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PHOTOS: Sri Lanka vs India, Galle Test, Day 3

PHOTOS: Sri Lanka vs India, Galle Test, Day 3

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

Images from Day 2 of the first Test between Sri Lanka and India in Galle, on Friday.

South Africa on course for Test win against Sri Lanka

South Africa on course for Test win against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

South Africa remained on course for victory at the close at Kingsmead on Friday.

Hasaranga, Pathirana face uncertainty over IPL 2026 participation

Hasaranga, Pathirana face uncertainty over IPL 2026 participation

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Wanindu Hasaranga, Matheesha Pathirana yet to take SLC-mandated fitness tests

Sri Lanka bowlers fight back

Sri Lanka bowlers fight back

Rediff.com21 Oct 2004

Sri Lanka, who were bowled out for 243, fought back to reduce Pakistan to 256 for eight after the second day of the first Test.

'Hardik Pandya to captain India in Sri Lanka T20I series'

'Hardik Pandya to captain India in Sri Lanka T20I series'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Hardik Pandya is all set to lead India in the three-match T20 International series against Sri Lanka, starting on July 27.

Lawson rocks Sri Lanka

Lawson rocks Sri Lanka

Rediff.com14 Jul 2005

Jermaine Lawson rocked Sri Lanka by taking four wickets to help West Indies to a 58-run first-innings lead in the first Test.

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.

Pakistan, Sri Lanka aim to better ICC Test standings

Pakistan, Sri Lanka aim to better ICC Test standings

Rediff.com16 Oct 2011

Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be aiming to move upwards in the ICC Test Championship table when they go head to head in a three-Test series which starts at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Sri Lanka vs India, Galle Test, Day 1

PHOTOS: Sri Lanka vs India, Galle Test, Day 1

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Images from Day 1 of the first Test between Sri Lanka and India in Galle, on Wednesday.

Images: India - Sri Lanka, third Test, Day 1

Images: India - Sri Lanka, third Test, Day 1

Rediff.com2 Dec 2009

Images from Day 1 in the third and final Test between India and Sri Lanka at the Brabourne stadium in Mumbai.

Kasprowicz destroys Sri Lanka

Kasprowicz destroys Sri Lanka

Rediff.com3 Jul 2004

Why Hashmatullah Shahidi Resigned As Afghanistan's ODI Captain

Why Hashmatullah Shahidi Resigned As Afghanistan's ODI Captain

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

Hashmatullah Shahidi has resigned as Afghanistan's One Day International captain, citing a personal decision, though he will continue to play in the 50-over format.

Sri Lanka's Chandimal, Thirimanne return for second India Test

Sri Lanka's Chandimal, Thirimanne return for second India Test

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal has been included in the 16-man squad for the second Test of the three-match series against India which begins on Thursday after recovering from illness.

Hat-trick hero Lockie Ferguson lifts NZ to 'insane' T20 win in Sri Lanka!

Hat-trick hero Lockie Ferguson lifts NZ to 'insane' T20 win in Sri Lanka!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Lockie Ferguson became the sixth New Zealander to take a T20 hat-trick as the visitors edged Sri Lanka by four wickets in a low scoring match in Dambulla.

Australia get cover for Starc, Sri Lanka recall Rajapaksa

Australia get cover for Starc, Sri Lanka recall Rajapaksa

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Sri Lanka fined 40 percent of match fee for slow-over rate in second T20 against Australia

Sri Lanka recall Vaas for final Test vs Pakistan

Sri Lanka recall Vaas for final Test vs Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

Sri Lanka recalled 35-year-old bowler Chaminda Vaas for the third and final Test against Pakistan, starting on Monday. The left-armer, who has taken 354 wickets in 110 test matches, was not selected for the first two Tests won by Sri Lanka.

PHOTOS: India trounce Sri Lanka to win Women's Asia Cup

PHOTOS: India trounce Sri Lanka to win Women's Asia Cup

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

India stormed to their seventh Women's Asia Cup title in eight editions as they trounced Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the final in Sylhet, Bangladesh on Saturday.

Sri Lanka name four spinners

Sri Lanka name four spinners

Rediff.com5 Mar 2004

Sri Lanka also called up Nuwan Zoysa for the first time since June 2002 for the first Test against Australia.

Williamson steers NZ to dramatic win; ends Sri Lanka's WTC hopes

Williamson steers NZ to dramatic win; ends Sri Lanka's WTC hopes

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

New Zealand conjured up a remarkable victory for the second time in two weeks by chasing down a target of 285 runs on the final ball of the rain-shortened final day to beat Sri Lanka by two wickets.

What cost Afghanistan victory against Sri Lanka

What cost Afghanistan victory against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Afghanistan gave away 35 extras, which proved to be Sri Lanka's second top scorer

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.

