India tour of Sri Lanka 2021

Yuzvendra Chahal, K Gowtham test positive for Covid-19 in Sri Lanka

The two, as well as Krunal Pandya and six other Indian cricketers, will stay back in Sri Lanka for the time being
March 28, 2024

Indian contingent leaves Sri Lankan shores, Krunal Pandya remains in isolation

It is unclear yet if the two UK-bound players - Shaw and Suryakumar - will come back to India or fly directly to UK
March 28, 2024

Dravid 'not disappointed' with young batters, says they will 'keep improving and getting better'

Coach credits inexperienced players for "spirit" and "enthusiasm" throughout 45 days in bio-bubble
March 26, 2024

Series' chumminess quotient high as young Sri Lanka take advice from Dhawan, Dravid

Shanaka on chat with Dhawan: "We get advice from our former players too, but this was a chance to hear from a current player with a lot of experience"
March 26, 2024

Stats: Hasaranga's birthday bash, and Sri Lanka break 13-year duck

All the statistical highlights from one of India's worst efforts with the bat in T20Is
March 25, 2024

Wanindu Hasaranga leads the way with four-for as Sri Lanka claim 2-1 series win

For Sri Lanka, Pathum Nissanka has replaced Isuru Udana in the XI
March 26, 2024

Dhananjaya de Silva on batting long: 'This is what I'm meant to do for the team'

He trusted his lower-order team-mates to play big shots if he took the game deep
March 28, 2024

Shaw, Suryakumar, Hardik, Chahal among India players in isolation

Pandey, Gowtham, Kishan and Deepak Chahar also ruled out of Sri Lanka T20Is
March 26, 2024

Dhananjaya de Silva and Chamika Karunaratne seal last-over win to level series

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka opts to bowl first, expecting some juice in the Khettarama pitch
March 28, 2024

Hasaranga jumps to second spot among T20I bowlers, Hazlewood second in ODIs

Starc moves up as many as 10 places to reach eighth among ODI bowlers
March 26, 2024

Krunal Pandya's immediate contacts test negative for Covid-19

None of them, however, will travel to the ground for the last two matches of the series
March 26, 2024

Krunal Pandya tests positive for Covid-19, second T20I against Sri Lanka postponed by a day

Eight close contacts of the player, all from the Indian contingent, are in isolation
March 26, 2024

Yuzvendra Chahal's simplistic approach recaptures confidence in familiar conditions

Through basic control and bowling smarts, Chahal delivered a match-turning performance
March 27, 2024

Sri Lanka looking for special effort against India

It is not yet clear if Shaw and Suryakumar will be available for the second T20I
March 26, 2024

Bhuvneshwar, Chahar, Chahal help India defend below-par 164

The hosts field two debutants of their own - middle-order batter Charith Asalanka and allrounder Chamika Karunaratne
March 29, 2024

Dhawan eager to make his place 'stronger for World Cup' with Sri Lanka T20Is

He has been in terrific form in the IPL since 2019 and yet may not find a spot in India's first-choice T20I XI right now
March 26, 2024

Spin is Sri Lanka's best bet against India's IPL superstars

The hosts have lost all but one of their last 13 completed T20Is
March 26, 2024

Suryakumar Yadav: How I build from here is all in my hands

He has made use of all chances at international level and wants to improve at getting deep in the innings
March 28, 2024

Sophisticated approach helps Avishka Fernando finish top scorer in series

Fernando had begun aggressively, as he often does, but then toned his batting down in the middle overs
March 26, 2024

Spinners, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa give Sri Lanka vital Super league points

Sri Lanka make three changes too, including a debut for left-arm spinner Praveen Jayawickrama
March 26, 2024

Dasun Shanaka urges young Sri Lanka side to 'keep faith in the process'

Sri Lanka captain also hopes their fast-bowling reserves will improve in the future
March 26, 2024

Sri Lanka in dire need of World Cup Super League points

India may continue to test their bench strength having already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series
March 26, 2024

Charith Asalanka: Team and coaches 'all emotional' after loss

'We're a young team. We haven't won much recently, and we're trying to do our best to play together for our country'
March 26, 2024

No. 8 Deepak Chahar blindsides Sri Lanka in epic finish

India named an unchanged XI
March 26, 2024

Series on the line as ailing Sri Lanka prepare to face mighty India again

Sri Lanka have lost all but one of their nine completed ODIs this year
March 26, 2024

Kuldeep Yadav puts tough days behind him with positive return

The return of his pairing with Yuzvendra Chahal paid dividends for India
March 29, 2024

Chamika Karunaratne backs Sri Lanka batters to post 300-plus scores

Karunaratne, who top-scored in the first ODI, said the fact that most of the batting order had got starts was encouraging
March 26, 2024

