Niroshan Dickwella: News
Niroshan Dickwella is a professional cricket player from Sri Lanka who plays all formats of the game. He also plays as a wicket-keeper for the Sri Lankan team. He is well known for his unorthodox shots, aggressive batting, and for hitting left-handed Dilscoops. Dickwella has played 45 Test matches and 53 ODIs in his cricket career. In 2014, he made his Test debut for Sri Lanka against South Africa where he scored 72 runs. In November 2014, he made his ODI debut against India where he scored just four runs. His Twenty20 International debut against India came in February 2016. During the 2016-17 South African tour, Dickwella was appreciated for his performance. He was also named as the emerging cricketer of the year at Sri Lanka cricket’s annual awards 2016-2017. In his fourth ODI series against South Africa, Dickwella had to pay a fine for engaging in a verbal spat with Kagiso Rabada. During the second T20I against Australia, he was banned for two limited-overs matches for breaching the Code of Conduct. In 2012, he received the title of Sri Lanka’s Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year.
Colombo Test, Day 4: India eye win over resilient SL
Sri Lanka showed resilience against India on Day 4 of the 2nd Test at Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo.
SL include Mishara, Arachchige for 2nd India Test: Details here
Sri Lanka have made two changes to their squad for the second Test against India, starting on Sunday at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo.
Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal to miss 2nd Test against India
After a defeat, Sri Lanka have been dealt a major blow ahead of the 2nd Test match against India in Colombo.
Which batter has recorded most 50-plus Test scores without hundred?
Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella recently made his return to the Test team.
All-round India thrash Sri Lanka in Galle Test: Key stats
Team India recorded a thumping 165-run win over Sri Lanka in the opener of the two-Test series at the Galle International Stadium.
Galle Test: Dickwella throws away wicket following banter with Jaiswal
During Sri Lanka's fourth-innings chase in the ongoing first Test in Galle, India's Yashasvi Jaiswal got under Niroshan Dickwella's skin with some cheeky banter.
Galle Test: India bowl out SL, lead by 178 runs
Being reduced to 90/5 in response to India's 462, Sri Lanka avoided a follow-on on Day 3 of the 1st Test in Galle.
Galle Test: Niroshan Dickwella slams fighting half-century on return
Sri Lankan batter Niroshan Dickwella showcased his resistance against India's bowling attack on Day 3 of the 1st Test in Galle.
Why did Sri Lanka turn to Niroshan Dickwella? Captain answers
Sri Lanka will resume their ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 campaign by hosting India in the upcoming two-match Test series.
India beat Sri Lanka in Tri-Nation A series final: Stats
India A won the Tri-Series final against Sri Lanka A by a convincing margin of 66 runs.
Tri-Nation A Series: India clinch dramatic win over Sri Lanka
India A clinched a dramatic victory against Sri Lanka A in Match 1 of the Tri-Nation A series in Dambulla.
T20 WC: Sri Lanka call up three players as standbys
Team Sri Lanka has added the trio of Asitha Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana, and Niroshan Dickwella as back-up players to their ICC T20 World Cup 2022 squad.
SL vs PAK, 2nd Test: Lankan bowlers floor the visitors
Sri Lanka owned Day 2 proceedings against Babar Azam-led Pakistan in the second Test in Galle.
SL vs Australia, 1st Test: Lyon, Khawaja headline the show
Australia are on top of hosts Sri Lanka on Day 1 of the first Test on Wednesday.
SLC lifts one-year ban; Dickwella, Gunathilaka, Mendis available for selection
The trio of Kusal Mendis, Niroshan Dickwella, and Danushka Gunathilaka will be soon available for selection as the Sri Lanka cricket board (SLC) has removed their one-year ban from international games.
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.
ENG vs SL: Mendis, Dickwella, Gunathilaka suspended for breaching bio-bubble
Sri Lanka cricketers Kusal Mendis, Danushka Gunathilaka and Niroshan Dickwella have been suspended for breaching the bio-bubble in the UK.
WI vs SL, 1st Test: Key takeaways from Day 4
After taking a crucial 153-run lead on Day 3 of the first Test against West Indies, the Sri Lankan cricket team dominated Day 4.