Sri Lanka Cricket Team: News

18 Mar 2024

Wanindu Hasaranga

SL 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.

Sri 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.

Bangladesh 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 Rahim

Mushfiqur 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.

Bangladesh's Tanzid Hasan hammers his highest ODI score: Stats

Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan has slammed his highest score in One-Day Internationals.

Sri 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 Das

Litton 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 Nissanka

Pathum 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 Asalanka

2nd 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.

SL 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 Ahmed

Bangladesh'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 Nissanka

2nd 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 Mendis

Sri 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.

2nd 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 Hasaranga

Wanindu 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 Sarkar

Soumya 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 Thirimanne

Former 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.

Will 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 Rahim

Mushfiqur 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.

Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka in 1st ODI: Key stats

Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka in the first ODI at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram.

Najmul Hossain Shanto hammers his third ODI ton: Key stats

Bangladesh batter Najmul Hossain Shanto has slammed his third century in ODI cricket.

Sri 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 Mendis

Kusal 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.

Bangladesh'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.

All-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.

SL'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 Rahman

Mustafizur 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 Hasaranga

Wanindu 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 Mendis

Kusal Mendis completes 1,500 T20I runs with career-best 86 

Sri Lanka batter Kusal Mendis has completed 1,500 runs in T20 Internationals.

3rd 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.

Najmul 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.

Bangladesh 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.

Who 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.

Will 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.

Bangladesh'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.

Mahmudullah 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.

Sri 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.

Sadeera 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 Mendis

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.

Bangladesh 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.

Bangladesh 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 Asalanka

Charith 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 Hasaranga

Wanindu 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.

3rd 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 Nissanka

Pathum 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 Gurbaz

Afghanistan'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 Hasaranga

3rd 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 Mathews

2nd 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.

Sri 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 Nabi

Mohammad 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 Hasaranga

Wanindu 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.

2nd 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.

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.

Afghanistan 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 Pathirana

Sri 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.

1st 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 Hasaranga

1st 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 Gurbaz

Rahmanullah 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 Mathews

Angelo Mathews completes 200 appearances in T20 cricket: Stats

Veteran Sri Lanka all-rounder Angelo Mathews has completed 200 T20 appearances.

Sri 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 Fernando

3rd 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 Nissanka

Pathum 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.

Sri 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 Nabi

ICC 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 Hasaranga

Wanindu 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 Shah

Rahmat 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 Asalanka

Sri Lanka humble Afghanistan in 2nd ODI, seal series: Stats

Sri Lanka thrashed Afghanistan in the second ODI held in Pallekele by 155 runs.

Ibrahim 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 Asalanka

2nd 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 Mendis

Kusal 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 Mendis

Sadeera 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.

2nd 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.

Afghanistan: 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 Nabi

Mohammad 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.

Pramod 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 Nissanka

1st 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.

Afghanistan'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 Nabi

Afghanistan'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 Nissanka

Pathum 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.