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Sri Lanka coach, player test positive for coronavirus

Sri Lanka coach, player test positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Last week, SLC appointed former first-class cricketer Jerome Jayaratne as the national team manager for the Islanders' upcoming tour of the West Indies.

India banks on boxing, weightlifting, athletics for top-five finish at 2026 Commonwealth Games

India banks on boxing, weightlifting, athletics for top-five finish at 2026 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

India is relying heavily on its boxing, weightlifting, and athletics contingents to maintain its two-decade streak of top-five finishes at the Commonwealth Games, which opens in Glasgow.

Bethell, Jacks spin England to series sweep vs SL

Bethell, Jacks spin England to series sweep vs SL

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

England spinners seal Sri Lanka series sweep ahead of T20 World Cup

'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.

BCCI to cover expenses of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's parents' trip to UK

BCCI to cover expenses of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's parents' trip to UK

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

The BCCI will cover the expenses for 15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's parents to accompany him on India's upcoming T20I tour of Ireland and England, following his inclusion in the national squad.

Diplomatic century: Modi completes 100 foreign visits in 12 yrs as PM

Diplomatic century: Modi completes 100 foreign visits in 12 yrs as PM

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's week-long ongoing tour of France and Slovakia is his 100th foreign trip since he assumed the high office 12 years ago.

Sri Lanka cancel Kiwi tour

Sri Lanka cancel Kiwi tour

Rediff.com29 Dec 2004

Sri Lanka on Wednesday pulled out of their cricket tour of New Zealand in the wake of the tsunami disaster.

Sri Lanka cricketer Gunathilaka arrested for sexual assault

Sri Lanka cricketer Gunathilaka arrested for sexual assault

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

Sri Lanka cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka, who was with the national squad for T20 World Cup in Australia, has been arrested on charges of sexual assault, team sources said on Sunday.

PICS: Jadeja, Ashwin overwhelm Sri Lanka in 3 days

PICS: Jadeja, Ashwin overwhelm Sri Lanka in 3 days

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

Images from Day 3 in the first Test between India and Sri Lanka, in Mohali, on Sunday.

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.

Zimbabwe sniff victory aginst Sri Lanka

Zimbabwe sniff victory aginst Sri Lanka

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

Zimbabwe were seven wickets away from their maiden Test win over Sri Lanka on Monday after setting the hosts a target of 388 in their one-off match at the R. Premadasa Stadium.

Sri Lanka crush Bangladesh

Sri Lanka crush Bangladesh

Rediff.com14 Jul 2007

Muttiah Muralitharan became the second player to claim 700 Test wickets in guiding Sri Lanka to an innings and 193-run victory over Bangladesh in the third and final match of their series on Saturday.

Ananthan Kaadu Review: Predictable Revenge Saga

Ananthan Kaadu Review: Predictable Revenge Saga

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

Indrans' standout performance deserves a sharper screenplay than this over-edited, all-too-familiar revenge saga, rues Sreeju Sudhakaran.

Rising Stars T20 Asia Cup: Radha stars as India A storm into final

Rising Stars T20 Asia Cup: Radha stars as India A storm into final

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Radha Yadav's all-round performance propelled India A Women to a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka A in the Women's Rising Stars T20 Asia Cup semifinal, securing their place in the final.

World Cup 2023: Hardik ruled out of Sri Lanka game

World Cup 2023: Hardik ruled out of Sri Lanka game

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

India will still be without injured vice-captain Hardik Pandya for Thursday's World Cup match against Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka name squad

Sri Lanka name squad

Rediff.com23 Nov 2007

Sri Lanka have axed middle order batsman Thilan Samaraweera from their 14-man squad for the first test against England

Sri Lanka's Gunathilaka gets bail in Sydney sexual assault case

Sri Lanka's Gunathilaka gets bail in Sydney sexual assault case

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Sri Lanka cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka was granted bail in Sydney on Thursday, reversing an earlier decision in the case of the alleged sexual assault of a woman while on tour in Australia for the T20 World Cup.

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 beat South Africa

Sri Lanka beat South Africa

Rediff.com24 Feb 2004

The Super League Group 1 is wide open after Sri Lanka beat South Africa by 29 runs at the Fatullah District Stadium.

Record prize pool at Women's T20 World Cup

Record prize pool at Women's T20 World Cup

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

The prize pool will be smaller than those at the men's and women's World Cups held in the Indian subcontinent in the last three years.

Sri Lanka sweep series against Bangladesh

Sri Lanka sweep series against Bangladesh

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Mathews inspired Sri Lanka to its first One-day international series sweep in more than three years

My Dear Friend Garry Sobers

My Dear Friend Garry Sobers

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Sir Garfield Sobers, who passed into the ages on July 17, would have turned 90 today, July 28. Former Pakistan captain Intikhab Alam remembers a dear friend who he believes was 'undoubtedly the greatest cricketer the world has ever seen.'

