Sri Lanka Cricket Team
Afridi to return to Pakistan from LPL for 'personal emergency'
The former Pakistan captain said he would rejoin the LPL once his situation was resolved
April 22, 2024
Dasun Shanaka, spinners star as Dambulla Viiking topple Colombo Kings
Undana, Russell three-wicket hauls in vain for Angelo Mathews' side
April 21, 2024
Asanka Gurusinha appointed head coach of Nigeria
Former Sri Lanka batsman to also act as the high-performance director while in Nigeria
April 23, 2024
Thisara Perera's whirlwind 97 blows Dambulla Viiking away
He rescued Jaffna Stallions from 64 for 5 to set up a 66-run win
April 21, 2024
Dasun Shanaka, Samit Patel hand Kandy Tuskers their second loss
The Viiking eked out a four-run win after rain brought play to an abrupt close in Hambantota
April 24, 2024
ICC makes U-turn, to revisit plan for extra global event in next eight-year cycle
Those reliant on ICC revenue want it, while ones that earn more from bilateral series don't
April 21, 2024
ICC news
Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, Steven Smith, Joe Root nominated for ICC men's cricketer of the decade award
Kohli is the only men's player who has been nominated for all major awards
April 23, 2024
Sony, Sky Sports, PTV buy LPL 2020 broadcast rights
ITN secured local terrestrial rights, with tournament to be broadcast throughout much of South Asia and the UK
April 21, 2024
LPL 2020 - Sohail Tanvir, Canada batsman Ravinderpal Singh test positive for Covid-19
The Colombo Kings player's participation is now contingent on his recovery and signoffs from medical authorities
April 21, 2024
ICC confirms altered points system for World Test Championship
The board also introduced a minimum age restriction for international cricket which will apply across all cricket
April 21, 2024
2022 Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa postponed to February 2023
The major tournaments on the women's calendar for 2022 now include the ODI World Cup, the Commonwealth Games and the Ashes
April 21, 2024
Nuwan Zoysa found guilty of three offences under ICC anti-corruption code
Zoysa was originally charged in 2018 after his involvement in a T10 tournament organised in the UAE
April 23, 2024
Chris Gayle and Lasith Malinga pull out of LPL
The West Indian opener has cited injury, and the Sri Lanka fast bowler inadequate preparation time
April 21, 2024
England plan for full calendar and return of crowds in 2021 home season
Five Tests against India, women's tours by New Zealand and South Africa included in provisional schedule
April 21, 2024
SLC confident of LPL starting on time despite more teething issues
Some franchise owners described the tournament's organisation as "chaotic"
April 21, 2024
FICA wants 'clear global solutions' to tackle contract breaches in sanctioned cricket
Body calls on ICC and its member boards to show "willingness to prioritise and act on" the matter
April 21, 2024
Sri Lankan government gives LPL green light; likely to start on November 27
Players to have seven-day quarantine; new start date may allow PSL players to also play LPL
April 21, 2024
Lankan Premier League: SLC meets with health authorities; more confident of league going ahead
More details expected after upcoming meeting involving Sri Lanka's president
April 21, 2024
Lanka Premier League dates may change, and could be held in Malaysia or UAE
SLC's first preference still is to hold the tournament in Sri Lanka
April 24, 2024
Irfan Pathan signs with Kandy Tuskers in the LPL
The former India allrounder hasn't played competitive T20 cricket since February 2019
April 24, 2024
Sri Lanka set to play two-Test series in South Africa
CSA will also send a security delegation to Pakistan to assess the feasibility of a tour in early 2021
April 23, 2024
Andre Russell, Faf du Plessis among five overseas players to pull out of Lanka Premier League
David Miller, Dawid Malan and Manvinder Bisla are the other three players to have withdrawn
April 23, 2024
Chris Gayle, Andre Russell and Shahid Afridi among big names taken at LPL draft
Draft conducted online - and with the odd hiccup - ahead of November tournament
April 21, 2024
Lanka Premier League draft - live
Follow the latest updates as teams select players for the inaugural LPL
April 21, 2024
Women's cricket lines up for 2022 Commonwealth Games debut on opening day
The eight-team women's T20 competition will begin on July 29 and will be contested over eight days at Edgbaston
April 21, 2024
Lanka Premier League player draft on October 19, first match on November 21
The player draft will feature 75 overseas cricketers
April 21, 2024
England tour to Sri Lanka - Mickey Arthur 'really positive' fixtures will go ahead
Sri Lanka coach says cricket may as well "wait for a vaccine" if home series cannot be fulfilled
April 21, 2024
England's winter tours: What is the current state of play?
Potential trips to South Africa, Sri Lanka and India remain on the table
April 21, 2024
Legal battle looms as players seek commercial rights protections from ICC
FICA has written to ICC seeking recompense for players' commercial exploitation with ICC partners
April 21, 2024
SLC hopes to become first Full Member to host T10 league with 'commercial' benefits
Eyes 2021 as potential window, with 17 double round-robin league games, followed by knockouts
April 21, 2024
India women to tour Sri Lanka - pending quarantine regulations
The major sticking point may be the 14-day quarantine the Sri Lankan health ministry is likely to impose
April 21, 2024
Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka postponed again as disagreement over quarantine continues
Sri Lanka board and health authorities are wary of being blamed for a potential outbreak via the tour
April 21, 2024
Cricket for some, not for all - where does the women's game stand?
As top-level women's cricket resumes this week, what's the state of the game among the major nations after six months of Covid-19 hiatus?
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka Cricket proposes split quarantine to Bangladesh Cricket Board
The series is now unlikely to start until mid-October with SLC seeking further clarity from the government
April 21, 2024
Bangladesh in Sri Lanka 2020-21
BCB president Nazmul Hassan says no to SLC's 14-day quarantine requirement
The two teams are scheduled to play a World Test Championship series in Sri Lanka starting October 23
April 21, 2024
BCB CEO: SLC says Bangladesh need one week quarantine in Sri Lanka
BCB happy to adhere to directives of Sri Lanka's local health authorities
April 21, 2024
Tony Opatha, who led Sri Lanka's rebel tour to South Africa in 1982, dies
He infamously led Sri Lanka's rebel tour to South Africa in 1982-83 as a player-cum-manager
April 21, 2024
Chris Gayle, Shahid Afridi, Shakib Al Hasan, Munaf Patel among international players in LPL auction
In all, the five franchises will bid for around 150 players with a buying cap of five international players per team
April 21, 2024
Lanka Premier League rescheduled with expectations of reduced quarantine period
The tournament has been planned to be staged in Sooriyawewa, Pallekele and Dambulla
April 21, 2024
Tharanga Paranavitana retires from international cricket
Known as an old-school opener, he played 32 Test matches, scoring 1792 runs including two hundreds
April 21, 2024
ECB chairman Colin Graves says ICC can 'recut the pot'
Adds a fresh finance model needed to keep all countries 'sustantainable'
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka, UAE among back-up venues for 2021 T20 World Cup
India is due to host the event, but is currently the third-worst-hit country in the world in terms of Covid-19 cases
April 24, 2024
Sri Lanka v Bangladesh three-Test series to begin on October 24
All three matches likely to take place in Colombo; Bangladesh high-performance squad to travel too
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka news
Lanka Premier League postponed until mid-November
With a two-week quarantine period representing a substantial cost for organisers,SLC rethinks timing
April 21, 2024
Angelo Mathews, Kusal Mendis get big scores as domestic cricket in Sri Lanka resumes
Domestic cricket restarted five months after it was suspended due to Covid-19
April 23, 2024
SLC hopeful LPL can start on August 28 despite Covid-19 hurdles
A major concern is the quarantine period overseas players will be required to undergo upon arrival in Sri Lanka
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka news
Lanka de Silva named Sri Lanka women interim head coach
He will be in charge until the end of the year while SLC searches for a long-term option
April 22, 2024
Bangladesh could tour Sri Lanka for Tests and additional three T20Is in October
The tour will be confirmed only once it gets the necessary approvals from Sri Lankan government and health ministry
April 21, 2024
FICA report: 76% of men's players surveyed are against four-day Tests
Also: more than half of the 277 players polled want more than 10 teams playing the World Cup
April 24, 2024
South Africa news
South Africa's tours of West Indies and Sri Lanka postponed indefinitely
Graeme Smith says South Africa will look to resume playing sometime November onwards
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka news
Sri Lanka Cricket vice-president K Mathivanan quits following allegations of impropriety
After resigning, he alleged that 'the current administration carries out their duties without transparency'
April 23, 2024
Lanka Premier League to start on August 28
Five teams based in Colombo, Kandy, Galle Dambulla and Jaffna will be participating
April 23, 2024
Men's Future Tours Programme
Explainer: Men's ODI World Cup Super League
With a handful of days left for the ODI World Cup Super League, here's all you need to know about it
April 23, 2024
2020 T20 World Cup prospects fade, as alternatives sought
A board official says hosting it this October would be 'too big a risk'
April 24, 2024
Cricketing heads meet to plot way out of crisis
Thursday's ICC meeting starts contingency planning process
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka news
Lasith Malinga indicates he may play on beyond T20 World Cup
'I've played so many T20s around the world that I feel I can manage that period for maybe another two years.'
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan 2019
Sri Lanka Cricket to reassess security in Pakistan after terror threat
Development follows a warning from the prime minister's office of a possible attack on the team
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan 2019
Thirimanne, Shanaka to lead Sri Lanka in Pakistan
Gunathilaka and Sandakan make ODI comebacks after missing Bangladesh series; Rajapaksa and Banuka uncapped members in tour party
April 21, 2024
Pakistan tour withdrawal: CPL NOC trouble for Dickwella, Thisara
SLC CEO cites policy of not giving NOCs when there is a national tour for which a player might reasonably be picked,
April 21, 2024
'Why not try it a fourth time?' - how Malinga swung and yorked his way to history, again
The four-in-four - for a second time in his career - aside, the Sri Lanka paceman also became the first to 100 T20I wickets during the game
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 3rd T20I, Pallekele
Quiz - Has Malinga dismissed him in a hat-trick sequence?
As many as seventeen batsmen have fallen to Lasith Malinga as part of one of his hat-trick sequences in international cricket. Can you tell them apart from the rest?
April 22, 2024
'Just keeps getting better and better' - Reactions to Lasith Malinga's four-in-four
The cricket world pays tribute to Lasith Malinga after his second four-in-four in internationals
April 21, 2024
Four in four - how Lasith Malinga managed the incredible, again
Twelve years after he left South Africa wobbling at the World Cup, not much has changed with Sri Lanka's pace-bowling sensation
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 3rd T20I, Pallekele
Malinga's hat-trick in magical 5 for 6 bamboozles New Zealand
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April 23, 2024
Clean-sweep danger looms for Sri Lanka against depleted New Zealand
With the series wrapped up, New Zealand will be looking to seal just their second series clean sweep in a three-match T20I series, and their first away from home
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 3rd T20I, Pallekele
Kusal Mendis, Shehan Jayasuriya uncertain for third T20I after on-field collision
The two players sustained knee injuries after colliding on the field in the final over of the second T20I on Tuesday
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 2nd T20I, Pallekele
De Grandhomme, Bruce star as New Zealand clinch thriller
The hosts have swapped out Kasun Rajitha for Lakshan Sandakan, while Tom Bruce has come into the New Zealand side
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 2nd T20I, Pallekele
Spotlight on Sri Lanka's youngsters with series on the line
The relatively modest performances of New Zealand's fringe fast bowlers places them under some scrutiny as well
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 1st T20I, Pallekele
Taylor, de Grandhomme fireworks trump vintage Malinga
The hosts will field offspinner Akila Dananjaya, despite his action being currently under suspicion by the ICC
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 1st T20I, Pallekele
Next big limited-overs prize on Sri Lanka and New Zealand's radar as T20s begin
Both teams would be keen to try out fringe players as preparation for next year's T20 World Cup gets underway
April 24, 2024
CPL 2019 news
Tallawahs penalised for slow over-rate against Knight Riders
Lasith Malinga and Beuran Hendricks are set to miss the entire CPL
April 21, 2024
Colin Munro, Scott Kuggeleijn hit form ahead of Sri Lanka T20Is
There will be concern that the rest of the batsmen - notably Martin Guptill who needed 24 balls to make only 22 - had left their work only half done
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka news
Ajantha Mendis retires from all forms of cricket
The 34-year old last played international cricket in 2015, an ODI against New Zealand in Christchurch
April 21, 2024
Ben Stokes rises to career-best ranking after Headingley blockbuster
As a collective, fast bowlers made the biggest impression in Leeds, North Sound and Colombo in the three World Test Championship games
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 2nd Test, P Sara Oval
'Freedom doesn't mean swinging at every ball' - Dimuth Karunaratne
The Sri Lanka captain has been lauded for letting his batsmen play their shots, but after the Colombo defeat he was critical of their lack of patience
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 2nd Test, P Sara Oval, 5th day
Watling, Southee, Boult star as New Zealand snatch victory in failing light
Sri Lanka need to bat out 91 overs if they are to earn a draw and seal a 1-0 series win
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Colombo, Day 4
Latham, Watling, de Grandhomme power New Zealand's dominance
There is a high likelihood this match could end as a draw, which will break a sequence of 25 consecutive Tests in Sri Lanka that ended with an outright winner.
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 2nd Test, P Sara Oval, 3rd day
Dhananjaya de Silva is cooler than you
The score was 93 for 4, then 130 for 6. You'd call most centuries from that situation gritty, or tenacious, but not a century from this dude
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka leave out Angelo Mathews, Thisara Perera for New Zealand T20Is
Squad of 15 includes five frontline seamers, led by captain Lasith Malinga, for the series of three matches beginning September 1
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 2nd Test, P Sara Oval, 3rd day
Tom Latham, Dhananjaya de Silva hundreds headline exciting day
Trent Boult and Tim Southee share seven wickets between them to bowl the home side out before lunch on the third day
April 21, 2024
Pakistan news
Sri Lanka to tour Pakistan for limited-overs series in September
Karachi is set to host three ODIs while three T20Is will be staged in Lahore, marking the first international action in Pakistan in 18 months
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 2nd Test, Colombo, Day 2
Boult, Southee send Sri Lanka tumbling on rain-drenched day
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April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 2nd Test, P Sara Oval, 1st day
Karunaratne sparkles for Sri Lanka on rain-hit day
New Zealand recalled Colin de Grandhomme in place of Mitchell Santner on a grassy pitch
April 21, 2024
Stats analysis - control factor in Test cricket
Williamson and Karunaratne, two ends of the control spectrum
A deep dive into ESPNcricinfo's data reveals which of the world's top batsmen make the fewest errors, and which ones are the luckiest
April 21, 2024
Karunaratne gives players 'freedom to go and express themselves 100%' - Dickwella
Need to keep 'making good decisions at crunch moments', says the wicketkeeper-batsman as Sri Lanka chase series sweep against New Zealand
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 2nd Test, P Sara Oval
Pace-friendly P Sara in focus as Sri Lanka eye 2-0
The conditions and history rather favour New Zealand at this venue, but then Sri Lanka often make a mockery of the expected narrative
April 21, 2024
New Zealand in Sri Lanka 2019-20
Fernando: Sri Lanka are winning, but it's in spite of the system
From the national coaches' unending job insecurity to a bloated domestic competition, there's a lot that's not right with Sri Lankan cricket. When will this change?
April 21, 2024
Akila Dananjaya risks suspension after being reported for suspect action again
This is the second time the offspinner has been reported in ten months, so if he fails his assessment, he stands to be suspended for a year
April 21, 2024
ICC news
Steven Smith moves to No. 2 in Test rankings for batsmen
Dimuth Karunaratne broke into the top ten after his fourth-innings 122 handed Sri Lanka 60 points in Galle
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 1st Test, Galle
I had to do it - Dimuth Karunaratne on a special century
The opener said it was important to him that he brought up the match-winning hundred, having not been able to convert his half-centuries since last July
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 1st Test, Galle, 5th day
'Thought the wicket would deteriorate more than it did' - Kane Williamson
Having said that, though, the New Zealand captain gave credit to Dimuth Karunaratne for a 'fantastic hundred' in the fourth innings
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 1st Test, Galle
Dimuth Karunaratne hits 122 as Sri Lanka wrap up record chase in Galle
Sri Lanka's new captain preserved his perfect record after taking over as Sri Lanka won their third consecutive Test under his leadership to go 1-0 up in the two-match series
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 1st Test, Galle, 4th day
'We may look pretty today, but it's another day tomorrow' - Rumesh Ratnayake
Sri Lanka's acting coach is wary of the fifth-day wicket but says there is belief as well from the team's successful chases in South Africa
April 23, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka 2019-20
Sri Lanka mull playing Test cricket in Pakistan
An SLC security delegation to Lahore and Karachi has returned 'very positive' feedback, opening up the possibility of Test cricket returning to Pakistan after a decade
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 1st Test, Galle, stats
Stats - Sri Lanka's opening record, and New Zealand's lower-order resistance
William Somerville is playing only his second Test, but he made his presence felt while batting at No. 9 on the fourth day of the Galle Test
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 1st Test, Galle, 4th day
Dimuth Karunaratne, Lahiru Thirimanne fifties lead Sri Lanka's victory push
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April 21, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Galle, 3rd day
New Zealand happy to set 'anything above 200' - Tom Latham
Niroshan Dickwella, meanwhile, thinks any target under 225 will be achievable
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 1st Test, Galle, 3rd day
BJ Watling leads the way as New Zealand stretch lead to 177
The last three Sri Lanka wickets added a total of 106 to eke out an 18-run lead
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 1st Test, Galle
Ajaz Patel follows the Herathian template to turn Galle Test
Hanging in and playing the long game as Rangana Herath did helped him succeed in Galle, the New Zealand spinner said
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 1st Test, Galle
Ajaz Patel's five-for keeps New Zealand in the hunt
Day two's unravelling was the continuation of a collapse that had begun on day one, New Zealand losing their last seven wickets for 78 runs
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 1st Test, Galle
'The ball spun earlier than expected' - Nicholls
Henry Nicholls has suggested that it was his and Ross Taylor's mental capacity to deal with balls that beat the bat that helped New Zealand recover from three quick wickets
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 1st Test, Galle, 1st day
Akila Dananjaya: Resilience, guile, and a bit of elbow grease
Plenty of spinners, particularly those from Sri Lanka, have faded away after remodelling their actions. It's still early days, but Akila Dananjaya seems to be bucking that trend
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 1st Test, Galle, 1st day
Ross Taylor keeps New Zealand in the fight after Akila Dananjaya's five-for
Angelo Mathews was back in the XI for Sri Lanka, while Dinesh Chandimal missed out again
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 1st Test, Galle
England whitewash forced us to rethink plans for New Zealand Tests - Dimuth Karunaratne
The Sri Lanka captain, who expects a batting-friendly pitch in Galle, has warned his spinners of the dangers of 'attacking too much'
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 1st Test, Galle
New Zealand seek to gain Asian foothold
After their win over Pakistan in UAE, New Zealand have a chance to scale Test rankings' summit if they topple Sri Lanka
April 21, 2024
New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka 2019-20
Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews return for first Test against New Zealand
Three frontline spinners - Lasith Embuldeniya, Lakshan Sandakan and Akila Dananjaya - have been named in the 15-man party
April 21, 2024
Let Williamson eat cake
The fans wanted to indulge him on his 29th birthday. The New Zealand captain ended up indulging fans instead
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka Board President's XI v New Zealanders, 1st Day
Ajaz takes five after Gunathilaka-Samarawickrama push their claims
Both openers hit substantial fifties at rapid pace, while none of the New Zealand pacemen found success on the first day
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka news
SL look to sever ties with Hathurusingha, Rumesh Ratnayake named interim coach
Pressure mounts on Hathurusingha but he has a solid contract that runs up to end of 2020
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka news
Chandimal, Akila, Dilruwan in contention for Test squad
Uncapped batting allrounder Shehan Jayasuriya and fast bowler Asitha Fernando are also among the squad of 22 that will be trimmed to 15 later on
April 21, 2024
'I have a team I can work with' - Karunaratne sees good signs for the future
The search for a new bowling spearhead following Lasith Malinga's retirement, however, could make the team sweat
April 24, 2024
Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 3rd ODI, Colombo
Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka star as Sri Lanka complete sweep
The home side made four changes to their squad, having already sealed the series in the 2nd ODI
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 3rd ODI, Colombo
Inept Bangladesh under pressure to avoid clean sweep
As for Sri Lanka, a win here will grow their confidence ahead of the Test series against New Zealand
April 21, 2024
ICC news
FAQs: All you need to know about the 2019-21 World Test Championship
Nine teams will contest a total of 27 bilateral series in the inaugural World Test Championship between 2019 to 2021
April 24, 2024
World Test Championship
FAQs - What happens if World Test Championship final ends in a draw or tie?
We get two winners. Here's everything you need to know about the tournament that will bring new meaning to Test cricket
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 2nd ODI, Colombo
Avishka Fernando, Angelo Mathews star as Sri Lanka wrap up series win
Sri Lanka made two changes by including Akila Dananjaya and Isuru Udana for Lasith Malinga and Thisara Perera
April 24, 2024
Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 2nd ODI, Colombo
Onus on seamers as Sri Lanka eye first home series win in 44 months
Meanwhile, Bangladesh are in danger of losing a fourth consecutive ODI
April 24, 2024
I want our young bowlers to be match-winners - Malinga
"My captains expect me to take wickets. I tried my best all through my career. I hope all the young bowlers do this as well."
April 22, 2024
Proof that Lasith Malinga's still got it
Lasith Malinga was as good as he ever was playing the final ODI of a 15-year career
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 1st ODI, Colombo
Lasith Malinga masterclass, Kusal Perera ton seal Sri Lanka win
Mashrafe's forced absence means Shafiul Islam makes an ODI comeback after three years
April 21, 2024
Stats - Lasith Malinga, a colossus of ODI cricket
As Malinga prepares for his final ODI, here are some statistical highlights of a career that spanned over 15 years and four World Cups
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 1st ODI, Colombo
Can Sri Lanka give Lasith Malinga a winning send-off?
Bangladesh come into the series as the more settled side despite missing a few big names, but they've never won an ODI at the Premadasa Stadium
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka news
Dickwella, Gunathilaka, Sandakan miss the cut for Bangladesh ODIs
Seamer Lahiru Madushanka also did not a find a place in Sri Lanka's finalised 18-man squad
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka news
Sri Lanka seamer Nuwan Kulasekara retires from international cricket
The 37-year old was an integral part of the Sri Lanka team that won the T20 World Cup in 2014
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka Board President's XI v Bangladesh, warm-up, Colombo
Mithun, Mushfiqur steer Bangladesh home in warm-up
Mohammad Mithun fell nine short of a hundred, while Mushfiqur Rahim struck a 46-ball 50 as Bangladesh handed Sri Lanka Board President's XI a five-wicket defeat
April 23, 2024
Bangladesh in Sri Lanka 2019
Malinga to retire from ODIs after first match of Bangladesh series
Sri Lanka will now have to identify their next line of wicket-taking bowlers, which will be their "biggest problem", according to captain Dimuth Karunaratne
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan
Sri Lankan security delegation to decide on Test series in Pakistan
The October matches will be the first Test series for both teams under the World Test championship
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v Bangladesh
Niroshan Dickwella, Akila Dananjaya, Lakshan Sandakan recalled for Bangladesh ODIs
Suranga Lakmal, Jeevan Mendis, Milinda Siriwardena and Jeffrey Vandersay, who were part of the World Cup squad, have been left out
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka news
Sports minister asks SLC to overhaul national team's coaching staff
It is understood the hefty cost of terminating Hathurusingha's contract has put the board in an uncomfortable situation in recent months
April 24, 2024
World Cup 2019
'Winning three out of seven is almost 50%' - Sri Lanka chief selector on World Cup campaign
Sri Lanka chief selector Ashantha de Mel put a positive spin on the side's World Cup campaign as they returned home
April 21, 2024
Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka
Bangladesh board confirms Sri Lanka tour in late July
Announcement comes following the BCB's monitoring and assessment of the security situation in Sri Lanka
April 21, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Headingley
What's Angelo Mathews' worth? He will remind you
Like a microcosm of a 12-year career, Mathews' 2019 World Cup has been as vexing as they come
April 22, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Headingley
Rohit, Rahul smash centuries; India jump to top of points table
Angelo Mathews' third ODI ton against India came in defeat, while Lasith Malinga ended his World Cup career conceding 82 runs
April 21, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Headingley
Avishka Fernando will be one of the future stars - Dimuth Karunaratne
Kusal Perera and the captain himself have forged a solid combination at the top, giving Sri Lanka more reason to cheer this World Cup
April 21, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Headingley
Last chance for India's middle order to get it right ahead of the knockouts
Sri Lanka have had their moments in this World Cup. Can they sign-off on a high?
