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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

T20 World Cup PICS: Sri Lanka too good for Ireland

T20 World Cup PICS: Sri Lanka too good for Ireland

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Images from the T20 World Cup match between Sri Lanka and Ireland, in Hobart, on Sunday.

'Namibia's Sri Lanka stunner was made in the UAE'

'Namibia's Sri Lanka stunner was made in the UAE'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

Namibia savoured their finest international win in front of thousands of Sri Lankan fans at Geelong's Kardinia Park

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.

Children Take Part in Sri Lanka Protest

Children Take Part in Sri Lanka Protest

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

Glimpses of the continued protests in Sri Lanka against the worsening economic conditions and the Rajapaksas.

'India has to ensure Sri Lanka doesn't become bankrupt'

'India has to ensure Sri Lanka doesn't become bankrupt'

Rediff.com16 May 2022

'India has given assistance that we required, otherwise we would not have been able to survive this far.'

Shafique hundred helps Pakistan pull off big chase against Sri Lanka

Shafique hundred helps Pakistan pull off big chase against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Pakistan wrapped up victory in the second session to go 1-0 up in the two-Test series.

Australia face rebuild after T20 World Cup flop

Australia face rebuild after T20 World Cup flop

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Australia host the next T20 World Cup in 2028 but will be eyeing a bigger prize a few months before that when cricket is reintroduced to the Olympics in LA.

SAAF Championships: Samardeep grabs shot put gold

SAAF Championships: Samardeep grabs shot put gold

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Rising shot putter Samardeep wins gold with meet record, India share spoils with Sri Lanka on Day 1

New Zealand's young guns eye glory in 2028 after T20 World Cup heartbreak

New Zealand's young guns eye glory in 2028 after T20 World Cup heartbreak

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

New Zealand coach Rob Walter believes his young team will be back and hungry for success at the next edition of T20 World Cup on home soil in 2028.

Sri Lanka bowlers to begin training on Monday

Sri Lanka bowlers to begin training on Monday

Rediff.com31 May 2020

The SLC would ensure everyone at the training camp adhered to the government health regulations, it added.

I started improving when I accepted my mistakes: Shafali

I started improving when I accepted my mistakes: Shafali

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Accepting the flaws in her game was fundamental to her resurgence as a more compact batter, India opener Shafali Verma said.

India keeping an eye on visit of Chinese ship to Sri Lanka

India keeping an eye on visit of Chinese ship to Sri Lanka

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

India is concerned over the visit of a Chinese satellite tracking ship to Sri Lanka's Hambantota port as it signals an attempt by China to expand its maritime influence in the region, sources in defence and security establishment said on Tuesday.

Four in a row for Menon as ICC unveils T20 WC umpires

Four in a row for Menon as ICC unveils T20 WC umpires

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Menon to officiate in his fourth T20WC, Padmanabhan to make his debut

PHOTOS: Postcards from Sri Lanka

PHOTOS: Postcards from Sri Lanka

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

Rediff.com's Abhishek Mande visited Sri Lanka and returned with these photographs.

Sri Lanka cricketers suspended for bio-bubble breach in England

Sri Lanka cricketers suspended for bio-bubble breach in England

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Monday suspended three players, including batsman Kusal Mendis and wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella, for breaching the bio-bubble during their ongoing tour of England and ordered their immediate return to the country.

Asia Cup PIX: Sri Lanka crush Bangladesh's hopes in Super 4 clash

Asia Cup PIX: Sri Lanka crush Bangladesh's hopes in Super 4 clash

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

IMAGES from Asia Cup Super 4 match played between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Colombo on Saturday.

Aakash Chopra flags Gujarat Titans' batting concerns ahead of IPL 2026

Aakash Chopra flags Gujarat Titans' batting concerns ahead of IPL 2026

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Former India opener Aakash Chopra has pointed out the real chink in the armour for Gujarat Titans ahead of the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), highlighting the Shubman Gill-led side's heavy dependence on their top-order and the poor form of star batter Jos Buttler.

BCB requests ICC to relocate B'desh's T20 WC matches

BCB requests ICC to relocate B'desh's T20 WC matches

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

'If India can't provide security to one of our players, how will they ensure security of our entire team.'

Ranatunga appointed new Sri Lanka manager

Ranatunga appointed new Sri Lanka manager

Rediff.com27 Sep 2008

Nishantha Ranatunga, brother of Sri Lanka Cricket chairman Arjuna Ranatunga, has been appointed the new manager of the Sri Lanka team.

