Sri Lanka Cricket
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Sri Lanka look to create history against New Zealand, in line to emulate 15-year-old record
Cricket | Sep 28, 2024, 08:47 PM ISTSri Lanka look to register a 2-0 series weep over New Zealand as they are a little away from winning the second Test at the Galle International Stadium, Galle. The Blackcaps trail by 315 runs after being given a follow-on in the second innings of the match.
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SL vs NZ: Dhananjaya de Silva-Prabath Jayasuriya join Sri Lankan duo in unique Test fielding record
Cricket | Sep 28, 2024, 01:09 PM ISTPrabath Jayasuriya picked six wickets to bowl out New Zealand to 88 and gave Sri Lanka a defining 514-run lead in the first innings of the second Test match in Galle on Saturday. Captain Dhananjaya de Silva picked five good catches to contribute to Sri Lanka's impressive bowling performance.
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SL vs NZ 2nd Test: Kamindu Mendis surpasses Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vinod Kambli in two major Asia records
Cricket | Sep 27, 2024, 06:14 PM ISTIn-form batters Kamindu Mendis and Kusal Mendis registered brilliant centuries to help Sri Lanka post their biggest-ever Test innings total of 602 against New Zealand. Kamindu also entered the history books with his 5th Test century to dominate Day 2 of the second Test in Galle on Friday.
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Kamindu Mendis equals Don Bradman in TWO major records with his fifth Test century in 2024
Cricket | Sep 27, 2024, 04:25 PM ISTKamindu Mendis registered his fifth Test century in his 13th innings to become the fastest Asian cricketer to reach five tons in red-ball cricket. Kamindu also equalled the legendary Don Bradman in the record for the fastest 1000 Test runs.
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For first time in 147 years, Kamindu Mendis registers incredible milestone in Test cricket
Cricket | Sep 26, 2024, 06:17 PM ISTThe in-form left-handed batter scored a fifty-plus score in his eighth consecutive Test match to become the first-ever cricketer to achieve this remarkable feat in red-ball cricket. Sri Lanka also managed to go past a 300-plus total on Day 1 of the second Test match against New Zealand in Galle.
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Australia thrash England in second match at Headingley to register record 14th consecutive ODI win
Cricket | Sep 21, 2024, 11:35 PM ISTThe returning Australian bowlers Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood made an instant impact with a combined five wickets after impressive batting from Alex Carey and Mitchell Marsh in the second ODI against England at Headingley on Saturday.
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First time in 16 years! Why does SL vs NZ 1st Test have a rest day?
Cricket | Sep 21, 2024, 07:25 AM ISTThe opening Test match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand is interestingly poised at the moment. After three days of play, Sri Lanka are leading by 202 runs but there will be no play on the fourth day. It is officially a rest day. Here's why two teams have opted for rest between the Test?
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Kamindu Mendis' record-breaking century gives Sri Lanka edge over New Zealand on Day 1 of first Test
Cricket | Sep 25, 2024, 08:58 AM ISTBatting in his only 11th Test innings, Kamindu Mendis smashed his fourth Test century to set a new record for Sri Lanka in the first match against New Zealand at Galle International Stadium on Wednesday. Kusal Mendis also scored a fifty as Sri Lanka managed to reach a 300-plus total on Day 1.
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Sri Lanka announce playing XI for first Test against New Zealand, spinner returns after an year
Cricket | Sep 17, 2024, 08:13 PM ISTSri Lanka have made two changes to the team that defeated England in the third Test of the recently concluded series at the latter's home for the first match against New Zealand. A spinner makes a return for the first time after more than a year.
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Sri Lanka interim coach Sanath Jayasuriya chooses which Oval win between 1998 and 2024 was greater
Cricket | Sep 10, 2024, 07:33 PM ISTSanath Jayasuriya was part of both of Sri Lanka's Test wins against England at The Oval. He struck a double century in his team's win in 1998 and was the interim coach in the recent win in 2024 against the Three Lions.
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Sri Lanka end 10-year-long drought against England with Pathum Nissanka's sensational ton at Oval
Cricket | Sep 09, 2024, 05:57 PM ISTPathum Nissanka hit a blistering century to lead Sri Lanka's run-chase of 219 against England in the third Test of the series at the Oval. With the win, Sri Lanka ended their 10-year-long drought of a match-win against the Three Lions.
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Sri Lanka make two major changes to their playing XI for 3rd Test against England
Cricket | Sep 06, 2024, 12:21 AM ISTAfter suffering a huge 190-run defeat in the second Test match against England, the Sri Lankan management made two big changes to their playing eleven for the third match at The Oval starting on Friday. The experienced spinner Prabath Jayasuriya was surprisingly left out of team.
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ENG vs SL: Gus Atkinson, Joe Root lead England to seal Test series after huge win at Lord's
Cricket | Sep 02, 2024, 02:29 AM ISTAfter scoring a stunning hundred in the first innings, the right-arm pacer Gus Atkinson took five wickets in the second innings to power England to a big 190-run win in the second Test match against Sri Lanka at Lord's on Day 4.
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Joe Root records his 50th international hundred; equals legendary Lara, Gavaskar in Test centuries
Cricket | Aug 31, 2024, 08:46 PM ISTAfter scoring his record-equalling 33rd Test century in the first innings, Joe Root continued his red-hot form by adding another hundred in the second innings of the second Test match against Sri Lanka at Lord's on Saturday.
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ENG vs SL: Gus Atkinson's all-round display powers England to dominant position on Day 2 at Lord's
Cricket | Aug 30, 2024, 11:26 PM ISTENG vs SL: Joe Root and Gus Atkinson's centuries helped England post a big total of 427 in their first innings and then pace bowlers dominated to bowl out Sri Lanka to just 196 at Lord's. Atkinson stole the day with his maiden Test hundred and also shone with a ball.
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ENG vs SL, 2nd Test Pitch Report: How will surface at Lord's in London play for England v Sri Lanka?
Cricket | Aug 28, 2024, 08:24 PM ISTENG vs SL, 2nd Test Pitch Report: Sri Lanka put up a strong fight but England managed to chase down a 205-run target with five wickets remaining in the opening Test match in Manchester. England have won all of their last five meetings against Sri Lanka and are tipped favourites for the second match.
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Ben Stokes targets full recovery before England's tour of Pakistan in October 2024
Cricket | Aug 28, 2024, 07:47 PM IST"Ben Stokes is obviously still a fair while away off playing, and he's not trying to play as a batter and a first slip - just yet, anyway. But it's been great to see him," England's vice-captain Ollie Pope said ahead of the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's.
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Joe Root, bowlers power England to impressive win over Sri Lanka in opening Test in Manchester
Cricket | Aug 25, 2024, 02:31 AM ISTENG vs SL 1st Test: Kamindu Mendis scored a brilliant century to help Sri Lanka post a challenging total of 326 in their second innings but England managed to chase down a target despite a shaky start at Old Trafford on Day 4.
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Sri Lanka Cricket suspends star wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella for doping violation in LPL 2024
Cricket | Aug 16, 2024, 08:35 PM IST"The test, which was conducted by the Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency (SLADA) during the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024, is part of SLC's ongoing commitment to maintaining the integrity of the sport," the SLC statement said.
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Sri Lanka Cricket appoints former English batter Ian Bell as batting coach series against England
Cricket | Aug 13, 2024, 07:33 PM ISTIan Bell has played for England from 2005 to 2015 and will now be part of the opposition camp for the England vs Sri Lanka Test series. The series will feature three Test matches and will kick start on August 21 in Manchester.