Sri Lanka tour of West Indies 2020/21

Kraigg Brathwaite, Kyle Mayers, Jason Holder fifties help West Indies set Sri Lanka 377 to win

Nissanka completed a half-century, but Sri Lanka added only eight to their overnight score to be bowled out for 258
April 21, 2024

West Indies make substantial headway on rain-marred day

The loss of Chandimal and de Silva substantially dented Sri Lanka's likelihood of establishing a first-innings lead
April 18, 2024

The tireless, understated and obnoxiously consistent world of Suranga Lakmal

At 34, the now-veteran is the benchmark in highlighting the benefits of hard work and perseverance
April 18, 2024

Thirimanne fifty blunts West Indies after Brathwaite ton

Suranga Lakmal took 4/94 but the captain's century and the allrounder's 73 kept the home team strong
April 18, 2024

Brathwaite's unbeaten 99 headlines even first day between West Indies and Sri Lanka

Both teams have just one specialist slow bowler: Rahkeem Cornwall for West Indies and Lasith Embuldeniya for Sri Lanka
April 18, 2024

Unpredictable Sri Lanka seek spark to seal first series win in the Caribbean

With seemingly not much to separate both teams, victory could come down to which side makes fewer mistakes
April 21, 2024

Bonner's maiden Test ton helps West Indies salvage draw

Bonner has gotten past his third Test fifty in his sixth innings, Mayers still new at the crease
April 18, 2024

Pathum Nissanka defies the odds in his biggest test

Showing great maturity, the debutant shelved his attacking instincts to construct a century that could set up victory
April 18, 2024

Nissanka 103, Dickwella 96 set West Indies 375 for first-Test victory

West Indies began with a promising breakthrough, but failure to follow up on it has Sri Lanka in command
April 21, 2024

The Lahiru Thirimanne everyone had hoped for

It is still too soon to say whether this is a true breakthrough, but Sri Lanka will grab it with both hands
April 18, 2024

Thirimanne-Oshada stand scripts Sri Lanka's fightback

Vishwa Fernando removed both overnight West Indies batsmen in the same over
April 23, 2024

Cornwall, Da Silva stretch West Indies' lead after Lakmal five-for

Honours even after intriguing session but West Indies just 97 behind
April 18, 2024

Memories of the past make Sri Lanka's present so much harder to watch

The Test series in West Indies began with a familiar batting collapse while the Legends team created waves of nostalgia
April 18, 2024

Jason Holder's five-for gives West Indies control

West Indies have decided to go with a four-strong seam attack to attempt to make full use of the seaming conditions
April 18, 2024

Kraigg Brathwaite: 'As a Test team, West Indies are on a great path'

West Indies captain also confident that Holder and Bravo, who missed the Bangladesh tour, will fit in seamlessly
April 21, 2024

Dimuth Karunaratne expects stiff challenge for Sri Lanka's batsmen in West Indies Tests

"The West Indies pace attack is a really good one, and they know how to move the Dukes ball"
April 18, 2024

Batting worries for Sri Lanka as de Silva makes fruitful return

The team was all out for 172 in the first innings despite having nine batsmen in the practice-match line-up
April 18, 2024

Virat Kohli jumps back into top five in T20I rankings; Jos Buttler moves up to 19th

India captain gained 47 rating points and moved up one slot following scores of 73 and 77
April 18, 2024

Kraigg Brathwaite: Taking over from Jason Holder is a 'privilege'

West Indies' newly appointed Test captain has hailed his predecessor for doing a "superb job"
April 18, 2024

Darren Bravo ton, Kieron Pollard composure seals 3-0 sweep despite Wanindu Hasaranga efforts

Sri Lanka make three changes in hope of putting in more complete performance
April 18, 2024

Struggling Sri Lanka search for one last hurrah

West Indies have dominated them in the ODI series, but the final match offers a chance to redeem pride
April 18, 2024

'Jason Holder is an integral part of West Indies cricket' - Chief selector Harper

Management pleased with outgoing captain's bond with his successor, Kraigg Brathwaite, and hope it yields dividends
April 20, 2024

Jason Holder, Darren Bravo return to Kraigg Brathwaite-led West Indies Test side

Several performers against Bangladesh, including Kyle Mayers, retain their place in the side
April 18, 2024

Nicholas Pooran eases jitters after Evin Lewis and Shai Hope set up 2-0 series win

The pitch is expected to get better for batting, so Sri Lanka may have their work cut out for them in setting a good total
April 18, 2024

