Sri Lanka Cricket Team: News
18 Mar 2024
Wanindu HasarangaSL spinner Wanindu Hasaranga comes out of Test retirement: Details
In a major development, Sri Lanka leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has taken a U-turn from his Test retirement.
18 Mar 2024
Bangladesh Cricket TeamSri Lanka's Lahiru Kumara claims his maiden four-fer in ODIs
Albeit in a losing cause, Sri Lankan pacer Lahiru Kumara bowled a fine spell in the third and deciding ODI versus Bangladesh in Chattogram.
18 Mar 2024
Bangladesh Cricket TeamBangladesh thrash SL in third ODI, clinch series 2-1: Stats
Bangladesh have defeated Sri Lanka by four wickets in the third and deciding ODI to clinch the series 2-1.
18 Mar 2024
Mushfiqur RahimMushfiqur Rahim becomes second Bangladesh batter to 100 ODI sixes
Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim has added another feather to his already illustrious hat as he has become the second Bangladesh batter to hammer 100 ODI sixes.
18 Mar 2024
Bangladesh Cricket TeamBangladesh's Tanzid Hasan hammers his highest ODI score: Stats
Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan has slammed his highest score in One-Day Internationals.
18 Mar 2024
Bangladesh Cricket TeamSri Lanka's Janith Liyanage hammers his maiden ODI century: Stats
Sri Lanka's rising batting sensation Janith Liyanage hammered his maiden ODI hundred in the third and deciding ODI versus Bangladesh in Chattogram.
16 Mar 2024
Litton DasLitton Das dropped from Bangladesh team: Decoding his lean patch
Team Bangladesh has dropped Litton Das for the third and final ODI against Sri Lanka on March 18 in Chattogram.
16 Mar 2024
Pathum NissankaPathum Nissanka boasts highest ODI average among SL batters: Stats
Sri Lanka's batting sensation Pathum Nissanka continued his golden run as on Friday (March 15), he smoked a match-winning century against Bangladesh in the second ODI in Chattogram.
15 Mar 2024
Charith Asalanka2nd ODI: Charith Asalanka hammers a valiant 91 versus Bangladesh
Charith Asalanka was at his best for Sri Lanka cricket team in the second ODI versus Bangladesh in Chattogram. The middle order batter smoked his 12th ODI half-century and his third 50-plus score against the Bangla Tigers.
15 Mar 2024
Bangladesh Cricket TeamSL beat Bangladesh in second ODI, level series 1-1: Stats
Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh in the second ODI at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram. The visitors chased down 287 as Pathum Nissanka and Charith Asalanka stepped up with crucial knocks to see them home.
15 Mar 2024
Taskin AhmedBangladesh's Taskin Ahmed completes 100 ODI wickets: Decoding his stats
Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed is the latest bowler to enter the 100-wicket club in ODI cricket.
15 Mar 2024
Pathum Nissanka2nd ODI: Nissanka slams his maiden ODI ton against Bangladesh
Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka played a sensational knock against Bangladesh in the second ODI in Chattogram.
15 Mar 2024
Kusal MendisSri Lanka's Kusal Mendis accomplishes 1,000 runs in away ODIs
Sri Lankan captain Kusal Mendis has reached the milestone of 1,000 away runs in ODI cricket.
15 Mar 2024
Bangladesh Cricket Team2nd ODI: Towhid Hridoy shines with career-best 96* versus SL
Towhid Hridoy played a remarkable knock for Bangladesh in the second ODI against Sri Lanka in Chattogram.
15 Mar 2024
Wanindu HasarangaWanindu Hasaranga claims four-fer, completes 150 List A wickets: Stats
Sri Lanka's star leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga delivered a spectacular spell against Bangladesh in the second ODI in Chattogram.
15 Mar 2024
Soumya SarkarSoumya Sarkar completes 2,000 ODI runs with 68 versus SL
Bangladesh opener Soumya Sarkar scored a fiery half-century in the ongoing second ODI against Sri Lanka in Chattogram.
14 Mar 2024
Lahiru ThirimanneFormer SL cricketer Lahiru Thirimanne hospitalized after car crash: Details
In a disturbing piece of news, former Sri Lanka cricketer Lahiru Thirimanne was hospitalized after being involved in a car crash on Thursday morning.
14 Mar 2024
Bangladesh Cricket TeamWill Sri Lanka bounce back against Bangladesh? 2nd ODI preview
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will clash in the 2nd ODI at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram, on March 15.
14 Mar 2024
Mushfiqur RahimMushfiqur Rahim slams his 49th ODI half-century: Key stats
Mushfiqur Rahim played a match-winning knock for Bangladesh in the 1st ODI against Sri Lanka at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram.