April 21, 2024
New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka
New Zealand to kick off their Test Championship in Sri Lanka
Kane Williamson's side will reach Sri Lanka for a series of two Tests and three T20Is in August
April 24, 2024
Kia Super League 2019
Chamari Atapattu replaces injured Sophie Devine at Loughborough Lightning
The franchise stated in a release of Sophie Devine's unavailability without shedding light on the nature of her injury
April 24, 2024
Sri Lanka v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Chester-le-Street
'We were in control but it slipped' - Nicholas Pooran on disappointment of defeat
Nicholas Pooran scored his maiden hundred but was unable to be West Indies' saviour
April 24, 2024
Sri Lanka v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Chester-le-Street
Angelo Mathews and the craziest ball of the 2019 World Cup
How did a man who had not bowled a ball in the previous eight months come to be at the top of his mark with Sri Lanka in dire need?
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Chester-le-Street
Avishka Fernando, bowlers hand West Indies another defeat
Nicholas Pooran's century goes in vain as Sri Lanka win dead rubber by 23 runs
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Chester-le-Street
Knocked out SL and WI focus on life after World Cup
Neither team's campaign has gone according to plan and a large part of that is because their batting line-ups have been disappointing
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Chester-Le-Street
'Middle order doesn't have confidence' - Karunaratne
Sri Lanka captain says they have the skill to 'compete with anyone' but admits they have only performed well in 'certain games'
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Chester-le-Street
Fernando: Sri Lanka's romance with the World Cup
They said the World Cup was too good for Sri Lanka, but Malinga and co. still flirted with it and then Leeds happened. Will it give Sri Lanka one more chance?
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Chester-le-Street
Du Plessis, Amla, bowlers dent Sri Lanka's semi-final hopes
They put on an unbroken 175-run stand after a collective performance from the seamers restricted Sri Lanka to 203
April 21, 2024
Mahela Jayawardene set to coach Southampton-based side in The Hundred
Shane Bond expected to be assistant to former Sri Lanka batsman at Southern Brave
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Chester-le-Street
Hathurusingha expects Sri Lanka's batsmen to step up
Sri Lanka coach says Mathews' match-winning knock against England has infused a new wave of belief
April 23, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Chester-le-Street
Do South Africa have nothing to lose, or nothing to play for?
JP Duminy, who might replace the injured David Miller, hopes the South Africans play Sri Lanka with freedom, and a smile on their faces
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Chester-le-Street
With slim hopes alive, Sri Lanka run into their 2019 tormentors
Without the worry of qualifying, South Africa begin the series of long farewells to Amla, Tahir and Duminy from 50-over cricket
April 23, 2024
'On slower wickets, we can beat any team' - Dhananjaya de Silva
Sri Lanka's total seemed sub-par, but a key innings from Angelo Mathews set the tempo for his team in a famous win
April 21, 2024
England's high rollers make their lives unnecessarily complicated with shock Sri Lanka defeat
Dismissals of Moeen Ali and James Vince epitomise a team that can't help but look for the aggressive option
April 24, 2024
'Sri Lanka making the World Cup interesting'
The reactions to Sri Lanka's stunning 20-run win over top-ranked England
April 21, 2024
England v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Headingley
The monster they call Mali
The Sri Lanka fast bowler has been around for years but his magic never seems to fade
April 23, 2024
England v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Headingley
Stats - Lasith Malinga joins McGrath, Murali and Akram
England, meanwhile, don't have history on their side against their next three opponents at this World Cup
April 21, 2024
England v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Leeds
Lasith Malinga, Angelo Mathews star as Sri Lanka stun England
Ben Stokes threatened a late jailbreak, but Nuwan Pradeep dismissed No. 11 Mark Wood to secure a memorable win for Sri Lanka
April 21, 2024
England v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Leeds
Sri Lanka banking on 'out of the box' methods to stop England's batsmen
Captain Dimuth Karunaratne has told his team to forget about the first half of their World Cup campaign and pick themselves up for the second half
April 21, 2024
England v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Headingley
England have one eye on Sri Lanka, the other on semis
The home team have most of their bases covered and go into the game at Headingley as favourites against Dimuth Karunaratne's men
April 24, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, The Oval
Dysfunction, hope, more dysfunction; Sri Lanka's World Cup rolls on
We used to associate the adjectives 'mercurial' and 'unpredictable' with another Asian team, but it's Sri Lanka who could do better justice to those tags
April 21, 2024
Aaron Finch's statement century gives sense of a corner turned
After his chronic form dip in the Australian summer, captain is back to form ... with the bat if not the coin
April 21, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, The Oval
Aaron Finch and Mitchell Starc headline big Australia win
The opener scored his second World Cup hundred to set base for an imposing total, and the left-arm quick blew Sri Lanka away after they had threatened to make a game of it
April 24, 2024
India A v Sri Lanka A, 5th one-dayer, Hubli
Niroshan Dickwella ton helps Sri Lanka A pull level
The opener struck a 93-ball 111 and was part of a first-wicket partnership of 165 as his side overcame India A's 260-run target
April 21, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, The Oval
Stalled Sri Lanka must stand up to Australia's might
Rain has followed the Sri Lankans around the World Cup but the forecast is better in London, where the main challenge will be their batting
April 21, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, The Oval
'Very unfair' - Sri Lanka complain to ICC about less-than-ideal pitches, training facilities
Ashantha de Mel, the team manager, has written to the governing body, but says he hasn't received a reply yet
April 21, 2024
India A v Sri Lanka A, 5th one-dayer, Hubli
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Anmolpreet Singh sparkle in rain-hit game
The (no) result means India A now have an unassailable 2-1 lead in the five-match series
April 23, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, 2019 World Cup, Bristol
Steve Rhodes unhappy with ICC's reserve day policy
Bangladesh coach unhappy with ICC's policy for league stages; Karunaratne sees logistical issues
April 21, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, 2019 World Cup, Bristol
It's all Brizzle drizzle and fizzle as Sri Lanka v Bangladesh is washed out
This is the fifth World Cup being staged in England, and incredibly this one has already witnessed two abandonments (cancellations without toss), the most-ever in a single edition
April 21, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Bristol
Live Report - Bangladesh v Sri Lanka
All the live action and analyses from the Bangladesh v Sri Lanka game
April 23, 2024
Past success could return to haunt Hathurusingha
He is ostensibly head coach of Sri Lanka but, weirdly, it is on the opposition that bears the clearer marks of Hathurusingha's influence
April 21, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Bristol
Sri Lanka batting coach backs Mathews to break out of the funk
Kusal Mendis, too, has started the World Cup with two low scores, but John Lewis says both players are too good not to come right soon
April 21, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, ICC World Cup 2019, Bristol
Bangladesh worry about Shakib Al Hasan, both teams worry about the weather
With some luck going their way, Sri Lanka are better placed on the points table than Bangladesh but that could all change in Bristol
April 21, 2024
World Cup 2019
Nuwan Pradeep ruled out of Bangladesh game after blow to bowling hand
If the fast bowler is forced out of the World Cup, Sri Lanka have a replacement ready in Kasun Rajitha
April 21, 2024
India A v Sri Lanka A, second unofficial ODI, Belgaum
Gaikwad, Gill smash centuries in dominant India A win
The home team knocked off a ten-wicket victory in just 33.3 overs after Sri Lanka A had been restricted thanks to a top-order collapse
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v Pakistan, 2019 World Cup, Bristol
Farbrace's mantra: Kusal as floater, Mathews at No. 4
Sri Lanka's former coach still believes they have it in them to make an impact this World Cup
April 24, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Bristol
Persistent rain forces Pakistan v Sri Lanka washout in Bristol
The teams split points, which meant Sri Lanka moved to third on the table by virtue of a superior run-rate
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v Pakistan, World Cup, Bristol
Sri Lanka warm to their task at last in spite of Brizzle drizzle
Half-fought victory settles the nerves, but a woeful World Cup record against Pakistan doesn't augur well
April 21, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 2019 World Cup, Bristol
Struggling Sri Lanka in need of batting lift
Pakistan will be rejuvenated after breaking an 11-match losing streak by beating England
April 21, 2024
India A v Sri Lanka A, first unofficial ODI, Belgaum
Gaikwad smashes 187* to lead India A to victory
Sri Lanka A fall 48 runs short despite Shehan Jayasuriya's century in a shortened game
April 22, 2024
Afghanistan v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
Lasith Malinga grabs the limelight but Nuwan Pradeep turns the game
Pradeep hailed by his team for keeping them in the contest against Afghanistan
April 23, 2024
Afghanistan v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
Madness beats joy as Afghanistan miss their big chance against Sri Lanka
Kimber: Afghanistan are one of the greatest things to happen to the game, but they are cricketers who want to win matches
April 24, 2024
Afghanistan v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
Nuwan Pradeep, Lasith Malinga bowl Sri Lanka to scrappy win
In an error-strewn game, Sri Lanka did just about enough right to secure their first points and hand Afghanistan their second successive defeat
April 21, 2024
Afghanistan v Pakistan, ICC 2019, Cardiff
Live Report - Afghanistan v Sri Lanka
ESPNcricinfo's Live Report of the match between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka, live from Cardiff
April 21, 2024
Bowling on borrowed time: How Hamid Hassan and Lasith Malinga are taking it to the death
Two mighty fast bowlers may be past their primes, but their fading glories are still the best on offer to Sri Lanka and Afghanistan
April 21, 2024
Afghanistan v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
Forward or back: which way for Sri Lanka on shaky ground?
They are low on confidence, their ODI form has hit a terrible trough, and on Tuesday they travel to a bogey venue to meet fearless opponents who have little to lose
April 21, 2024
Afghanistan v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
Malinga wants Sri Lanka to 'feel the shame of losing'
The senior quick bowler lashes out at his team-mates, says they haven't learnt from their mistakes even as the losses have piled up
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Afghanistan, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
Can improving Afghanistan exploit Sri Lanka's vulnerabilities?
Since the 2015 World Cup, Afghanistan have won more ODIs than Sri Lanka despite playing 22 fewer games
April 21, 2024
India A v Sri Lanka A, 2nd unofficial Test, Hubli
Chahar's all-round efforts secure 2-0 series win for India A
Apart from the allrounder's second-innings performances, KS Bharat and Anmolpreet Singh contributed heavily with the bat
April 21, 2024
World Cup 2019
Adaptability may be key in unpredictable World Cup - Kane Williamson
The New Zealand captain expects a diversity of conditions through the tournament, and says 'there won't be one way to play'
April 21, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
'The problem is in our mind' - Karunaratne blames batsmen after bruising defeat
No reason why we can't win with what we've got, says Sri Lanka captain after ten-wicket loss to New Zealand in World Cup opener
April 21, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson tear up Sri Lanka
New Zealand's demolition of Sri Lanka in Cardiff was a powerful display by a team that always seems to figure at the pointy end of World Cups
April 21, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
As it happened - New Zealand v Sri Lanka
ESPNcricinfo's live updates and analysis for New Zealand and Sri Lanka's opening game of World Cup 2019
April 21, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2019 World Cup, Cardiff
The undercards descend on Cardiff
Every venue has been injected with a bit of oomph to pull crowds and make some noise, but it's slightly different in rugby country
April 21, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
Settled New Zealand take aim at ragtag Sri Lanka
Wicketkeeper Tom Latham has resumed training at full tilt and is set to return from a finger injury
April 21, 2024
World Cup 2019
World Cup 2019 opening party - live
Get in the World Cup mood with updates from the tournament opening party on the Mall
April 21, 2024
India A v Sri Lanka A, 1st four-day game, Belgavi
Priyank Panchal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Rahul Chahar lead India A to innings win
Dickwella's century the only bright spot for visitors in three-day loss
April 21, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, World Cup warm-up, Southampton
Usman Khawaja's 89 allays injury fears as Australia win
Follow ESPNcricinfo's coverage of the warm-up stage of the 2019 World Cup. If the blog doesn't load, please refresh the page. And oh, enjoy the game!
April 24, 2024
World Cup 2019
'Not the right place for me' - Jayawardene declines SLC World Cup offer
The former captain said Angelo Mathews should have been leading Sri Lanka, but he had to give up because he caved to cricket politics
April 21, 2024
World Cup 2019
'Very tough event for corruptors to come near' - ICC ACU chief
Alex Marshall says he has written to known unscrupulous elements on ACU's radar and warned them they are "not invited" to the World Cup
April 21, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019 warm-up, Cardiff
Du Plessis, Phehlukwayo and Ngidi brush aside Sri Lanka
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April 21, 2024
World Cup 2019
Who will win the World Cup? The captains have their say
Is it England? Or India? Or Australia? Or is there a dark horse lurking?
April 21, 2024
Scotland v Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI, Edinburgh
Dimuth Karunaratne eases self-doubts with composed knock
Having not played ODIs since the 2015 World Cup, Sri Lanka's new captain couldn't have asked for a better initiation again
April 22, 2024
Scotland v Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI, The Grange
Pradeep leads the way as Sri Lanka break win-less streak
For Scotland, Michael Leask has replaced Richie Berrington, who is out with a broken finger
April 21, 2024
Scotland v Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Eadinburgh
Persistent rain washes out series opener
After waiting through close to five hours of on and off drizzle, umpire Gregory Brathwaite delivered the news, turning Tuesday's second ODI into a series decider
April 21, 2024
Pakistan news
Pakistan Under-19s' tour of Sri Lanka to begin on May 23
The tour was originally scheduled to begin in early May, but was postponed following the Easter Sunday blasts in Colombo
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka A tour of India 2019
Dananjaya, Sandakan eye 'A' route for national comebacks
Spin bowling pair to be mentored by Piyal Wijetunge on the 'A' tour of India
April 21, 2024
Scotland v Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Edinburgh
Tune-up time for Sri Lanka ahead of World Cup against Associates on the rise
Sri Lanka arrive in Edinburgh having lost eight straight ODIs and new captain Dimuth Karunaratne must now not only band together a struggling team, but also prove his own worth in the XI
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka news
Gunawardene, Zoysa face corruption charges related to T10 league
The charges against Zoysa largely map on to the charges made by the ICC in October, while this is the first time Gunawardene has been embroiled in corruption allegations
April 21, 2024
Bangladesh news
BCB monitoring security situation before deciding on ODI tour of Sri Lanka
The BCB says it will take advice from various authorities, including SLC, before taking a decision on whether to go ahead with the tour
April 24, 2024
Sri Lanka news
Hathurusingha, de Mel 'thrash things out' to work together for World Cup
Ashantha de Mel was appointed as team manager and selector-on-tour for the World Cup and had clashed earlier with the coach over selection choices
April 21, 2024
Kumar Sangakkara named as first non-British President of MCC
Sangakkara's nomination was announced by the current President, Anthony Wreford, at the MCC Annual General Meeting at Lord's
April 22, 2024
Pakistan news
Pakistan's Under-19 tour of Sri Lanka called off
Sri Lanka Cricket says they 'didn't want to take chances' in the wake of the security situation after Colombo blasts
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka news
'I'll never forget the scene' - Shanaka revisits Sri Lanka's Easter Sunday horror
Young batsman Hasitha Boyagoda also had a narrow escape - he was at the Colombo hotel with his family where one of the blasts took place
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka news
Thirimanne, Siriwardana, Vandersay picked in World Cup squad
Not selected, meanwhile, are wicketkeeper-batsman Niroshan Dickwella, offspinner Akila Dananjaya, openers Danushka Gunathilaka and Upul Tharanga, as well as Dinesh Chandimal
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka news
Karunaratne to captain Sri Lanka at World Cup
It is a left-field choice though considering the opener has not played any ODIs since the last World Cup
April 21, 2024
Colombo v Galle, Super Four Provincial Limited-Over Tournament, Dambulla
Lahiru Thirimanne stakes World Cup claim with 115 in one-day final
The second half of the final was washed out, denying the selectors a proper look at the fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera
April 24, 2024
Sri Lanka news
Former Sri Lanka allrounder Dilhara Lokuhettige faces fresh corruption charges
The ACU's allegations are generally in line with the charges Lokuhettige had already received from the Emirates Cricket Board in November
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka news
Dimuth Karunaratne fined $7500 by SLC following drink driving incident
SLC hopes the hefty fine will send a "strong message" to the rest of the players regarding such behaviour
April 21, 2024
World Cup 2019
Decision time - how are World Cup squads stacking up?
Injury concerns, big calls, wildcard selections. World Cup squads need to be named by April 23 so here's a rundown of how the teams stand.
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka news
Lankan Premier League revival in the works - SLC secretary Mohan De Silva
Administrative instability led to the cancellation of the T20 tournament last year, but the board is set to revive it, with September 8-28 tentatively set aside for it
April 21, 2024
Test rankings
Virat Kohli credits 'a lot of depth' in squad as India retain Test Championship Mace
Virat Kohli's team held an eight-point lead at the top of the ICC Test rankings on the cut-off date of April 1
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka news
'Utterly unbecoming of a Sri Lankan national cricketer' - Karunaratne on drink driving incident
He was arrested for drink driving in Colombo on Sunday morning after he was involved in an accident that put the driver of a three-wheeler in hospital
April 24, 2024
Sri Lanka news
Dimuth Karunaratne arrested over drink driving after injuring a motorist
Karunaratne, Sri Lanka's Test captain, was granted bail, having been taken into custody at roughly 5:40am Sri Lanka time on Sunday morning
April 23, 2024
England women in Sri Lanka
Dominant batting sets up England women's 3-0 series whitewash
Wyatt and Jones lead the line as England seal 96-run victory in final match of tour
April 21, 2024
IPL 2019
Lasith Malinga made available to Mumbai Indians after SLC change of heart
Paceman has been allowed to skip domestic one-day tournament to "play with much stronger opposition" in India
April 21, 2024
England women in Sri Lanka
Amy Jones, Danni Wyatt guide England women to T20I series win
England's women made it five wins out of five on their tour of Sri Lanka, after easing to another untroubled eight-wicket win
April 21, 2024
IPL 2019
SLC softens stance, Lasith Malinga likely to be available for Mumbai Indians' next two games
The paceman will then go back to play a domestic one-day tournament in a bid to get into the World Cup squad before returning to India
April 22, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I, Johannesburg
SA complete 3-0 sweep after big DLS win
Sri Lanka won the toss in Johannesburg and chose to bat first on their last opportunity to claim a limited-overs victory on this tour
April 21, 2024
Bowlers set England up for resounding T20I win over Sri Lanka women
Freya Davies takes wickets on debut as Anya Shrubsole, Tammy Beaumont pass milestones
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka news
Lasith Malinga to retire after 2020 T20 World Cup
The 35-year-old fast bowler might quit ODIs after the World Cup this year too
April 21, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I, Johannesburg
Can Sri Lanka find elusive win in tour-ending dead rubber?
South Africa could look to give Sinethemba Qeshile a bigger role with the bat in the final match of their home season
April 21, 2024
IPL 2019 news
Malinga to miss Mumbai Indians' first six IPL matches
As he is out for over a third of the season, Malinga himself suggested Mumbai may be better off replacing him for the entire tournament
April 21, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I, Centurion
Isuru Udana's 48-ball 84* in vain as South Africa clinch series
Aiden Markram is also playing his first T20I while Sri Lanka have gone in with an unchanged XI for this must-win game
April 21, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I, Centurion
Sri Lanka look to hit back as South Africa rest key players
JP Duminy will lead a home side that will be without Faf du Plessis, Kagiso Rabada, Imran Tahir and Quinton de Kock
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka in South Africa 2019
Could not have detected floodlight failure pre-match - Newlands management
Western Province Cricket Association chief executive was confident the problem had been resolved and would not affect the T20I
April 21, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st T20I, Cape Town
South Africa nearly choke, but Tahir rescues them in Super Over
Lungi Ngidi and Anrich Nortje were not considered since they were nursing injuries leading up to the contest
April 21, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st T20I
Focus remains on World Cup as T20Is start
A side strain to Ngidi might mean Steyn returns for South Africa, while Sri Lanka continue to search for a combination that delivers results
April 24, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 5th ODI, Cape Town
South Africa complete 5-0 sweep after DLS win
Sri Lanka, meanwhile, brought in Angelo Perera and Akila Dananjaya for Kamindu Mendis and Kasun Rajitha
April 23, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 4th ODI, Port Elizabeth
South Africa go 4-0 up as de Kock, Nortje reign supreme
South Africa left out Rassie van der Dussen, Imran Tahir, Kagiso Rabada and Dwayne Pretorius for the 4th ODI
April 21, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 4th ODI, Port Elizabeth
Can Sri Lanka snap their losing streak in ODIs?
South Africa no longer have the pressure of winning the series upon them, and are free to experiment ahead of the World Cup
April 21, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI, Durban
SA take series as De Kock sets up big D/L win
South Africa made two changes, bringing in Dwaine Pretorius for Wiaan Mulder and Tabraiz Shamsi for Anjrich Nortje
April 21, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI
Sri Lanka hope for turnaround as South Africa look to sew up series
Opportunity for players like Reeza Hendricks and Wiaan Mulder to make strong cases for inclusion in World Cup squad
April 23, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI, Centurion
Rabada, Ngidi, Nortje save South Africa after batting collapse
Avishka Fernando was recalled for his first international match since August 2016, while Andile Phehlukwayo came into the South Africa XI in place of Dwaine Pretorius
April 21, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI, Centurion
SA continue search for best XI as SL look to end ODI rut
South Africa may have won the first ODI, but at this point, results are almost secondary to the goal of identifying who the best limited-overs cricketers in the country are
April 24, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Johannesburg
Tahir, du Plessis, de Kock headline dominant win for South Africa
Sri Lanka hand debut to top-order batsman Oshada Fernando, while Lungi Ngidi and Akila Dananjaya make ODI returns for their respective teams
April 21, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Johannesburg
Can confident Sri Lanka spring another surprise on wounded South Africa?
