Dimuth Karunaratne
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New Zealand aim to put World Cup disappointment behind to focus on return against Sri Lanka
Cricket | Aug 13, 2019, 07:46 PM ISTThe Kiwis return to cricket on Wednesday as the side takes on Sri Lanka in the first Test, which also marks the beginning of their campaign in the World Test Championship.
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Dimuth Karunaratne pleased with Sri Lanka bench strength after series whitewash against Bangladesh
Cricket | Aug 01, 2019, 11:48 AM ISTThe 31-year-old, however, insisted that they need bowlers who have the ability of picking up wickets at crucial junctures of the game, especially following Malinga's retirement from ODI cricket.
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2019 World Cup: Lasith Malinga is a 'legend', says upbeat Dimuth Karunaratne after stunning win over England
Cricket | Jun 22, 2019, 09:59 AM ISTMalinga took four wickets and dismantled England's batting order to guide Sri Lanka to a 20-run win in a thrilling contest at Headingley.
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Australia beat Sri Lanka by 87 runs
Sports | Jun 15, 2019, 11:44 PM ISTAustralia's fourth win from five matches lifted it above New Zealand and England to lead the tournament halfway through its group stage matches.
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2019 World Cup: Sri Lanka a team with limited talent, can't copy India: Dimuth Karunaratne
Cricket | Jun 14, 2019, 03:40 PM ISTSri Lankan captain Dimuth Karunaratne didn't mince his words, as he admitted that his side cannot play like India.
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2019 World Cup: Need to improve batting in the middle overs, says Dimuth Karunaratne
Cricket | Jun 05, 2019, 10:44 AM ISTSri Lanka came out on top in a topsy-turvy affair at the Sophia Gardens as they successfully defended 187 to claim a narrow win against Afghanistan.
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Dimuth Karunaratne only second batsman to carry bat in a World Cup game
Cricket | Jun 02, 2019, 11:59 AM ISTSri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne played 84 balls and hit four boundaries and played at a strike-rate of 61.90 against New Zealand.
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2019 World Cup: New Zealand off to a perfect start with 10-wicket win over dispirited Sri Lanka
Cricket | Jun 01, 2019, 08:40 PM ISTMatt Henry shined with the ball, while the opening pair of Martin Guptill and Colin Munro guided New Zealand to an easy win over Sri Lanka.
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2019 World Cup, SL vs NZ: Dimuth Karunaratne becomes 2nd player in World Cup history to carry the bat
Cricket | Jun 01, 2019, 05:53 PM ISTSri Lanka may have been all out for 136, but Dimuth Karunaratne added himself to a unique list, in which he is only the second addition.
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2019 World Cup: 'Dark Horse' New Zealand face first test in unsettled Sri Lanka
Cricket | May 31, 2019, 07:43 PM ISTKane Williamson's men will take on the unsettled Sri Lankan side in their opening game of World Cup 2019.
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Lasith Malinga sacked as captain, Dimuth Karunaratne to lead Sri Lanka in 2019 World Cup
Cricket | May 24, 2019, 04:22 PM ISTTest captain Dimuth Karunaratne will replace Lasith Malinga, who had captained the team during the 0-5 loss to South Africa in the ODI series.
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Sri Lanka Test captain Dimuth Karunaratne arrested for drunk driving
Cricket | Mar 31, 2019, 02:47 PM ISTDimuth Karunaratne is expected to appear in court as early as Monday after the 30-year-old cricketer was granted bail.
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Australia vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test: Mitchell Starc's five-for and Usman Khawaja's ton set visitors 516 to win
Cricket | Feb 03, 2019, 02:13 PM ISTStarc claimed his 10th five-wicket haul in tests by taking the final two Sri Lanka wickets in his first over after lunch.
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Australia vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test: Another visiting batsman injured by a bouncer on Day 3
Cricket | Feb 03, 2019, 09:04 AM ISTPerera was to undergo a mandatory concussion test after he was unable to continue batting at Canberra's Manuka Oval.
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Dimuth Karunaratne out of danger, confirms Sri Lanka Cricket
Cricket | Feb 02, 2019, 07:12 PM ISTThirty-year-old Karunaratne, who was 46 not out when he was hit in the back of the neck by a bouncer from Cummins, fell to the ground dropping his bat before the Australian cricketers ran for help.
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Australia vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test Day 2: Injury to Dimuth Karunaratne headlines disappointing day for visitors
Cricket | Feb 02, 2019, 12:49 PM ISTEarlier, Kurtis Patterson became Australia's third century-maker of its first innings, scoring an unbeaten 114.
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Australia vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test: Dimuth Karunaratne taken to hospital after being hit on the head by a bouncer
Cricket | Feb 02, 2019, 12:39 PM ISTThe 30-year-old Karunaratne, who retired hurt on 46, left the ground on a motorized stretcher.
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1st Test, Day 1: South Africa wrap Sri Lanka for 287 despite Dimuth Karunaratne's unbeaten 158
Cricket | Jul 12, 2018, 09:08 PM ISTThe day belonged to Karunaratne, whose 6-hour marathon helped Sri Lanka to a respectable total after a middle-order collapse.
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Dimuth Karunaratne says Chandika Hathurusingha as coach would be good for Sri Lanka
Cricket | Nov 11, 2017, 06:11 PM ISTHathurusingha tendered his resignation during Bangladesh's disastrous tour of South Africa last month, BCB president Nazmul Hasan announced.
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World Cup 2015: Dual injury blow for Sri Lanka ahead of Australia clash
Cricket | Mar 06, 2015, 07:58 PM ISTSydney: Sri Lanka will be forced to make at least two changes for Sunday's crunch cricket World Cup clash with Australia here, with veteran spinner Rangana Herath ruled out and batsman Dimuth Karunaratne being sidelined