'Sometimes It Takes One Knock': Southee Defends Buttler's Form

'Sometimes It Takes One Knock': Southee Defends Buttler's Form

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

England bowling coach Tim Southee praised Jofra Archer's 'unbelievable skill' and backed Jos Buttler to rediscover form ahead of England's T20 World Cup Super Eight clash against New Zealand.

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.

David Miller receives medical clearance to feature in T20 World Cup

David Miller receives medical clearance to feature in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

South Africa's senior batter David Miller on Saturday received medical clearance to join the national squad for the T20 World Cup which begins on February 7.

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.

WC PHOTOS: India thrash Sri Lanka by 302 runs, qualify for semi-finals

WC PHOTOS: India thrash Sri Lanka by 302 runs, qualify for semi-finals

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

IMAGES from the World Cup match between India and Sri Lanka played at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on Thursday

Big blow for India's WTC Final hopes!

Big blow for India's WTC Final hopes!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

India on Friday slipped a rung to sixth position on the World Test Championship standings after New Zealand's comprehensive nine-wicket victory against the West Indies in Wellington.

Suryakumar Yadav Lauds Comfortable Equation with Coach Gautam Gambhir

Suryakumar Yadav Lauds Comfortable Equation with Coach Gautam Gambhir

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Suryakumar Yadav discusses his successful partnership with head coach Gautam Gambhir, highlighting their shared understanding and mutual respect, which has led to significant success for the Indian T20 team.

'India's gain, Sri Lanka's loss': Meet Seneviratne - India's left-arm throwdown specialist

'India's gain, Sri Lanka's loss': Meet Seneviratne - India's left-arm throwdown specialist

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Meet Nuwan Seneviratne, the left-arm throwdown specialist of the Indian team.

T20 World Cup: PCB slams ICC favouritism: 'One country is dictating'

T20 World Cup: PCB slams ICC favouritism: 'One country is dictating'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi said the Pakistan government will take the final and binding decision on whether its national team will participate in the upcoming T20 World Cup, following Bangladesh's removal

T20 World Cup: Can Afghanistan recreate 2024 magic in subcontinent?

T20 World Cup: Can Afghanistan recreate 2024 magic in subcontinent?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Afghanistan unit will be heading into the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka with hopes of replicating their historic performance during the 2024 edition

When Will Sri Lanka's Fuel Shortage End?

When Will Sri Lanka's Fuel Shortage End?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Sri Lanka watchers were startled on Tuesday evening to see an anti-government protestor being dragged off a Sri Lankan Airlines flight by police personnel at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike airport.

10 Countries With Names History Forgot

10 Countries With Names History Forgot

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

The new names vs old names of various nations.

Forex-starved Sri Lanka runs out of cash to buy fuel

Forex-starved Sri Lanka runs out of cash to buy fuel

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

Sri Lankan government on Monday admitted that it has run out of cash to buy fuel as pumps in most filling stations across the country have run dry, exacerbating the deepening foreign-exchange crisis that has crippled the island nation's economy.

Sri Lanka repulse spirited Ireland

Sri Lanka repulse spirited Ireland

Rediff.com14 Jun 2009

Sri Lanka fought off a strong challenge from Ireland at Lord's on Sunday to win their Twenty20 World Cup Super Eight match by nine runs. Ireland, the only non-Test playing nation still in the tournament, restricted the 1996 World one-day champions to 144 for nine after Sri Lanka had won the toss and elected to bat.

Spotted: Sachin Tendulkar in Sri Lanka

Spotted: Sachin Tendulkar in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com16 Feb 2009

Reader Jitendra Dhulekar sent us this picture from Sri Lanka.

Statistical highlights: Australia vs Sri Lanka

Statistical highlights: Australia vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com8 Feb 2008

Statistical highlights of the cricket tri-series match between Australia and Sri Lanka at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday

How the Middle East crisis has affected sporting events and athletes

How the Middle East crisis has affected sporting events and athletes

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The escalating conflict involving the U.S. and Israel with Iran has led to widespread disruption in the world of sports, with events postponed, travel plans thrown into chaos, and athletes seeking asylum.

Dhawan and his boys chill in Sri Lanka

Dhawan and his boys chill in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Coach Rahul Dravid is letting his boys wind down before getting keyed up for the ODI and T20Is against Sri Lanka, beginning July 13.

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.

Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan breaks Virat Kohli's T20 World Cup record

Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan breaks Virat Kohli's T20 World Cup record

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Pakistan batter Sahibzada Farhan created history in Pallekele on Thursday, surpassing batting great Virat Kohli for most runs in a single edition of the T20 World Cup.