While the visitors will be eyeing their first limited-overs series win here, this would be South Africa's last chance to try and figure out their World Cup XI
April 21, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 3rd day
Sri Lanka rediscover the taste of freedom
Before this tour, the team was in the constricting grip of fear. Then they hatched a plan, and threw away the shackles
April 21, 2024
Glory against all odds - six times the underdogs had all the fun
India's triumph in the 1983 World Cup, South Africa's ambush of England in 1905-06, Sri Lanka's other fairy tale and more
April 22, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 3rd day
Rude end to South Africa's seven series home streak
South Africa had won seven consecutive home series until this 2-0 whitewash
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka tour of South Africa, 2018-19
Sri Lanka go where no Asian team have gone before
Cricket world lauds Sri Lanka as they become only the third team in history, and the first from Asia, to win a Test series in South Africa
April 21, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 2nd day
Kusal Mendis, Oshada Fernando lead Sri Lanka to historic series win
They put on an unbroken 163-run stand to ensure Sri Lanka became the first Asian side to win a Test series in South Africa
April 21, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 2nd day
No bluster, no aura, only Suranga
Lakmal might not be a rockstar with the stereotypical fast bowler's attitude, but his old-fashioned virtues have lately earned him rockstar returns
April 24, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 2nd day
Suranga Lakmal, Dhananjaya de Silva set up exciting finish
That Sri Lanka passed three figures was down to sparkling cameos from Niroshan Dickwella and Kusal Perera
April 21, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 1st day
Embuldeniya set for surgery after thumb dislocation
The injury is serious enough that the left-arm spinner is expected to take six weeks to recover fully
April 21, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth, 1st day
SA rally after Vishwa, Rajitha brilliance
Kusal Mendis, who had rolled his ankle at training, was cleared to play the second Test
April 21, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth
History beckons for Sri Lanka's miracle men
No Asian team has won a Test series in South Africa, and doing so will require overcoming the wounded hosts and a grassy surface at St George's Park
April 23, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Port Elizabeth
Karunaratne happy with Sri Lanka's preparation against short bowling
The preparations in the lead-up to the Durban Test and their consequent performance there has given his side a lift, says Sri Lanak's captain
April 21, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Durban, 4th day
Kusal Perera bats with body, heart and soul in innings of a lifetime
Against one of Test cricket's most fearsome attacks on home soil, Sri Lanka's No. 5 stood up for his embattled team
April 21, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Durban, 4th day
Du Plessis on Durban drama: 'This is what Test cricket should be'
The South Africa captain heaped praise on Kusal Perera, saying he was "just too good" for them
April 24, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Durban, 4th day
Perera and Fernando, the highest last-wicket stand in a successful chase
Meanwhile, the curse of Durban strikes South Africa again. They've now lost seven out of nine Tests there
April 21, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Durban, 4th day
'It's the best Test I've played for Sri Lanka' - Kusal Perera after match-winning 153*
Both Sri Lanka captain Karunaratne and South Africa captain du Plessis shower the Durban hero with effusive praise
April 24, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Durban, 4th day
Kusal Perera's epic 153* leads Sri Lanka to record-breaking vctory
Dale Steyn's double strike had reduced the visitors to 110 for 5, but Kusal and Dhananjaya de Silva took Sri Lanka to lunch at 166 for 5
April 21, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Durban, 3rd day
Lasith Embuldeniya fills empty apartment
He has occupied one of the several vacancies in the Sri Lanka XI - that of a match-winning spinner - but can he find a way past a system that has ruined such young talents before?
April 21, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Durban, 3rd day
Du Plessis, bowlers give South Africa vice-like grip
South Africa added 101 for the loss of de Kock, but there's already a sense of inevitability to the Test
April 21, 2024
South Africa women v Sri Lanka women, 2nd ODI, Potchefstroom
Kapp, Wolvaardt, Goodall rampage help SA clinch series
Sri Lanka lost eight wickets for 63 runs, after a 110-run second-wicket stand, and their captain Chamari Atapattu's 94 was in vain as South Africa defended 262 in revised chase
April 21, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Durban
Keshav Maharaj's progress stalls as South Africa settle for pace prowess
Success in familiar conditions is all very well, but World Test Championship hopes may rest on spin attack
April 23, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Durban, 2nd day
Steyn's for-four helps South Africa extend advantage
Sri Lanka lost 5 for 80 in a session where they burnt a review, failed to use one when they needed to and played poor shots overall
April 22, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Durban
Sri Lanka's green seamers 'caught us off guard', admits Quinton de Kock
Fernando and Rajitha claimed 7 for 130 on day one in Durban, despite only having seven Tests between them
April 21, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Durban
Vishwa Fernando's success despite the system, not because of it
The left-arm pacer had to bowl 17 overs on the first day, having bowled less than six overs in an innings in the first-class season in Sri Lanka
April 21, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Durban, 1st day
DRS 15-second rule in spotlight as Sri Lanka miss out on a wicket
Umpire Dar turned down their appeal for lbw on the basis that they had taken too long to ask for it. But the commentators suggested that only 13 seconds had elapsed
April 21, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Durban, 1st day
Inexperienced Sri Lankan attack lands early punches
Sri Lanka handed debuts to Oshada Fernando and Lasith Embuldeniya
April 23, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Durban
Sri Lanka have more than just pace to fret over
South Africa are playing at their least-favourite Test venue at home, but it may not matter against a team in crisis
April 21, 2024
South Africa news
Du Plessis wants luxury of four pacers and spin at home
South Africa captain faced with a tough call over Dale Steyn's inclusion
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka tour of South Africa 2018-19
Karunaratne confident Sri Lanka can 'find a way' to score runs in South Africa
The newly installed captain wants his team to capitalise on their previous experiences of touring South Africa
April 21, 2024
South Africa women v Sri Lanka women, 1st ODI, Potchefstroom
Dane van Niekerk's maiden ODI hundred gives South Africa tight win
The captain also took 2 for 26 as Sri Lanka women's chase fell seven runs short
April 24, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I, Centurion
Sune Luus' all-round efforts complete South Africa's 3-0 sweep
Dane van Niekerk, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk and Shabnim Ismail also played their part in overwhelming Sri Lanka by 39 runs
April 21, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Canberra
Chandimal worried by Sri Lanka's batting as another pace barrage looms
The captain himself failed to deliver in Australia and could only pick out Sri Lanka's slip catching as the single positive from two heavy defeats
April 21, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Canberra
Starc's ten-for powers Australia towards crushing victory
Starc was not quite as quick as he had been in the first innings but having already roughed most Sri Lanka batsmen up, he was no less fearsome
April 22, 2024
South Africa women v Sri Lanka women, 2nd T20I, Johannesburg
Sune Luus five-for lifts South Africa to thrilling series win
The hosts held their nerve in the 105-run chase to seal the T20I series against Sri Lanka with a tight win at the Wanderers
April 21, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Canberra, 3rd day
Ratnayake confident of Kusal's fitness for second innings
Sri Lanka fast-bowling coach Rumesh Ratnayake admitted it was rare to see so many instances of batsmen being hit on the helmet in one match
April 21, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Canberra
Starc's five and Khawaja's ton leave Sri Lanka on the ropes
Sri Lanka succumbed to both spin and fearsome short-pitched barrage from Australia's quicks on the third morning
April 21, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Canberra
Kusal Perera forced to retire hurt after bouncer blow
Batting on 27 in the 53rd over, Kusal took his eyes off a Jhye Richardson bouncer, and essentially ducked into it
April 23, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Canberra, 2nd day
Dimuth Karunaratne cleared to bat again after being discharged from hospital
Although clearly in immense discomfort, it is generally believed to be a good sign that Dimuth was conscious throughout the episode
April 21, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Canberra
Australia strike late blows after Dimuth Karunaratne injury scare
Joe Burns fell for 180 early on the second day but Sri Lanka couldn't make any further inroads
April 24, 2024
World Cup 2019
India to play New Zealand and Bangladesh in 2019 World Cup warm-ups
The ten participating teams will play two warm-ups each
April 21, 2024
South Africa women v Sri Lanka women, 1st T20I, Cape Town
Van Niekerk's three-for and half-century demolishes Sri Lanka
Her three-wicket haul restricted Sri Lanka to a sub-100 score before the SA batsmen chased down the 95 target with over 30 deliveries to spare
April 23, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Canberra, 1st day
Australia end their century drought
The 308-run partnership between Joe Burns and Travis Head, meanwhile, was Australia's biggest against Sri Lanka for any wicket
April 21, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Canberra, 1st day
Slippery fingers aggravate Sri Lanka's torrid day
After a bright start, the rawness of the visitors' pace attack was exposed on a shoulda-woulda-coulda sorta day on which four catches went down
April 21, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Canberra
Australia hunt Test solace against crisis-hit Sri Lanka
The home side will take in an unchanged XI as they look to end the season with a 2-0 series win against a Sri Lanka battling injury and off-field distractions
April 21, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Canberra
Doubts over Lakmal add to Sri Lanka's headaches
Sri Lanka only have four pace bowlers in their squad and will be keeping their fingers crossed over their senior quick
April 21, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Canberra
Depleted Sri Lanka left hoping for batting-friendly Canberra track
Having had their bowling stocks severely depleted over the past two weeks, Sri Lanka's bowling coach Rumesh Ratnayake hopes the conditions allow batsmen to take some of the pressure off the bowlers
April 21, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Brisbane, 3rd day
Sri Lanka flunk the Gabba examination
It was always going to be a tough ask on the type of surface the Australians have dreamed of all season, but it was still disappointing that the visitors capitulated twice
April 21, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Brisbane, 3rd day
Lahiru Kumara ruled out of Canberra Test, South Africa tour
The news is a serious blow to Sri Lanka's chances in the next Test, and the consequences of this hamstring injury may also be keenly felt in South Africa
April 21, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Brisbane, 3rd day
Pat Cummins' career-best fashions Australia's innings win
Jhye Richardson's wicket off the session's penultimate over means Sri Lanka have their last recognised batting pair in the middle
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka in Australia 2018-19
Gabba five-for a 'dream come true' for Suranga Lakmal
Senior paceman was forced to shoulder additional responsibility following the injury to Lahiru Kumara
April 23, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Brisbane, 2nd day
Labuschagne, Head hit 80s as Australia stamp their authority
After losing Marcus Harris and nightwatchman Nathan Lyon early, Australia's fifth-wicket stand of 77 has taken them past Sri Lanka's 144
April 21, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Brisbane, 1st day
Debutant Richardson makes himself at home
Australia's bowling attack at home has not had many changes in the recent past, but Jhye Richardson's successful debut can bring in longer-term gains for the side
April 23, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Brisbane, 1st day
Cummins and Richardson bring back Australia's cheer
The visiting side went with six batsmen and four bowlers, with only the single spinner in Dilruwan Perera
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka tour of Australia, 2018-19
Kurtis Patterson, Jhye Richardson to debut as teams seek turnaround
Both teams have concerns with their batting, and are coming into the two-Test series on the back of poor recent records
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka in Australia 2019
Paine eyes short-ball offensive, Chandimal a 'miracle'
Tim Paine hinted that Australia wouldn't hold back on the bouncer with his view that it was underused against India, but with their top six shuffled again, Sri Lanka may be in with a chance
April 21, 2024
Cricket Australia XI vs Sri Lankans, tour match, Hobart, 3rd day
Kurtis Patterson and Jon Holland shine on another disappointing day for Sri Lankans
The visiting batsmen ended without a half-century between them in either innings, after Kurtis Patterson smacked his second unbeaten hundred of the match
April 21, 2024
CA XI v Sri Lankans, tour match, 2nd day
Solid outing for Labuschagne as Sri Lanka's batting stutters
The legspinning allrounder contributed well with both bat and ball, even as other Test picks had middling outings
April 21, 2024
Cricket Australia XI v Sri Lankans, Tour match, Hobart
Relief for Sri Lanka as Mendis cleared of serious injury
The batsman was struck on the hand while fielding at short leg in Hobart and will have an x-ray on Friday but the Sri Lankans felt the signs were promising
April 21, 2024
Test picks falter as Patterson, Doran slam centuries against Sri Lankans
Dushmantha Chameera impresses, but centuries from Kurtis Patterson and Jake Doran take CA XI to 5 for 316 on first day of tour game
April 23, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, only T20I, Auckland
'Batsmen still haven't understood the value of finishing a match' - Malinga
The Sri Lanka captain wanted his team to show character in the middle, and not sit back satisfied merely by good starts - with bat or ball
April 21, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, only T20I, Auckland
'Frustrating to not have shown my abilities at international level' - Bracewell
Having watched from the sidelines during the ODI series, the allrounder came good in the lone T20I against Sri Lanka with bat and ball
April 23, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, only T20I, Auckland
Bracewell, Kuggeleijn, Ferguson end SL's winless tour
Scott Kuggeleijn handed T20I debut for New Zealand, Doug Bracewell also gets a go while Mitchell Santner returns from injury
April 24, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, only T20I, Auckland
Final chance for Malinga's SL to break New-Zealand tour rut
Tim Southee will be leading New Zealand in Kane Williamson's absence as Sri Lanka look to finish the tour on a high
April 22, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, only T20I, Auckland
We should never have dropped so quickly in T20s - Lasith Malinga
With Sri Lanka having slipped to ninth on the T20I rankings, this will be the first time they'll not gain direct qualification into the T20 World Cup
April 23, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI, Nelson
Taylor, Nicholls centuries seal 3-0 sweep
Ferguson returns for New Zealand, while Sri Lanka bring in Shanaka, Dhananjaya and Chameera for third ODI
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, 3rd ODI, Nelson
New Zealand's chance to experiment with series in the bag
Sri Lanka's weaknesses have been their attack's toothlessness through the middle overs and a frail middle order. Can they fix those issues?
April 23, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI, Mount Maunganui
New Zealand pull off narrow win after Thisara Perera's 140
Sri Lanka went in with an unchanged side from the first ODI
April 24, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI, Mount Maunganui
Settled New Zealand need only fine-tuning ahead of second ODI
Sri Lanka will take heart from their batting in the first match, but they need wholesale changes if they hope to be contenders at the World Cup
April 24, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Mount Maunganui
Guptill, Neesham put New Zealand 1-0 up after 45-run win
Sri Lanka left out Dhananjaya de Silva despite some decent performances against England in October and November
April 23, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Munt Maunganui
Seifert set to debut as Sri Lanka, NZ turn attention to World Cup
Under a new leader, Sri Lanka will look to make amends after losing 75% of all their ODIs since 2017
April 23, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Munt Maunganui
Retirement of greats no excuse for poor ODI record - Malinga
The newest Sri Lanka captain says that the time to rebuild is over, with the 2019 World Cup looming
April 24, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Canberra
Burns and Head hundreds end Australia's barren spell and flay toothless Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka have been forced to entirely change their pace attack after a string of injuries
April 21, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Christchurch
Chandimal pleased with SL's 2018 despite 'big areas for improvement'
Despite losing four of their lost five Tests, Sri Lanka won away series against Bangladesh and West Indies, as well as a home series against South Africa
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka news
Injured Angelo Mathews almost certain to miss Australia tour
The allrounder has been ruled out of the limited-overs leg of the New Zealand tour and faces up to four weeks on the sidelines, according to the physio
April 21, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Christchurch, 5th day
Wagner, Boult bowl New Zealand to record win
New Zealand required only 14 deliveries on the final day to clinch a series win that took the to No. 3 in the Test rankings
April 23, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Christchurch
'I am going to try and get 1000 every year' - Mendis
Jeevan Mendis was a "really happy" man after becoming the youngest batsman since 2005 to score 1000 Test runs in a calendar year
April 21, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Christchurch, 4th day
Mathews sent for scans after hamstring trouble
He didn't return to bat after tea on the fourth day with Sri Lanka facing a fight to save the Test and the series
April 23, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Christchurch, 4th day
Wagner burst leaves Sri Lanka on the brink
The duo played out a wicketless session before lunch on day four, suggesting Sri Lanka will not accept defeat meekly
April 23, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Christchurch, 3rd day
NZ build towards future-proof batting order
With Tom Latham and Henry Nicholls complementing Kane Williamson's successful Test year, and a settled core beginning to emerge, New Zealand are laying the foundation of a future-proof batting order
April 23, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Christchurch, 3rd day
Latham, Nicholls tons give New Zealand firm grip
The opener completed his eighth Test hundred, taking his series tally to 392, as Sri Lanka could pick only one wicket before lunch on the third day
April 23, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Christchurch, 2nd day
Samaraweera points to Sri Lanka's batting gains on day of losses
Sri Lanka's outgoing batting coach spoke of the numbers which suggest that, under him, their top order has made significant gains
April 21, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Christchurch, 2nd day
Six wickets, four runs, 15 balls: when Boult wrecked Sri Lanka
With a 20-minute spell of phenomenal late swing, the left-arm quick sent Sri Lanka crashing to 104 all out
April 21, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Christchurch, 2nd day
Boult's 6 for 4 studs New Zealand's dominance
Boult had Sri Lanka plunge from 94 for 4 to 104 all out to give New Zealand what could be a decisive 74-run lead in Christchurch
April 23, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Christchurch
Overlooked Lakmal rediscovers his fire
In Sri Lanka, he is relentlessly looked down by the spinners, banished to some corner of the field. In Christchurch, Suranga Lakmal was a different beast
April 23, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Christchurch, 1st day
Southee helps New Zealand hit back on 14-wicket day
The visitors left out Dhananjaya de Silva and Kasun Rajitha, while New Zealand opted for an unchanged XI
April 23, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Christchurch
Can Sri Lanka continue to impress on green Christchurch pitch?
The visitors' batsmen made big gains in Wellington, but can they defy New Zealand's quicks in spicier conditions at the Hagley Oval?
April 23, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Christchurch
'Christchurch century in 2014 taught me what Test cricket was about' - Dimuth Karunaratne
Likely to finish 2018 as the leading run-scorer among openers, Dimuth Karunaratne talks about his preparations for the final Test of the year, at Hagley Oval
April 21, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Wellington, 5th day
Kusal Mendis the dasher turns into Thilan Samaraweera clone
Usually an unrepentant strokemaker, Sri Lanka's No. 4 overturned his batting style to block his way to an outstanding match-saving hundred
April 23, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Wellington, 5th day
Rain completes Mathews and Mendis' epic rescue
Sri Lanka unscatched in the 12 overs that was possible before lunch to raise hopes of walking away with a hard-fought draw
April 23, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Wellington, 4th day
Kusal Mendis eyes double-ton as mentor Samaraweera's send-off gift
Sri Lanka batting coach Thilan Samaraweera will exit the role at the end of this series, and Kusal Mendis is keen on fulfilling his wish
April 21, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Wellington, 4th day
When I saw Angie get hit, I thought there's no way I'm getting out - Mendis
Sometimes guilty of playing attractive but insubstantial innings, Mendis partnered a steadfast Mathews for the entirety of day four in Wellington
April 21, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Wellington, 4th day
Records galore for Mathews and Mendis
For the first time in more than ten years, no wicket fell in an entire day of Test cricket
April 24, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Wellington, 4th day
Mathews makes a statement with push-ups celebration
Gesture possibly directed towards head coach who left him out of the limited-overs setup on fitness grounds
April 22, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Wellington, 4th day
Kusal Mendis and Angelo Mathews bat all day to give Sri Lanka hope
The duo quelled New Zealand's short-pitched bowling, strongly suggesting that as far as Sri Lanka were concerned, the match isn't lost yet
April 23, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Wellington, 3rd day
We didn't bowl the right lengths consistently - SL bowling coach Ratnayake
Sri Lanka's frontline quicks looked ordinary as a unit, taking 5 for 359 between them as New Zealand claimed total control of the first Test
April 21, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Wellington, 3rd day
Tom Latham registers highest individual score while carrying bat
The batsman also put on the highest individual Test score of 2018 so far
April 23, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Wellington, 3rd day
Sri Lanka collapse against pace after Tom Latham's 264*
Their unbroken 91-run partnership has stretched New Zealand's lead to 121 with seven wickets in hand
April 23, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Wellington, 2nd day
Tom Latham, Kane Williamson grind Sri Lanka on batting day
Held back till the 16th over, the 21-year old dismissed Raval after New Zealand's solid pursuit of Sri Lanka's 283
April 24, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Wellington, 1st day
The enigma of Niroshan Dickwella
There may be times when Dickwella's flame burns a little too hot, and his own team are singed, but on day one of a tough overseas tour, he kept the darkness at bay for Sri Lanka
April 21, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Wellington, 1st day
Niroshan Dickwella leads Sri Lanka rearguard after Tim Southee's five-for
Sri Lanka prefer 3-1 combination in their bowling department as they look to begin series positively after a whitewash at home against England
April 24, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Wellington
Fast bowlers give Sri Lanka hope against upbeat New Zealand
The hosts have already named their XI, with Neil Wagner returning to a bowling attack containing Ajaz Patel as its lone spinner
April 24, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Wellington
Need our seamers to attack NZ batsmen - Chandimal
The Sri Lanka captain acknowledged that the team's best chance lies in going aggressively at New Zealand with the ball
April 24, 2024
New Zealand XI v Sri Lankans, Tour Match, Napier
Mathews, Gunathilaka, Mendis among runs in drawn encounter
Danushka Gunathilaka found form with a dominant display at the top of the order, as the three-day warm-up match against New Zealand XI petered to a draw in Napier
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 3rd Test, Colombo, 4th day
Rare overseas victory marks the true arrival of Joe Root's Test team
Captain takes pride in watching his side grow, and singles out Ben Stokes for particular praise
April 24, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 3rd Test, Colombo, 4th day
Kusal Mendis run-out 'best moment of my career' - Jack Leach
Jack Leach finished the series as England's equal-leading wicket-taker but it was the moment of brilliance in the field that gave him most pleasure.
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 3rd Test, Colombo, 4th day
'We're not one-trick ponies any more', says Joe Root after overseas triumph
Captain takes pride in watching his side grow, and singles out Ben Stokes for particular praise
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 3rd Test, Colombo
A century of wickets for spinners
Plus, Moeen equals Anderson as England's go-to man for the fourth innings. All the stats from England's series win in Sri Lanka
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 3rd Test, Colombo, 4th day
'Stokes the difference in last two Tests' - Hathurusingha
Sri Lanka coach terms series 'closely fought' despite whitewash; rues lack of hundreds from his batsmen
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 3rd Test, Colombo, 4th day
Bayliss reserves judgment on Burns and Jennings as England are challenged to improve further
Test team remains far from the finished article, in spite of 'great result', says head coach
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 3rd Test, Colombo, 4th day
Jack Leach, Moeen Ali share eight as England seal series sweep
Sri Lanka's sixth-wicket pair lift their side's spirits after loss of nightwatchman on fourth morning
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 3rd Test, Colombo, 3rd day
Lakshan Sandakan overstepping came from 'trying too hard' - SL bowling coach
Sri Lanka spin-bowling coach Piyal Wijetunge suggested the front-foot no-balls delivered by Lakshan Sandakan were "something new for us"
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 3rd Test, Colombo, 3rd day
Inglorious batting keeps Dilruwan Perera incognito once again
Dilruwan Perera claimed another five-wicket haul to cap a successful series with the ball - not that you'd know it
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 3rd Test, Colombo, 2nd day
Jos Buttler 'at peace' with the prospect of failure as positive footwork pays off for England
England batsman happy to be dismissed taking the attacking option after producing another crucial fifty
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 3rd Test, Colombo, 3rd day
Lakshan Sandakan no-balls sum up SL day as England close on 3-0
Sri Lanka collapsed like an origami skyscraper in a Godzilla attack, losing seven wickets in the space of 53 runs after tea, and 8 for 67 overall
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 3rd Test, Colombo, 2nd day
Adil Rashid thrives on England's new licence to thrill
Attacking legspin, allied to an attacking fast bowler, and even an attacking short-leg fielder. There's much to admire as England's Test team finds its bearings
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 3rd Test, Colombo, 2nd day
Taking the wrong option at wrong time cost us - de Silva
Sri Lanka's No. 3 also said they wouldn't have crashed if they had played to a better plan
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 3rd Test, Colombo, 2nd day
'My job is to make things happen' - Adil Rashid on his five-wicket haul
Legspinner's haul of 5 for 49 in 13.5 overs tore Sri Lanka's innings apart in the hour after tea on the second day
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 3rd Test, Colombo, 2nd day
Keaton Jennings puts his body on the line once more at short leg
Bravery and anticipation to the fore as England reap the rewards of close attention to close catching
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 3rd Test, Colombo, 2nd day
Rashid, Stokes send Sri Lanka crumbling after tea
Sri Lanka needed only 28 deliveries to claim the three remaining England wickets on the second morning
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 3rd Test, Colombo, 1st day
Jonny Bairstow proves his point to carry England with brilliant hundred
Joe Root won his eighth successive toss in Test cricket as England seek their first ever whitewash against Sri Lanka
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 3rd Test, Colombo
Sri Lanka seek confidence, England a whitewash
England have announced their XI and Sri Lanka could also make a couple of changes as they seek a consolation win
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 3rd Test, Colombo
'Broad and Anderson still have huge roles to play for England' - Joe Root
England need to savour the experience of Stuart Broad and James Anderson for as long as they can, says captain
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 3rd Test, Colombo
Lucky tossers or worthy challengers? Are England really ready to bid for No.1?
Joe Root's men are in sight of a memorable series whitewash in Sri Lanka, but can their recent failings be forgotten that quickly?
