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Sanath Jayasuriya

Sanath Jayasuriya

All-rounder

Batting Style Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style Slow Left Arm Orthodox
Age 54 years
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10 Dec 2024

Sri Lanka Cricket Team

Jayasuriya laments missed opportunities in Sri Lanka's Test series loss

Sri Lanka's head coach, Sanath Jayasuriya, has expressed disappointment over the team's performance in the recent Test series against South Africa.

11 Oct 2024

England Cricket Team

Presenting the highest partnerships in Test cricket

England recorded a comprehensive innings win over Pakistan in the Test series opener in Multan.

07 Oct 2024

Sri Lanka Cricket Team

Sanath Jayasuriya appointed Sri Lanka's full-time head coach: Details here

Former Sri Lankan cricketer, Sanath Jayasuriya, has been appointed the full-time head coach of the men's national team.

10 Sep 2024

The Oval

Sanath Jayasuriya reminisces Sri Lanka's greatest Test wins in England

Sanath Jayasuriya, the interim head coach of Sri Lanka, has praised the team's recent Test victory against England at The Oval.

09 Sep 2024

Michael Vaughan

3rd Test: Michael Vaughan criticizes England's aggressive approach against SL

Former England captain, Michael Vaughan, has criticized the national team's aggressive 'Bazball' style following a disappointing batting performance against Sri Lanka in the third Test.

20 Aug 2024

England Cricket Team

Sanath Jayasuriya confident of countering England's 'Bazball' strategy in Tests

Head coach Sanath Jayasuriya has expressed confidence in Sri Lanka's ability to counter the famous 'Bazball' ploy in the upcoming three-match away Test series against England, starting August 21 in Manchester.

04 Aug 2024

India vs Sri Lanka

SL batters with this forgettable ODI record against India

Mohammed Siraj got India off to an incredible start in the 2nd ODI against Sri Lanka at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

12 Jul 2024

Ben Stokes

All-rounders with international double of 10,000 runs and 300 wickets

England captain Ben Stokes on July 11 completed 300 wickets in international cricket.

08 Jul 2024

Sri Lanka Cricket Team

Sanath Jayasuriya appointed Sri Lanka's interim head coach: Details here

Sri Lanka legend Sanath Jayasuriya has been appointed the side's interim head coach.

09 Feb 2024

Pathum Nissanka

Pathum Nissanka becomes first Sri Lanka batter with ODI double-ton

Pathum Nissanka shattered records with a sensational double-century against Afghanistan in the first ODI in Pallekele.

30 Oct 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup

Decoding players with most POTM awards in ODI World Cups

India claimed their sixth consecutive win in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup with a comprehensive 100-run triumph over England in Lucknow.

23 Oct 2023

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli averages 90.40 in successful ODI run-chases: Stats

Star Indian batter Virat Kohli hammered a magnificent 95-run knock versus New Zealand in Match 21 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

22 Oct 2023

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli surpasses 1,500 ODI runs against New Zealand: Stats

India's batting talisman Virat Kohli has added another feather to his already illustrious hat as he has completed 1,500 ODI runs against New Zealand.

16 Oct 2023

Virat Kohli

How has Virat Kohli fared in ODIs after turning 30?

Hosts India have made a stunning start to their 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup campaign with thumping victories in their first three games.

14 Oct 2023

Shakib Al Hasan

Shakib Al Hasan completes 50 wickets in neutral ODIs: Stats

Shakib Al Hasan has accomplished a major milestone as he has become the first Bangladesh bowler to complete 50 ODI wickets in neutral venues.

01 Oct 2023

Shakib Al Hasan

World Cup: 5 feats Shakib Al Hasan can accomplish

The 2023 edition of the ICC Cricket World Cup will get underway on October 5 in India.

23 Sep 2023

Sri Lanka Cricket Team

ICC World Cup: Statistical analysis of Sri Lanka's trophy-winning campaign

Sri Lanka are heading into the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup after winning the qualifiers. They had a decent outing at the 2023 Asia Cup apart from the drubbing in the final against India.

07 Sep 2023

Shakib Al Hasan

Shakib Al Hasan: Decoding his ODI batting stats in Asia

Albeit in a losing cause, Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan scored a fighting half-century against Pakistan in the 2023 Asia Cup clash on September 6.

01 Sep 2023

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli: Decoding his ODI stats versus Pakistan

Eyes will be on Virat Kohli as India take on arch-nemesis Pakistan in their 2023 Asia Cup opener.

12 Aug 2023

Shakib Al Hasan

5 milestones Shakib Al Hasan can accomplish in Asia Cup

Shakib Al Hasan has been re-appointed as Bangladesh's ODI captain as Tamim Iqbal stepped down from the role.

07 Aug 2023

Asia Cup

Presenting the unbreakable records in Asia Cup

Cricket fans have their eyes on the calendar with the 2023 edition of the Asia Cup getting underway on August 30.

07 Aug 2023

Shakib Al Hasan

Shakib Al Hasan: Decoding his stats in Asia Cup

The 2023 edition of the Asia Cup, which will be played in the ODI format, will get underway on August 30.