13 Mar 2024
Bangladesh Cricket TeamBangladesh beat Sri Lanka in 1st ODI: Key stats
Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka in the first ODI at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram.
13 Mar 2024
Bangladesh Cricket TeamNajmul Hossain Shanto hammers his third ODI ton: Key stats
Bangladesh batter Najmul Hossain Shanto has slammed his third century in ODI cricket.
13 Mar 2024
Bangladesh Cricket TeamSri Lanka's Janith Liyanage hammers his 3rd ODI fifty: Stats
Janith Liyanage scored an useful 67-run knock versus Bangladesh in the first ODI held in Chattogram on Wednesday.
13 Mar 2024
Kusal MendisKusal Mendis slams his 29th ODI fifty, clocks this record
Kusal Mendis played a crucial knock of 59 in the first ODI versus Bangladesh in Chattogram on Wednesday.
09 Mar 2024
Bangladesh Cricket TeamBangladesh's Rishad Hossain accomplishes unique milestones with fifty against SL
Albeit in a losing cause, Bangladesh all-rounder Rishad Hossain scored a fighting fifty in the third and final T20I against Sri Lanka in Sylhet.
09 Mar 2024
Bangladesh Cricket TeamAll-round Sri Lanka thrash sorry Bangladesh to clinch T20I series
Sri Lanka tamed Bangladesh in the third and final T20I to clinch the series by a 2-1 margin on Saturday in Sylhet.
09 Mar 2024
Bangladesh Cricket TeamSL's Nuwan Thushara joins elite list with hat-trick versus Bangladesh
Sri Lanka's fast-bowling sensation Nuwan Thushara scripted history with a majestic hat-trick in the third and final T20I against Bangladesh in Sylhet.
09 Mar 2024
Mustafizur RahmanMustafizur Rahman becomes third Bangladeshi to accomplish 300 international wickets
Bangladesh cricket team speedster Mustafizur Rahman became the latest bowler to complete the milestone of 300 international wickets.
09 Mar 2024
Wanindu HasarangaWanindu Hasaranga accomplishes 2,000 T20 runs: Decoding his stats
Sri Lanka skipper Wanindu Hasaranga has completed 2,000 runs in T20 cricket.
09 Mar 2024
Kusal MendisKusal Mendis completes 1,500 T20I runs with career-best 86
Sri Lanka batter Kusal Mendis has completed 1,500 runs in T20 Internationals.
08 Mar 2024
Bangladesh Cricket Team3rd T20I preview: Bangladesh, SL gear up for series decider
Stakes will be high when Bangladesh and Sri Lanka meet in the third and final T20I of the series.
06 Mar 2024
Bangladesh Cricket TeamNajmul Hossain Shanto becomes fifth Bangladesh captain with this feat
A captain's knock from Najmul Hossain Shanto helped Bangladesh defeat Sri Lanka in the 2nd T20I in Sylhet.
06 Mar 2024
Bangladesh Cricket TeamBangladesh beat Sri Lanka in 2nd T20I, level series 1-1
Bangladesh bounced back from a defeat in the series opener by beating Sri Lanka in the 2nd T20I in Sylhet.
05 Mar 2024
Bangladesh Cricket TeamWho is Bangladesh cricketer Jaker Ali? Decoding his stats
Bangladesh's batting sensation Jaker Ali played a valiant knock, albeit in a losing cause, in the opening T20I against Sri Lanka in Sylhet.
05 Mar 2024
Bangladesh Cricket TeamWill Bangladesh bounce back against Sri Lanka? 2nd T20I preview
After clashing in the high-scoring thriller, hosts Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are set to meet in the 2nd T20I in Sylhet.
04 Mar 2024
Bangladesh Cricket TeamBangladesh's Jaker Ali torments SL bowlers with maiden T20I fifty
Bangladesh's rising batting sensation Jaker Ali played an innings of character in the opening T20I against Sri Lanka in Sylhet.
04 Mar 2024
Bangladesh Cricket TeamMahmudullah hammers his seventh T20I half-century: Key stats
Albeit in a losing cause, veteran Bangladesh all-rounder Mahmudullah scored a fighting half-century in the opening T20I against Sri Lanka in Sylhet.
04 Mar 2024
Bangladesh Cricket TeamSri Lanka beat Bangladesh in 1st T20I; Samarawickrama, Ali shine
Sri Lanka narrowly beat Bangladesh by three runs in the opening T20I to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
04 Mar 2024
Bangladesh Cricket TeamSadeera Samarawickrama shines versus Bangladesh, registers his highest T20I score
Sri Lanka's star batter Sadeera Samarawickrama gave Bangladesh bowlers a hard time in the opening T20I in Sylhet.
04 Mar 2024
Kusal MendisKusal 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.