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 3rd Test, Colombo
'We could learn from England's batting,' admits Suranga Lakmal
England have announced their XI and Sri Lanka could also make a couple of changes as they seek a consolation win
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 2nd Test, 5th day, Kandy
Jack Leach provides vital control as England's one-day freedom comes to the fore
England learn from success of white-ball side, as flexibility gives spinners the space to shine
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 2nd Test, 5th day, Kandy
Sri Lanka pin blame on fielding standards after chastening series loss
Coach Hathurusingha says standards have to rise if team is to recover in the long run
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 2nd Test, 5th day, Kandy
England reap rewards of brave selection policy - Trevor Bayliss
Big calls vindicated after England secure second series win in Sri Lanka in five attempts since 2000-01
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 2nd Test, Pallekele
Most wickets for spinners in a Test
England have won two successive away Tests for the first time in six years to complete a rare series win in Sri Lanka.
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 2nd Test, 5th day, Kandy
Joe Root praises team for 'bold and courageous' victory
Captain takes pride in leading from the front as England seal first series win in Asia for six years
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 2nd Test, 5th day, Kandy
Jack Leach, Moeen Ali lead England to rare series win
On the fifth day in Kandy, Sri Lanka lost their last three wickets for 17 runs to concede a 57-run win to the visitors
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 2nd Test, Pallekele, 4th day
Sense of belonging helps Keaton Jennings stay relaxed in the line of fire
Sharp reflexes at short leg may yet made the difference in a closely fought Test
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 2nd Test, Pallekele, 4th day
Angelo Mathews still hurt by ODI axing as he lets 'bat do the talking'
Batsman says he has not changed his preparations in wake of criticism from coach, Chandika Hathurusingha
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 2nd Test, Pallekele, 4th day
'It's set up for a bit of a thriller' - Keaton Jennings braces for day five tussle
Tea break came at a good time for England, says opening batsman, after an impressive day under the lid at short leg
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 2nd Test, Pallekele, 4th day
England close in on series win despite Angelo Mathews defiance
Sri Lanka have been set 301 for victory in Pallekele after England's last-wicket pair Ben Foakes and James Anderson added 22 runs to the overnight score
April 22, 2024
West Indies v Sri Lanka, Women's World T20, Gros Islet
Hayley Matthews helps West Indies storm into semi-finals
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 2nd Test, Pallekele, 3rd day
Brilliant but a bit bonkers: How Joe Root's rollicking hundred marks the end of England's history
No more Mr Reticent. England's captain shows his team how he wants his Test innings to be compiled from hereon in
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 2nd Test, Pallekele, 3rd day
'Reverse swan' Root praises England for sticking to attacking mindset
Captain's brilliant second-innings hundred helps carry England into a position of authority on the third day
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 2nd Test, Pallekele, 3rd day
Joe Root hundred raises tempo and puts England in charge
A morning that promised much for England turned sharply a few minutes before lunch when Sri Lanka claimed two wickets in five deliveries to ensure this compelling match remained in the balance
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 2nd Test, Pallekele
Joe Root receives ICC demerit point after being found guilty of dissent
England captain 'shook his head and then kicked the turf' after unsuccessful appeal against Dilruwan Perera
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 2nd Test, Pallekele
Roshen Silva innings shows Test mindset, says Dimuth Karunaratne
Opener praises Sri Lanka batting hero, whose methods haven't altered much since their schooldays together
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 2nd Test, Pallekele
Balls to statistics: Ben Stokes' moments of brilliance show his true value
Twin interventions in morning session did more than anything to keep England in the game
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 2nd Test, Pallekele
Jack Leach hopes for fourth-innings dividends after tough day in field
Spinner disappointed to concede lead, but backs bowlers to thrive if they have a good total to defend
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 2nd Test, Pallekele
Sri Lanka hit with five penalty runs after one-short incident
Team meets with affected fans on outfield during Test after many are forced to switch hotels due to booking oversight
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 2nd Test, Pallekele
Joe Root pens letters of sympathy after fans are caught up in Kandy hotel fiasco
Team meets with affected fans on outfield during Test after many are forced to switch hotels due to booking oversight
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 2nd Test, Pallekele
Roshen Silva guides Sri Lanka to precious 46-run lead
Ben Stokes magicked up two dismissals, both of them from positions in the field, reversing the gains Sri Lanka had made during the 96-run third wicket stand
April 22, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, Women's World T20, Gros Islet
Siriwardene's allround performance knocks Bangladesh out
The veteran allrounder batted through till the end of the innings in a low-scoring innings, and bowled economically as Bangladesh played meekly in their chase
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 2nd Test, Pallekele
'It looked like Sri Lanka were starting to panic' - Sam Curran
Sri Lanka's slapdash day in the field reached its nadir just when they needed to be at their most ruthless
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 2nd Test, Pallekele
Sri Lanka stumped for answers as Sam Curran swings for the hills
Sri Lanka's slapdash day in the field reached its nadir just when they needed to be at their most ruthless
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 2nd Test, Pallekele
England strike after Sam Curran spark lifts them to 285
A win here will give England their first series victory in Sri Lanka since 2001
April 24, 2024
England in Sri Lanka 2018-19
Four batsmen who must step up in Sri Lanka's hour of need
A retirement, an injury and a disrespected curfew have robbed the team of key players for the Pallekele Test, which puts the spotlight on Mathews, Mendis, Dickwella and Silva
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 2nd Test, Kandy
Can Sri Lanka harness the chaos to turn the tide in Pallekele?
England have named an unchanged XI from Galle, with Ben Stokes set to move up to No. 3
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 2nd Test, Pallekele
Sri Lanka ask for a turner - and more runs from their batsmen
Stand-in captain Suranga Lakmal is "trusting" that the team's batting will come good as Sri Lanka look to level the series in Pallekele
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, Group A, Women's World T20, Gros Islet
Ismail, Kapp power South Africa to seven-wicket win
Ismail was near unplayable, racking up 20 dot balls in a four-over spell, and Kapp followed up her economical bowling with 38 to anchor South Africa's chase
April 21, 2024
Women's World T20, St Lucia
St Lucia WWT20 fixtures could be moved to Antigua to combat washout fears
The ICC are understood to be looking at a relocation of group stage fixtures to Antigua, in response to torrential rainfall on the island
April 21, 2024
England v Sri Lanka, Women's World T20, St Lucia
Heavy rainfall forces abandonment of opening St Lucia match
England and Sri Lanka took a point apiece from their opening match at the Women's World T20, after heavy rain in St Lucia forced an abandonment
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 1st Test, Galle
Angelo Mathews' form encouraging for Sri Lanka, says Chandika Hathurusingha
Sri Lanka coach Chandika Hathurusingha was pleased with Angelo Mathews' response after being dropped from the one-day side and criticised for his running
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 1st Test, Galle
Chandika Hathurusingha critical of 'school kid' batting from Sri Lanka
England laid traps and Sri Lanka's batsmen fell into them, said coach Chandika Hathurusingha after heavy defeat in Galle
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 1st Test, Galle
Injured Dinesh Chandimal doubtful for second Test
Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal is almost certainly out of the second Test in Pallekele after it was confirmed that his groin tear will take up to two weeks to heal
April 24, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 1st Test, Galle
Joe Root praises England's game awareness after memorable Galle victory
Marshalling bowling attack was "great fun" says England captain, as he reflects on 211-run win
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 1st Test, Galle
Rangana Herath retires saying it's 'the right time' to go
There was no famous farewell at Galle but Rangana Herath was happy it was "the right time" for him to retire from international competition
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 4th day, Galle, 1st Test
England storm fortress Galle to end winless overseas run
Some loose batting from Sri Lanka helped England take a large step towards victory in Galle
April 24, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 2nd day, Galle, 1st Test
Sri Lanka spinners undone by 'attacking mindset', says bowling coach
With England on top in Rangana Herath's final Test, Piyal Wijetunge admitted that Sri Lanka's spinners had been outbowled by the visitors
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 2nd day, Galle, 1st Test
'My form this summer wasn't up to scratch' - Keaton Jennings
Batsman endured sleepless nights during form slump against India, but comes good at Galle to give England big advantage
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 2nd day, Galle, 1st Test
England take grip after Keaton Jennings comes good
Sri Lanka struck three times on the second morning, removing Rory Burns, Moeen Ali and Joe Root, but England continued to swell their mammoth lead t
April 24, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 1st Test, Galle
Ben Foakes becomes the fifth keeper to score a century on Test debut
The key stats as Ben Foakes makes history on the second morning in Galle
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 2nd day, Galle, 1st Test
Ben Foakes, Moeen Ali underpin dominant day for England
Dilruwan Perera took five wickets, but the wicketkeeper-batsman's 107 was central to England fighting back from 103 for 5
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 1st Test, Galle
England saviour Ben Foakes 'never believed' he'd be making his Test debut
Debutant wicketkeeper thought he'd be making up the numbers after joining tour as an injury replacement
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 1st Test, Galle
Ben Foakes shows class on debut to lift England from adversity
Joe Root wins toss as England's winter Test campaign gets underway in Sri Lanka
April 23, 2024
Stats analysis: Rangana Herath
Herath - as good as Muralitharan?
The left-arm spinner has done the near unthinkable - he has almost matched the numbers achieved by Muttiah Muralitharan
April 23, 2024
Rangana Herath retires
From Ranatunga to Rashid Khan: Who's played with or against Herath?
Has Rangana Herath played with Arjuna Ranatunga and faced off against young Rashid Khan too? Take our quiz to find out how well you know his career
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 1st Test, Galle
Galle up for grabs as spinners prepare to take centre stage
Rangana Herath prepares to play his final Test, as England size up a number of potential debutants on a surface that's bound to favour spin
April 24, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 1st Test, Galle
Ben Foakes and Rory Burns set for England debuts
England close to finalising line-up but delay confirming their team with bad weather set to threaten a prompt start
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 1st Test, Galle
Lahiru Kumara axed from Sri Lanka squad for breaking team curfew
Dushmantha Chameeera steps in as reserve seamer for the three-Test series
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 1st Test, Galle
'He looks like a club cricketer but his mental strength is unbelievable' - Paul Farbrace on Rangana Herath
Sri Lanka's former coach, now England assistant, recalls the impact of their retiring spinner
April 23, 2024
SL Board XI vs England, warm-up match, 2nd day, Colombo
Joe Root and Rory Burns show encouraging form in drawn warm-up game
There was a fifty for Moeen Ali, too, but Joe Denly and Keaton Jennings were less convincing in their stints at the crease
April 23, 2024
SL XI v England XI, warm-up, Colombo
England ring changes, but Sri Lankans run rings in opening Test warm-up
For all the talk of England searching for a "different formula", there was a wearing familiarity to their approach on the first day of the red-ball leg of their tour
April 22, 2024
England in Sri Lanka 2018-19
England urged to be vigilant amid Sri Lanka political tension
Business as usual for now after removal of prime minister on Friday prompts concerns for stability
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, one-off T20I, Colombo
Jason Roy blazes way before Joe Denly four-for seals hefty England win
Thisara Perera won the toss and chose to field first under heavy skies at Khettarama
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, one-off T20I, Colombo
Buoyant Sri Lanka aim to make short work of England once more
England could bring back Joe Denly after eight years in the wilderness, while Sri Lanka have called up Sadeera Samarawickrama
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, one-off T20I, Colombo
Thisara Perera hoping Sri Lanka's switch stays flicked
Sri Lanka came to life during their 219-run DLS thrashing of England in the fifth ODI and Thisara Perera suggested his T20 side would be on the attack again
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 5th ODI, Colombo
Kusal Mendis' intensity the key as Sri Lanka's hitman turns the corner
Batsman's 56 from 33 balls was not the most substantial knock in Sri Lanka's innings, but it was the most eye-catching
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 5th ODI, Colombo
Sri Lanka top order inflicts heaviest ODI defeat on England
Eoin Morgan rests himself for final match of series in Colombo, as Malinga misses out for Sri Lanka
April 24, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 5th ODI, Colombo
Sri Lanka seek to convert slim pickings to series consolation
England are targetting a 4-0 series win, but may field a much-changed side in the final and final match of the rubber
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 4th ODI, Pallekele
Dasun Shanaka rues the opportunities that slipped away for Sri Lanka
Another defeat for Sri Lanka was mitigated by the knowledge that the game had turned on a couple of key moments
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 4th ODI, Pallekele
England seal series with latest comfortable DLS victory
England won the toss and chose to field first in the fourth ODI, bringing Alex Hales for the injured Jonny Bairstow
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 3rd ODI, Dambulla
Confident England seek to close out rain-impacted ODI series
England have taken an unassailable 2-0 series lead, and now have a rare win in Asia in their sights
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 3rd ODI, Dambulla
No regrets for Liam Plunkett after putting wedding ahead of England duty
Fast bowler has lost his starting berth to Olly Stone, but insists he's comfortable with competition for places
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 3rd ODI, Dambulla
Samarawickrama pleads for patience as Sri Lanka seeks form resurgence
Opener seeks improvements on match-by-match basis after team's two years in the doldrums
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 4th ODI, Dambulla
Jonny Bairstow an injury doubt for 4th ODI after damaging ankle
Opener injures right ankle during England's training session and may be replaced by Alex Hales
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 3rd ODI, Pallekele
Tom Curran's comeback puts brothers back on course for all-format dominance
With Sam now a fixture in England's Test set-up, the time is drawing nigh when both Currans take the field together
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 3rd ODI, Pallekele
'You can't win a 21-over match with 150 on the board' - Niroshan Dickwella
Sri Lanka's big hitter admits he's falling short of his potential at the top of the order
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 3rd ODI, Pallekele
ECB defends tour scheduling amid washout threat
Each of England's five matches on their tour of Sri Lanka has been affected by monsoonal weather
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 3rd ODI, Pallekele
Eoin Morgan guides chase in shortened game as England go 2-0 up
England have won the toss and chosen to bowl first in the ODI in Pallekele
April 23, 2024
England in Sri Lanka 2018-19
Kusal Mendis called up as replacement for Kusal Perera
Replacement named after incumbent is ruled out of series with a quad strain
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 3rd ODI, Dambulla
Can Sri Lanka get out of their rut?
Both teams have lost players to injury as the series moves to Pallekele with England 1-0 up
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 3rd ODI, Dambulla
Dasun Shanaka sizes up higher responsibilities in Sri Lanka's batting order
Allrounder is increasingly being thought of as a specialist batsman, and someone who can bat higher up the order.
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 3rd ODI, Dambulla
Moeen Ali ready to rush his bowling, but not his thinking, as more rain looms in third ODI
England's spinners had to beat the rain in the second ODI, and more of the same may be required at Pallekele
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 2nd ODI, Dambulla
Nearing the end, Lasith Malinga rouses himself for final World Cup push
Following a match in which he suggested he was once again death-bowling force to be reckoned with, Lasith Malinga delivered the rhetoric fans have come to expect
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 2nd ODI, Dambulla
Olly Stone's rise gives Eoin Morgan another 'good headache'
The performance of young quick Olly Stone in Dambulla may have pushed him up a long queue to be involved in England's World Cup squad
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 2nd ODI, Dambulla
New-ball bowlers deliver England DLS win after Lasith Malinga five-for
Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to field first in the second ODI in Dambulla, after the toss was conducted beneath blue skies, in bright sunshine
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 2nd ODI, Dambulla
Teams prepare to battle Sri Lanka's monsoon season again
Sri Lanka and England will be hoping for better weather in Dambulla after rain limited them to 15 overs of play in the first ODI
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 2nd ODI, Dambulla
Joe Root keen for England to continue their spin revolution
Over the last three years, the ODI side that has fared the best against spin is India. Second on that list, and only by a whisker, are England
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 1st ODI, Dambulla
Heavy rain, wet outfield forces abandonment
Sri Lanka the toss and chose to bowl in the first ODI of the series in Dambulla
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 1st ODI, Dambulla
You have a target on your back being No. 1 - Jos Buttler
Previous England sides have toured Sri Lanka with trepidation, but not this one which has risen to the top of the rankings
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 1st ODI, Dambulla
Our situation similar to England's after 2015 World Cup - Chandimal
The similarities between Sri Lanka's present plight and England's situation following their group-stage exit in the 2015 World Cup are unmissable
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v England, 1st ODI, Dambulla
Can Sri Lanka emerge from chaos against world's best one-day team?
England are without a couple of first-choice pace bowlers but bring a formidable batting line-up against a struggling home team
April 22, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, Under-19 Asia Cup final, Dhaka
Harsh Tyagi bags six-for as India Under-19s clinch sixth Asia Cup title
Yashasvi Jaiswal, the tournament's highest run-getter, was one of four half-centurions in India's total of 304 for 3
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka Board XI v England XI, Tour match, Colombo
Moeen Ali ready to embrace expectation in Sri Lanka
Spin is likely to play a key part of the one-day series and Moeen Ali settled into his work nicely with a three-wicket haul
April 24, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 5th women's T20I, Katunayake
Harmanpreet, Rodrigues, spinners make it 4-0 for India
The India captain shared a 75-run third-wicket stand with Rodrigues to shore up the side, before Deepti, Poonam and Radha ripped through the opposition batting
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 4th T20I, Colombo
Patil, Rodrigues seal series for India
Anuja Patil took three wickets to restrict Sri Lanka to 134 in a match shortened 17-overs-a-side, and followed it up with her maiden T20I fifty and an unbroken century stand with Rodrigues
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 3rd women's T20I, Colombo
Jemimah Rodrigues' breezy 57 gives India unassailable 2-0 lead
The 18-year-old gave India's chase impetus after Arundhati Reddy had led a disciplined bowling effort to restrict Sri Lanka to 131 for 8
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka women v India women, 2nd T20I, Colts Cricket Club Ground
Second T20I washed out after India's early blows
Sent in to bat, Sri Lanka were 49 for 3 in 7.5 overs when the skies opened up
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka women v India women, 1st T20I, FTZ Sports Complex
Poonam Yadav's four-wicket haul takes India women to victory
The legspinner picked up 4 for 26 as India women bowled Sri Lanka women out for 155 to clinch the first T20I by 13 runs
April 21, 2024
Afghanistan v Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2018, Group B, Abu Dhabi
Rahmat, spinners knock Sri Lanka out of Asia Cup
Afghanistan were unchanged from their previous ODI, which they won to take series against Ireland two weeks ago
April 21, 2024
Afghanistan v Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2018, Abu Dhabi
Sri Lanka have the edge, but not by much
Afghanistan's spinners, led by Mujeeb and Rashid, could pose interesting questions to a batting order that's proven to be brittle
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka Women v India Women, Katunayake, 3rd ODI
Chamari Atapattu trumps Mithali Raj as Sri Lanka win last-over thriller
They broke a sequence of ten successive ODI losses against India, winning with one ball to spare in a high-scoring game
April 24, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, 1st match, Asia Cup 2018, Dubai
A glimpse of the old Slinga Malinga
The pacer's powers might be on the wane, but if he bowls as well as he did on Saturday, Sri Lanka could get a final lap from their warhorse
April 21, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2018, Dubai
Mushfiqur stars in 137-run rout of Sri Lanka
Dew is expected to be a factor in the second innings, but the searing heat has meant that both teams were looking to bat first in Dubai
April 21, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2018, Dubai
Akila, Chandimal absence gives slight edge to Bangladesh
Neither team will settle for anything other than a win, although Sri Lanka will have to make up for missing some key players
April 21, 2024
Asia Cup 2018
What does it really mean to be Asia Cup champions?
In any other major subcontinental sport, the Asian championships are a significant event. But is it really so in cricket?
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd ODI, Galle
Taniya Bhatia shines with bat and gloves to hand India series
The wicketkeeper-batsman made her maiden international fifty and followed it up with two vital catches and a stumping to deny Sri Lanka in a tight, low-scoring match
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 1st women's ODI, Galle
Mandhana, bowlers lead India's rout of Sri Lanka
The opener's unbeaten 73 took India to victory by nine wickets with 30.1 overs to spare after Sri Lanka had been bowled out for just 98
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka news
Chamari Atapattu returns to lead Sri Lanka women for India series
The prolific batsman is back after recovering from dengue as Sri Lanka search for their first points in the new Women's Championship cycle
April 24, 2024
India women in Sri Lanka 2018-19
Sri Lanka women to host India for three ODIs and five T20Is
The ODI series will count towards the Women's Championship, which will determine the automatic qualifiers for the Women's World Cup 2021
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, one-off T20I, Colombo
Dinesh Chandimal guides Sri Lanka home in low-scoring thriller
Isuru Udana, the left-arm fast bowler, makes his first appearance of the tour
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, Only T20, Colombo
Sellout crowd awaits postscript match of the tour
The only T20 between Sri Lanka and South Africa is shoehorned in at the back-end, set to begin less than 48 hours after the last ODI was completed
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 5th ODI, Colombo
'He's made of steel' - Mathews on Akila
Sri Lanka's captain was impressed with his lead spinner's ability to bounce back from tough outings in the fifth ODI
April 24, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 5th ODI, Colombo
Mathews, Akila Dananjaya hand South Africa a drubbing
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 5th ODI, Colombo
Another chance for Sri Lanka and South Africa to build World Cup plans
With the series already decided, the hosts will look to continue their aggressive batting approach, and the visitors to keep trying their younger players
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 4th ODI, Pallekele
Lower order, Lakmal end Sri Lanka's losing run
South Africa rung in three changes, with Klaasen and Maharaj also making their way into their XI
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 4th ODI, Kandy
Sri Lanka desperate to break rut as de Kock stands in for du Plessis
Quinton de Kock will lead South Africa in the last two ODIs as they will look to give their World Cup hopefuls more chances
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 4th ODI, Kandy
Sri Lanka seek best combination and 'continuity' in ODIs
While Angelo Mathews said they were open to shuffling batsmen around, he emphasised that it was important to retain players too
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 3rd ODI, Pallekele
Series loss exposes Sri Lanka's top-order issues
Batting coach Thilan Samaraweera conceded that Sri Lanka's top order is nowhere near finalised, as they look ahead to the World Cup
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 3rd ODI, Pallekele
South Africa ride on Hendricks ton, Duminy 92 to seal series
South Africa hand Reeza Hendricks ODI debut
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 3rd ODI, Pallekele
Can Sri Lanka end their losing streak against South Africa?
South Africa have beaten them 10 times in a row, in a streak stretching back to 2014
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 3rd ODI, Pallekele
We rely too much on our spinners - Angelo Mathews
Sri Lanka have done some soul-searching after a spate of poor results in ODIs, and identified that they need to become better across a variety of conditions and not just prosper on turning tracks
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd ODI, Dambulla
'We were a bunch of school kids when it came to today's fielding' - Mathews
Niroshan Dickwella agreed with his captain, saying Sri Lanka made too many mistakes in the field to defend a total of 244
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd ODI, Dambulla
De Kock, bowlers, power South Africa to comfortable win
South Africa remain unchanged for the second ODI, keeping faith in the team that won the first match by five wickets
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd ODI, Dambulla
Can Sri Lanka keep out South Africa's quicks?