'BCCI has found its poster boy': Coach hails Sooryavanshi's India call-up

'BCCI has found its poster boy': Coach hails Sooryavanshi's India call-up

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's childhood coach Manish Ojha hailed the 15-year-old's historic India selection, saying the BCCI may have found the future 'poster boy' of Indian cricket after his record-breaking IPL season.

Bumrah, Hardik rested as India focus on WTC, ODI WC

Bumrah, Hardik rested as India focus on WTC, ODI WC

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

India have rested Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya from the Ireland and England tours as selectors prioritise the pacer's role in the World Test Championship and Pandya's importance to India's ODI World Cup plans.

T20 World Cup 2026: The Full Schedule

T20 World Cup 2026: The Full Schedule

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

ICC T20 World Cup will be held from February 7 to March 8 2026. Check out the full schedule of T20 World Cup 2026.

Sooryavanshi should be in Indian team for Ireland series: M S K Prasad

Sooryavanshi should be in Indian team for Ireland series: M S K Prasad

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Former India chief selector M S K Prasad has called Vaibhav Sooryavanshi a 'super talent' and believes he should be immediately considered for the Ireland series.

Sri Lanka consolidate

Sri Lanka consolidate

Rediff.com10 Aug 2008

India were firmly on the backfoot with Sri Lanka building a vital 103-runs first innings lead after reaching 352 for seven at lunch on the third day of the deciding third and final cricket Test on Sunday.

Gambhir's era begins: Team India arrives in Sri Lanka

Gambhir's era begins: Team India arrives in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

The Men in Blue, led by newly appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir, arrived in Sri Lanka for a six-match white-ball series on Monday.

Sri Lanka recall Fernando

Sri Lanka recall Fernando

Rediff.com10 Aug 2004

The fast bowler was included in Sri Lanka's 14-man squad for the ICC Champions Trophy.

Indian submarine, Pak ship visit Sri Lanka at same time

Indian submarine, Pak ship visit Sri Lanka at same time

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

The Indian high commission said its operational visit is to commemorate the ninth edition of International Day of Yoga under the theme of "Global Ocean Ring".

Australian team donates prize money to crisis-hit Sri Lanka

Australian team donates prize money to crisis-hit Sri Lanka

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

The funds revealed by Australian players will go towards programmes by UNICEF that support nutrition, healthcare, safe drinking water, education, and mental health services for 1.7 million vulnerable in-need children in the country.

ODI World Cup: Probe underway after Sri Lanka fail to earn direct qualification

ODI World Cup: Probe underway after Sri Lanka fail to earn direct qualification

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

After Sri Lanka failed to earn direct qualification for the upcoming ODI World Cup, a technical committee began their investigation.

Sangakkara rescues Sri Lanka

Sangakkara rescues Sri Lanka

Rediff.com3 Apr 2006

Kumar Sangakkara top-scored with 79 as Sri Lanka recovered from 61 for 3 to 267 for 8 on day 1 of the second Test against Pakistan.

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka

Rediff.com22 Mar 2006

Pakistan secured a place in the ICC Champions Trophy after defeating Sri Lanka by four wickets in their third and final one-day international on Wednesday.

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 clinch consolation win

Sri Lanka clinch consolation win

Rediff.com8 Feb 2009

Sri Lanka clinched a consolation 68-run victory against India in the fifth and final one-day international in Colombo on Sunday to avoid a series whitewash. Sri Lanka piled up 320 for eight with opener Tillakaratne Dilshan top-scoring with 97, then bowled out India for 252. India won the series 4-1.

Saba Karim questions Suryakumar's future, backs Patidar for T20 captaincy

Saba Karim questions Suryakumar's future, backs Patidar for T20 captaincy

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Former India cricketer and selector Saba Karim believes Suryakumar Yadav's inconsistent form might cost him a spot in India's T20 World Cup 2028 plans. Karim also suggested Rajat Patidar, Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson, and Ishan Kishan as potential captaincy candidates, while expressing doubts about Hardik Pandya's leadership. He also advocated for the inclusion of 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the national squad.

Sri Lanka crush Bangladesh

Sri Lanka crush Bangladesh

Rediff.com22 Sep 2005

Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by an innings 69 runs to complete a 2-0 series win on the third day of the second Test.

Sri Lanka crush Zimbabwe

Sri Lanka crush Zimbabwe

Rediff.com9 Oct 2004

Sri Lanka strode to a seven-wicket win after bundling out the Zimbabweans for 104 in the fourth match of a triangular ODI tournament in Pakistan.

Why Pakistanis Are Saying Sorry To Sri Lanka

Why Pakistanis Are Saying Sorry To Sri Lanka

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Priyantha Kumara was murdered by Pakistani fundamentalists last Friday, provoking civil society protests in Lahore and Karachi against the horrific crime.