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India to play tri-series in Sri Lanka ahead of ODI WC

India to play tri-series in Sri Lanka ahead of ODI WC

Rediff.com5 days ago

The tournament will begin with India taking on Sri Lanka.

BCCI may host 2025 Asia Cup in Sri Lanka or UAE

BCCI may host 2025 Asia Cup in Sri Lanka or UAE

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

BCCI could opt for a neutral venue with Pakistan unlikely to travel to India.

Mendis hits century as Sri Lanka crush Australia

Mendis hits century as Sri Lanka crush Australia

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

This is Sri Lanka's biggest victory over Australia in ODIs in terms of runs.

Adani withdraws from $1 bn Sri Lanka power project

Adani withdraws from $1 bn Sri Lanka power project

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Adani Green Energy, the renewable arm of billionaire Gautam Adani's conglomerate, has withdrawn from two proposed wind power projects in Sri Lanka, following the Island nation's new government deciding to renegotiate tariffs. "Adani Green Energy has conveyed its Board's decision to respectfully withdraw from further engagement in the renewable energy (RE) wind energy project and two transmission projects in Sri Lanka," the firm said in a statement.

Asalanka hits century as Sri Lanka down depleted Australia

Asalanka hits century as Sri Lanka down depleted Australia

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka led by example and smashed a belligerent hundred to set up a 49-run victory over a depleted Australia.

Former Sri Lanka captain in trouble for faking 'concussion'

Former Sri Lanka captain in trouble for faking 'concussion'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Dasun Shanaka found himself in trouble after he allegedly faked concussion to skip a domestic match and play for Dubai Capitals in the ILT20.

Australia trounce Sri Lanka by 9 wickets; sweep series

Australia trounce Sri Lanka by 9 wickets; sweep series

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Australia bowled out Sri Lanka for 231 in the hosts' second innings and then chased down the target of 75 losing the lone wicket of opener Travis Head.

Galle Test: Kusal's fifty rescues Sri Lanka on Day 1

Galle Test: Kusal's fifty rescues Sri Lanka on Day 1

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Kusal Mendis' battling half-century salvaged a difficult day one for Sri Lanka as they reached 229/9 in the second Test.

Smith praises 'near flawless' Australia after Sri Lanka rout

Smith praises 'near flawless' Australia after Sri Lanka rout

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith hailed his side's resounding innings and 242-run victory over Sri Lanka in Galle on Saturday as "near flawless" after the visitors retained the Warne-Muralitharan Trophy.

Australia test Champions Trophy hopefuls in Sri Lanka

Australia test Champions Trophy hopefuls in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Australia's Champions Trophy roster will have a different look to the peerless squad that took a record-extending sixth World Cup title at the 2023 tournament in India.

Australia CRUSH Sri Lanka in historic win

Australia CRUSH Sri Lanka in historic win

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Spin twins Matthew Kuhnemann and Nathan Lyon combined to dismantle Sri Lanka and bowl Australia to a crushing victory by an innings and 242 runs in the opening Test in Galle on Saturday.

U-19 Women's T20 WC: Sri Lanka sign off in style!

U-19 Women's T20 WC: Sri Lanka sign off in style!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Earlier in the day, Nigeria ended their campaign with a thrilling six-run victory over Ireland.

Head gets the nod over Konstas for Sri Lanka Test opener

Head gets the nod over Konstas for Sri Lanka Test opener

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Travis Head impressed in Australia's 2023 tour of India showing his proficiency against spin

Sri Lanka batter Karunaratne to retire after playing 100th Test

Sri Lanka batter Karunaratne to retire after playing 100th Test

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Sri Lankan batter Dimuth Karunaratne is set to retire from international cricket after playing his 100th Test -- the second and final Test against Australia, starting in Galle on Thursday.

McSweeney in fray but Head could open in Sri Lanka

McSweeney in fray but Head could open in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Australia announced a 16-member squad on Thursday with several fresh faces added to the group that played India in the fifth and final Test at Sydney last week. Australia won the marquee series 3-1.

Match-fixing scandal hits Sri Lanka T10

Match-fixing scandal hits Sri Lanka T10

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Prem Thakkur, the Indian owner of Lanka T10 Super League team Galle Marvels, has been arrested by police here on match-fixing charges

South Africa overpower Sri Lanka to sweep series; go top of WTC Standings

South Africa overpower Sri Lanka to sweep series; go top of WTC Standings

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Spinner Keshav Maharaj took five wickets as South Africa secured a 109-run victory over Sri Lanka on the last day of the second Test.

South Africa, Sri Lanka eye victory in second Test

South Africa, Sri Lanka eye victory in second Test

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

South Africa require five wickets and Sri Lanka need 143 runs as the second Test heads for a potentially exciting conclusion

Sri Lanka stumble again: SA close in on series victory

Sri Lanka stumble again: SA close in on series victory

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Seamer Dane Paterson took a career-best 5-71 and Temba Bavuma was unbeaten on 48 as South Africa closed the third day

Nissanka leads Sri Lanka fight back

Nissanka leads Sri Lanka fight back

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Nissanka had featured in a 41-run opening partnership with Dimuth Karunaratne, who scored 20 before being undone by a rising delivery from Kagiso Rabada that forced an edge behind to wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne.

