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  Angelo Mathews criticises ICC for second-hand treatment to Sri Lanka in terms of Test allocation

  Cricket | January 07, 2025 14:03 IST

  Sri Lanka, who played 13 Tests in the 2023-25 cycle, will play only 12 in the next cycle that begins in June 2025, out of which only four will take place this year. Sri Lanka need a miracle to get to the WTC 2025 final apart from beating Australia 2-0 in the final series of the current cycle.

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  Kusal Perera breaks Sri Lankan records on way to maiden T20I ton; NZ win series 2-1

  Cricket | January 02, 2025 13:37 IST

  Sri Lanka won a thriller in Nelson by seven runs to avoid a whitewash as Kusal Perera dropped an innings for the ages at the start of the New Year on Thursday afternoon against New Zealand. Rachin Ravindra with an attacking fifty fought the lone battle as New Zealand won the series 2-1.

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  New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Live: When and where to watch NZ vs SL T20I series on TV and streaming?

  Cricket | December 27, 2024 20:00 IST

  New Zealand will take on Sri Lanka in the three-match T20I series starting in Mount Maunganui on Saturday, December 28. The series will kickstart the Mitchell Santner captaincy era in white-ball cricket full-time and having played Sri Lanka last month, the Kiwis will not mind them as opposition.

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  Hasaranga, Theekshana trap West Indies in spin web as Sri Lanka register easy win in 2nd ODI

  Cricket | October 24, 2024 7:56 IST

  West Indies fell short against Sri Lanka's spin twins Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana in a rain-reduced game as Sri Lanka took a 2-0 unassailable lead in the three-match ODI series. West Indies were bowled out for 189 before Sri Lanka didn't break sweat much to chase it down.

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  SL vs WI 2nd ODI Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for Sri Lanka vs West Indies match

  Cricket | October 23, 2024 7:17 IST

  Sri Lanka will take on the West Indies in the second ODI of the three-match series in Pallekele on October 23. The hosts completed a magnificent win in the series opener with debutant Nishan Madushka and Charith Asalanka shining with the bat, the Windies will be keen to bounce back on Wednesday.

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  Asalanka, Madushka hand Sri Lanka comfortable win in rain-hit ODI series opener against West Indies

  Cricket | October 21, 2024 8:37 IST

  West Indies scored 185 in 38.3 overs before the rain arrived in Pallekele to delay the proceedings by a few hours before Sri Lanka got a DLS-adjusted target in 37 overs. However, the hosts chased down 232 runs in less than 32 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

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  SL vs WI 2nd T20I Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for Sri Lanka vs West Indies match

  Cricket | October 15, 2024 10:41 IST

  West Indies despite being without a few of their key players, made a smashing statement as they tracked down 180 runs against Sri Lanka in the first T20I without much discomfort and would be keen to seal the series in the second match in Dambulla on Tuesday, October 15.

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  Brandon King, comeback man Evin Lewis shine as West Indies go 1-0 up in the series against Sri Lanka

  Cricket | October 14, 2024 7:46 IST

  West Indies opted to bowl first after winning the toss and skipper Charith Asalanka and all-rounder Kamindu Mendis in the form of his life helped Sri Lanka get to 179. However, the West Indies openers came out all guns blazing and killed their chase with their century stand.

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  SL vs WI 1st T20I Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for Sri Lanka vs West Indies match

  Cricket | October 13, 2024 15:51 IST

  Sri Lanka will take on the West Indies in the first T20I of the three-match series in Dambulla on Sunday, October 13. Sri Lankan players haven't played white-ball cricket for over two months and will have to be on the money from the start as the Caribbean players are coming off a rigorous CPL.

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  Sri Lanka vs West Indies Live: When and where to watch SL vs WI T20I series on TV and streaming?

  Cricket | October 13, 2024 12:00 IST

  Sri Lanka will be up against the West Indies in a three-match T20 series in Thailand. Sri Lanka lost the series against India 3-0 and even though they did well in ODIs, they need to get better in the shortest format as the West Indies even without a few of their first-choice players will test them.

