Dinesh Chandimal: News
One of the most promising cricketers to wear Sri Lankan colors in the last decade, Dinesh Chandimal, was a run-machine in school and college cricket. He came into the limelight with his performances for the U-19 side. A century against India and England showed the talent he had. A maiden first-class century against New Zealand while playing for Sri Lanka Cricket Development XI certainly put him in contention for a national team spot. A swashbuckling right-hander, Chandimal made his international debut at the age of 21 in the 2010 World T20. In the same year, he made his ODI debut and scored his maiden century in his second match. The next few years saw Chandimal's meteoric rise in the Sri Lankan team. Consistency in all three formats of the game culminated in him being named Sri Lanka's youngest ever captain in ODIs at the age of 23, in the absence of Angelo Mathews. In 2017, he was appointed as Sri Lanka's Test captain. In his second Test series as captain, he led Sri Lanka to their first day-night Test win. Chandimal has scored eleven hundreds in Tests and four centuries in ODIs, as of 2021.
23 Apr 2023
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamSL vs IRE, 2nd Test: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI
After outclassing Ireland in the first Test, Sri Lanka will be hoping to wrap up the series when they take the field for the second clash at the Galle International Stadium starting on April 24.
18 Apr 2023
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamMendis becomes joint-fastest to 50 Test wickets among SL bowlers
Sri Lanka defeated Ireland by an innings and 280 runs in the first Test match at the Galle International Stadium.
18 Apr 2023
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamSri Lanka thrash Ireland in first Test: Key Stats
Sri Lanka have beaten Ireland by an innings and 280 runs in the first Test match at the Galle International Stadium.
17 Apr 2023
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamSL vs IRE: Jayasuriya records his fifth Test five-wicket haul
Sri Lanka spinner Prabath Jayasuriya has simply spun his web around the Ireland batters as he claimed his fifth Test five-wicket haul in the ongoing first Test at the Galle International Stadium.
17 Apr 2023
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamSL vs IRE, 1st Test: All-round hosts dominate Day 2
Sri Lanka are already in the driver's seat at the end of Day 2 of the ongoing Test match against Ireland at the Galle International Stadium.
17 Apr 2023
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamSL vs IRE: Sadeera Samarawickrama records his maiden Test century
Sri Lanka wicket-keeper batter Sadeera Samarawickrama recorded his maiden Test ton in the ongoing first Test against Ireland at the Galle International Stadium.
17 Apr 2023
Dimuth KarunaratneSL vs IRE: Dinesh Chandimal smokes his 14th Test century
Sri Lanka batter Dinesh Chandimal registered his 14th Test century in the ongoing first Test against Ireland at the Galle International Stadium.
20 Mar 2023
New Zealand Cricket TeamNew Zealand thrash Sri Lanka by innings, seal series 2-0
New Zealand thrashed Sri Lanka by an innings and 58 runs in the ongoing second and final Test, bagging the series 2-0.
20 Mar 2023
Sri Lanka Cricket TeamDhananjaya de Silva completes 3,000 runs in Tests: Key stats
Dhananjaya de Silva smashed a valiant 98 off 185 balls in the ongoing second and final Test between New Zealand and Sri Lanka. He struck 12 fours and a six.
20 Mar 2023
Angelo MathewsDinesh Chandimal smokes his 25th Test fifty, surpasses Arjuna Ranatunga
Veteran Sri Lanka batter Dinesh Chandimal scored a fighting half-century in his side's second innings in the ongoing second and final Test versus New Zealand.
12 Mar 2023
New Zealand Cricket TeamNZ vs SL: Mathews shines, Christchurch Test hangs in balance
The ongoing opening Test between New Zealand and Sri Lanka continues to hang in balance.
26 Jul 2022
Pakistan Cricket TeamSL vs PAK, Day 3: Hosts lead by 323 runs
The second Test between Sri Lanka and Pakistan is evenly poised at the conclusion of Day 3.
24 Jul 2022
Pakistan Cricket TeamSL vs PAK, 2nd Test: Hosts top the billing
Sri Lanka lost six wickets but managed to score in excess of 300 runs (315/6) on Day 1 of the second Test versus Pakistan on Sunday.
23 Jul 2022
Pakistan Cricket TeamSL vs PAK, 2nd Test: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI
Sri Lanka will lock horns with Pakistan in the second and decisive Test, starting July 24.
18 Jul 2022
Kusal MendisSL vs PAK, 2nd Test: Dinesh Chandimal grinds the visitors
Fifties from Oshada Fernando, Kusal Mendis, and Dinesh Chandimal put Sri Lanka on top of Pakistan on Day 3 of the first Test.
18 Jul 2022
Pakistan Cricket TeamSL's Dinesh Chandimal smashes his 23rd Test fifty: Key stats
Sri Lanka's Dinesh Chandimal cashed in on his rip-roaring form to pummel an unbeaten 86 off 121 deliveries against Pakistan on Day 3.
16 Jul 2022
Pakistan Cricket TeamDinesh Chandimal smashes his 22nd Test fifty: Key stats
Sri Lanka's Dinesh Chandimal whacked a crucial 76 off 115 deliveries on Day 1 of the first Test against Pakistan.