The visitors are 1-0 up, and will hope for contributions from younger members of their side such as Aiden Markram and Wiaan Muller
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 1st ODI, Dambulla
Have told Thisara how important he is for 2019 World Cup - Samaraweera
The Sri Lanka batting coach felt that after some strong discussions, the allrounder was heading in the right direction
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 1st ODI, Dambulla
Shamsi, Rabada four-fors take SA 1-0 up
Sri Lanka went in with three spinners, with Akila Dananjaya joined by Lakshan Sandakan and Shehan Jayasuriya
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 1st ODI, Dambulla
Backbenchers hope to kickstart World Cup preparation
The five-match ODI series that starts in Dambulla is a chance for both Sri Lanka and South Africa to strap in, and start building some form
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, SSC, 4th day
De Bruyn joins Jonty, and Herath's fourth-innings bounty
Stats highlights from Sri Lanka's 199-run win in the second Test against South Africa
April 24, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, SSC, 4th day
Herath six-for completes 2-0 after de Bruyn's fighting 101
A 123-run fourth-wicket stand gave South Africa a glimmer of hope before lunch, but Temba Bavuma's late wicket left Sri Lanka three wickets away from victory
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, Colombo, 3rd day
Karunaratne has been brilliant in the last year or so - Mathews
Having known him since high school, Mathews feels the opener has added a lot of stability to the inexperienced Sri Lanka side
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, Colombo, 3rd day
Sri Lanka "street-smart" in denying us preparation for turners - Elgar
The opener believed the hosts had denied South Africa preparation on pitches that were similar to those they would encounter in the Test series
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, Colombo, 3rd Day
Spinners put Sri Lanka in sight of 2-0 series win
With the Test match headed only one way, Sri Lanka took the opportunity to stretch their lead and grind South Africa down before putting them in to bat a second time
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, SSC, 2nd day
'Sri Lanka, in these conditions, are too good for us' - SA coach Gibson
With three days still to go, and a draw or win unlikely for the visitors, the coach Ottis Gibson said that he wanted his players to compete with pride
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, Colombo
Maharaj's nine-for: South Africa's second-best
The left-arm spinner now has the best bowling figures for any visiting bowler in Sri Lanka
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, SSC, 2nd day
Dimuth Karunaratne builds lead after spinners rout South Africa again
A last-wicket stand of 74 between Akila Dananjaya and Rangana Herath allowed Sri Lanka to cross 300 for the first time in the two-Test series
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, Colombo
Maharaj buries ghosts of centuries of South Africa's spinners
The left-arm spinner did what no other South African spinner has managed in Sri Lanka - not get punished in spin-friendly conditions
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, Colombo, 1st day
'Really surprised' SA picked only one spinner - Samaraweera
Sri Lanka's batting coach expresses surprise at the composition of South Africa's attack, and says that as the Test goes on, the pitch will turn even more
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, Colombo
Maharaj bags best figures by a visiting bowler in Sri Lanka
The left-arm spinner's 8 for 116 saw him set new benchmarks for his team, and for a bowler against Sri Lanka
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, SSC
South Africa roar back with Maharaj's eight-for
South Africa decided to go in with only one spinner, bringing in Theunis de Bruyn to bolster the batting
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 2nd Test, SSC
Du Plessis wants batsmen to 'trust their defence'
Refrain from attacking too early and await the hittable balls - that's the South Africa captain's motto, ahead of the 2nd Test in Colombo
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 1st Test, Galle, 3rd day
Karunaratne reveals strategy to tackle spinners
Karunaratne scored 218 runs on a Galle surface in which no other batsman could manage so much as a half-century, and this is not even his most impressive hundred in tough conditions
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 1st Test, Galle, 3rd day
Dimuth Karunaratne 218, South Africa 199
South Africa's second-innings 73 was their lowest total since readmission, while Dilruwan Perera picked up his career-best innings and match figures
April 24, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 1st Test, 3rd day, Galle
Dilruwan, Herath rout South Africa in three days
South Africa's attack staged an impressive comeback on the third morning in Galle to nip out Sri Lanka's last six wickets for 73 runs but their first-innings deficit has given them a tough task in the final innings
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 1st Test, Galle, 2nd day
Thoughts from a fictitious South Africa batsman: This isn't how it was supposed to be in Sri Lanka
A fictitious voice from the South African camp shares his thoughts on the state of affairs after a horrendous second day in Galle
April 24, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 1st Test, Galle, 2nd day
Sri Lanka far ahead after spinners hurt South Africa
Faf du Plessis and Vernon Philander saved South Africa from registering their lowest total since readmission but they are still starring at a significant deficit
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 1st Test, 1st Day, Galle, July 12, 2018
Karunaratne's self-deprecating, myth-busting masterclass
His unbeaten 158 Twas no breakout knock, just another rock in a bank of evidence to suggest his quality as an opening batsman
April 24, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 1st Test, Galle, 1st day
Karunaratne celebrates 50th Test in style
Only two other Sri Lankan openers have carried their bat in a Test innings
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 1st Test, Galle, 1st day
Herath, Karunaratne help Sri Lanka end tough day on a high
South Africa have gone in with two spinners, including Tabraiz Shamsi to partner Keshav Maharaj, and three pacers
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 1st Test, Galle
Sri Lanka depleted by Chandimal absence in opening Test
Sri Lanka will miss their captain, while Dale Steyn fit again and within touching distance of Shaun Pollock's South Africa record
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, 1st Test, Galle
West Indies tour has prepared us for South Africa's pacers - Roshen Silva
Sri Lanka batsman says the seamer-friendly conditions they faced in their last Test series should hold them in good stead against the visitors' formidable pace attack
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka Board XI v South Africans, P Sara Oval, 2nd day
Du Plessis, Amla, Bavuma tune up for Galle Test with fifties
South Africa opener Dean Elgar also had a decent workout before the two-day tour match ended in a draw
April 21, 2024
South Africa tour of Sri Lanka 2018-19, warm-up fixture
Shamsi stakes claim for first Test with five-for
Mathews shows form and fitness to make 92 for hosts; Steyn undergoes proper workout on humid day
April 23, 2024
West Indies v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, 4th day, Bridgetown
Kusal, Dilruwan steer Sri Lanka in nervous chase to level series
West Indies fancied their chances when Kusal Mendis fell in the first over of the day but an injured Kusal Perera and a stoic Dilruwan Perera ensured they didn't have any further trouble
April 21, 2024
West Indies v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Bridgetown, 3rd day
The most wickets in a day of Test cricket in the Caribbean
There were some awesome stats for the bowlers - Jason Holder in particular - and some dismal ones for both teams' top orders
April 21, 2024
West Indies v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Bridgetown, 3rd day
Holder four-for leaves Test evenly poised on 20-wicket day
The day started off with Sri Lanka five wickets down in the second innings. It ended with Sri Lanka five wickets down in the fourth
April 21, 2024
West Indies v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Barbados, 3rd day
Kusal Perera 'cleared of any serious injury'
Sri Lanka batsman crashed into the advertising hoardings while attempting a catch, kept under observation at hospital
April 24, 2024
West Indies v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Barbados, 2nd day
Gabriel, Roach give West Indies honours on rain-hit day
Sri Lanka fail to build on Lahiru Kumara's four-for on a truncated second day in which only 59 overs were possible
April 21, 2024
West Indies v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Barbados, 1st day
Dowrich half-century rescues West Indies on rain-hit day
With the sun out and a cool breeze blowing, Jason Holder wanted his batsmen to make first use of the Kensington Oval surface against a side that's missing both Dinesh Chandimal and Rangana Herath
April 21, 2024
West Indies v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Bridgetown
Sri Lanka look to refocus on cricket in pink-ball Test; Lakmal named captain
They are 1-0 down and will most likely be without both Dinesh Chandimal and the injured Rangana Herath. West Indies, meanwhile, have won their two most recent Tests at the Kensington Oval
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka in West Indies 2018
Chandimal out of third Test, appeal against suspension dismissed
Michael Beloff QC, the ICC-appointed judicial commissioner, has dismissed the Sri Lanka captain's appeal against his one-match suspension for ball-tampering
April 21, 2024
West Indies v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Gros Islet, 5th day
Brathwaite, bad weather hold off Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka add just eight to overnight total as Gabriel's double-strike takes his match figures to 13 for 121, the third best by a West Indian
April 22, 2024
West Indies v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, St Lucia, 4th day
How the ball-tampering episode unfolded in St Lucia
Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal has been officially charged with ball tampering in the ongoing Test. Here is the sequence that led to the state of events
April 24, 2024
West Indies v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, St Lucia, 4th day
Gabriel gets five again but SL lead nears 300
Sri Lanka lost 3 for 14 early on the fourth morning, but a confident Kusal Mendis and a lucky Dinesh Chandimal steadied the innings and pushed the lead to 89 at lunch
April 21, 2024
ICC news
ICC likely to approve harsher penalties for ball tampering soon
Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal has escaped a more severe ball-tampering charge because the ICC is yet to approve newly-modified sanctions for the offence
April 23, 2024
West Indies v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Gros Islet, 4th day
Chandimal pleads not guilty to ball-tampering charge
April 21, 2024
West Indies v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, St Lucia, 3rd day
Gabriel strikes for West Indies after narrow lead
There were 31 runs, 12.3 overs, one wicket and one big controversy on the third day of the St Lucia Test
April 24, 2024
West Indies v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, St Lucia, 3rd day
Sri Lanka deny wrongdoing amid ball-tampering controversy
Sri Lanka refused to take the field at the scheduled start time, appearing to object to the decision of umpires Ian Gould and Aleem Dar to change the ball overnight
April 21, 2024
West Indies v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Gros Islet, 2nd day
Smith and Kumara shine on rain-hit day
Sri Lanka's bowlers were made to toil without any reward, as West Indies' openers carefully saw off the opening session of the second day
April 21, 2024
West Indies v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, 1st day, St Lucia
Chandimal 119* saves Sri Lanka opening-day blushes
Fast bowler Kasun Rajitha and batsman Mahela Udawatte were handed a debut; West Indies remained unchanged
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka in West Indies 2018
Angelo Mathews, Lahiru Gamage out of Sri Lanka's West Indies tour
Mathews has left for personal reasons, while Gamage has been ruled out with a fractured finger
April 23, 2024
West Indies v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Gros Islet
West Indies eye successive Test wins after four years
After decimating Sri Lanka by 226 runs at Port-of-Spain, Jason Holder will hope for a repeat showing from his side
April 21, 2024
West Indies v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Port of Spain, 5th day
Chase, Bishoo spin West Indies to massive win
Chase picked up two wickets in the final over as any hopes of a West Indies win has all but dissipated in the series opener
April 21, 2024
West Indies v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Port of Spain, 4th day
We just need one more big effort - Stuart Law
The West Indies coach wants his bowlers to hit the right lengths and target the stumps on the final day, taking some assistance from the variable bounce of the pitch
April 23, 2024
West Indies v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Port of Spain, 4th day
Kusal Mendis keeps SL fighting in improbable chase
Shane Dowrich was trapped in front, Kieran Powell was wangled out of his wicket in sight of his century, and Jason Holder was dismissed in the approach to lunch, but West Indies continued to march ahead nevertheless - growing their lead to 438 - with thre
April 22, 2024
Women's Asia Cup, Malaysia 2018
Thailand script historic first over Sri Lanka
Wongpaka Liengprasert picks up five wickets and then keeps composure with Thailand needing six off the final over to seal a last-ball win
April 21, 2024
West Indies v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Port of Spain, 3rd day
Powell takes WI 360 ahead after bowlers' day out
Two wickets on either side of the session helped West Indies share the honours with Sri Lanka in the opening session. In between, Dinesh Chandimal and Niroshan Dickwella 78 runs for the fifth wicket
April 21, 2024
West Indies v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Port-of-Spain, 2nd day
Bishoo delighted with 'West Indies fire' in Trinidad
West Indies legspinner also values batting contribution in century stand with Shane Dowrich that helped set up the game
April 21, 2024
West Indies v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Port of Spain, 2nd day
Dowrich ton, fiery pacers give West Indies the advantage
West Indies consolidated their position in the 9.1 overs possible before lunch - Shane Dowrich moving past fifty as he and overnight batsman Devendra Bishoo added 22 to the overnight score
April 21, 2024
Women's T20 Asia Cup
Spinners help India retain top position
A day after they were handed their first loss in the history of Asia Cup, India chased down 108 with ease to stage a seven-wicket win against Sri Lanka in Kuala Lumpur
April 23, 2024
West Indies v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, 1st day, Port of Spain
Dowrich, Holder keep West Indies alive after early damage
Sri Lanka, meanwhile, picked five specialist bowlers on a pitch that is expected to be full of runs on the first two days
April 24, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Women's T20 Asia Cup 2018, Kuala Lumpur
Maroof 60*, Dar record five-for strangle Sri Lanka
Captain Bismah Maroof struck an unbeaten 60, to go with her 1-14, before offspinner Nida Dar's record T20I haul of 5 for 21 set up Pakistan's 23-run win against Sri Lanka
April 24, 2024
West Indies v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Port-of-Spain
Sri Lanka hope to make history in the Caribbean
They have never won a Test series in the West Indies, and considering the hosts' form, they have a good chance to break that duck now
April 21, 2024
Malaysia v Sri Lanka, Women's T20 Asia Cup 2018, Kuala Lumpur
Nilakshi de Silva fires Sri Lanka to huge win
One day after being demolished by India by 142 runs, tournament hosts Malaysia succumbed to their second successive defeat, this time losing to Sri Lanka by 90 runs
April 23, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, Women's Asia Cup, Kuala Lumpur
Sri Lanka kick off Asia Cup with rout of Bangladesh
Bangladesh were bowled out for 63, a total that never stretched Sri Lanka at any point
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v Pakistan, 3rd women's T20I, Colombo
Javeria, spinners help Pakistan seal 2-1 series win
Sana Mir, Nashra Sandhu, Bismah Maroof and Nida Dar returned combined figures of 15-0-41-3 as Pakistan, defending 113, restricted Sri Lanka to 75 for 8
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Pakistan, 2nd T20I, Colombo
Siriwardene leads rout of Pakistan in record SL win
Sri Lanka posted their first home win in a T20I against Pakistan as Shashikala Siriwardene's four-for flattened the visitors to 72 all out in Colombo
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Pakistan, Women's T20I series, Colombo
Javeria's record fifty helps Pakistan clinch thriller
Pakistan lose 6 for 38 in small chase before No. 11 debutant Fatima hits boundary off the penultimate delivery to seal one-wicket win
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Pakistan, 3rd women's ODI, Dambulla
Spinners lead Pakistan women to 3-0 sweep
Sana Mir, Nashra Sandhu, Nida Dar and Bismah Maroof claimed all ten wickets among them to roll over Sri Lanka women for 107 in their pursuit of 216
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v Pakistan, 2nd women's ODI, Dambulla
Maroof, Mir seal ODI series for Pakistan
Pakistan climbed to the top half of the ICC Women's Championship table with a resounding win against Sri Lanka in Dambulla, on the back of a half-century from captain Bismah Maroof and a four-for from offspinner Sana Mir
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Pakistan, ICC Women's Championship, 1st women's ODI, Dambulla
Javeria's ton puts Pakistan 1-0 up
Bismah Maroof helped Pakistan bowl out Sri Lanka for 181 with figures of 3 for 17, completing a 69-run win in Dambulla
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka news
SL pick teenager Dilhari for ODIs; Atapattu returns as captain
Atapattu will take over the captaincy from Inoka Ranaweera for the upcoming home ODIs against Pakistan
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, Nidahas Trophy, Colombo
Bangladesh's dressing room door damaged in Colombo
Aggressive bodily contact, shoving, agitated yelling, pointed fingers and a shattered dressing room door, all marred the rancorous finish and the immediate aftermath, of the Nidahas Trophy match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh
April 21, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, Nidahas Trophy, Colombo
Ugly scenes mar Bangladesh's dramatic win
Chasing sides have won all but one game in the the tournament so far, but Sri Lanka captain Thisara Perera suggested that his side had actually wanted to bat first
April 21, 2024
Nidahas Trophy 2017-18
Advantage Bangladesh as Shakib returns for do-or-die
The home side's batting holds the key for them; the bowling remains their big worry
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, Nidahas Trophy, Colombo
'Haven't bowled as well as we can' - Walsh
Bangladesh's interim head coach hopes for a big performance from Mustafizur Rahman and his spinners; says Shakib's inclusion subject to a fitness test
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, Nidahas Trophy, Colombo
'If Shakib is not fit, it is a desperate measure' - Hathurusingha
Sri Lanka coach Chandika Hathurusingha has not been shaken by Shakib Al Hasan's surprise re-entry in to Bangladesh's squad
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, Nidahas T20 tri-series, Colombo
Thakur, Pandey fashion India's emphatic win
Sri Lanka were without their regular captain Dinesh Chandimal who has been suspended for two T20Is due to an over-rate ban. He was replaced by fast bowler Suranga Lakmal.
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, Nidahas Trophy, Colombo
Bruised attacks seek respite as teams scrap for advantage
Sri Lanka would still be hurting after the hiding their bowlers were handed by Bangladesh, but their in-form top-order is capable of testing India's resolve
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, T20I
Sixes galore, and a prolific pair of Kusals
Stats highlights from Bangladesh's epic chase at the Premadasa Stadium
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, Nidahas Trophy, Colombo
Mushfiqur pulls off record Bangladesh chase
Rain delayed the toss by 15 minutes. Both Nidahas Trophy matches so far have been won by the chasing side
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, Nidahas Trophy, Colombo
Can Bangladesh turn their form around against resurgent Sri Lanka?
Bangladesh have lost 13 of their last 14 T20Is, and will need to resolve their batting issues, particularly their difficulty with rotating the strike
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, Nidahas Trophy, Colombo
Powerplay woes cost India - Dhawan
Kusal Perera's 27-run over off Shardul Thakur helped Sri Lanka set the early tempo in their chase
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 1st T20I, Nidahas Trophy, Premadasa
Kusal Perera's assault helps Sri Lanka hunt down 175
India play two wicketkeepers in Pant, Karthik; Sri Lanka leave out Suranga Lakmal
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 1st T20I, Nidahas Trophy, Premadasa
Can Sri Lanka, India cope with absence of key players?
India have rested several first-choice players, including Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni, while Sri Lanka will miss Angelo Mathews and Asela Gunaratne, who are unavailable through injury
April 21, 2024
Nidahas Trophy 2018-18
Kusal understands himself better now - Hathurusingha
Sri Lanka's head coach said the batsman's mental state was the biggest contributor to his recent form
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka news
Sri Lanka women to host Pakistan in March for ODIs, T20Is
All three ODIs will take place in Dambulla and will count for the ICC Women's Championship. The T20 series will shift the action to Colombo for the three matches
April 21, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I, Sylhet
Mendis has grabbed all opportunities as opener - Chandimal
Sri Lanka's captain was pleased with the batsman's form and the team's tour sweep in Bangladesh
April 23, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I, Sylhet
'Fault is in our execution' - Mahmudullah
The stand-in captain also said they were still looking for the right combination in T20s, as they handed six debuts in their last two matches
April 21, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I, Sylhet
Mendis stars in thumping win as SL sweep tour
The hosts handed out T20I debuts to Mahedi Hasan and Abu Jayed while Sri Lanka made just one change with Amila Aponso replacing Niroshan Dickwella
April 21, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I, Sylhet
Sri Lanka capitalise on coach Hathurusingha's insider information
Having been Bangladesh's head coach - a role he had held since 2014 - the current Sri Lanka coach was privy to information on individual players' games. Sri Lanka have used that effectively to gain a substantial edge
April 21, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I, Sylhet
Sri Lanka's rare chance to cap successful tour
In five matches against Sri Lanka, Bangladesh have lost four and drawn one, but Sunday is their last chance to restore a degree of respectability to the affair
April 21, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, 1st T20I, Mirpur
Kusal Mendis, Thisara Perera overpower Bangladesh
Zakir Hasan, Nazmul Islam, Ariful Haque and Afif Hossain were handed Bangladesh debuts while Shehan Madushanka earned his maiden cap for Sri Lanka
April 21, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, 1st T20I, Mirpur
Sri Lanka eye tour sweep against injury-hit Bangladesh
Last year in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh enjoyed, perhaps, their best-ever away tour. Fast forward to the return series in 2018 and the tables have turned, across formats. Can the hosts halt Sri Lanka's charge?
