Kusal Perera: News
When Kusal Perera scored 336 runs from 275 balls with 14 sixes and 29 fours for Colts Cricket Club in Sri Lankan domestic competition, it reminded the world of another Sri Lankan left-hander who was popular for his savagery at the top of the order—Sanath Jayasuriya. Even in his early days, Perera had been likened to Jayasuriya for his batting technique and his hunger for runs at a brisk pace. He made his first-class debut for Colts in 2009. His international debut came in an ODI against Australia in 2013. He made his T20I debut the same year against the same opposition. He started out as a middle-order batsman, but Perera was soon promoted to the top of the order. Like his idol, he began to thrive at the top of the order as his aggressive and attack-minded batting gave the Lankans great starts to their innings. He made his Test debut against India in 2015. He was caught in a doping scandal in 2015, but with the backing of the management and the board, he was able to prove his innocence and came back into the team. Perera was appointed as the captain of the ODI team in May 2021 but was replaced by Dasun Shanaka in July 2021.
Presenting batters with the fastest fifties in ODI cricket
West Indies all-rounder Matthew Forde has equaled the record for the fastest fifty in ODIs, achieving the feat in just 16 balls.
Kusal Perera attains these feats with maiden T20I century
Sri Lankan cricket star Kusal Perera produced a career-defining performance in the final T20 match against New Zealand on Thursday.
Wanindu Hasaranga returns for Sri Lanka's ODI series against NZ
Star leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga is all set to return to the Sri Lankan squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand, starting January 5 in Wellington.
Sri Lanka down New Zealand in first T20I: Key stats
Sri Lanka downed New Zealand in the first T20I held at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla.
Perera, Shiraz return to SL's squad for NZ ODI series
Sri Lanka announced their squad for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand on November 6.
Sri Lanka batters with highest 4th-innings Test score (matches won)
Sri Lanka beat England in the third and final Test at the Kennington Oval.
3rd T20I: India beat SL in Super Over, register whitewash
India recorded a 3-0 clean sweep in the T20I series against hosts Sri Lanka.
All-round India thrash SL in rain-curtailed second T20I: Stats
India thrashed Sri Lanka by seven wickets (DLS method) in the second T20I to seal the three-match series 2-0.
Kusal Perera accomplishes this milestone with 14th T20I fifty
Dashing Sri Lankan batter Kusal Perera hammered a stunning half-century against India in the second T20I in Pallekele.
Sri Lanka vs India, T20Is: Batters with most sixes
Sri Lanka and India gear up for a three-match T20I series, starting July 27.
Sri Lanka vs India, T20Is: Decoding the century-plus partnerships
India face hosts Sri Lanka in a three-match T20I series, starting on July 27. All three matches will be held at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele.
Kusal Mendis completes 1,500 T20I runs with career-best 86
Sri Lanka batter Kusal Mendis has completed 1,500 runs in T20 Internationals.
Kusal Mendis hammers his fifth T20I fifty versus Bangladesh: Stats
Veteran Sri Lanka batter Kusal Mendis smoked a brilliant half-century in the opening T20I against Bangladesh in Sylhet.
Sri Lanka lost 20 first-powerplay wickets in World Cup 2023
Sri Lanka were bundled out for 171 against New Zealand in their final 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup encounter in Bengaluru.
World Cup 2023: NZ bundle out SL for 171
Sri Lanka have been folded for 171/10 against New Zealand in their last league game of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.
Kusal Perera smashes fastest half-century of 2023 World Cup
Sri Lankan opener Kusal Perera played a breathtaking knock against New Zealand in Match 41 of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup in Bengaluru.
ICC World Cup: Struggling Sri Lanka meet rejuvenated Netherlands
Sri Lanka will be up against a rejuvenated Netherlands side in Match 19 of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.
Pathum Nissanka slams second successive fifty, completes 1,500 ODI runs
Sri Lanka batter Pathum Nissanka has slammed his 11th half-century in One-Day Internationals.
World Cup: SL's Kusal Perera slams his 16th ODI half-century
Sri Lanka batter Kusal Perera has slammed his 16th half-century in One-Day Internationals.
World Cup warm-up matches: Pathum Nissanka slams 68 versus Bangladesh
Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka scored an impressive half-century in Sri Lanka's first warm-up game against Bangladesh in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
Sri Lanka beat New Zealand in Super Over: Key Stats
Sri Lanka defeated New Zealand in the Super Over of the opening T20I, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
NZ vs SL: Kusal Perera smokes unbeaten fifty on comeback
Kusal Perera slammed an unbeaten fifty on comeback as Sri Lanka posted 196/5 while batting first in the opening T20I versus New Zealand.
Charith Asalanka slams his maiden T20I fifty vs NZ: Stats
Charith Asalanka's fiery half-century powered Sri Lanka to 196/5 while batting first in the opening T20I versus New Zealand.
Sri Lanka vs India: Injured Kusal Perera gets ruled out
The Sri Lankan cricket team has suffered a blow as senior batter Kusal Perera has been ruled out of both the ODIs and T20Is against India due to a shoulder injury.
England beat Sri Lanka in first ODI: Records broken
After hammering Sri Lanka 3-0 in the T20Is, the England cricket team won the first ODI by five wickets.
England vs Sri Lanka, ODIs: Records that can be scripted
After thrashing Sri Lanka in the three-match T20I series by a 3-0 margin, England will be aiming to produce a similar show in the upcoming ODI series, starting Tuesday.
Sri Lanka announce 24-member squad for limited-overs tour of England
Sri Lanka are set to be involved in a limited-overs series against England, starting June 23.
Sri Lanka's Chameera and Perera gain in ICC ODI Rankings
Sri Lanka fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera and captain Kusal Perera have gained big in the latest ICC Men's ODI Rankings.
Sri Lanka win third ODI, Bangladesh seal three-match series 2-1
A stunning five-wicket haul by Dushmantha Chameera helped Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh in the third ODI at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka.
Lanka Premier League: Irfan Pathan to play for Kandy Tuskers
Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan is set to participate in the impending Lanka Premier League (LPL).
When MS Dhoni lost his cool due to Kuldeep Yadav
Former Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni is known for keeping his cool, regardless of any situation.
2nd T20I, India beat Sri Lanka: List of records broken
All-round India overcame Sri Lanka in the second T20I in Indore to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
3rd T20I, Australia beat Sri Lanka: List of records broken
Australia rode on another unbeaten show from David Warner to beat Sri Lanka in the third and final T20I on Friday.
Pakistan No. 1 in T20Is despite loss to Sri Lanka
Pakistan endured a tough time in the just-concluded three-match T20I series at home against Sri Lanka, as they succumbed to a 0-3 whitewash.
Sri Lanka beat South Africa in first Test: Records broken
Sri Lanka stunned South Africa in the first Test at the Kingsmead in Durban.
Kusal Perera discharged from hospital, will bat if needed
Sri Lankan batsman Kusal Perera has been discharged from the hospital after he was declared to be 'out of danger'.
Sri Lanka beat India in 1st T20I, here're records broken
Sri Lanka defeated India by 5 wickets in the first match of the 2018 Nidahas Trophy Twenty 20 tri-series.