Stats - Kishan hits second-fastest ODI fifty by a debutant

Ishan Kishan celebrated his 23rd birthday with a 42-ball 59 on his ODI debut.
March 26, 2024

Dhawan, Kishan, Shaw lead Sri Lanka rout after Kuldeep, Chahal shine

Sanju Samson was ruled out with sprained ligament in his knee
March 27, 2024

Five lesser-known Sri Lanka players who can make a difference against India

Can Pathum Nissanka, Ashen Bandara, Minod Bhanuka and Co step up?
March 25, 2024

Dhawan: 'Competition for the opening slot is a very good thing'

Limited-overs captain says no chats with team management in England about player selection have happened yet
March 26, 2024

India start as favourites against unsettled Sri Lanka

The home side have the advantage of game-time, but are coming into the series on the back of off-field turmoil
March 24, 2024

How Sri Lanka Cricket is toying with Sri Lanka's cricket

The governing body, in order to win a contracts dispute, has compromised team unity and here's how
March 28, 2024

Bhanuka Rajapaksa picked for India ODIs, T20Is; Kumara, Rajitha return from injuries

Sri Lanka are without four of their first-choice batters who are unavailable owing to suspension or injury
March 26, 2024

Bhuvneshwar: I'm not prioritising white-ball cricket over red-ball cricket

India fast bowler "just working normally, trying to prepare in a way that I'm ready for all formats"
March 27, 2024

Kusal Perera set to be ruled out of India series

Team doctor says batter is likely to be out for six weeks
March 28, 2024

Sri Lanka allowed to come out of isolation as players return negative tests

Batting coach Grant Flower and team analyst GT Niroshan were described as being in a "stable" condition
March 28, 2024

Player from alternative Sri Lanka squad for India series tests Covid-19 positive

Said player and the visiting India squad are staying at different hotels
March 26, 2024

Sri Lanka-India series to begin on July 18; new fixtures announced

New set of dates for ODIs and T20Is yet to be announced officially
March 26, 2024

India-Sri Lanka ODI series likely to be postponed to July 17

SLC has proposed a new schedule in response to the Covid-19 cases that have broken out in their camp
March 24, 2024

Sri Lanka team's data analyst GT Niroshan tests positive for Covid-19

GT Niroshan and Grant Flower have tested positive for the Delta variant of the virus
March 26, 2024

SL batting coach Grant Flower tests positive for Covid-19 after returning from England

It is not clear what impact this will have on SL's T20I series against India starting Tuesday
March 26, 2024

Yuzvendra Chahal: 'You will see a more confident Yuzi in this series'

Downplaying the idea that his form has dipped, the India legspinner says the team had communicated their confidence in him ahead of the SL tour
March 26, 2024

Disillusioned Angelo Mathews considers international retirement

He is believed to be unhappy over treatment meted out by SLC during the contracts standoff
March 26, 2024

Sri Lanka players agree contracts for India series, Angelo Mathews only one to decline offer

Several senior players who are not part of the white-ball set-up are now without deals after SLC withdrew offer of annual contracts
March 28, 2024

Sri Lanka face 'nerve-wracking' wait for Covid test results after returning from England

Mickey Arthur reveals mixing with England after Bristol ODI with India series due to start in a week
March 26, 2024

Second-string Indian team? 'Not thinking about it,' says Suryakumar Yadav

"We're just here to have some fun, enjoy this series completely, and take a lot of positives"
March 25, 2024

Hardik Pandya 'is bowling and it is a very good sign' - Suryakumar Yadav

The allrounder wants to be back to peak bowling fitness in time for the T20 World Cup later this year
March 26, 2024

Bhanuka Rajapaksa fined $5000 by SLC for breaching player contract

Despite the punishment, the batter has been included in the training squad ahead of the India series
March 26, 2024

Rahul Dravid: Winning series against Sri Lanka the priority

Coach says even if younger players don't get game-time, tour will be a great learning opportunity
March 25, 2024

Hardik Pandya preparing himself to 'bowl in all games at T20 World Cup'

"I have to make sure I am fit to be able to bowl and if I bowl, that brings balance to the Indian side"
March 26, 2024

Chetan Sakariya - 'Would have been happy just going to Sri Lanka as a net bowler'

Sakariya and Gaikwad talk about their maiden India call-up and what they're most looking forward to in Sri Lanka
March 25, 2024

India's squad to Sri Lanka to quarantine in Mumbai from June 14

They will be tested regularly before departing for Colombo on June 28
March 24, 2024

Shikhar Dhawan to lead India on limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka

Bhuvneshwar Kumar was named vice-captain of the 20-man squad
March 27, 2024

Rahul Dravid likely to coach India on Sri Lanka tour

He is expected to fill in for Ravi Shastri, who will be with the Test squad in the UK
March 26, 2024