Sri Lanka
NZ chase 275 to win first Sri Lanka Test after Patel bags six
New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel took 6-90 to dismiss Sri Lanka for 309 on day four of the first Test on Sunday with the visitors chasing 275 to win in Galle.
22 September 2024, 06:59 AM
Reform the system, politics will fall in line
But let's remember, this victory is just the beginning—10 percent of the journey. The real challenge lies ahead. This is where we, Sri Lankans, faltered.
5 September 2024, 07:00 AM
Bangladesh Women’s ‘A’ team to tour Sri Lanka in September
Bangladesh Women’s cricket ‘A’ team will tour Sri Lanka for seven white-ball matches in September, a press release by Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed on Wednesday.
28 August 2024, 14:10 PM
Root leads England to victory over Sri Lanka in first Test
Joe Root's gritty unbeaten 62 guided England to a five-wicket win in the first Test against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford on Saturday.
24 August 2024, 18:41 PM
Hasaranga out of India series with hamstring injury
Sri Lanka spinner Wanindu Hasaranga will miss the rest of their three-match One Day International (ODI) series against India due to a hamstring injury, governing body Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said on Saturday.
4 August 2024, 06:12 AM
Suryakumar earns praise for bold captaincy calls
Not only did Suryakumar finish the series as his side's leading run-scorer and claim the Player of the Series award, the 33-year-old also created an instant impression in the role of captain, bringing his own leadership style to the job made vacant following the T20I retirement of Rohit Sharma.
31 July 2024, 07:30 AM
Gambhir, Suryakumar off to flying start after India grab 43-run win over Sri Lanka
New head coach Gautam Gambhir and T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav enjoyed a winning start as India secured a 43-run victory over hosts Sri Lanka to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match Twenty20 series on Saturday.
27 July 2024, 17:51 PM
Former Sri Lanka U-19 captain shot down in front of family
Former Sri Lanka Under-19 captain Dhammika Niroshana tragically passed away at the age of 41 after being shot by an unidentified assailant outside his residence in Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan authorities have launched an investigation to apprehend the perpetrator.
17 July 2024, 11:06 AM
5 most popular hill stations in South Asia
As an elevated town from the nearby plain and valley, hill stations offer a stunning retreat. Away from the chaos of urban hustle and bustle, its clean atmosphere and exclusive nature uplifts one’s physical and mental being.
4 July 2024, 10:28 AM
Sri Lanka head coach Silverwood resigns for personal reasons
Sri Lanka head coach Chris Silverwood has resigned from his position in order to spend more time with his family, the country's cricket board said on Thursday.
27 June 2024, 06:08 AM
Eliminated Sri Lanka deliver big win over Dutch
Opener Kusal Mendis and middle-order batsman Charith Asalanka posted identical scores of 46 to set the pace for the 2014 champions in a total of 201 for six, the first 200-plus total ever posted at this ground in a T20 International.
17 June 2024, 04:05 AM
'We've let our nation down': Angelo Mathews apologises to Sri Lankans
Veteran Sri Lankan cricketer Angelo Mathews has apologised for the squad’s poor performance at the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, acknowledging the team’s regret for disappointing the hopes of both the nation and the team.
16 June 2024, 10:10 AM
Nothing is impossible, believes Hridoy
Bangladesh batter Towhid Hridoy believes anything is possible if someone really works really hard to achieve it.
8 June 2024, 12:25 PM
Sri Lanka unhappy with ‘unfair’ travel schedule
Sri Lanka started their World Cup campaign on Monday with a six-wicket defeat to South Africa in New York and were in a rush after the game to get to Dallas, where they will face Bangladesh on June 8.
4 June 2024, 07:24 AM
Pathirana: Sri Lanka's death 'sensation' for T20 World Cup
"Sri Lanka are banking on Matheesha Pathirana to turn around their fortunes in the upcoming T20 World Cup," cricket writer Rex Clementine wrote in The Island newspaper.
28 May 2024, 07:12 AM
Hasaranga to lead star-studded Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup
All-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga will lead an experienced Sri Lanka outfit for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024.
9 May 2024, 14:26 PM
Sri Lanka approves power deal with Adani Group
Sri Lanka is entering into a 20-year agreement with Adani Group to buy electricity from a $442-million wind power plant being built
7 May 2024, 11:46 AM
Mendis, Mathews get ranking reward after bashing Bangladesh
Sri Lankan All-rounder Kamindu Mendis and compatriot Angelo Mathews made sizable jumps in the ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings, helping their side to a thumping 192-run victory away from home, and completing a 2-0 series sweep in their ICC World Test Championship series.
10 April 2024, 08:51 AM
‘Transitioning to Test temperament was found to be difficult’
BCB's chief selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain Lipu identified a few problem areas following the recent debacle in the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.
6 April 2024, 02:00 AM
Shanto can't believe Shakib is 37
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said he didn't feel all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is 37 years of age following the latter's decent performance on return to Test cricket.
3 April 2024, 10:00 AM