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CSK cricketer left school, music career, 'lab rat' treatment for ‘father’ Dhoni
Matheesha Pathirana's cricketing journey is as rare as it gets. He has been under Dhoni's wings. The CSK great has cared for Matheesha as his younger brother.
Updated on Apr 04, 2025 02:12 PM IST
OTD: Kieron Pollard matches Yuvraj, Gibbs with six sixes feat
On this day in 2021, Kieron Pollard became the third player in international cricket to hit six sixes in an over during a T20I against Sri Lanka.
Updated on Mar 04, 2025 11:56 AM IST
'Give your CT 2025 spot to Sri Lanka': AUS ripped to shreds after 174-run loss
Australia faced a mammoth 174-run defeat to Sri Lanka, as the hosts clinched a 2-0 series sweep in Colombo.
Published on Feb 14, 2025 04:59 PM IST
OTD: Chaminda Vaas claims first-over hat-trick in the 2003 World Cup
Chaminda Vaas delivered a remarkable bowling performance during the 2003 World Cup, achieving a hat-trick in his first three deliveries against Bangladesh.
Updated on Feb 14, 2025 09:36 AM IST
‘Deserve it more than Bangladesh’: SL's win vs AUS triggers ‘10-team’ CT demand
Sri Lanka produced a phenomenal performance to defy the odds and defeat Australia by 49 runs in the first ODI in Colombo.
Published on Feb 12, 2025 06:01 PM IST
Australia secures first test series win in Sri Lanka in 14 years
It's Australia's first test series win on Sri Lankan soil since 2011. Their last success came under Ricky Ponting's captaincy, a 1-0 victory in 2011.
Updated on Feb 09, 2025 01:38 PM IST
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Smith matches Dravid's Test ton record, creeping up on Kohli
Steve Smith ended Day 2 unbeaten on 120 off 239 balls while Alex Carey will join him at the other end on Day 3 on 139 off 156 balls.
Published on Feb 07, 2025 06:27 PM IST
Who is Cooper Connolly? Australia's latest debutant who played just 4 FC games
Cooper Connolly made his Test debut on Thursday during the second match of the series against Sri Lanka.
Published on Feb 06, 2025 11:00 AM IST
Khawaja recovers from 'getting Bumrah-ed' with masterful double century
Usman Khawaja got this first Test double century in 290 balls in a masterful knock in Galle against Sri Lanka
Updated on Jan 30, 2025 01:10 PM IST
Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st Test Live Streaming: When and where to watch
Sri Lanka vs Australia: Here are the details of when and where to watch the first Test of the two-match series between Sri Lanka and Australia.
Updated on Jan 28, 2025 03:25 PM IST
Players from 4 countries feature in ODI team of the year; 2 absent in CT 2025
Four players from Sri Lanka feature in ICC's 2024 ODI Team of the Year; however, the side will not feature in the Champions Trophy next month.
Published on Jan 24, 2025 03:57 PM IST
OTD: Pakistan stun Sri Lanka with fastest 300-plus run chase in Tests
On this day, Pakistan's remarkable chase of 302 runs in 57.3 overs against Sri Lanka marked the fastest pursuit of a 300-plus total in Test cricket history.
Updated on Jan 20, 2025 11:25 AM IST
Nathan Smith flies near boundary to take an absolute screamer in NZ vs SL ODI
Smith covered significant ground to position himself under the ball, and with a final flying leap, he plucked the ball from the air
Published on Jan 08, 2025 10:43 PM IST
'Absolutely shocked': Angelo Mathews calls out ICC for SL's Test calendar
Sri Lanka face Australia and Bangladesh in two series of two Test matches each this entire year.
Updated on Jan 07, 2025 06:00 PM IST
Sri Lanka has amazing new talent coming in; T10 will benefit cricket lanka: Jaffna Titans owner Janak Patel
The inaugural Lanka T10 Super League is proving to be a breeding ground for Sri Lanka's next generation of cricket stars, with Jaffna Titans leading the charge in blending international expertise with emerging local talent. Under the visionary ownership of Janak Patel, the team has already begun showcasing the powerful impact of this strategic approach.