April 21, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, 3rd day, Dhaka
Herath isn't battling father time, he has cut a deal with him
As he surpasses some of the game's most exalted figures and plonks himself in the pantheon, this chubby, ancient guy can still embarrass your batsmen
April 23, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, 3rd day, Dhaka
'Feel like we've started another journey' - Herath
Veteran spinners sees a "proper" team with youth and experience in equal measure following after three years of rebuilding
April 21, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Mirpur
Rangana Herath and Akila Dananjaya rewrite record books
Sri Lanka's spinners - one a veteran and the other a debutant - made history in their team's win over Bangladesh in Mirpur
April 21, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Mirpur, 3rd day
Dananjaya takes five as Sri Lanka clinch series
The overnight pair of Suranga Lakmal and Roshen Silva added 26 to Sri Lanka's score before a Taijul Islam double strike ended the visitors' second innings
April 21, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Mirpur, 2nd day
'I don't know why they gave a wicket like this' - Roshen Silva
The Sri Lanka batsman expressed surprise over the rank turner in Mirpur based on how his team had "very experienced bowlers" capable of exploiting it
April 21, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Mirpur
Roshen Silva's fifty puts SL in firm control
Bangladesh lost five wickets for three runs as they were bowled out for 110 in the first innings in Mirpur
April 21, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Mirpur, 1st day
Bangladesh pay for overly watchful approach
It was down to what mindset the two batting line-ups came out with on a treacherous Mirpur pitch and the difference in the two approaches was evident
April 23, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Mirpur, 1st day
Sri Lanka on top after 14-wicket first day
Sri Lanka have won the toss and chosen to bat on a Mirpur track expected to take spin as the match goes on
April 23, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Mirpur
Sterner tests await batsmen as teams move to Mirpur turner
Sri Lanka are no strangers to playing on dustbowls, but Bangladesh can only hope their familiarity with Mirpur, where they recently picked up wins over Australia and England, gives them an edge
April 21, 2024
Bangladesh v South Africa, 2nd Test, Mirpur
Bangladesh face Sabbir v Mosaddek dilemma
Sabbir Rahman's aggressive style of batting could tip the balance in his favour on what is expected to be a turning pitch in Mirpur
April 23, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Chittagong, 5th day
Players offer contrasting views on Chittagong pitch
The Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium can now be added to the list of recent venues (the others being the MCG and the Wanderers) in which either the batsmen or the bowlers had absolute advantage over the other
April 21, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Chittagong, 5th day
Mominul 105, Liton 94 end run-fest in draw
Sri Lanka's hopes of an Independence-day victory have not completely been extinguished, but the unbeaten 106-run fourth-wicket stand between Mominul Haque and Liton Das has certainly made them more remote
April 21, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Chittagong, 4th day
Bangladesh's batsmen pay for defensive mindset
"They went into a negative position to save their wickets and defend the balls. The ball is turning from the rough. I think positive approach is the best way to play on this wicket," Sri Lanka wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella said
April 23, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Chittagong, 4th day
Late wickets leave Bangladesh in trouble after Sri Lanka's 713
Roshen Silva completed a maiden Test hundred, and Dinesh Chandimal neared his fifth against Bangladesh, as Sri Lanka's relentless Chittagong march trod into record-breaking territory
April 24, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Chittagong, 3rd day
Want to give Kusal Mendis every opportunity - Samaraweera
Sri Lanka's batting coach said the 23-year-old's ability was the reason he was pushed up to open the batting
April 24, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Chittagong, 3rd day
Sri Lanka pile on the runs and eye big lead
Their partnership - and Sri Lanka's score - at 295 at lunch, Bangladesh began to appear haggard in the field for the first time in the Test
April 21, 2024
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Chittagong
Outdated spin strategy hurts Bangladesh
The side's tendency to only bowl spinners who turn the ball away from batsmen - regardless of form or respective quality - continues to work against them
April 23, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Chittagong, 1st day
Mendis and Dhananjaya battle adversity to keep Sri Lanka afloat
Kusal Mendis showed grit and Dhananjaya de Silva showed flare in rescuing their team from a rocky start in Chittagong
April 21, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Chittagong, 2nd day
Technical change brings prolific run for Mominul
The small change with coach Mohammad Salahuddin has made a big difference in Mominul's approach against spinners, as he can now move forward and back more swiftly
April 21, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Chittagong, 2nd day
Dhananjaya, Mendis lead strong Sri Lanka reply
Rangana Herath removed Mominul Haque and Mosaddek Hossain early on the second day, but an unbeaten 50-run stand between Mahmudullah and Sunzamul Islam ensured that Bangladesh remained on track for a total of over 500
April 21, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Chittagong, 1st day
Mominul 175*, Mushfiqur 92 flatten Sri Lanka
Mahmudullah leads Bangladesh in place of the injured Shakib Al Hasan
April 21, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Chittagong
Sri Lanka, Bangladesh resume rivalry in spin-friendly Chittagong
In the absence of the injured Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh have recalled Abdur Razzak after four years and have five other spinners in their squad. The visitors are likely to hand Akila Dananjaya a Test debut
April 21, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, tri-nation series final, Mirpur
We knew 220-230 would be enough - Chandimal
While the stand-in captain praised Sri Lanka for their series turnaround, Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza said his team could not execute their plans despite doing 'some homework' before the final
April 21, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, tri-series final, Mirpur
Sri Lanka's graft outdoes Bangladesh's millionaire approach
Sri Lanka's batsmen put up a performance that demonstrated the value of hard grind in the one-day game: a far cry from the overambitious approach of their opponents
April 21, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, Tri-Nation Series, final, Mirpur
Madushanka's debut hat-trick seals tri-series title
Bangladesh have made three changes, bringing in Mohammad Mithun, Mohammad Saifuddin and Mehidy Hasan for Anamul Haque, Nasir Hossain and Abul Hasan
April 21, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, tri-nation series, final, Mirpur
Mercurial SL seek an encore in scrap for title
Bangladesh have been a powerhouse this tri-nation series, but if Sri Lanka show up in the same form that they did on Thursday, the hosts will need fresh answers quickly
April 21, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, tri-series final, Mirpur
Sri Lanka put their faith in Hathurusingha
Riding on the confidence gained from two massive wins, Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal is hopeful his team can continue what has been a bright start under the new coach in the tri-series final
April 21, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, Tri-nation series, Mirpur
Sri Lanka dismantle Bangladesh for 82 and storm into final
A side strain has ruled out Kusal Perera, and Danushka Gunathilaka came in to replace him at the top of the order
April 24, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, Tri-nation series 2018, Mirpur
Sri Lanka seek lifeline against rampaging Bangladesh
Now Tigers - capital T - in home ODIs, Bangladesh have not just won their first three matches, they have preyed ruthlessly on their oppositions taking a bonus point from each game
April 21, 2024
Under-19 World Cup 2018
Boyagoda's 191 leads 311-run rout of Kenya
Opener Hasitha Boyagoda racked up the highest score in Youth ODIs, 191 off 152 balls, as he took Sri Lanka to their highest-ever Under-19 total of 414
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, tri-nation series, Mirpur
Chandimal wants more from his batsmen
Sri Lanka's stand-in captain was pleased to take points from the game, but felt his side could have taken the bonus point too if only his batsmen did not waste the starts they got
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, tri-series, Mirpur
Thisara Perera's all-round brilliance keeps Sri Lanka alive
Zimbabwe chose to bat on a fresh Mirpur surface expected to favour batting, with their captain Graeme Cremer expecting the surface to get more difficult to score on as the game progresses
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, Tri-nation series, Mirpur
Bruised Sri Lanka battle to stay alive
Sri Lanka's dire start to the new year has made Zimbabwe unlikely favourites, and another defeat will see Dinesh Chandimal's team crash out of the tri-series
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, Tri-nation series, Mirpur
Ervine credits Vikings for Raza's hot streak
Sri Lanka must contend with Sikandar Raza's contentment in Bangladesh conditions after his success in the BPL
April 21, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, Tri-nation series, Mirpur
Coach can't do miracles, SL have to step up - Thisara
Getting Chandika Hathurusingha on board was a "positive," Thisara Perera said but added that won't change Sri Lanka's fortunes overnight
April 21, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Under-19 World Cup, Group D
Pakistan seal quarter-final berth, Sri Lanka knocked out
A slim and slightly tense chase helped Pakistan seal a three-wicket win and a quarter-final berth, led by a combined five wickets between their quick bowlers Shaheen Afridi and Suleman Shafqat
April 22, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, tri-series, Mirpur
Shakib, Tamim fire Bangladesh to their biggest ODI win
Sri Lanka made two changes while Bangladesh picked Mohammad Saifuddin to replace Sunzamul Islam to further strengthen the pace attack
April 21, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, Tri-nation series, Mirpur
SL in trouble, Mathews under injury cloud
Bangladesh would view that as an excellent opportunity to put one over the team that is now under the charge of their former coach Chandika Hathurusingha
April 21, 2024
Afghanistan v Sri Lanka, Under-19 World Cup, Group D, Whangarei
Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka to seal quarter-final berth
The victory was set up by a trio of half-centuries from Ibrahim Zadran, Ikram Ali Khil, and Darwish Rasooli, to set up an imposing total of 284 for 7
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, Tri-nation series, Mirpur
Zimbabwe overcome Thisara blitz in thrilling win
Zimbabwe meanwhile have gone with the same line-up that lost to Bangladesh by eight wickets on Monday
April 24, 2024
Bangladesh tri-nation series 2018
Zimbabwe look to revive happy times against Sri Lanka
Zimbabwe have already lost one game in this series, but they have good memories from their last meeting against Sri Lanka to draw inspiration from
April 21, 2024
Ireland v Sri Lanka, Under-19 World Cup, Group D, Whangarei
Lakshan, Mendis steer Sri Lanka to seven-wicket win
Dhananjaya Lakshan's 120-ball 101 and captain Kamindu Mendis all-round show took Sri Lanka to a win over Ireland in their opening match
April 21, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI, Mumbai
Unadkat, Pandey shine as India complete 3-0 sweep
India rested Jasprit Bumrah and Yuzvendra Chahal and gave Mohammed Siraj an opportunity, while Sri Lanka brought in Danushka Gunathilaka and Dasun Shanaka in place of Chathuranga de Silva and the injured Angelo Mathews
April 22, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I, Mumbai
Hamstring strain puts Mathews out of action for two weeks
The injury has ruled him out of the third T20I against India on Sunday and could also put him in doubt for the start of the forthcoming Bangladesh tour
April 22, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I, Wankhede
Can punch-drunk Sri Lanka find some festive cheer?
With the series in the bag, India might consider handing a T20I debut to Tamil Nadu allrounder Washington Sundar or Baroda allrounder Deepak Hooda
April 24, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I, Indore
Rohit hits the joint-fastest T20I century
Key numbers from the run fest in Indore
April 21, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I, Indore
Rohit's record ton blindsides SL, secures series for India
Sri Lanka brought in batsman Sadeera Samarawickrama and allrounder Chaturanga De Silva in place of Vishwa Fernando and Dasun Shanaka
April 24, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI, Indore
Sri Lanka brace for another battle with wristspin
The visitors need to find a way to cope with challenges rather than spontaneously combust if they are to keep the T20 series alive
April 21, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st T20I, Cuttack
Sri Lanka's worst defeat in T20Is
The loss by 93 runs is Sri Lanka's worst defeat in T20Is eclipsing the 85-run loss to Australia in Pallekele in 2016
April 21, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st T20I, Cuttack
Chahal bags four in India's biggest T20 win
Thisara Perera, the Sri Lanka captain, has chosen to bowl in the first T20I keeping in mind the possibility of dew setting in later in the evening
April 21, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st T20I, Cuttack
Sri Lanka sense chance against new-look India side
Sri Lanka have lost each of their last five T20Is, but they are up against an Indian side without Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan and Bhuvneshwar Kumar
April 21, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI, Visakhapatnam
India's eighth successive bilateral series win
Statistical highlights of how the two teams fared in 2017, India's bilateral series-winning streak and Shikhar Dhawan crossing 4000 ODI runs
April 22, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI, Visakhapatnam
India scamper to eighth successive ODI series win
Sri Lanka, searching for their first series win in India, made one change with Sadeera Samarawickrama, taking the place of Lahiru Thirimanne.
April 21, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI, Visakhapatnam
Sri Lanka's shot at first series win in India
India have an opportunity to end the year without having lost a single bilateral series across formats
April 21, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI, Mohali
Rohit: three double-hundreds; Others: four
Stats highlights from Rohit Sharma's record-breaking day in Mohali
April 21, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI, Mohali
Rohit's rampaging double-ton levels series
Sri Lanka's new captain Thisara Perera won another important toss in hazy, overcast conditions in Mohali, and asked India to bat again
April 21, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI, Mohali
India's batting under pressure as SL eye series win
Having trounced India in seam-friendly conditions in Dharamsala, Sri Lanka go to Mohali with a chance of ending an otherwise miserable ODI year on a high
April 21, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Dharamsala
India's lowest total at home when batting first
India's top order had one of the worst days in the team's history in ODIs. Here are some of the key numbers from their implosion
April 24, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Dharamsala
Sri Lanka rout India to snap 12-game losing streak
Both teams got their desired result at the toss as Sri Lanka's new ODI captain Thisara Perera chose to bowl first against India in Dharamsala
April 22, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Dharamsala
Sri Lanka's best chance to challenge Kohli-less India
The visitors, buoyed by the return of Angelo Mathews, Asela Gunaratne and Danushka Gunathilaka, seek to improve a woeful 2017 ODI record
April 21, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Delhi, 5th day
Dhananjaya and a new dawn for Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka dropped him after throwing him in the firing line in South Africa. He has returned with the highest fourth-innings score by a visiting batsman in India. Young talents like that need better nurturing
April 23, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Delhi, 5th day
India's record streak of nine consecutive series wins
Their 1-0 series win over Sri Lanka helped India match Australia's record of nine consecutive series wins from 2005-08, while Dhananjaya de Silva surpassed Viv Richards to score the highest fourth-innings score by a visiting batsman in India
April 21, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Delhi, 5th day
Dhananjaya, Roshen deny India 2-0
With a bit of help from Ravindra Jadeja's front foot, Sri Lanka only lost one wicket in the first session of day five, as Dhananjaya de Silva and Dinesh Chandimal kept alive their hopes of saving the Delhi Test
April 23, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Delhi, 4th day
SL coach Pothas mulls fading light 'coincidence'
In the dying moments of the fourth day, Sri Lanka lost a wicket to a fast bowler minutes before it was deemed too dark for the quicks to operate and two in an over to a spinner before it became the last over of the day
April 21, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Delhi, 4th day
Sri Lanka bewildered by visit from DDCA doctor
The Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) sent its doctor on call to the Sri Lanka dressing room for a medical check-up during the lunch on the fourth day, but the purpose of the test and its methodology was lost on the Sri Lanka camp
April 24, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Delhi, 4th day
SL's struggles with Delhi air may be genuine - Dhawan
After having seen his team-mate Shami vomit on the field, the India opener was more understanding of the visitors' discomfort, but he only went as far as giving them a benefit of doubt
April 21, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Delhi, 4th day
Jadeja, Shami keep India on course for 2-0
India secured a 163-run first innings lead after taking the last remaining Sri Lankan wicket in the sixth over of the fourth morning
April 21, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Delhi, 3rd day
A day of bloody-minded cricket SL badly needed
Through their centuries and a crucial partnership, Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal stood up for their side's pride and gave the young batsmen in the side a lesson in fighting back
April 24, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Delhi, 3rd day
Not the kind of pitches we wanted - Shami
The India fast bowler said the team hasn't been provided with the pitches they wanted in preparation for the South Africa tour, but that they made for a good test of their fitness
April 21, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Delhi, 3rd day
Chandimal and Mathews' Kotla marathon
Chandimal's sprint to 10 Test centuries, the end of Mathews' century drought, and other statistical highlights from the third day of the third Tet
April 21, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Delhi, 3rd day
Centuries for Mathews and Chandimal but India still on top
After Sri Lanka's best session with the bat on this punishing tour of India, Angelo Mathews stood on the brink of ending a long and difficult wait
April 21, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Delhi, 2nd day
Sri Lanka's struggles no Machiavellian plan
The outrage against Sri Lanka's struggles on the field on Sunday seemed to ignore the fact that being more used to high levels of pollution should not be a source of pride
April 21, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Delhi, 2nd day
'We had players coming off and vomiting' - Pothas
Sri Lanka were unable to cope with conditions in Delhi, where the air quality dipped to "very unhealthy" levels on Sunday
April 21, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Delhi, 2nd day
Delhi pollution interrupts India-Sri Lanka Test
In the post-lunch session, at least five of their fielders came out wearing masks and a little later they appeared not to have enough healthy players to put on the park
April 22, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Delhi, 2nd day
Kohli's 243 hands India massive advantage
Virat Kohli brought up his sixth double-hundred in Test cricket and showed no signs of stopping as India continued piling misery upon Sri Lanka at the Feroz Shah Kotla
April 22, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Delhi, 1st day
Sri Lanka select out of hope not expectation
When you are getting hammered all over and missing a talismanic bowler who has been both your stock bowler and your spearhead, there are no easy decisions
April 21, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Delhi, 1st day
Rahane won't be a wrong 'un in South Africa
Ajinkya Rahane's troubles deepened in Delhi but as Sanjay Bangar was quick to point out, his overseas record is "phenomenal"
April 21, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Delhi, 1st day
Kohli breezes past 5000 runs with his 20th Test ton
His 283-run partnership with M Vijay was the highest India have ever recorded against Sri Lanka
April 21, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Delhi, 1st day
Vijay, Kohli tons cement India's dominance
Smarting from their heaviest-ever defeat in the second Test in Nagpur, Sri Lanka made three changes to their side
April 23, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Delhi
Need to score 350 in the first innings - Chandimal
Chandimal said that SL must score at least 350 in their first innings, failing which it would be tough for the visitors to 'stay in the game'
April 24, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Delhi
Must-win scenario beckons battle-weary Sri Lanka
They do not have a Test win in India and they must find one in Delhi to level the series
April 21, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Nagpur, 4th day
India experience will help identify the right characters - Pothas
April 22, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Nagpur, 4th day
Contrasting year for Sri Lanka and India
Stats highlights from India's comprehensive win in Nagpur
April 21, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Nagpur, 4th day
Ashwin quickest to 300 wickets, India record joint-biggest win
It is not easy to keep turning up after you have wasted all the good fortune in one Test and then lost the second Test on the first day itself
April 24, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Nagpur, 3rd day
Kohli, Rohit bat Sri Lanka out of Nagpur Test
India continued to reap a rich harvest for all the hard work done sowing the crop on day two
April 21, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Nagpur, 2nd day
Dasun Shanaka penalised for 'changing condition of ball'
The Sri Lanka allrounder has been handed three demerit points, and a fine worth 75% of his match fees, after being caught on television "picking up an area on the ball next to the seam several times."
April 24, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Nagpur, 2nd day
SL haven't played spin well in last two years - Thilan Samaraweera
The newly appointed batting coach believes Sri Lanka have not played spin very well over the past two years and that they need to rectify that in the off season
April 24, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Nagpur, 2nd day
Vijay's sweet release after an eight-month wait
Injury had deprived him from his fans, but on Saturday, those familiar wristy flicks were back. So were the deft glides behind point. For a moment, it seemed like he'd never even left
April 23, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Nagpur, 2nd day
Vijay, Pujara grind Sri Lanka into Nagpur dust
Take out the excessive assistance from the Kolkata surface, and the first session of day two in Nagpur might have been Sri Lanka's best session with the ball ... for no wicket
April 24, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Nagpur, 2nd day
You can't be missing straight balls at this level - Pothas
And while admitting that the SL batsmen let themselves down, Nic Pothas defended the shot selections that dismissed both Dinesh Chandimal and Niroshan Dickwella
April 23, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Nagpur, 1st day
Ashwin, Jadeja say 'hello again'
After bowling 10 overs together in Kolkata, Ashwin and Jadeja were back to their tactics of threatening both edges of the bat, and targeting the stumps at all times for bowled and lbw dismissals
April 22, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Nagpur, 1st day
Thirimanne the bunny, and Ashwin-Jadeja v Kumble-Harbhajan
The stats highlights from the opening day of the Nagpur Test include the Ashwin-Thirimanne history, the Jadeja-Ashwin partnership, Karunaratne's prolific 2017, and more
April 23, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Nagpur, 1st day
Ashwin, Jadeja hand India advantage on 11-wicket day
Sri Lanka won their second toss of the series and decided to bat first on what both captains reckoned was a good pitch for Test cricket
April 23, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Nagpur
Seam-friendly tracks against SL the only way to prepare for SA - Kohli
The short gap between the Sri Lanka series and the South Africa tour has forced the team to get into a "game situation" as preparation for the tour, according to the India captain Virat Kohli
April 23, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Nagpur
Nagpur pitch less seam-friendly than Eden Gardens - Chandimal
The Sri Lanka captain said the team is prepared to field a fifth bowler or an allrounder in keeping with their "changed" attitude to win the match
April 23, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Nagpur
SL's chance to shift India's focus from South Africa
Sri Lanka need drastic improvement in every facet of their game to compete with India, who are yet to lose a bilateral series under Virat Kohli
April 23, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Kolkata, 5th day
Excited by how Sri Lanka fought over four days - Pothas
The Sri Lanka coach said the side's process of improving began soon after their 3-0 series loss to India at home earlier this year
April 21, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Kolkata, 5th day
Kohli joint-fastest to 50 international tons
Kohli's second-innings hundred was his ninth in 2017. He has six more internationals this year to set a new record
April 23, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Kolkata, 5th day
Sri Lanka hang on for draw after brutal Shami, Bhuvneshwar bursts
Suranga Lakmal generated bounce and sharp lateral movement both ways to dismiss three top-order batsmen, giving Sri Lanka a chance to upset India on the fifth day at the Eden Gardens
April 23, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Kolkata, 4th day
A crucial innings, the Rangana Herath way
Rangana Herath mixed some cracking shots square of the wicket with a good sprinkling of plays and misses in a unique innings that was frustrating for India and very, very handy for Sri Lanka
April 24, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Kolkata, 4th day
A rare perfect 10 for India's fast bowlers
Bhuvneshwar and Shami continued their impressive run at Eden Gardens as India's fast bowlers completely outbowled their spin twins
April 23, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Kolkata, 4th day
Rahul and Dhawan carry India into lead with ease
Mohammed Shami, on his home ground, rattled through Sri Lanka's middle order on a grassy pitch to restrict Sri Lanka's lead to 91 at lunch on the fourth day of the Kolkata Test
April 23, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Kolkata, 4th day
Dilruwan survives after unusual review
After being adjudged lbw Dilruwan turned around and began walking back towards the dressing room, only to turn around and ask for a review, and the decision was overturned after replays suggested the ball had hit outside the line of off stump
April 23, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Kolkata, 3rd day
'It's about runs on such pitches' - Mathews
'Fifties won't take us anywhere, we will need hundreds on this pitch, says Sri Lanka batsman
April 23, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Kolkata, 3rd day
Sri Lanka well placed to take first-innings lead
With the sun out on the third morning in Kolkata, swing ceased but on a grassy pitch, Lahiru Gamage and Suranga Lakmal used the prevailing seaming conditions to bowl India out for 172 by lunch
April 24, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Kolkata, 2nd day
India wobble against seam before rain washes out second day
India went to lunch at 74 for 5, losing Ajinkya Rahane and R Ashwin to loose strokes, as rain forced an early break in Kolkata
April 24, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Kolkata, 1st day
Breaks in play stopped batsmen from finding rhythm - Bangar
In the other camp, Sri Lanka bowling coach Ratnayake praised Lakmal, saying his spell was among the best he has seen "in a long time", but was also wary that batting would be equally difficult for his team on this surface
April 21, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st test, Kolkata, 1st day
Lakmal 6-6-0-3 tortures India in tough conditions
As if to continue with the "South Africa arrives early" theme, India were put in on a green pitch after a four-hour rain delay in Kolkata
April 21, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st test, Kolkata
Sri Lanka resume search for first Test win in India
But for that to happen, their batting needs serious improvement considering at least one of R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja will be back after spending three months being "rested" or "rotated"
April 23, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Kolkata
Important to play five bowlers against good Test sides - Chandimal
The Sri Lanka captain said that using five bowlers - to aid in taking 20 wickets in the match - and staying energetic in the field through the Test was important against Pakistan and will remain so in India
April 23, 2024
Indian Board President's XI v Sri Lankans, warm-up game, Kolkata
Sri Lanka bowlers get a workout in only warm-up game
Only Lakshan Sandakan bowled more than 10 overs as Sanju Samson struck a quickfire 128, off 143 balls, on the second day of the warm-up game in Kolkata
April 21, 2024
Indian Board President's XI v Sri Lankans, Kolkata, 1st day
SL batsmen make strong start to India tour
Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dimuth Karunaratne, Angelo Mathews and Niroshan Dickwella made half-centuries as the tourists ended the first day at 411 for 6
April 23, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I, Lahore
'We are happy and privileged to be here' - SLC president
Thilanga Sumathipala sent out a message of solidarity with Pakistan, reiterating that the PCB and and the government of Pakistan have stood by Sri Lanka in the past
April 21, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I, Lahore
Pakistan cruise to win on Lahore's big night
The series is already decided, but the match still holds a lot of meaning as Sri Lanka return to Pakistan for the first time since 2009
April 23, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I, Lahore
SL team surrounded by 'extraordinary' security arrangements in Lahore
With roads sealed off and huge security convoys, the security arrangements provided to the Sri Lanka team are similar to the protocol followed for a presidential visit
April 21, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I, Lahore
The hidden benefits of Sri Lanka's return to Lahore
The SLC has gone out of its way to ensure the tour goes ahead, and its president Thilanga Sumathipala stands to gain considerable favour
April 21, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I, Lahore
Lahore readies itself for that international feeling
The city might be gaining a new familiarity with the feeling of hosting international cricket, but there is additional meaning to this latest match, given the identity of the visiting team
April 21, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I, Abu Dhabi
Shadab swings low-scoring scrap with ball and bat
Sri Lanka need to win on Friday to keep the series alive
April 21, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 1st T20, Abu Dhabi
Hasan, Malik star in emphatic Pakistan win
A listless batting effort resulted in an inexperienced Sri Lanka side remaining winless in the limited-overs leg of the series
April 21, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 1st T20I, Abu Dhabi
Embattled Sri Lanka seek inspiration to improve wretched 2017
Pakistan, on the other hand, are coming into the T20 series with the confidence of a fantastic run in limited-overs matches this year
April 24, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 5th ODI, Sharjah
Sri Lanka suffer 12th straight defeat
All the statistical peaks Pakistan scaled and the statistical troughs Sri Lanka plumbed during the fifth ODI in Sharjah
April 21, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 5th ODI, Sharjah
Pakistan complete 5-0 after Usman bags five in 21 balls
Sri Lanka bolstered their bowling with the inclusions of Dushmantha Chameera and Vishwa Fernando, while Pakistan brought in another all-round option in Faheem Ashraf
April 21, 2024
West Indies v Sri Lanka, 3rd women's T20I, Coolidge
Dottin ton, Matthews four-for lead WI to series sweep
Deandra Dottin's second T20I century and Hayley Matthews four-for consigned Sri Lanka to a sixth straight loss on the tour
April 21, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 5th ODI, Sharjah
Can Sri Lanka avoid another whitewash?
Sri Lanka have been at the wrong end of 5-0 scorelines twice this year, against South Africa and India. Can they find a way to evade the same fate against Pakistan?
April 23, 2024
West Indies v Sri Lanka, 2nd women's T20I, Coolidge
Fletcher five-for steamrolls Sri Lanka for 107
Legspinner Afy Fletcher's career-best 5 for 12 helped West Indies clinched the T20I series and kept Sri Lanka winless after five matches on the tour
April 21, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 4th ODI, Sharjah
Hasan Ali, spinners make it 4-0 for Pakistan
Sri Lanka have won the toss and chosen to bat first in the fourth ODI against Pakistan in Sharjah
April 21, 2024
West Indies v Sri Lanka, 1st women's T20I, Antigua
WI women keep SL to 69 to take 1-0 lead
A total of 140 proved more than enough as Shakera Selman took 2 for 7 in three overs, Anisa Mohammed finished with 2 for 14 in four and the even their most expensive bowler only conceded runs at 4.5 to the over
April 21, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 4th ODI, Sharjah
Dispirited Sri Lanka desperate to end 10-match rut
With the series wrapped up and the series moving to a venue at which Pakistan will feel closest to home, their next goal will be to extend their own seven-game winning streak
April 24, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI, Abu Dhabi
Hasan five-for, Imam debut ton sink Sri Lanka
In a must-win game for Sri Lanka, their captain Upul Tharanga opted to bat, saying the side aimed to put runs on the board for the first time this series
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Pakistan, 3rd ODI, Abu Dhabi
Must-win for sinking Sri Lanka against soaring Pakistan
Sri Lanka have lost nine ODIs in a row. Pakistan have won eight of their last nine. Is there any way for Sri Lanka to keep the series alive?