Angelo Mathews to return home from West Indies tour

It seems unlikely at this stage that he can return to the tour at any point
April 20, 2024

Danushka Gunathilaka: Kieron Pollard 'apologised' for obstructing-the-field appeal

"He told me he didn't see that properly at that time and only after he saw the video he realised I didn't do anything."
April 18, 2024

Kraigg Brathwaite replaces Jason Holder as West Indies Test captain

Brathwaite was in charge of the team when they secured their recent 2-0 win in Bangladesh
April 18, 2024

Sri Lanka look to avoid familiar slip-ups with series on the line

West Indies' rare chance to win consecutive ODIs at home - and wrap up the series - against a top-10 opposition
April 18, 2024

Shai Hope century leads dominant display as Windies take 1-0 series lead

West Indies are led by Kieron Pollard in a side that also includes recent T20I captained Jason Holder
April 18, 2024

Sri Lanka, West Indies gear up to shake off ODI rust

Both teams will have an eye on World Cup Super League - points dropped now could prove costly later
April 20, 2024

Can Sri Lanka defy Gayle and Co once more to end T20I series drought?

The visitors have not won an international series in the shortest format since October 2019
April 20, 2024

Nissanka earns maiden Test call-up, fit Karunaratne back to lead Sri Lanka for West Indies Tests

Dilruwan Perera, Kusal Perera and Lakshan Sandakan not part of 17-man squad
April 18, 2024

Wanindu Hasaranga the star as Sri Lanka spinners rout West Indies

Earlier, Danushka Gunathilaka and Pathum Nissanka helped the visitors put up a competitive total
April 23, 2024

Can Sri Lanka batsmen step up their game against unstoppable West Indies?

At this point, Sri Lanka's best hope is to bat ridiculously well and give their bowlers a chance
April 18, 2024

In pictures: How Kieron Pollard hit six sixes in an over

The West Indies batsman added his name to record books against Akila Dananjaya who had just taken a hat-trick
April 18, 2024

Kieron Pollard's six sixes in an over trumps Akila Dananjaya hat-trick in dramatic chase

Akila Dananjaya had a day to remember and a day to forget in the space of an over
April 18, 2024

Pollard backs seniors to get West Indies back into winning habit

He says giving some younger players chances hasn't produced "consistent" results
April 18, 2024

West Indies test old guard as build-up to T20 World Cup begins

Sri Lanka, meanwhile, are looking to win their first international game in more than a year
April 18, 2024

Chris Gayle on West Indies comeback: 'Want to get three T20 titles under my belt'

Veteran ready to bat down the order after being recalled to T20I squad to face Sri Lanka
April 18, 2024

Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer available for Sri Lanka Tests after meeting fitness requirement

Chase and Hetmyer were among four players deemed ineligible for T20I and ODI squads
April 18, 2024

Phil Simmons: Sri Lanka series first step to finalise 'make-up of our team' for T20 World Cup

Chris Gayle and Fidel Edwards have earned their recalls through solid performances, says West Indies coach
April 18, 2024

Angelo Mathews to be Sri Lanka's stand-in captain for T20I series in West Indies

Dasun Shanaka, the appointed captain, is yet to join the team because of a delay in obtaining a US transit visa
April 23, 2024

Sunil Narine indicates he's 'not ready' for West Indies return

Jimmy Adams said that fitness requirements had to be strict as four players missed out on the squad
April 19, 2024

Chris Gayle, Fidel Edwards recalled to West Indies' T20I squad

Veterans return to the fray for three-match home series against Sri Lanka
April 18, 2024

Visa-related problems delay Dasun Shanaka's departure for the Caribbean

Sri Lanka's new T20I captain might be forced to miss at least a part of the series against West Indies
April 18, 2024

Dasun Shanaka appointed Sri Lanka's T20I captain

He replaces Malinga, who is understood to be out of contention for selection, having not trained with the squad in the past few months
April 20, 2024

SLC says Chaminda Vaas 'holding the game to ransom' after fast bowling coach's resignation

Board says former pacer made his "irresponsible move on the eve of the team's departure, based on personal monetary gain"
April 23, 2024

Lahiru Kumara tests positive for Covid-19, to miss West Indies tour

Quick had taken part in a practice game the day before the test was conducted
April 18, 2024

Chaminda Vaas appointed Sri Lanka fast bowling coach for West Indies tour

Vaas back for fourth stint with Sri Lanka team following David Sekar's resignation
April 18, 2024