankan side, finished with 13 wickets in the match as he fully exploited a turning surface to dominate the test with his spin.

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.

PHOTOS: Kohli powers India to big win over Sri Lanka

PHOTOS: Kohli powers India to big win over Sri Lanka

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

IMAGES from the 1st ODI played between India and Sri Lanka in Guwahati on Tuesday.

Sri Lanka orders tri-forces to shoot rioters at sight

Sri Lanka orders tri-forces to shoot rioters at sight

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Sri Lanka's ministry of defence on Tuesday ordered the army, air force and navy personnel to open fire on anyone looting public property or causing harm to others amidst violent protests in the island nation over the unprecedented economic crisis.

Emergency declared in Sri Lanka as President Gotabaya flees to Maldives

Emergency declared in Sri Lanka as President Gotabaya flees to Maldives

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency on Wednesday as angry protesters stormed the prime minister's office in Colombo, hours after president Gotabaya Rajapksa fled to the Maldives on a military jet, amid the country's worst economic crisis in decades.

Property dispute behind firing at Naseem Shah's home

Property dispute behind firing at Naseem Shah's home

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

Many of the national team players come from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province where Northern areas security forces are fighting terror attacks frequently.

Ranil Wickremesinghe is back as Sri Lanka's prime minister for 5th time

Ranil Wickremesinghe is back as Sri Lanka's prime minister for 5th time

Rediff.com12 May 2022

The 73-year-old United National Party was appointed as the prime minister by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa after they held closed-door discussions on Wednesday.