03 Mar 2024
Bangladesh Cricket TeamBangladesh eye maiden T20I series win against Sri Lanka: Preview
Bangladesh are set to host Sri Lanka in a three-match T20I series, starting on March 4, in Sylhet.
02 Mar 2024
Bangladesh Cricket TeamBangladesh vs Sri Lanka, T20Is 2024: Decoding key stats
Bangladesh are gearing up to host Sri Lanka in a three-match T20I series, starting on March 4.
28 Feb 2024
Charith AsalankaCharith Asalanka replaces Hasaranga as SL captain for Bangladesh T20Is
Charith Asalanka will lead Sri Lanka in the first two T20Is against Bangladesh, replacing regular captain Wanindu Hasaranga, who remains suspended. The T20I series will commence on March 4 in Sylhet.
25 Feb 2024
Wanindu HasarangaWanindu Hasaranga receives two-match ban following altercation with umpire: Details
Sri Lanka's T20I captain Wanindu Hasaranga has been handed a two-match ban by the International Cricket Council for abusing an umpire during the third T20I against Afghanistan earlier this week.
21 Feb 2024
Afghanistan Cricket Team3rd T20I, Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka in high-scoring thriller: Stats
Afghanistan eked out a three-run win over Sri Lanka to win the third and final T20I on Wednesday in Dambulla.
21 Feb 2024
Pathum NissankaPathum Nissanka retires hurt after registering his 10th T20I fifty
Sri Lanka cricket team opener Pathum Nissanka entertained the home crowd with a superb half-century in the third and final T20I versus Afghanistan on Wednesday.
21 Feb 2024
Rahmanullah GurbazAfghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz clobbers his 7th T20I half-century: Key stats
Afghanistan cricket team opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz struck a fine 43-ball 70 in the third and final T20I versus Sri Lanka on Wednesday.
20 Feb 2024
Wanindu Hasaranga3rd T20I preview: In-form SL seek whitewash over sorry Afghanistan
Afghanistan will look to fight for pride in the third T20I against Sri Lanka in Dambulla on Wednesday, February 21.
20 Feb 2024
Angelo Mathews2nd T20I: Angelo Mathews delivers an all-round performance versus Afghanistan
Angelo Mathews delivered an all-round performance for Sri Lanka in the second T20I against Afghanistan in Dambulla.
19 Feb 2024
Afghanistan Cricket TeamSri Lanka thrash Afghanistan in 2nd T20I, take 2-0 lead
Sri Lanka outplayed Afghanistan in the second T20I at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Monday.
19 Feb 2024
Mohammad NabiMohammad Nabi becomes second Afghanistan batter with 2,000 T20I runs
Afghanistan veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has accomplished 2,000 runs in T20I cricket.
19 Feb 2024
Wanindu HasarangaWanindu Hasaranga becomes second-fastest bowler to claim 100 T20I wickets
Sri Lankan skipper Wanindu Hasaranga became the second-fastest bowler to accomplish 100 T20I wickets.
19 Feb 2024
Afghanistan Cricket Team2nd T20I: Sadeera Samarawickrama scores maiden T20I fifty versus Afghanistan
Sadeera Samarawickrama anchored the innings for Sri Lanka in the second T20I against Afghanistan in Dambulla.
19 Feb 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)IPL 2024: Dushmantha Chameera to play for Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata Knight Riders have roped in Sri Lanka speedster Dushmantha Chameera as a replacement for Gus Atkinson.
18 Feb 2024
Afghanistan Cricket TeamAfghanistan eye redemption in second T20I versus Sri Lanka: Preview
Sri Lanka will be aiming to wrap up the T20I series with a win against Afghanistan in the second match in Dambulla on February 19.
18 Feb 2024
Matheesha PathiranaSri Lanka's Matheesha Pathirana races to 50 T20 wickets: Stats
Matheesha Pathirana was the protagonist for Sri Lanka in their opening T20I encounter against Afghanistan in Dambulla.
17 Feb 2024
Afghanistan Cricket Team1st T20I: Farooqi's 3/25 goes in vain versus Sri Lanka
Fazalhaq Farooqi was the pick of the Afghanistan bowlers against Sri Lanka in the first T20I in Dambulla.
17 Feb 2024
Wanindu Hasaranga1st T20I, Wanindu Hasaranga shines with 67 versus Afghanistan: Stats
Sri Lanka skipper Wanindu Hasaranga was at his dominant best in the first T20I against Afghanistan in Dambulla.
17 Feb 2024
Rahmanullah GurbazRahmanullah Gurbaz completes 50 T20Is for Afghanistan: Decoding his stats
Afghanistan's swashbuckling opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz has completed 50 appearances in T20I cricket.
17 Feb 2024
Angelo MathewsAngelo Mathews completes 200 appearances in T20 cricket: Stats
Veteran Sri Lanka all-rounder Angelo Mathews has completed 200 T20 appearances.
