Sri Lanka Cricket Team: News

20 Aug 2024

Sanath Jayasuriya

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.

19 Aug 2024

England Cricket Team

Matthew Potts replaces injured Stokes for 1st Test against SL

Pacer Matthew Potts is set to play in place of the injured Ben Stokes in England's Test series opener against Sri Lanka.

19 Aug 2024

England Cricket Team

1st Test preview: Can Sri Lanka challenge Ben Stokes-less England?

England will host Sri Lanka in the opener of the three-Test series, starting on August 21 at the Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester.

18 Aug 2024

Joe Root

Decoding Joe Root's sensational Test record against Sri Lanka

England are gearing up to host Sri Lanka in a three-Test series, starting on August 21 at the Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester.

16 Aug 2024

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma spotted driving his '0264' Lamborghini in Mumbai

India's incumbent Test and ODI captain, Rohit Sharma, was recently seen enjoying a drive in his special '0264' Lamborghini on the streets of Mumbai.

15 Aug 2024

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli spotted in London following Sri Lanka ODI series

Indian cricket team's star batter, Virat Kohli, was recently seen in London. This public appearance comes after his participation in the One Day International (ODI) series against Sri Lanka.

15 Aug 2024

India vs Sri Lanka

Match officials admit to oversight in tied Sri Lanka-India ODI

As per ESPNcricinfo, the match officials involved in the 1st ODI between Sri Lanka and India, which ended in a tie, have admitted to an oversight. They failed to enforce a Super Over.

14 Aug 2024

Rohit Sharma

ICC ODI Rankings: Rohit Sharma displaces Shubman Gill, goes second 

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has moved to the number two spot in the ICC ODI Rankings for Batters.

14 Aug 2024

Kumar Sangakkara

Kumar Sangakkara to be named England's white-ball head coach: Report 

Former Sri Lanka captain, Kumar Sangakkara, is reportedly on the verge of becoming the new head coach for England's white-ball teams.

14 Aug 2024

Ben Stokes

Injured Ben Stokes out of SL Tests, Pope to lead 

England's Test captain, Ben Stokes, has been sidelined for the remainder of the summer season due to a torn left hamstring.

13 Aug 2024

Ian Bell

Ian Bell named Sri Lanka's batting coach for England tour

Former England batter, Ian Bell, has been appointed as the batting coach for Sri Lanka's upcoming tour of the UK.

12 Aug 2024

ICC Awards

Atkinson, Athapaththu named ICC Players of the Month (July 2024)

England pacer Gus Atkinson has been adjudged the ICC Men's Player of the Month for July 2024.

12 Aug 2024

Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes suffers hamstring injury ahead of SL Tests: Details 

England's Test captain Ben Stokes suffered a hamstring injury during a match in The Hundred.

10 Aug 2024

England Cricket Team

England vs Sri Lanka, Tests: All you need to know

England are gearing up to host Sri Lanka in a three-Test series, starting on August 21 at the Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester.

09 Aug 2024

India vs Sri Lanka

Most wickets by spinners in a 3-match ODI series

Spinners dominated the proceedings in the recently concluded three-match ODI series between India and Sri Lanka.

09 Aug 2024

Virat Kohli

Decoding Virat Kohli's struggles versus left-arm spinners since 2020 (ODIs)

Virat Kohli had a hard time in the recently-concluded away ODI series against Sri Lanka, which India lost 0-2.

09 Aug 2024

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma owns these prominent ODI records as an opener

Although India suffered a 0-2 defeat in the recent three-ODI series against Sri Lanka, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma was in top form.

08 Aug 2024

India vs Sri Lanka

How has SL's ODI side fared after 2023 World Cup? 

Sri Lanka stunned India in the 2024 three-match ODI series, their maiden win in 27 years.

08 Aug 2024

India vs Sri Lanka

Which team lost most wickets to spin (ODI series)?

Sri Lanka claimed a 2-0 ODI series win over India after beating them in the third match.