Sri Lanka elect to bat in first Test

Sri Lanka elect to bat in first Test

Rediff.com23 Jul 2008

Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat against India in the first Test.

Sri Lanka name rookie spinner for NZ Test series

Sri Lanka name rookie spinner for NZ Test series

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

Sri Lanka have named uncapped teenage off-spinner Tharindu Kaushal in their squad for the two-Test series against New Zealand starting at Galle on November 17.

Pak army called in to protect Sri Lankan cricketers

Pak army called in to protect Sri Lankan cricketers

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Pakistan has deployed army and paramilitary forces to protect Sri Lanka's cricket team after a deadly suicide bombing in Islamabad raised security concerns during their ongoing tour, the interior minister said on Thursday.

Sri Lanka ease to victory

Sri Lanka ease to victory

Rediff.com3 Mar 2006

Michael Vandort scored an unbeaten 64 to lead Sri Lanka to an eight-wicket win over Bangladesh in the first Test

Here's how Sri Lanka can challenge India in the Test series

Here's how Sri Lanka can challenge India in the Test series

Rediff.com22 Jul 2017

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir reckons: 'The only way Sri Lanka can compete is if they can manage to get 20 wickets and to do that they need to have pitches in their favour'

Sri Lanka: India's CHOGM dilemma

Sri Lanka: India's CHOGM dilemma

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

If Indian PM boycotts the CHOGM, it is likely to add to Sri Lanka's bitterness. This would not help India's desire to add more depth and content to its relations with Sri Lanka but its ability to influence Sri Lanka's decision making process on the both strategic issues and on Tamil minority issues, says Colonel (retd) R Hariharan.

Philander, Rabada rip through Sri Lanka

Philander, Rabada rip through Sri Lanka

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Vernon Philander and Kagiso Rabada claimed four wickets each as South Africa ripped out Sri Lanka for 110 on the second day of the second Test.

Bangladesh Overtake India In WTC Rankings; India Slip To 6th

Bangladesh Overtake India In WTC Rankings; India Slip To 6th

Rediff.com20 May 2026

The Indian cricket team has fallen to sixth place in the latest World Test Championship (WTC) rankings after Bangladesh's series win against Pakistan.

Spinners help West Indies crush Sri Lanka in first Test

Spinners help West Indies crush Sri Lanka in first Test

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Sri Lanka suffered a stunning batting collapse as they suffered a crushing 226-run defeat in the first Test against West Indies in Port of Spain.

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.

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.

How Iyer's Leadership, Laxman's Mentorship Led India To Zimbabwe Sweep

How Iyer's Leadership, Laxman's Mentorship Led India To Zimbabwe Sweep

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

India's new-look T20 squad, led by Shreyas Iyer and mentored by interim coach VVS Laxman, secured a dominant 3-0 series sweep against Zimbabwe. Both Iyer and Laxman praised each other's contributions, highlighting Iyer's leadership and Laxman's inspiring guidance in the team's success.

Sri Lanka's Prasad ruled out of first Test against England

Sri Lanka's Prasad ruled out of first Test against England

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Sri Lanka fast bowler Dhammika Prasad has been ruled out of the first Test against England at Headingley starting on Thursday.

1st Test: Karunaratne leads Sri Lanka to win in Galle

1st Test: Karunaratne leads Sri Lanka to win in Galle

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Chasing 268 to go 1-0 up in the two-Test series, Karunaratne's 161-run opening stand with Lahiru Thirimanne (64) set the tone for a successful chase at the Galle International Stadium.

Highlights: India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 4

Highlights: India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Day 4

Rediff.com26 Jul 2008

Statistical highlights of the first cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka at the SSC in Colombo on Saturday.

Australia hammer Sri Lanka, seal T20I series

Australia hammer Sri Lanka, seal T20I series

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Batting first after losing the toss, Sri Lanka started sluggishly and were reduced to 51-4 at the halfway mark of their innings after Richardson claimed two early wickets.

Sri Lanka recall Dilshan for final Test vs England

Sri Lanka recall Dilshan for final Test vs England

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

Dilshan, 31, was dropped for Sri Lanka's tour to Australia in November but returns in place of Jehan Mubarak, who struggled in the first two matches.

Australia brace for trial by spin against Sri Lanka

Australia brace for trial by spin against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Opener David Warner is still looking for his first Test hundred against Sri Lanka while Smith has managed only one century in his last 18 Tests.

Younis makes Sri Lanka toil

Younis makes Sri Lanka toil

Rediff.com24 Feb 2009

Pakistan were 574 for five wickets at the close on the fourth day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Karachi on Tuesday.