05 Aug 2023

Road Safety World Series

Pakistan to make Road Safety World Series debut: Details here 

The third edition of the Road Safety World Series will be played in September this year, reported ESPNcricinfo.

05 Aug 2023

Asia Cup

Decoding Team Sri Lanka's stats in Asia Cup

Sri Lanka will fight for their seventh Asia Cup title in the 2023 edition of the continental tournament, which will get underway on August 30.

12 Mar 2023

Angelo Mathews

NZ vs SL: Angelo Mathews clocks his 14th Test century

Veteran Sri Lankan all-rounder Angelo Mathews brought up his 14th Test ton in the ongoing series opener versus New Zealand.

09 Mar 2023

Sri Lanka Cricket Team

Angelo Mathews races to 7,000 Test runs: Decoding his stats

Sri Lankan all-rounder Angelo Mathews scored a 47-run knock on Day 1 against New Zealand in the first Test at the Hagley Oval and in the process, he crossed 7,000 runs in the format.

07 Mar 2023

Shakib Al Hasan

Shakib Al Hasan completes 300 ODI wickets: Decoding his stats 

Shakib Al Hasan scripted history on Monday (March 6), becoming the first-ever Bangladesh bowler to complete 300 wickets in ODI cricket.

04 Mar 2023

Shakib Al Hasan

Shakib Al Hasan on verge of accomplishing this elite double

Veteran Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is on the verge of accomplishing a massive double in ODIs.

20 Mar 2021

Cricket: News, Stats and more!

RSWS: SL Legends beat SA, set-up summit clash with India

An incredible five-for by Nuwan Kulasekara helped Sri Lanka Legends beat South Africa Legends by eight wickets in the Road Safety World Series T20 semi-final.

29 Jul 2020

Cricket: News, Stats and more!

#ThisDayThatYear: The highest ever partnership in Test cricket

On this day in 2006, Sri Lankan greats Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene went on to record the highest partnership of all time in Test cricket.

30 Jun 2020

International Cricket Council (ICC)

Sri Lanka open probe into 2011 WC final match-fixing claims

Sri Lanka have ordered a criminal probe to look into the allegations that 2011 World Cup final in Mumbai was fixed.

30 Jun 2020

Cricket: News, Stats and more!

Happy Birthday Sanath Jayasuriya: A look at his amazing records

Batting legend Sanath Jayasuriya turned 51 on Tuesday.

07 Jun 2020

Cricket: News, Stats and more!

Top four spin bowling pairs in history of Test cricket

Spin bowling has been the most decorated art in the longest format.

02 Oct 2019

Test Cricket

These cricketers shined as openers rather than in middle order

Every cricketer likes to bat at a specific batting position in his/her desired batting order.

10 May 2019

International Cricket Council (ICC)

ICC charges two former Lankan cricketers with match-fixing

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has charged two former Sri Lankan cricketers Nuwan Zoysa and Avishka Gunawardene with match-fixing.

26 Feb 2019

International Cricket Council (ICC)

Sanath Jayasuriya banned for two years from cricket

Former Sri Lanka cricket team captain Sanath Jayasuriya has been banned from all cricket for two years.

22 Nov 2018

India

Sanath Jayasuriya has been accused of smuggling 'supari' to India

World Cup winner and Sri Lankan cricket legend Sanath Jayasuriya and two other cricketers have been accused of smuggling rotten betel nuts to India.

16 Oct 2018

International Cricket Council (ICC)

I have always conducted myself with integrity: Jayasuriya

Former Sri Lanka cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya, who was charged on Friday, with two counts of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code, stated that he has always conducted himself with 'integrity and transparency'.

15 Oct 2018

Indian Premier League (IPL)

Lankan legend Sanath Jayasuriya charged under ICC Anti-Corruption Code

Former Sri Lanka cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya has been charged with two counts of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code.

26 Jul 2018

Imran Khan (Pakistan PM)

Cricketers who turned politicians post retirement

Former Pakistan World Cup winning captain, Imran Khan, had a successful career.

15 Mar 2018

Sachin Tendulkar

#ThisDayThatYear: First official Test match was played 141 years ago

141 years ago, the first ever Test match was played on March 15 in 1877 between Australia and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

04 Mar 2018

India

Do you know these amazing cricket records?

Cricket has been in existence for more than 170 years. And in this period, several peculiar things have happened.

08 Feb 2018

Pakistan Cricket Team

This Texas town celebrates Shahid Afridi Day, every year

The infectious popularity of Pakistani cricketer Shahid 'Boom Boom' Afridi has reached a Texas town, which celebrates February 5 as Shahid Afridi Day.

06 Jan 2018

Cricket: News, Stats and more!

Jayasuriya is unable to walk without crutches, here's why!

Sri Lankan legend, Sanath Jayasuriya might have been one of the most explosive batsmen in the world but off late, the southpaw has been unable to walk without crutches.

17 Jul 2017

Cricket: News, Stats and more!

Do you know these amazing cricket records?

Cricket has been in existence for more than 170 years. And in this period, various peculiar things have happened.

26 Aug 2016

Indian Premier League (IPL)

Dilshan to say 'goodbye' to cricket

Sri Lankan batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan will say a goodbye to his 17-year long cricketing career.