April 21, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI, Abu Dhabi
Azam, Shadab complete Pakistan's incredible comeback
The pitch is expected to slow down through the day, but dew is also expected - so how things pan out in the second innings remains to be seen
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Pakistan, 2nd ODI, Abu Dhabi
Unchanged Pakistan eye more dominance in ODI series
Pakistan look significantly stronger than their opponents at the moment but Sri Lanka will be looking to bounce back on the back of their undoubted ability
April 21, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 1st ODI, Dubai
Babar's ton, Malik's 81 take Pakistan 1-0 up
On a dry surface that has historically favoured chasing teams, captain Upul Tharanga preferred batting second, perhaps also mindful of the dew factor
April 21, 2024
West Indies v Sri Lanka, ICC Women's Championship, Tarouba
West Indies spinners set up win in low-scoring match
Hayley Matthews, Afy Fletcher and Stafanie Taylor led the charge for West Indies as Sri Lanka collapsed from 63 for 1 to 136 all out
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v Pakistan, 1st ODI, Dubai
SL carry edge heading into ODIs after Test triumphs
Having suffered a 2-0 defeat in the longest format, Pakistan will look to channel their inner Champions Trophy winners to wrest the momentum from the visitors in the ODI series opener
April 21, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Dubai, 5th day
Assertion sparks Sri Lanka's Chandimal reign
Against Zimbabwe and India, Sri Lanka had not begun to respond to their new leader. But Dinesh Chandimal put a stamp on his outfit with bold leadership against Pakistan
April 22, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Dubai, 5th day
The 5467-day wait to beat Pakistan in UAE
Fifteen years, 5467 days on, Pakistan suffered a Test series defeat in the UAE at the hands of Sri Lanka, who pulled off a feat beyond Australia, South Africa and England
April 24, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Dubai, 4th day
End of Pakistan's spotless decade in the UAE
Statistical highlights of the fifty day of the second Test in Dubai between Sri Lanka and Pakistan
April 21, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Dubai, 5th day
Dilruwan's five-for seals memorable series sweep
Asad Shafiq's fighting 112 was not enough as Sri Lanka picked up the last five wickets in the first 90 minutes of the final day
April 21, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Dubai, 4th day
Sri Lanka's first-innings feast, second-innings famine
Statistical highlights of Sri Lanka's third-innings collapse in Dubai against Pakistan
April 21, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Dubai, 4th day
Shafiq, Sarfraz revive Pakistan to set up thrilling fifth day
Wahab finishes with 4 for 41 in a fiery effort to dismantle Sri Lanka in just 26 overs early on the fourth day
April 21, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Dubai, 3rd day
How Sri Lanka's fast bowlers have outdone Pakistan's
For the work they have put in against the heat, and the helpless pitches, Suranga Lakmal and Nuwan Pradeep deserve much praise
April 21, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Dubai, 3rd day
Sri Lanka take control after 15-wicket day
Sri Lanka took four large strides towards claiming a tight grip on the Dubai Test, removing Shan Masood, Sami Aslam, Asad Shafiq and Babar Azam in the first session of day three
April 21, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Dubai, 2nd day
Karunaratne's hunger for long innings
Dimuth Karunaratne has played some remarkably long innings recently, and is emerging as a batting leader for Sri Lanka post the Jayawardene-Sangakkara era
April 21, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Dubai, 2nd day
Sri Lanka in control after Karunaratne 196
Reduced to three specialist bowlers in the wake of Amir's shin niggle, Pakistan were run ragged by the opener and Niroshan Dickwella
April 23, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Dubai, 1st day
Inside the heart of a Karunaratne classic
Being excluded from the ODI squad seemed not to bother the Sri Lanka opener, as he scored his seventh Test hundred to give his team control of the innings
April 22, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Dubai, 1st day
Karunaratne ton helps Sri Lanka build steadily
Sri Lanka replaced the injured Lahiru Thirimanne with Sadeera Samarawickrama, while Lakshan Sandakan made way for Lahiru Gamage
April 21, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Dubai
'Sri Lanka are not going to play for a draw' - Chandimal
The captain also said the onus was on the fast-bowlers to make the best use of the slightly more seamer-friendly conditions a day-night Test offers
April 22, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Dubai
Pakistan's curious affair with day-night Test cricket
It's expensive to host in the UAE, the market circumstances are unlike others in the cricket world, and the turnout is negligible. So why does Pakistan insist on playing pink-ball cricket there?
April 21, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Dubai
Sri Lanka's 'upset' adds significance to day-night Test
Pakistan were favourites to begin due to Sri Lanka's misadventures more than their own conquests. Now that the 'underdogs' are leading 1-0, there's much to play for with the pink ball
April 21, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi
When Herath tormented Pakistan
Five previous instances when Rangana Herath spun Sri Lanka to victory against Pakistan
April 21, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi, 5th day
'Want Herath throughout my career' - Chandimal
Sri Lanka captain "over the moon" after pulling off Abu Dhabi heist
April 21, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi, 5th day
Pakistan's final-day batting - a disaster foretold
History or no history, with or without #MisYou, Pakistan's final-day collapses have been a constant since August last year
April 21, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi, 5th day
From 841 for 20 to 252 for 20
The Abu Dhabi match witnessed one of the rarest reversal of fortunes in Test history.
April 21, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi, Day 5
Herath and his fourth-innings heists
Sri Lanka have defended scores of less than 250 only four times in their Test history. Every single time, Rangana Herath has been at the centre of it all
April 24, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi
Herath: first left-arm spinner to 400 Test wickets
Statistical highlights of Rangana Herath's 400-wicket Test career
April 22, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi, 5th day, October 2, 2017
Herath's 400th wicket seals dramatic victory for Sri Lanka
Niroshan Dickwella frustrated Pakistan momentarily, but the bowlers made quick work of Sri Lanka's batting order before lunch. The target, therefore, is 136 on a surface that offers varied turn and bounce
April 21, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi, 4th day
Haris Sohail leaves his hell behind
Despite the talk that came with him being selected over the perpetually in-form Fawad Alam, and with the added pressure of Pakistan being in trouble, Haris Sohail astutely put together the "best day of his career"
April 24, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi, 4th day
Herath v Azhar Ali: Seven innings, seven dismissals
Rangana Herath has dismissed Azhar Ali seven times in the last five Tests
April 23, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi, 4th day, October 1, 2017
Pakistan spinners take four to set up exciting final day
Suranga Lakmal and Rangana Herath took two wickets each on the fourth day's first session as Pakistan looked to reduce Sri Lanka's lead
April 21, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi, 3rd day, September 30, 2017
Seven sessions of grind
Test matches in the UAE tend to unravel after three days of slow cricket, and the Pakistan-Sri Lanka encounter is no different
April 22, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi, 3rd day, September 30, 2017
Azhar Ali leads Pakistan's crawl towards parity
Late wickets in the session, from spinners Dilruwan Perera and Rangana Herath, helped both teams share honours after their openers gave Pakistan a resolute start to the day
April 23, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi, 2nd day
Nine hours of captain Chandimal
This wasn't a madcap dash like his 169-ball 162 in Galle two years ago. It was, instead, a quiet epic, the innings of an extravagantly gifted batsman adapting to leadership
April 22, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi, 2nd day
Dinesh Chandimal: nine hundreds, six bail-outs
Sri Lanka's Dinesh Chandimal is building a reputation as a batsman who can make Test hundreds to rescue his team
April 24, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, 2nd day, Abu Dhabi
Pakistan unscathed after Chandimal ton takes SL to 419
Dinesh Chandimal's 109 was barely watchable, but invaluable given its context; it helped Sri Lanka post their first 300-plus score in four Tests
April 21, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi
Karunaratne shines as Sri Lanka savour unremarkable day
Amid tumult, Dimuth Karunaratne has been Sri Lanka's lynchpin; he is the team's leading Test scorer this year, and fifth in the world
April 21, 2024
Pak v SL, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi
Yasir's 150 in quick time
Yasir Shah became the quickest spinner in Test history to 150 wickets
April 21, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, 1st day, Abu Dhabi
Karunaratne 93, Chandimal 60* carry SL to safety
Upon returning to Test cricket, Silva and Thirimanne provided reminders of why they had been dropped in the first place, before Mendis was also dismissed in the last over before lunch
April 21, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi, 1st day
Sri Lanka bat; Pakistan give Haris Sohail a debut
Dinesh Chandimal won the toss and chose to bat first on a pitch that had a bit of grass on it in Abu Dhabi. Pakistan gave middle-order batsman Haris Sohail a Test debut
April 21, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi
Pakistan, Sri Lanka resume bout without heavyweights
Both teams have played 14 Tests against each other this decade, but how will they respond to the unfamiliar situation of not having familiar faces?
April 21, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi
Pakistan's transition an advantage for SL bowling - Chandimal
Pakistan will begin working out their batting order after the retirements of Misbah-ul-Haq and Younis Khan, and Dinesh Chandimal believes a settled Sri Lanka bowling attack can exploit this
April 21, 2024
Bangladesh v Australia, 2nd Test, Chittagong
Lyon cracks the Asian challenge
Nathan Lyon became only the second non-Asian, after Ian Botham, to take 13 wickets in a Test in Asia
April 24, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, only T20I, Colombo
Kohli records most runs in T20I chases
The Indian captain also surpasses Suresh Raina to become India's highest run-getter in T20s
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, only T20I, Colombo
Kohli, Pandey lead the way as India complete 9-0 sweep
With the start delayed by 40 minutes and rain likely to remain an influence on the one-off T20I, Virat Kohli, India's captain, chose to bowl at the Premadasa Stadium
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, only T20I, Colombo
Last chance for Sri Lanka to redeem wretched home run
India are brimming with confidence after sweeping both the Test and ODI legs of their Sri Lanka tour, but the home side will hope their recent successes in the shortest format can spur them towards a consolation win
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 5th ODI, Colombo
Kohli's century tally second only to Tendulkar
A maiden whitewash at home and astounding batting averages make up some of the statistical highlights from the fifth ODI in Colombo
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 5th ODI, Colombo
Bhuvneshwar, Kohli lead India to 5-0 sweep
Upul Tharanga, returning to lead Sri Lanka after serving a two-match over-rate suspension, chose to bat first after rain delayed the toss by 40 minutes in Colombo
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 5th ODI, Colombo
India eye series whitewash, Dhawan to miss final match
A 5-0 result seems likely given India's dominance in the series but Sri Lanka will hope Upul Tharanga's return can spur them to a solitary victory
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 5th ODI, Colombo
Fatigue weighing down Mendis - SL batting coach
Kusal Mendis is yet to make a substantial impact in the ODIs, producing scores of 36, 19, 1 and 1 so far
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 4th ODI, Premadasa Stadium
Kohli and Rohit's flourishing partnership
India's 30-over sprint, Kohli's century dart, and other statistical highlights from India's innings in the fourth ODI at the Premadasa
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 4th ODI, Colombo
Kohli, Rohit smash hundreds in crushing victory
Virat Kohli, India's captain, chose to bat on a hot and humid afternoon at the Premadasa Stadium, on a hard pitch expected to be full of runs
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 4th ODI, Colombo
Series lost, Sri Lanka chase assured World-Cup spot
Losses in the final two ODIs may not keep Sri Lanka from automatically qualifying for World Cup 2019 - a lot depends on West Indies - but it's a risk they will not want to take
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 4th ODI, Premadasa Stadium
Defiant Malinga not ready to walk away yet
Sri Lanka's stand-in captain feels he is regaining some of the old rhythm, and wants to add more skills to his repertoire
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 3rd ODI, Pallekele
Crowd trouble from displeased SL fans delays India's win
With India needing eight runs to win, Sri Lanka fans, clearly displeased with their team's show, began to throw plastic bottles into the ground causing a 35-minute disruption
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 3rd ODI, Pallekele
India's eighth consecutive bilateral ODI series win against SL
Stats highlights from the third ODI in Pallekele where Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah secured another series win for India against Sri Lanka
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 3rd ODI, Pallekele
Chandimal fractures thumb, ruled out of India series
Dinesh Chandimal's involvement in the remainder of the India series is in doubt due to a hairline fracture he sustained after being hit on the right thumb while batting in Pallekele
April 24, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 3rd ODI, Pallekele
Bumrah five-for, Rohit ton secure series win for India
Chasing sides have won each of the last seven ODIs on the island, but Sri Lanka's stand-in captain Chamara Kapugedara has chosen to bat first on a Pallekele track that he expects to be full of runs
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 3rd ODI, Pallekele
Sri Lanka, new leader in tow, look to keep series alive
An injury and a suspension mean Sri Lanka are depleted going into the third ODI. Will India clinch the series or will the hosts, under new captain Kapugedera, manage to pull one back?
April 24, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd ODI, Pallekele
India's record eighth-wicket stand, and Dananjaya's dream spell
The Sri Lanka spinner's figures of 6 for 54 were his country's best in a losing cause in ODIs
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd ODI, Pallekele
Dhoni, Bhuvneshwar trump Dananjaya's 6 for 54
India's luck with the tosses continued and Virat Kohli took advantage of it by inserting Sri Lanka in to bat when the pitch might just be a touch slow
April 24, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd ODI, Pallekele
Onus on youngsters to lift Sri Lanka out of the pits
India would not have expected their successes to come quite as easily as they have so far on this tour. There's little to suggest the trend will be bucked in Pallekele
April 24, 2024
India in Sri Lanka 2017
Pothas 'very happy' with 'hugely supportive' SLC
The interim coach was earlier critical of fickle selections following the nine-wicket loss in Dambulla, but has now struck an optimistic note about the team's prospects
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 1st ODI, Dambulla
Coach Nic Pothas critical of Sri Lanka's fickle selections
The interim coach has also expressed his annoyance at outsiders meddling in team matters
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 1st ODI, Dambulla
Dhawan smashes his fastest ODI century
Shikhar Dhawan also paired with Virat Kohli to bring up the highest second-wicket partnership by any pair in Sri Lanka
April 24, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 1st ODI, Dambulla
Dhawan leads brutal rout of Sri Lanka
For the fourth time on this tour, the coin fell in India's favour and Virat Kohli opted to chase, citing the way in which the ball came onto the bat when they practiced under lights on the eve of the match
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 1st ODI, Dambulla
Can ailing Sri Lanka spring a surprise?
India have runs, wickets, form and confidence on their side. Sri Lanka have the distant memory of that Oval victory and familiarity with conditions on theirs
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 3rd Test, Pallekele, 3rd day
Players mature quickly under new team culture - Kohli
This Indian team has rid itself of a culture in which newcomers were judged, according to Virat Kohli
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 3rd Test, Pallekele, 3rd day
'Worst series loss of my career' - Chandimal
Not once could Sri Lanka push a Test match to the fifth day and the new captain Dinesh Chandimal felt quite badly about that
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 3rd Test, Pallekele, 3rd day
Where does India's rout of Sri Lanka rank in their history?
India's 3-0 series win over Sri Lanka was their first ever clean sweep away from home in a series of three or more Tests
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 3rd Test, Pallekele, 3rd day
A rare clean sweep away from home
Stats highlights from the third day of the Pallekele Test between Sri Lanka and India
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 3rd Test, Pallekele, 3rd day
Ashwin, Shami lead three-day rout as India complete whitewash
India moved three steps closer to an innings win in Pallekele courtesy an hour of high-quality bowling from Mohammed Shami and R Ashwin
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 3rdTest, Pallekele
Don't remember when I last scored hundred - Pandya
After scoring his first Test hundred - also his first official one - the India allrounder was so intoxicated that he just started blurting things out
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 3rd Test, Pallekele, 2nd day
Pandya's sprint before lunch
Maiden first-class ton in a Test, a century in a single session, and other statistical highlights from Hardik Pandya's 96-ball 108 on the second day in Pallekele
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 3rd Test, Pallekele, 2nd day
Pandya's maiden ton headlines 15-wicket day
A brilliantly paced maiden Test hundred from Hardik Pandya stretched India's first-innings total far beyond Sri Lanka's comfort levels over the course of an extended morning session on day two
April 24, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 3rd Test, Pallekele, 1st day
Sri Lanka's glorious competence
After being pummeled for 1462 runs in three innings, the hosts, led by two rookie left-arm spinners, were sublimely adequate for most of the first day in Pallekele
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka news
Need to make first-class pitches suited to fast bowlers - Vaas
Sri Lanka's bowling coach has drawn attention to the tendency to produce spin-friendly pitches in first-class cricket that are stifling the development of quick bowlers
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 3rd Test, Pallekele, 1st day
India get away with batting errors
At another time, India might have been pushed into a corner after going for shots and losing 141 for 6 but insurance in the form of the lower order and a strong bowling attack could remedy the batting slump
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 3rd Test, Pallekele, 1st day
Highest opening stand by a visiting team in Sri Lanka
Stats highlights from a banner day for Shikhar Dhawan and KL Rahul in Pallekele
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 3rd Test, Pallekele, 1st day
Sri Lanka fight back after Dhawan-Rahul stand
Virat Kohli won his third toss of the series and chose to bat once again, expecting the pitch to break up after the second day and provide increasing help to the spinners
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 3rd Test, Pallekele
Sri Lanka pin hopes on quicks to avoid whitewash
Both teams have lost an influential spinner - Ravindra Jadeja and Rangana Herath, but India still appear to have all bases covered on a green Pallekele surface
April 24, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 3rd Test, Pallekele
Chandimal banks on Kumara, Fernando to fill void
The Sri Lanka captain has pinned his hopes on the inexperienced quicks to deliver in the absence of injured seniors Nuwan Pradeep and Suranga Lakmal
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 3rd Test, Pallekele
Relaxed India not fussed about downtime before Test
With a day off followed by rain, it is possible that on match day, Virat Kohli may have last seen the pitch 72 hours ago, but India remain circumspect in their approach and insist there is no complacency
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, SSC, 4th day
Karunaratne produces narrative-changing knock
Dimuth Karunaratne has gone from regularly being on the verge of getting dropped to becoming one of Sri Lanka's most consistent batsmen of 2017 - and shown the stomach for a fight while at it
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, Colombo (SSC), 4th day
India's first innings win in Sri Lanka
A week after recording their biggest win over Sri Lanka in terms of runs, India achieved another high in Colombo
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, Colombo, 4th day
Jadeja's five-for wraps up India's first innings win in Sri Lanka
Four out of his six centuries have come in the second innings and this one was much needed for his team, battling a 137-run deficit
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, SSC, 3rd day
Kusal Mendis rises above cauldron of gloom
Amid the wreckage that has been Sri Lanka's ongoing "transition", Kusal Mendis has, repeatedly, shown the skills and temperament to put smiles on often-pained faces
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, SSC, 3rd day
Sri Lanka's sweeps challenges India's spinners
Things got rather more difficult for India's slow bowlers after they enforced the follow-on, as Sri Lanka delivered on their promise to use the sweep more
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, Colombo, 3rd day
Jadeja beats Johnson, Ashwin betters Hadlee
Stats highlights from the third day of the second Test between Sri Lanka and India at the SSC
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, Colombo, 3rd day
Mendis hundred and Karunaratne 92* defy India
R Ashwin picked up five wickets again, Ravindra Jadeja became the quickest left-armer to 150 Test wickets and Sri Lanka crumpled to 183 all out
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, Colombo, 3rd day
Pradeep out of series with hamstring injury
A grade-one tear has left Sri Lanka without their in-form fast bowler for the remainder of the Test series against India
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, Colombo, 2nd day
Karunaratne also calls for stronger SL first-class competition
Dimuth Karunaratne has become the latest player to advocate for a stronger first-class competition in Sri Lanka
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, Colombo, 2nd day
Ashwin having a ball with the new ball
To add to his weaponry, R Ashwin has now become a successful new-ball bowler too. In fact, since 2001, he is now the most successful spinner with the new ball
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, Colombo, 2nd day
Rahane reveals thinking behind India's quick feet
Dancing down the track to Rangana Herath has proved a productive tactic for India's batsmen in this series, with the knock-on effect of creating opportunities to score off the back foot as well
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, Colombo, 2nd day
Ashwin racing past the allrounder's milestones
Stats highlights from the second day's play at the SSC in Colombo, where India amassed a huge total and passed milestones along the way
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, Colombo, 2nd day
Ashwin stars as India establish massive advantage
Although Sri Lanka dismissed both of India's centurions, the visitors' strong lower order regained the advantage quickly enough
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, Colombo, 1st day
India raid the fruit orchard
In happier times, Sri Lanka's pep can withstand a few boundaries and aggressive opposition batsmen. This team, however, is low on reserves of self-belief, which was evident throughout a chastening first day at the SSC
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, Colombo (SSC), 1st day
I have come back more hungry - Rahul
India opener says team's backing after his shoulder surgery helped motivate him during his recovery phase
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, Colombo, 1st day
Same old Pujara, all-new approach
While scoring his 13th Test hundred, Cheteshwar Pujara showed a new-found willingness to take calculated risks to manipulate Sri Lanka's fields and open up his favoured scoring areas
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, Colombo, 1st day
Pujara, Rahane tons power India to 344 for 3
On a dry surface on Colombo, one that tempted Sri Lanka to pick three spinners and only one quick, India opted to bat
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, Colombo
Rahul set for return as India aim to close out series
Trailing 0-1, Sri Lanka will need a radical shift from their bowling plan in Galle, and will need to guard against complacency, if they are to keep the three-match series alive
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, Colombo (SSC)
Important to make Rahul feel secure - Kohli
India captain says communication channels within team will ensure the player who is left out understands the situation
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, SSC
Our batsmen need to identify what risks to take - Chandimal
And with left-arm spinner Malinda Pushpakumara with a shot to make his Test debut, the Sri Lanka captain said he was looking forward to the partnership with the other veteran left-armer Rangana Herath
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, SSC
Kohli's drops in slips may cost India dearly
Numbers tell you India are not good at slip, and the captain is the worst of them all. When they start travelling to play better oppositions, these drops might start hurting them badly again
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 2nd Test, Colombo
Lahiru Thirimanne returns for SSC Test
Batsman Lahiru Thirimanne has been recalled to the squad for the second Test against India, 13 months after he last played for Sri Lanka
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 1st Test, Galle, 4th day
'We are a better team than this' - Herath
The Sri Lanka captain said his team expected the pitch to be good for batting from before the game began, and wanted it to be so, but failed to execute their plans
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 1st Test, Galle, 4th day
India's biggest away win, SL's biggest defeat
Stats highlights from the fourth day of the first Test between Sri Lanka and India in Galle
April 24, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 1st Test, Galle, 4th day
Ashwin, Jadeja wrap up 304-run win
Sri Lanka have the best part of two full days to bat out to save the Galle Test, or an improbable 550 to chase, after India declared their second innings 5.3 overs into the fourth morning
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 1st Test, Galle, 3rd day
Sri Lanka need to solve the Dilruwan Perera conundrum
By impressing in the role he hasn't been picked for, Dilruwan Perera has made a case to play as a batting allrounder than just as a frontline spinner
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 1st Test, Galle, 3rd day
Abhinav, Kohli extend India's lead to 498
A resourceful, unbeaten 90 from Dilruwan Perera kept India's bowlers waiting as Sri Lanka went to lunch eight down and trailing by 311 on the third day of the Galle Test
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 1st Test, Galle, 2nd day
Notes from SL's press conference in 2030
Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene are still being missed, Rangana Herath is bowling with the help of a walker, and the video analyst needs a dietitian
April 24, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 1st Test, Galle, 2nd day
India's fifth 600-plus total since December
India hadn't made 600 plus in an innings for close to five years. But the tide has turned since the home series against England late last year
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 1st Test, Galle, 2nd day
India run through top order after amassing 600
Nuwan Pradeep's maiden Test five-for led an improved bowling display from Sri Lanka but India still retained control of the Galle Test as their lower order steered their total past 500
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 1st Test, Galle, 1st day
Pradeep's miserly resurgence amid Sri Lanka's continued misery
On a day of more spills than thrills for Sri Lanka, Nuwan Pradeep stuck out with his improved repertoire and penetration, even overshadowing Rangana Herath
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 1st Test, Galle, 1st day
Fortunate Dhawan directs his sail
A player making a comeback could easily have been content with hundred more routine than 190 off 168 balls, but that's where Dhawan did more
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 1st Test, Galle, 1st day
Gunaratne out of India series, to undergo surgery on thumb
The Sri Lanka allrounder has fractured his left thumb and has been taken to Colombo to see a specialist
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 1st Test, Galle, 1st day
Dhawan, Pujara tons put India in control
Hardik Pandya and Danushka Gunathilaka made their Test debuts as India chose to bat on a hard and reasonably grassy pitch in Galle
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 1st Test, Galle
Shaky Sri Lanka brace for tougher test
While India will rely on Cheteshwar Pujara in the absence of their first-choice openers, much of Sri Lanka's fortunes will depend on Kusal Mendis and stand-in captain Rangana Herath
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 1st Test, Galle
Why you should win the toss and bat first in Galle
The spin of the coin seems to have a particularly big effect on the way Test matches pan out at this venue. Here are the stats to demonstrate it
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka Board President's XI v Indians, tour match, 2nd day, Colombo
India batsmen tune up for Galle with runs
Virat Kohli was the only batsmen to make fifty plus, while Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan and Wriddhiman Saha all crossed 30 before retiring out
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka Board President's XI v Indians, tour match, 1st day, Colombo
Kuldeep, Jadeja rip through SL Board President's XI
Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav scythed through Sri Lanka Board President's batting to bowl them out for 187, before India finished the first warm-up day at 135 for 3
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, only Test, Colombo, 5th day
Cremer proud despite 'rollercoaster of emotions'
Zimbabwe's captain said the team had chinks to work out - particularly with their bowling - and hoped this performance would get them the regular cricket needed for that
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, only Test, Colombo, 5th day
Dickwella asked me to keep talking to him - Gunaratne
Asela Gunaratne was the go-to man on Tuesday - for Niroshan Dickwella, with whom he put on 121, and for captain Dinesh Chandimal
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, only Test, Colombo, 5th day
The strangest match awards
Rangana Herath was just named Man of the Series for a one-match series, but that's not the strangest match award that's been handed out
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, only Test, Colombo, 5th day
When underdogs came painfully close
In the wake of Zimbabwe's defeat to Sri Lanka, after being in control for the best part of five days, we look at other instances where underdogs have fumbled positions of strength
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, only Test, Colombo, 5th day
Sri Lanka pull off highest successful chase in Asia
Stats highlights from the one-off Test between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe in Colombo, where the hosts chased down 388
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, only Test, Colombo, 5th day
Dickwella, Gunaratne star in record chase
A poor decision from the third umpire, and a 67-run stand between Niroshan Dickwella and Asela Gunaratne ensured Sri Lanka remained in the hunt in a chase of 388
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, only Test, Colombo, 4th day
Karunaratne urges positivity over survival
Seeing out Graeme Cremer and staying positive will reverse a little pressure and bring a mammoth 388 target within reach, according to Dimuth Karunaratne
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, only Test, Colombo, 4th day
Raza credits Klusener for batting revival
Raza also acknowledged continuity, a theory endorsed by head coach Heath Streak and chief selector Tatenda Taibu, for their recent upswing
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, only Test, Colombo, 4th day
Mendis solid, SL need 218 on final day
Sikandar Raza reached a maiden Test ton and Graeme Cremer made a spirited 35 not out as Zimbabwe marched on to a lead of 350 on the fourth morning of the only Test in Colombo
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, only Test, Colombo, 3rd day
ODI series win helped us mentally - Waller
Malcolm Waller believes confidence bred by the ODI series victory has bled into the Tests as well
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, only Test, Colombo, 3rd day
Pitch eased out during Zimbabwe revival - SL coach
The soft ball turned less sharply off the pitch and the Khettarama surface itself has become easier to bat on, according to Sri Lanka's interim head coach Nic Pothas, thus allowing Zimbabwe's revival
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, Only Test, Colombo, 3rd day
Raza and Waller stretch Zimbabwe's lead to 262
Graeme Cremer took figures of 5 for 125 - his maiden five-wicket haul in Tests - to dismiss Sri Lanka for 346
April 21, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Women's World Cup 2017, Leicester
Manodara 84 ensures Sri Lanka clinch thriller
Pakistan needed 16 runs in 21 balls when their last wicket fell, consigning them to two entire world cup campaigns without a single victory
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, only Test, Colombo
SL should have been in a better position - Herath
The left-arm spinner warned that batting last at Khettarama 'won't be easy' and suggested Sri Lanka should have done better with the bat
April 24, 2024
Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, Only Test, Colombo, 2nd day
'Lead will be a bonus' - Streak
With one eye on how difficult it will be to bat in the fourth inning in Colombo, Zimbabwe coach Heath Streak is keen on securing a first-innings lead
April 24, 2024
Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, Only Test, Colombo, 2nd day
Sri Lanka batting lapses give Zimbabwe edge
Zimbabwe could eke out only 12 runs in a little under five overs on the second morning as they were bowled out for 356
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, Only Test, Colombo, 1st day
'Expected little more bounce' - Gurusinha
Sri Lanka's cricket manager Asanka Gurusinha said the team was slightly let down by lack of bounce and slow pace of the the R Premadasa Stadium surface
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, Only Test, Colombo, 1st day
Ervine's 151* headlines Zimbabwe's day
On a Khettarama track expected to be full of runs on the first day, Zimbabwe opted to bat first, influenced by the form of the top order in the preceding ODI series against Sri Lanka
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, Only Test, Colombo
Can confident Zimbabwe topple Chandimal's Sri Lanka?