16 Jul 2022
Pakistan Cricket TeamSL vs PAK: Hosts fight back after Shaheen Afridi's brilliance
Pakistan put up an emphatic show during Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
16 Jul 2022
Pakistan Cricket TeamYasir Shah becomes fifth-highest wicket-taker for Pakistan in Tests
Pakistan's ace leg-spinner Yasir Shah chronicled a monumental feat on Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
15 Jul 2022
Pakistan Cricket TeamSL vs PAK, 1st Test: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI
Sri Lanka will host Pakistan in a two-match Test series, starting July 16.
11 Jul 2022
Steve SmithSri Lanka thrash Australia, level Test series 1-1: Key stats
Sri Lanka claimed an emphatic win by an innings and 39 runs over Australia in the second and decisive Test in Galle on Monday.
11 Jul 2022
Australian Cricket TeamSL's Dinesh Chandimal smashes his maiden Test double-century: Key stats
Sri Lanka's Dinesh Chandimal rallied his way to a maiden double-ton on Day 4 of the second Test against Australia.
11 Jul 2022
Angelo MathewsSL's Pathum Nissanka ruled out of second Test: Here's why
In a major development, Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka has been ruled out of the second Test against Australia underway in Galle.
10 Jul 2022
Angelo MathewsSL vs AUS: Chandimal's 118* puts the hosts in command
Sri Lankan batters grounded Australia on Day 3 of the second Test in Galle.
10 Jul 2022
Test CricketSL vs AUS: Dinesh Chandimal surpasses 4,500 career Test runs
Sri Lankan batter Dinesh Chandimal batted valiantly on Day 3 of the second Test versus Australia in Galle.
10 Jul 2022
Test CricketSL's Dinesh Chandimal slams his 13th Test century: Key stats
Sri Lanka's Dinesh Chandimal has slammed his 13th century in Test cricket.
10 Sep 2021
South Africa Cricket TeamSouth Africa beat Sri Lanka in first T20I: Records broken
South Africa beat Sri Lanka in the first T20I on Friday in Colombo.
29 Nov 2019
Angelo MathewsSri Lanka name full-strength Test squad for Pakistan tour
Sri Lanka are all set to tour Pakistan as the country would be hosting a Test series for the first time in 11 years.
02 Jun 2019
Cricket: News, Stats and more!New Zealand rout Sri Lanka: Here are the key takeaways
New Zealand came up with a fascinating all-round display as they tamed former champions Sri Lanka, in the third match of the ICC World Cup 2019 at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Saturday.
24 Sep 2018
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Angelo Mathews threatens retirement after being sacked as captain
Sri Lanka's veteran cricketer, Angelo Mathews, is hurt with his country's cricket board for sacking him from the ODI captaincy.
15 Aug 2018
South Africa Cricket TeamLanka beat Proteas in lone T20I: Here're the records broken
South Africa were bamboozled by Sri Lanka's spin attack as they posted their lowest ever T20I score to lose the one-off match in Colombo.
16 Jul 2018
International Cricket Council (ICC)ICC suspends Sri Lankan captain, coach and manager
Sri Lankan cricket team's captain Dinesh Chandimal, along with coach Chandika Hathurusinghe and manager Asanka Gurusinha, have been suspended for 2 Tests and 4 ODIs against South Africa.
30 Jun 2018
International Cricket Council (ICC)Ball Tampering: Chandimal not to be further punished by SLC
Sri Lankan skipper Dinesh Chandimal will not face further sanctions for the ball-tampering scandal, which he orchestrated against West Indies earlier this month.
23 Jun 2018
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Lanka skipper Chandimal loses ball-tampering appeal, will miss 3rd Test
Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal is set to miss the Day/Night Test against West Indies, which is scheduled to start on Saturday.
22 Jun 2018
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Lankan skipper, coach admit to going against spirit of game
Sri Lankan team skipper Dinesh Chandimal, coach Chandika Hathurusinghe and first team manager Asanka Gurusinha have accepted charges by the ICC for breaching the spirit of the game.
22 Jun 2018
International Cricket Council (ICC)Ball tampering: Chandimal appeals against suspension by ICC
Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal has appealed against the ICC's decision, which held him guilty of ball-tampering.
19 Jun 2018
International Cricket Council (ICC)Cricket: 5 infamous ball-tampering incidents
Sri Lanka Test captain Dinesh Chandimal is the latest cricketer to be embroiled in a ball-tampering controversy.
17 Jun 2018
International Cricket Council (ICC)Lanka skipper Chandimal charged with 'changing the condition' of ball
Sri Lankan captain Dinesh Chandimal has been charged by the International Cricket Council (ICC) with changing the condition of the ball.
27 Feb 2018
Angelo MathewsNidahas Trophy 2018: Angelo Mathews ruled out
After having lost Asela Gunaratne to injury for the upcoming Nidahas trophy, Sri Lanka have now been dealt with a severe blow.
06 Dec 2017
Rohit SharmaIndia vs Sri Lanka 3rd Test: Records broken
Sri Lanka put in a commendable display on day five to draw the smog hit third Test at Kotla in Delhi. The visitors scored 299 for the loss of five to draw the game.