A series: Sri Lanka to leave Pakistan tour midway

A series: Sri Lanka to leave Pakistan tour midway

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

The PCB said the two boards will work together to finalise new dates to complete the series.

Kusal steers Sri Lanka to ODI series win over NZ

Kusal steers Sri Lanka to ODI series win over NZ

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Kusal Mendis overcame injury to score a workmanlike half-century that helped Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by three wickets in their rain-shortened ODI.

Hat-trick hero Lockie Ferguson lifts NZ to 'insane' T20 win in Sri Lanka!

Hat-trick hero Lockie Ferguson lifts NZ to 'insane' T20 win in Sri Lanka!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Lockie Ferguson became the sixth New Zealander to take a T20 hat-trick as the visitors edged Sri Lanka by four wickets in a low scoring match in Dambulla.

Pooja's 'Wild' Birthday In Sri Lanka

Pooja's 'Wild' Birthday In Sri Lanka

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Ranbir gets a haircut... Nia goes glam... Kartik, Vidya meet Amitabh...

'Maharashtra's Economy Is Going Sri Lanka's Way'

'Maharashtra's Economy Is Going Sri Lanka's Way'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

'Maharashtra is virtually in a debt trap.'

Sanath Jayasuriya appointed Sri Lanka head coach till 2026

Sanath Jayasuriya appointed Sri Lanka head coach till 2026

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Sanath Jayasuriya has been appointed on a two-year contract till March 31, 2026.

T20 WC: Defending champs Aus crush Sri Lanka

T20 WC: Defending champs Aus crush Sri Lanka

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Schutt (3/12) also equalled South Africa's Shabnim Ismail's record scalp of 43 wickets across all editions of T20 World Cup.

Deepti rises to No. 5 in ODI world rankings!

Deepti rises to No. 5 in ODI world rankings!

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Deepti Sharma breaks into the top-five of the latest ICC ODI Women's all-rounders rankings.

What India's Absence In WTC Final Cost Lord's

What India's Absence In WTC Final Cost Lord's

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Lord's suffers a loss of 4 million pounds in ticket sales due to India's absence in WTC final.

'Winning a World Cup is my dream': Sri Lanka's Shanaka

'Winning a World Cup is my dream': Sri Lanka's Shanaka

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Sri Lanka are building a robust all-round Twenty20 side with a rich blend of youngsters and experienced players as they dream of winning the 2026 World Cup on home soil, former white-ball captain Dasun Shanaka has said.

New Zealand rest IPL-bound stars for Pakistan T20 series

New Zealand rest IPL-bound stars for Pakistan T20 series

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Michael Bracewell, who was one of the main performers for New Zealand in the Champions Trophy, will lead the side in the absence of Mitchell Santner.

T20 WC: Pakistan's bowlers sizzle against Sri Lanka

T20 WC: Pakistan's bowlers sizzle against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Pakistan bowlers fired in unison to guide their team to a memorable 31-run win over Sri Lanka in their low-scoring opening match of the Women's T20 World Cup in Sharjah on Thursday.

Jadeja reacts to retirement rumours

Jadeja reacts to retirement rumours

Rediff.com1 days ago

Jadeja had a fine spell of 1/30 in 10 overs, with an economy of 3.00, taking a crucial wicket of Tom Latham in the CT final on Sunday.

Was this a factor in Sri Lanka sweeping NZ?

Was this a factor in Sri Lanka sweeping NZ?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

New Zealand captain Tim Southee said playing two Tests at Galle, known as a spinner's paradise, was always going to be challenging.

Sri Lanka climb, NZ plummet in latest ICC Test ranking

Sri Lanka climb, NZ plummet in latest ICC Test ranking

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

A dominant 2-0 series win over New Zealand has elevated Sri Lanka to the third position in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 standings.

How Sanath Jayasuriya has turned around Sri Lanka cricket

How Sanath Jayasuriya has turned around Sri Lanka cricket

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

With Sri Lanka's cricket team performing better under Sanath Jayasuriya, he is all set to get a contract extension.

Peiris shines on debut as Sri Lanka rout New Zealand

Peiris shines on debut as Sri Lanka rout New Zealand

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

Off-spinner Nishan Peiris picked up a six-wicket haul on debut as Sri Lanka crushed New Zealand by an innings and 154 runs.

Ex-WI coach Gibson joins Kolkata Knight Riders

Ex-WI coach Gibson joins Kolkata Knight Riders

Rediff.com3 days ago

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have appointed experienced West Indian Ottis Gibson as their assistant coach ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

Centuries galore! Sri Lanka dominate New Zealand

Centuries galore! Sri Lanka dominate New Zealand

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Sri Lanka took complete control of the second Test against New Zealand on Friday as batting sensation Kamindu Mendis scored the fifth century of his young career and helped the hosts post a mammoth 602-5 declared on day two in Galle.

Gill nominated for ICC Player of the Month for February

Gill nominated for ICC Player of the Month for February

Rediff.com4 days ago

Gill hit a purple patch in the three-match series against England, scoring 87 (in Nagpur), 60 (in Cuttack), and 112 (in Ahmedabad) as he was adjudged the 'Player of the Series' in the hosts' 3-0 clean sweep.