Lanka Premier League set to begin on August 28
Sri Lanka Cricket Executive Committee at a meeting held on Monday granted approval for the tournament.
Jul 27, 2020, 23:50 PM IST
Sri Lankan spinner Akila Dananjaya banned from bowling for 12 months
The 25-year-old was assessed after his bowling action came under scrutiny by the match officials in the first Test against New Zealand in Galle from August 14-18.
Sep 19, 2019, 21:48 PM IST
Coach Gary Stead asks New Zealand to be wary of Sri Lanka
New Zealand have a poor Test record at Sri Lanka home soil as they have never won a series since their 2-0 victory over the island nation in their first tour in 1984.
Aug 12, 2019, 17:41 PM IST
New Zealand players still discuss World Cup heartbreak, reveals Tim Southee
The two teams have not played Tests in Sri Lanka since 2012, when New Zealand won the second Test (also at the P. Sara Oval) to draw the series following a heavy defeat in Galle.
Aug 06, 2019, 16:10 PM IST
New Zealand reveal Test jersey numbers for series against Sri Lanka
The two-match series against Sri Lanka will mark the commencent of New Zealand's campaign at the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Test Championship.
Aug 05, 2019, 17:34 PM IST
Mitchell Starc takes 10 to guide Australia to 2-0 Test series win over Sri Lanka
The series win against Sri Lanka was the first for Australia since they thrashed England 4-0 in the Ashes early last year.
Feb 04, 2019, 10:18 AM IST
Sri Lanka vs England 3rd Test: Jonny Bairstow guides tourists to 312-7 on Day 1
Jonny Bairstow scored a blistering century to help England reach 312 for seven on the opening day of the third Test against Sri Lanka.
Nov 23, 2018, 18:51 PM IST
BCCI decides to wait and watch on pitch-fixing sting
The BCCI on Sunday reacted cautiously to a sting operation which alleged pitch doctoring in three Test matches featuring India, saying it would consider action against implicated former cricketer Robin Morris only if he is found guilty in an ongoing ICC probe.
May 27, 2018, 14:39 PM IST
Sting operation claims 'Pitch Fixed' during India-Sri Lanka Test, ICC starts probe
A Test match between India and Sri Lanka last year might have been played on a pitch doctored at the behest of match-fixers, a sting operation has claimed, prompting the ICC to launch an investigation into the matter on Saturday.
May 26, 2018, 17:22 PM IST
Sri Lanka vs India 2017: County cricket has been a huge help, says Cheteshwar Pujara after century in Galle
Pujara hit 153 off 265 balls on Day 1 and 2 in the first Test versus Sri Lanka at Galle.
Jul 27, 2017, 19:11 PM IST
Sri Lanka vs India, 1st Test: Hardik Pandya, Mohammed Shami put visitors on top at end of Day 2 in Galle
At stumps on the second day, Sri Lanka were struggling at 154 for 5 after Pandya's 49-ball-50 helped the visitors reach a mammoth first innings score of 600.
Jul 27, 2017, 18:02 PM IST
Sri Lanka floods, landslides toll rises to 126
The deaths in floods and landslides in Sri Lanka following heavy rain rose to 126 on Sunday, an official said.
May 28, 2017, 13:59 PM IST
Bangladesh recall 'fit-again' pacer Mustafizur Rahman for Test series against Sri Lanka
The 21-year-old has struggled on the international stage since returning from a shoulder injury he sustained in July last year, while bowling for Sussex in the English T20 tournament.
Feb 21, 2017, 13:51 PM IST
Dhananjaya de Silva leads Sri Lanka fightback with his maiden hundred against Australia in Colombo
Paceman Suranga Lakmal recovered from a hamstring injury to replace Vishwa Fernando in the only change for the hosts from the team that beat Australia by 229 runs in Galle.
Aug 13, 2016, 17:39 PM IST
Steve Smith wants Australia batsmen to ''reinvent'' game to avoid whitewash against Sri Lanka
They brace for another trial by spin, this time at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground.
Aug 12, 2016, 16:55 PM IST
Australia lose both openers after Sri Lanka make 281 on Day 1 of the second test at Galle
Australia were 54 for two at stumps, still trailing the hosts by 227 runs.
Aug 04, 2016, 19:11 PM IST
Sri Lanka vs Australia, 2nd Test: Preview — Another trial by spin awaits Aussies
Sri Lankan skipper Angelo Mathews said the 38-year-old Herath had once again "proved his brilliance" in the first Test.
Aug 02, 2016, 08:29 AM IST
Sri Lanka vs West Indies, 1st Test: Opener Dimuth Karunaratne makes visitors toil on Day 1
Opener Dimuth Karunaratne scored his third Test century and made the West Indies bowlers toil as Sri Lanka finished on 250 for two at stumps on the opening day of the first Test.
Oct 14, 2015, 20:18 PM IST