Published on Dec 15, 2024 08:39 PM IST
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South Africa, Sri Lanka eye victory, 2nd Test positioned on knife's edge
Both South Africa and Sri Lanka have a chance to win the second Test and stake a claim for a place in the World Test Championship final
Published on Dec 09, 2024 11:39 AM IST
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi, RR's 13 yr old signing, smashes 36-ball 67 in U19 Asia Cup
Left-handed Vaibhav Suryavanshi played a knock of 67 runs to help India reach the final of U19 Asia Cup.
Updated on Dec 06, 2024 03:54 PM IST
OTD: Muttiah Muralitharan breaks Shane Warne's record for most Test wickets
On this day in 2007, Muttiah Muralitharan surpassed Shane Warne to become the leading wicket-taker in Tests, claiming his 709th wicket against England in Kandy.
Published on Dec 03, 2024 11:26 AM IST
How SA’s win over Sri Lanka in 1st Test makes India’s road to WTC final daunting
World Test Championship final scenarios: South Africa's win in 1st Test against Sri Lanka has made India's prospects more daunting.
Published on Nov 30, 2024 05:15 PM IST
Jansen wreaks havoc with 7 wickets SL bundled for 42; register lowest Test score
Marco Jansen shone with seven wickets in just 6.5 overs, as Sri Lanka were bowled out for an unprecedented 42 in the first innings of the 1st Test.
Published on Nov 28, 2024 07:21 PM IST
Lanka T10 Super League to start from Dec 12 in Kandy
The inaugural edition of the Lanka T10 Super League will be played in the iconic hill capital of Kandy. Accordingly, all games of the tournament will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy, from December 12 to 22.
Published on Nov 06, 2024 11:35 PM IST
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OTD: Angelo Mathews makes history with cricket’s first 'timed out' dismissal
Angelo Mathews made history with a 'timed out' dismissal in Sri Lanka’s 2023 World Cup match against Bangladesh—the first ever in international cricket.
Published on Nov 06, 2024 03:23 PM IST
Captain Fatima Sana puts balm on ‘Babar Azam pain’, wins World Cup match alone
Captain Fatima Sana produced a Player of the Match performance to give Pakistan a winning start in the Women's T20 World Cup 2024.
Updated on Oct 04, 2024 09:46 AM IST
Gambhir, Rohit handed WTC scare as SL's 2-0 win vs NZ puts India in tricky spot
India, who are staring at a drawn Kanpur Test against Bangladesh, have been left in a precarious spot after Sri Lanka's series win against New Zealand.
Updated on Sep 30, 2024 06:28 AM IST
Kamindu Mendis equals great Don Bradman; zooms past Gill, Williamson, Root
Kamindu Mendis is the new run-machine in town and just the tonic Sri Lanka needed.
Updated on Sep 27, 2024 06:53 PM IST
Sri Lanka in control in Galle Test against New Zealand, lead by 202 runs
Saturday will be a rest day as Sri Lanka prepares for the Presidential polls. The test match will resume on Sunday.
Published on Sep 20, 2024 08:46 PM IST
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Dulip Samaraweera banned from coaching in Australia for 20 years
Samaraweera, who played seven Tests and five ODIs for Sri Lanka and first joined Cricket Victoria as a batting coach in 2008
Published on Sep 19, 2024 01:02 PM IST
PTI |
"Ollie Pope is in danger of becoming Joe Root's polar opposite": Ian Chappell
Pope, who is the stand-in captain for England in the three-match series against Sri Lanka in the absence of regular skipper Ben Stokes, is under scrutiny for his poor batting show in the series. He has scored just 191 runs in six innings at an average of 31.83. But the bulk of his runs have come in the third Test at his home ground at The Oval, where he scored 154 in the first innings.
Published on Sep 09, 2024 04:40 PM IST
ANI |
Vaughan warns England against 'taking the mick' after Sri Lanka collapse
Vaughan warns England against 'taking the mick' after Sri Lanka collapse
Published on Sep 08, 2024 03:30 PM IST
AFP |
Woakes forced to bowl spin in bizarre scenes as Root hardly stops laughing
Chris Woakes turned to spin bowling during the third and final Test of the series against Sri Lanka.
Updated on Sep 07, 2024 09:41 PM IST