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  Sri Lanka enforce third biggest follow-on in Test cricket history as New Zealand get shot out for 88

  Cricket | September 28, 2024 13:25 IST

  Sri Lankan bowlers were all over New Zealand like a rash on the third day of the second Test in Galle as the visitors skittled out for 88. Sri Lanka amassed a massive score of 602 runs in the first innings riding on tons from Kamindu Mendis and Kusal Mendis.

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  SL vs NZ 1st Test Highlights: Record-maker Kamindu Mendis helps Sri Lanka score 302 runs on Day 1

  Cricket | September 25, 2024 8:59 IST

  Ajaz Patel got the big wicket of Kamindu Mendis late in the day, however, the first day belonged to Sri Lanka because of his fourth Test hundred. Mendis scored 114, his fourth century in 11 innings as Sri Lanka scored 302 runs on the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand.

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  SL vs NZ 1st Test Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for Sri Lanka vs New Zealand match in Galle

  Cricket | September 17, 2024 17:56 IST

  Sri Lanka will be on a high after a win at the Oval as they avoided a clean sweep against England and will be keen to start positively against New Zealand, who lack match practice and will be playing two Test matches in conditions that are a bit alien for them.

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  Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Live: When and where to watch SL vs NZ Test series on TV and streaming?

  Cricket | September 17, 2024 17:00 IST

  Sri Lanka take on New Zealand in a two-match Test series starting Wednesday, September 18 in Galle. It is an important series from the World Test Championship point of view given the Kiwis are in third spot and Sri Lanka have risen to fifth place after the win at the Oval against England.

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  Sri Lanka announce squad for New Zealand Test series, Oshada Fernando returns after 18 months

  Cricket | September 16, 2024 14:06 IST

  Sri Lanka have announced their squad for the two-match Test series against New Zealand at home starting Wednesday, September 18. The Lankans have made a few changes from the squad that lost to England 1-2, by adding a couple of more spinners, which was expected given the change in conditions.

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  ENG vs SL 2nd Test Dream11 prediction: Best fantasy picks for England vs Sri Lanka match at Lord's

  Cricket | August 29, 2024 6:30 IST

  England will be up against Sri Lanka in the second Test of the three-match series at Lord's, starting Thursday, August 29. Sri Lanka put up a valiant fight, especially with the bat in the second innings, however, the first innings cost them dearly. England would aim for a much more clinical show.

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  Sri Lanka announce a rare 6-day Test as part of the two-match series against New Zealand in Sept

  Cricket | August 23, 2024 13:59 IST

  A rest day in Test matches returns as Sri Lanka announced their two-match home Test series against New Zealand in September. The two-match series forms part of the World Test Championship and both teams will be keen to get into the reckoning for the final of the current cycle.

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  Jamie Smith holds it together for England on Day 2 in Manchester after Asitha Fernando's exploits

  Cricket | August 23, 2024 9:56 IST

  Jamie Smith with his third fifty in four Tests so far in his short career, continued to impress one and all as he stayed unbeaten on 72 after the second day's play in Manchester on Thursday, August 22. England took a minor lead but Sri Lanka aren't out of it just yet, all thanks to Asitha Fernando.

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  Sri Lanka announce playing XI for Manchester Test against England, Rathnayake to make his debut

  Cricket | August 21, 2024 0:14 IST

  Sri Lanka have named their playing XI for the first Test against England starting Wednesday, August 21. It is a weakened pace attack with most of the seniors nursing their respective injuries and hence Milan Rathnayake will be making his debut. Sri Lanka would hope for a few crucial WTC points.

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  ICC charge Sri Lankan spinner for failing to report approach to fix matches

  Cricket | August 08, 2024 16:10 IST

  ICC has charged 25-year-old Sri Lankan spinner Praveen Jayawickrama for breach of the Anti-Corruption Code having been failed to report the approach from the bookies to fix certain matches. The said matches took place in 2021 and the bowler has gotten 14 days to respond to the charges.