Zimbabwe seem confident about beating Sri Lanka in their backyard for the first time in Tests, but new captain Dinesh Chandimal won't easily let that happen
April 24, 2024
Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, only Test, Colombo
'Goal is No. 1, but can't do that in a year' - Chandimal
Sri Lanka's new Test captain Dinesh Chandimal's objective is to take a languishing Sri Lanka side to the top of the rankings, but insisted on patience in their climb
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, only Test, Colombo
Cremer backs Zimbabwe to counter Herath
Rangana Herath had taken 19 wickets in two Tests against Zimbabwe in 2016 - and that was away from home. Now, Zimbabwe have to battle him in his own backyard
April 21, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, Women's World cup, Taunton
Ismail, van Niekerk book semi-final berth for South Africa
South Africa inched closer to the semi-finals with a resounding eight-wicket win, led by Dane van Niekerk and Shabnim Ismail
April 21, 2024
Women's World Cup 2017
Semi-final berths up for grabs in triple-header
ESPNcricinfo previews the three Women's World Cup Games to be played on July 12, 2017
April 21, 2024
'A day we won't forget'
Zimbabwe's historic ODI series win in Sri Lanka was celebrated by many in 140 characters including Kumar Sangakkara, who also called for measures to improve Sri Lankan cricket
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, 5th ODI, Hambantota
Fielding separates teams; our fielding was brilliant - Cremer
Zimbabwe's captain singled out Tarisai Musakanda's diving catch at point to dismiss Akila Dhananjaya as the turning point of the 5th ODI
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, 5th ODI, Hambantota
One of the lowest points in my career - Mathews
Following the 2-3 defeat to Zimbabwe in the home ODI series, the Sri Lanka captain also suggested he will consider stepping down from the captaincy
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, 5th ODI, Hambantota
Zimbabwe end 16-year win drought against Full Member
Before Monday's win against Sri Lanka, the last time Zimbabwe beat a Full Member in a bilateral ODI series was in 2001
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, Hambantota, 5th ODI
Four reasons why this is a historic win for Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's abysmal recent record and Sri Lanka's historic dominance at home didn't stop Graeme Cremer's men from breaking new ground
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, 5th ODI, Hambantota
Raza stars in historic series win
Zimbabwe won the toss and chose to bowl first in the deciding ODI, at Hambantota. The previous four matches in the series have been won by chasing sides
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, 5th ODI, Hambantota
Zimbabwe hold the aces in series decider
With the series drawn level at 2-2, Zimbabwe will look to exploit Sri Lanka's bowling woes, while the hosts will rely on their in-form top order to clinch the series
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v West Indies, Women's World Cup, Derby
Aguilleira, spinners hand West Indies first win
Sri Lanka paid a hefty price for letting West Indies off the hook from a vulnerable position, leaving them still in search of their maiden win in this Women's World Cup
April 24, 2024
Women's World Cup 2017
Australia, England set to revive rivalry
Australia and England will look to firm up their chances of a semi-final spot, even as Sri Lanka and West Indies pursue their first win in this edition
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, Hambantota, 4th ODI
Calm Ervine helps Zimbabwe draw level
Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews opted to bat in the fourth ODI against Zimbabwe, handing a debut to 19-year-old fast bowler Asitha Fernando
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, 4th ODI, Hambantota
Zimbabwe need bowling revival to keep series alive
Zimbabwe must now win both remaining matches, if they are to avoid a series defeat, but a newly inspired Sri Lanka top order stands in their way
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, 3rd ODI, Hambantota
Gunathilaka, Dickwella thrash Zimbabwe
Sri Lanka chose to bowl first in the third ODI in Hambantota, picking the same XI that had thrashed Zimbabwe by seven wickets in the second ODI
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, 3rd ODI, Hambantota
Pitch, crosswind challenges for teams in Hambantota
With ODI cricket returning to Hambantota for the first time since 2015, the nature of the pitch for the third ODI between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe remains a mystery
April 21, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, Women's World Cup 2017, Derby
Deepti Sharma, Poonam Yadav lead India to fourth win in a row
A measured all-round display of 78 runs and figures of 10-3-46-1 from Deepti Sharma led India to their fourth straight win, beating Sri Lanka by 16 runs in Derby
April 21, 2024
Women's World Cup 2017
Australia, India eye fourth win on the trot
ESPNcricinfo previews the three Women's World Cup matches to be played on July 5, 2017
April 21, 2024
England v Sri Lanka, Women's World Cup, Taunton
Taylor's quiet achievement reflects a year of careful progress
Sarah Taylor's matchwinning half-century at Taunton was quietly acknowledged by the player herself, but it was a major moment in her comeback to the game
April 22, 2024
England v Sri Lanka, Women's World Cup, Taunton
Knight, Taylor wrap up victory after Marsh's four
England continued to make confident strides after their defeat in the opening match of the tournament, as classy half-centuries from Heather Knight and Sarah Taylor saw them to a comfortable seven-wicket win over Sri Lanka
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI, Galle
Hasaranga hat-trick, Sandakan four; Zimbabwe 155
Angelo Mathews chose to bowl citing a preference to chase in case afternoon rains forced a DLS result
April 21, 2024
Zimbabwe in Sri Lanka 2017
Malinga, Mendis unlikely for second ODI due to illness
Sri Lanka are likely to be without Lasith Malinga and Kusal Mendis in the second ODI against Zimbabwe, with both having contracted influenza and being recommended 48 hours of rest
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI, Galle
Sri Lanka seek way out of the abyss
Sri Lanka need to tighten their fielding and take wickets in the middle overs if they are to bounce back from a deflating loss in the first ODI
April 23, 2024
Zimbabwe in Sri Lanka 2017
'Hopefully we'll get more support back home' - Mire
The opener said his Man-of-the-Match effort was "very satisfying" and gave the team confidence that could hopefully rub off on their supporters as well
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Galle
Mathews blames sloppy fielding for another defeat
Three catches were dropped during the innings - two of them off top-scorer Solomon Mire - as Sri Lanka failed to defend a target of 317
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Galle
Zimbabwe ace first successful 300-plus chase in Sri Lanka
Solomon Mire, who was the architect of the win, also racked up the fourth fastest ODI century for Zimbabwe
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Galle
Mire's maiden ton scripts record chase
Angelo Mathews won the toss and chose to bat first on a Galle surface he expected to be good for batting
April 21, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, Women's World Cup, Bristol
Lanning stoops to conquer after Atapattu's tale of the unexpected
Chamari Atapattu produced an outstanding feat of individual brilliance, only to be outdone by a stunningly focused response from an all-time great opponent
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, 1st ODI, Galle
Depleted Sri Lanka offer Zimbabwe a glimmer
While the result of a Sri Lanka-Zimbabwe match would be predictable in normal circumstances, the first ODI may give Zimbabwe a chance to break their drought in Sri Lanka
April 21, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, Women's World Cup, Bristol
Lanning 152* trumps Atapattu 178*
Australia sauntered to an eight-wicket victory in Bristol but only after they were forced to chase 258 courtesy a marvellous unbeaten 178 from Chamari Atapattu
April 21, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, Women's World Cup, Bristol
Chamari Atapattu's one-woman effort
All the records Chamari Atapattu broke on her way to scoring 178* off 143 balls against Australia women in Bristol
April 22, 2024
Sri Lanka v New Zealand, Women's World Cup, Bristol
Huddleston, Bates star in crushing NZ win
Suzie Bates blasted her way to an eighth ODI ton to help New Zealand make light work of their 189 target after Holly Huddleston's third five-for paved way for a crushing win
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Pakistan, Champions Trophy 2017, Group B, Cardiff
'Soft dismissals a concern' - Sarfraz
Pakistan will find time to address concerns about their middle order despite the joy of overcoming Sri Lanka to progress to the knockout stage
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v Pakistan, Champions Trophy 2017, Group B, Cardiff
SL let it slip despite Malinga's best efforts
Three glaring dropped catches off the bowling of Lasith Malinga were pivotal as Sri Lanka's "pathetic" fielding cost them a semi-final place
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v Pakistan, Champions Trophy 2017, Group B, Cardiff
'This is how cornered tigers fight'
The reactions on Twitter following Pakistan's close three-wicket win over Sri Lanka
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Pakistan, Champions Trophy 2017, Group B, Cardiff
Panicstan embrace the chaos
Just as Pakistan and their fans seemed about to dissolve into a nerve-induced puddle, Sri Lanka decided to outdo them
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Pakistan, Champions Trophy, Group B, Cardiff
Amir pulls off double duty in style
He had bowled one of the spells of the tournament and then Pakistan stumbled so spectacularly that he had to pull off heroics with the bat too
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Pakistan, Champions Trophy, Group B, Cardiff
Five drops that cost Sri Lanka
Fielding errors at crucial times were one of the major reasons Sri Lanka failed to make the knockout stage of the 2017 Champions Trophy
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Pakistan, Group B, Cardiff
Amir, Junaid blow through SL middle order
Mohammad Amir and Junaid Khan took two wickets apiece to knock reduce Sri Lanka from 161 for 3 to 167 for 7 in less than four overs
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Pakistan, Champions Trophy 2017, Group B, Cardiff
Sarfraz sees shaky Pakistan into semi-finals
Dhananjaya de Silva was slotted straight into the Sri Lankan team after being flown in as a replacement for the injured Kusal Perera
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Pakistan, Champions Trophy, Group B, Cardiff
Where the game can be won and lost for Pakistan and Sri Lanka
As two of ODI cricket's most mercurial sides prepare to face off in a knockout clash, we go back to the tactics board
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Pakistan, Champions Trophy, Group B, Cardiff
Hot-and-cold teams tussle for final semi-final spot
Both Sri Lanka and Pakistan have been so strikingly inconsistent in their respective campaigns that it opens up a host of possibilities when they clash in a must-win in Cardiff
April 21, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy 2017, Group B, Cardiff
The vagaries of Pakistan and Sri Lanka
Pakistan head into Monday's match with their tag of unpredictability the most predictable thing about them. Their opposition, Sri Lanka, have their own variable performances to contend with as they seek a spot in the semi-final
April 21, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval
Kohli credits Sri Lanka for seizing the moment
In the crucial segment between overs 25 and 40, which included the third Powerplay, India managed to score just 80 runs
April 23, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval
Experienced India attack crumbles in face of SL onslaught
Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umesh Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja all have a wealth of experience in pressure situations, but they had no answer for Sri Lankan aggression at The Oval
April 24, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval
Mathews takes pride in defying expectations
Angelo Mathews, Sri Lanka's captain, hailed his players for defying expectations after their seven-wicket victory over India
April 21, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval
India's winning rhythm disrupted by young papare batting beat
Sri Lanka has struggled badly since the 2015 World Cup, mainly due to the retirements of three batting legends, but two young dynamos pointed to a light at the end of the tunnel in a win over India
April 24, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval
Gunathilaka announces his arrival
Only added to Sri Lanka's squad on the eve of their match against India, Danushka Gunathilaka stamped himself all over it
April 24, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, Group B, Champions Trophy, The Oval
Sri Lanka level their best ODI chase
The India opener's 125 against Sri Lanka enhanced his record in ICC ODI tournaments and at English venues
April 24, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval
Mendis, Gunathilaka anchor highest Champions Trophy chase to keep SL alive
Given the must-win nature of the game, a fresh pitch at the Oval and overcast conditions, Angelo Mathews' decision was a straightforward one
April 23, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval
Depleted Sri Lanka seek Mathews lift
Sri Lanka will be without Upul Tharanga, who was banned for a slow over rate, and are waiting on the fitness of Chamara Kapugedera as well
April 24, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval
Mathews wary of 'one of the best attacks'
Angelo Mathews is optimistic of a turnaround against a world class Indian attack on what is likely to be a seam-friendly surface at The Oval
April 23, 2024
Champions Trophy 2017
Gunathilaka replaces injured Kapugedera in Sri Lanka's squad
Chamara Kapugedara has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy with an injury to his right knee, which was sustained during training on Wednesday
April 23, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval
South Africa's magic fielding trifecta
Three moments of brilliance in the field, two by the most likely candidate and a third by one of the least likely, boosted South Africa toward an opening win at the Champions Trophy
April 23, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval
As Malinga's body grows weary, opponents remain wary
A decade since Lasith Malinga nearly pulled off an epic heist against South Africa in the 2007 World Cup, his speed has waned but the respect shown by his foes has not
April 23, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval
Upul Tharanga suspended for two matches after four-hour innings
Sri Lanka's stand-in captain Upul Tharanga has been suspended for his team's next two matches in the 2017 Champions Trophy because of a "serious" over-rate offence
April 21, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval
Amla reasserts his 50-over greatness
Despite numerous achievements across the formats, Hashim Amla has often batted in the shadow of his team-mates - but his place in the ODI pantheon is secure
April 23, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval
Tahir torments favourite opponents again
The legspinner's late introduction was a surprise, but two overs is all it took for him to wrest control back in South Africa's favour
April 23, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval
Tahir, Amla lead rout of Sri Lanka
Upul Tharanga, Sri Lanka's stand-in captain, opted to bowl against South Africa under cloudy skies at the Oval
April 23, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval
Weakened Sri Lanka seek to overcome South Africa's dominance
Angelo Mathews is an unlikely starter for Sri Lanka as they seek to overcome a powerful South Africa side that has won seven of the last eight meetings between the sides
April 23, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, Champions Trophy, Group B, The Oval
South Africa set to unleash their main men
South Africa are aiming for all-out attack in their Champions Trophy opener against Sri Lanka, whose batting line-up they have had the better of in recent times
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 2nd T20I, Colombo
We played with more freedom - Shakib
Shakib Al Hasan, the Bangladesh allrounder, stopped short of proclaiming the Sri Lanka tour Bangladesh's best-ever abroad, but mentioned that victories in the country were "rare"
April 24, 2024
Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 2nd T20I, Premadasa Stadium
'We should have won all three series' - Gurusinha
Asanka Gurusinha has conceded his first tour as Sri Lanka's cricket manager has been disappointing
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 2nd T20I, Colombo
Shakib, Mustafizur deliver 45-run win for Bangladesh
Mashrafe Mortaza elected to bat in his last T20 international game, as Bangladesh sought a win to level the series
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 2nd T20I, Colombo
Bangladesh look to give Mashrafe victorious send-off
Sri Lanka, who were clinical in the first game, will look to stretch Bangladesh's losing streak in T20Is to nine
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 1st T20I, Colombo
Time out of SL side gave Kusal renewed determination
Sri Lanka opener Kusal Perera said that getting dropped after a poor run of form late last year provided him motivation to work on refining his game
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 1st T20I, Colombo
Kusal Perera 77 aces Sri Lanka chase
Kusal Perera made a roaring return to Sri Lankan colours, cracking 77 off 53 balls to lead the hosts on a successful hunt of Bangladesh's 155 for 6
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 3rd ODI, Colombo (SSC)
Bowlers 'went into defensive mode' - Mashrafe
A failure to take early wickets during the Sri Lanka innings was behind Bangladesh's defeat, according to captain Mashrafe Mortaza
April 24, 2024
Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 3rd ODI, Colombo
Tharanga puts improved fielding down to fearlessness
Sri Lanka captain Upul Tharanga said that fearlessness helped his team tighten up their fielding, after their athletic defence of 280 in the third ODI
April 24, 2024
Bangladesh in Sri Lanka 2016-17
Mathews out of Bangladesh T20s, unlikely for IPL's start
Angelo Mathews will almost certainly miss the T20s against Bangladesh next week, and is also unlikely to be fit for the start of the IPL, SLC cricket manager Asanka Gurusinha has confirmed
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 3rd ODI, Colombo (SSC)
Run out rule change in focus, again
For the second time in three days, a batsman has been given out despite the bulk of his body having crossed the plane of the crease
April 24, 2024
Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 3rd ODI, Colombo
SL break ODI drought to level series
Sri Lanka rode a fast start and a fast finish to a competitive score, bowled with discipline, and found some spirit in the field to defeat Bangladesh by 70 runs and snap a six-match losing streak that stretched back to January
April 24, 2024
Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 3rd ODI, Colombo
Mashrafe targets greater away success
Having won six of their last seven ODI series at home, Bangladesh are now keen to improve their away record
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 3rd ODI, Colombo
Inconsistent selection leaves Sri Lanka in flux
Sri Lanka's inconsistent selection has had a "big effect" on the present state of the ODI team, according to cricket manager Asanka Gurusinha
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka news
Panadura-Kalutara investigation delayed
The inquiry into a suspicious first-class match in January will take "two to three" more weeks, SLC has said
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka news
SLC replaces provincial first-class tournament with List A matches
Sri Lanka Cricket will not organise the proposed provincial first-class competition in the 2016-17 season, instead arranging a List A tournament as preparation for the Champions Trophy
April 21, 2024
Bangladesh in Sri Lanka 2016-17
Confident of winning the series - Hathurusingha
Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha has said the pressure will be on Sri Lanka to force a result and save the series in the third and final ODI of Bangladesh's tour
April 24, 2024
Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, 2nd ODI, Dambulla
Rain thwarts SL's chances after Mendis ton
Sri Lanka lost their last six wickets for 40 to be bowled out for 311 in the must-win second ODI in Dambulla
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka in South Africa 2016-17
Du Plessis only has eyes for a whitewash
Faf du Plessis wants South Africa to pull of a whitewash that proved elusive in Australia
April 21, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Johannesburg
Bat slow or fast, but concentrate - Mathews
Sri Lanka's batsmen have employed varying approaches to this Test series, none of which have worked. Angelo Mathews prescribed concentration irrespective of the method they choose
April 21, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Johannesburg
Pacer-friendly Wanderers may pose bigger problems for Sri Lanka
South Africa come into the Newlands Test looking to complete a whitewash in the three-match series while Sri Lanka would be looking to clinch a consolation win in Johannesburg
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka v Australia, 2nd Women's ODI, Dambulla
Beams bowls Australia Women to 78-run win
Riding on Kristen Beams' four-wicket haul and half-centuries from Nicole Bolton and Alex Blackwell, Australia Women thrashed Sri Lanka Women by 78 runs in Dambulla
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka news
Nuwan Kulasekara released on bail
Nuwan Kulasekara, the Sri Lanka fast bowler, has been released on bail after he was involved in an accident that caused the death of a 28-year-old, according to an SLC release
April 21, 2024