07 Aug 2024

India vs Sri Lanka

Injury-ravaged Sri Lanka stun India in three-match ODI series: Takeaways

A down-and-out Sri Lanka side ravaged by perpetual injuries, having suffered multiple batting collapses, stunned Team India in the 2024 three-match ODI series.

07 Aug 2024

Indian Cricket Team

India have lost most wickets to spin in these ODIs

India were swept aside by Sri Lanka in the third and final ODI encounter in the 2024 series held at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

07 Aug 2024

Dunith Wellalage

Dunith Wellalage: First-ever spinner with multiple ODI fifers against India

Spinner Dunith Wellalage starred in Sri Lanka's series-clinching ODI victory against India in Colombo.

07 Aug 2024

India vs Sri Lanka

Decoding Indian batters with 2,000-plus ODI runs versus Sri Lanka

Rohit Sharma attained a new milestone in the 3rd and final ODI versus Sri Lanka in India's 2024 tour.

07 Aug 2024

India vs Sri Lanka

SL win their first ODI series against India since 1997 

Sri Lanka claimed a 2-0 ODI series win over India after beating them in the third and final match.

07 Aug 2024

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma becomes batter with joint-second-most sixes in ODIs: Stats

Indian captain Rohit Sharma has become the batter with the joint-second-most sixes in One-Day Internationals.

04 Aug 2024

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma completes 2,000 ODI runs against Sri Lanka: Stats

Indian captain Rohit Sharma has completed 2,000 runs against Sri Lanka in One-Day Internationals.

07 Aug 2024

Kusal Mendis

Kusal Mendis smashes his 30th half-century in ODIs: Key stats

Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis starred with a 59-run knock against India in the 3rd and final ODI at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

07 Aug 2024

Avishka Fernando

Avishka Fernando slams meticulous 96 against India: Key stats 

Sri Lanka batter Avishka Fernando smashed a brilliant 102-ball 96 in the 3rd ODI and final against India in Colombo.

07 Aug 2024

India vs Sri Lanka

3rd ODI: SL elect to bat, Riyan Parag makes debut  

Sri Lanka eye their first ODI series win over India since 1997, as the two sides meet in the third and final game.

06 Aug 2024

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma joins Chris Gayle in elite six-hitting list (ODIs)

Although India are trailing 0-1 in the ongoing three-ODI series against hosts Sri Lanka, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has been in top form.

05 Aug 2024

India vs Sri Lanka

SL eye maiden ODI series win versus India since 1997

Sri Lanka will chase history in the third and final ODI against India on August 7.

05 Aug 2024

India vs Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan spinners with 6-fers or more versus India (ODIs) 

Sri Lankan leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay put up a stellar show against India in the 2nd ODI in Colombo.

04 Aug 2024

Charith Asalanka

Sri Lanka's Charith Asalanka attains this bowling feat in ODIs

Charith Asalanka led Sri Lanka from the front in the 2nd ODI against India at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

04 Aug 2024

India vs Sri Lanka

Jeffrey Vandersay becomes second wrist-spinner with ODI six-fer against India

Leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay powered Sri Lanka to a 32-run victory against India in the 2nd ODI in Colombo.

04 Aug 2024

Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep Yadav has dominated away ODIs: Presenting his stellar stats

India's start left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav delivered a fine spell in the second ODI against Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

04 Aug 2024

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma becomes fourth-highest scorer for India in ODI cricket

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has become the fourth-highest scorer for the side in ODIs.

04 Aug 2024

Washington Sundar

Washington Sundar records his joint-best bowling figures in ODIs: Stats

Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar bowled superbly in the 2nd ODI against Sri Lanka at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

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.

04 Aug 2024

Rohit Sharma

2nd ODI: Rohit eyes multiple milestones, India aim historic century

Eyes will be on Rohit Sharma as India take on hosts Sri Lanka in the second ODI of the three-match series at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

03 Aug 2024

India vs Sri Lanka

India eye their 100th ODI win against Sri Lanka: Preview

The ODI series opener between India and Sri Lanka resulted in a dramatic tie as India couldn't accomplish the 231-run target.