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Upul Tharanga

Asghar Afghan helps Asia Lions stun Mohammed Kaif’s India Maharajas in Legends League Cricket

The India Maharajas will need to win their last league encounter against the World Giants on Wednesday (January 26) if they hope to reach the final.

Jan 25, 2022, 06:32 AM IST

Upul Tharanga, Akila Dananjaya recalled as Sri Lanka name squad for ODI series against South Africa

The other notable inclusions in the 17-man squad include Kamindu Mendis, Isuru Udana, Vishwa Fernando, Angelo Perera and Avishka Fernando.

Feb 19, 2019, 11:39 AM IST

India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI: MS Dhoni's magical stumping stuns Upul Tharanga — Watch

For the record, Dhoni is the only wicket-keeper in the history to have affected a century of stumpings in ODI cricket, a feat which is unlikely to be repeated again.

Dec 17, 2017, 18:39 PM IST

Sri Lanka opener Upul Tharanga completes 1,000 runs in 2017

Tharanga has enjoyed a fantastic 2017 despite Sri Lanka losing 22 out of 28 ODIs in the year. He has scored 1,011 runs from 25 matches and an equal number of innings at an average of 48.14.

Dec 17, 2017, 18:07 PM IST

Thisara Perera replaces Upul Tharanga as Sri Lanka's ODI captain

The move comes after a series of defeats while Tharanga and senior Sri Lankan players refused to play a 20-over international against Pakistan in Lahore.

Nov 29, 2017, 16:34 PM IST

Imam-ul-Haq hits debut ton in Pakistan's series-clinching win over Sri Lanka

Pakistan hold an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series after winning the first match by 83 runs in Dubai and a 32-run victory in the second in Abu Dhabi on Monday.

Oct 19, 2017, 08:50 AM IST

Sri Lanka captain Upul Tharanga pulls out of Lahore T20I due to security concerns

International cricket was pulled out of Pakistan after the Sri Lankan team became a target of terrorist attack in 2009 in Lahore, just outside the Gadaffi Stadium.

Oct 16, 2017, 22:54 PM IST

Sri Lanka aim to equalise in second ODI against Pakistan

Pakistan staged a strong comeback following the 2-0 Test defeat to register a comprehensive victory in the first ODI.

Oct 15, 2017, 23:52 PM IST

Watch: Sri Lanka Cricket releases edited clip to clarify toss confusion

The video showed that during the toss, there seemed to be a misunderstanding between the match referee Andy Pycroft and presenter Murali Kartik.

Sep 09, 2017, 12:14 PM IST

India vs Sri Lanka: Virat Kohli did not win toss in sole T20I, but Upul Tharanga did

Andy Pycroft confirmed it was tails and said 'India', which probably got Murali Kartik confused that Virat Kohli had won the toss and he proceeded by asking him what would he like to do first.

Sep 07, 2017, 13:04 PM IST

Virat Kohli lauds Team India's bench strength post 9-0 series sweep over Sri Lanka

It was the Indian skipper who led from front in the tricky chase of 171 runs, scoring 82 from 54 balls.

Sep 07, 2017, 08:57 AM IST

India vs Sri Lanka, T20I: As it happened...

Live cricket score and updates of sole T20 International between India and Sri Lanka at Colombo.

Sep 06, 2017, 16:53 PM IST

Sri Lanka vs India, one-off T20I: Live Streaming, TV Listing, Date, Time in IST, Venue, Squads

Virat Kohli-led Team India is all geared off to get a tick on the last box on the list and thereby finish Sri Lanka tour on a triumphant note when the two sides lock horn for the one-off T20I match at the Premadasa Stadium, on Wednesday.

Sep 05, 2017, 22:56 PM IST

SL vs IND: Dasun Shanaka, Jeffrey Vandersay named in Sri Lanka squad for one-off T20I against India

Upul Tharanga remains the captain for the Islanders despite his poor performance with the bat and leading his side to a 5-0 whitewash in the ODI series. In fact, he will lead the hosts for the first time in the shortest format of the game after Angelo Mathews resigned from the role in July.

Sep 04, 2017, 22:45 PM IST

There is no reason to give up captaincy: Upul Tharanga

Tharanga said that Sri Lankan youngsters should learn a thing or two about how Virat Kohli goes about converting starts.

Sep 04, 2017, 10:36 AM IST

India vs Sri Lanka 5th ODI to be played on reserve day if rain plays spoilsport

In case both teams fail to play for at least 20 overs today, the reserve game will be played on Monday, September 4.

Sep 03, 2017, 14:04 PM IST

India vs Sri Lanka, 5th ODI: As it happened...

Welcome to our Live coverage of the fifth ODI between India and Sri Lanka at Colombo's R Premadasa stadium. On the back of yet another highly impressive victory at the same venue on Thursday, Virat Kohli sets sights on becoming the first Indian captain to complete a whitewash in three separate five-match ODI series.

Sep 03, 2017, 12:41 PM IST

There's no pressure, claims Sri Lanka's stand-in captain Lasith Malinga

Sri Lanka are down in the dumps after losing all the three matches of this lop-sided series against India but stand-in skipper Lasith Malinga on Wednesday sought to play down the turmoil in the team, saying there's no pressure on the hosts ahead of the fourth ODI tomorrow.

Aug 30, 2017, 22:17 PM IST