16 Feb 2024
Afghanistan Cricket TeamSri Lanka vs Afghanistan, T20Is 2024: Decoding key stats
Sri Lanka host Afghanistan in a three-match series, starting February 17. All three matches will be held at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla.
14 Feb 2024
Avishka Fernando3rd ODI, Avishka Fernando slams 91 versus Afghanistan: Key stats
Avishka Fernando was at his ruthless best in the third and final ODI versus Afghanistan on Wednesday.
14 Feb 2024
Pathum NissankaPathum Nissanka slams 118 versus Afghanistan, surpasses 2,000 ODI runs
Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka smashed a superb century in the third and final ODI versus Afghanistan on Wednesday.
14 Feb 2024
Afghanistan Cricket TeamSri Lanka tame Afghanistan in 3rd ODI, seal series 3-0
Sri Lanka tamed Afghanistan by seven wickets to win the third ODI and seal the three-match series 3-0.
14 Feb 2024
Mohammad NabiICC ODI Rankings: Afghanistan's Mohammad Nabi scripts history
Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has claimed the No. 1 spot among all-rounders in the latest ICC Men's ODI Rankings.
12 Feb 2024
Wanindu HasarangaWanindu Hasaranga rattles Afghanistan with 4/27 in 2nd ODI: Stats
Wanindu Hasaranga was excellent on the night for Sri Lanka against Afghanistan in the second ODI in Pallekele.
11 Feb 2024
Rahmat ShahRahmat Shah clobbers his sixth ODI fifty against SL: Stats
Rahmat Shah was once again the pick of the Afghanistan batters against Sri Lanka in the second ODI in Pallekele.
11 Feb 2024
Charith AsalankaSri Lanka humble Afghanistan in 2nd ODI, seal series: Stats
Sri Lanka thrashed Afghanistan in the second ODI held in Pallekele by 155 runs.
11 Feb 2024
Afghanistan Cricket TeamIbrahim Zadran smashes his 11th fifty-plus score in ODIs: Stats
Afghanistan star batter Ibrahim Zadran played a crucial knock against Sri Lanka in the second ODI in Pallekele.
11 Feb 2024
Charith Asalanka2nd ODI, Charith Asalanka shines with 97* versus Afghanistan: Stats
Charith Asalanka was at his dominant best for Sri Lanka against Afghanistan in the second ODI in Pallekele.
11 Feb 2024
Kusal MendisKusal Mendis clobbers his fourth ODI fifty against Afghanistan: Stats
Kusal Mendis was one of the highlights for Sri Lanka against Afghanistan in the second ODI in Pallekele.
11 Feb 2024
Kusal MendisSadeera Samarawickrama slams his maiden ODI fifty against Afghanistan: Stats
Sri Lanka's Sadeera Samarawickrama played a fluent knock against Afghanistan in the second ODI in Pallekele.
10 Feb 2024
Afghanistan Cricket Team2nd ODI preview: Gutted Afghanistan seek redemption against Sri Lanka
The opening ODI between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan turned out to be a run fest with over 700 runs being scored.
10 Feb 2024
Afghanistan Cricket TeamAfghanistan: Decoding their highest scores in ODI cricket
Albeit in a losing cause, Afghanistan on Friday (February 9) posted their highest team score in ODI cricket.
10 Feb 2024
Mohammad NabiMohammad Nabi and Azmatullah Omarzai script these ODI partnership records
Afghanistan duo Mohammad Nabi and Azmatullah Omarzai played their skins out in an enthralling first ODI versus Sri Lanka in Pallekele.
10 Feb 2024
Afghanistan Cricket TeamPramod Madushan claims career-best ODI figures of 4/75 versus Afghanistan
Pramod Madushan was the pick of the bowlers for Sri Lanka against Afghanistan in the first ODI in Pallekele.
09 Feb 2024
Pathum Nissanka1st ODI, Sri Lanka pip Afghanistan in a run-fest: Stats
It was a memorable 50th ODI appearance for Pathum Nissanka as Sri Lanka overcame valiant Afghanistan in the first ODI in Pallekele.
09 Feb 2024
Afghanistan Cricket TeamAfghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai shines with maiden ODI hundred: Stats
Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai showed great determination during his knock against Sri Lanka in the first ODI in Pallekele.
09 Feb 2024
Mohammad NabiAfghanistan's Mohammad Nabi hammers second ODI century: Key stats
Mohammad Nabi played a mature knock against Sri Lanka in the first ODI in Pallekele.
09 Feb 2024
Pathum NissankaPathum Nissanka becomes first Sri Lanka batter with ODI double-ton
Pathum Nissanka shattered records with a sensational double-century against Afghanistan in the first ODI in Pallekele.