Jun 27, 2022
Sri Lanka host Australia in two-match Test series in Galle – watch live in India
Australia dominate the head-to-head record against Sri Lanka in Test cricket, winning 19 of the 31 matches played so far. Sri Lanka have won just four...
Dimuth Karunaratne
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May 24, 2021
Sri Lanka cricket board issues ultimatum to sign new contracts by June 3
As many as 24 players refused to sign the new contract citing ‘lack of transparency in the manner in which the contract categories have been allocated...
Oct 16, 2019
A World XI who could trump India at home
With India’s outstanding home record in Tests, we might need a World XI to beat them in their backyard.
Sep 9, 2019
Ten Sri Lankans opt out of Pakistan cricket tour over security fears
Sri Lanka’s Sports Minister Harin Fernando has already rejected playing the longer versions of the game in Pakistan and suggested the Tests be played...
Aug 18, 2019
Captain Karunaratne’s ton leads Sri Lanka to New Zealand Test win
Karunaratne posted his ninth Test hundred along with enjoying a record-equalling opening partnership of 161 with Lahiru Thirimanne.
Aug 17, 2019
Sri Lanka set up final day thriller against New Zealand
Openers Dimuth Karunaratne and Lahiru Thirimanne were involved in a record opening stand of 133 runs.
Aug 15, 2019
World championship adds spice to Test clash, says Williamson
New Zealand are currently ranked number two in Tests and a 2-0 series win over Sri Lanka will help them claim the top spot from India.
Jul 28, 2019
Sri Lanka seal series against Bangladesh with easy win
Opener Fernando made a crucial contribution to take Sri Lanka all the way, as Bangladesh lost the ODI series 2-0 with a match to go.
Jul 20, 2019
Sri Lanka name 22-man squad for Bangladesh ODIs
Karunarathna, Malinga and Perera return for Sri Lanka while a handful of fresh faces are set to get a chance against Bangladesh.
Jul 6, 2019
Karunaratne has his money on India to win the World Cup
Sri Lankan captain lavishes praise on the Indian domestic system and the Indian T20 league that has moulded this team
Jul 6, 2019
Karunaratne wants more Lanka players to get overseas experience
We to close the gap between Sri Lanka and other teams, the skipper insists
Jul 5, 2019
Karunaratne wants more Sri Lanka players to get overseas experience
Sri Lanka have failed to replicate their 1996 World Cup triumph in the current tournament.
Jun 30, 2019
Karunaratne won’t give up on Sri Lanka’s World Cup hopes
The Lankans will have to beat the West Indies and hope that other results go their way
Jun 20, 2019
Lanka will have to think out of the box, says Karunaratne
Skipper believes England has the best batting line-up in the competition
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Jun 15, 2019
Dimuth Karunaratne, Sri Lanka’s man of the hour
Although Karunaratne missed his maiden ODI century by three runs, he has established himself in the league of great.
Jun 14, 2019
ICC rejects Lanka’s complaints of poor facilities at the World Cup
Sri Lanka team manager Ashantha de Mel had accused the ICC of preferential treatment to certain teams at the expense of his side
Jun 8, 2019
Skipper Karunaratne feels the middle-order needs to respond well
The Islanders are third on the points table with a win, a loss and an abandoned match to show for.
Jun 6, 2019
Karunaratne unfazed by Sri Lanka’s World Cup woe against Pakistan
The Lankan lions have never beaten Pakistan in a World Cup clash but captain Dimuth Karunaratne feels the history will be of no importance when they f...
Jun 1, 2019
Karunaratne wants Lanka to stay positive despite huge loss
Lankan skippers calls for calmness in his side’s approach at the World Cup
May 31, 2019
Karunaratne reveals Sri Lanka World Cup pep talks
Lankan greats impart words on encouragement for a fighting Sri Lankan side
Apr 1, 2019
Karunaratne held in drunk-driving case
Sri Lankam Test captain Dimuth Karunaratne was arrested and then released on bail after being involved in an accident, according to reports on Sunday...
Feb 21, 2019
Smiling Sri Lankans seek series win
Sri Lankan captain Dimuth Karunaratne said on Wednesday he wanted his players to continue playing with a smile on their faces as they seek to become t...
Feb 5, 2019
Chandimal dropped as Karunaratne made stand-in captain for South Africa Tests
Saeed Khan/ AFP In a surprise move, Sri Lanka’s Test captain Dinesh Chandimal has been dropped from the squad for their upcoming series against South...
Feb 2, 2019
Karunaratne stretchered off as Sri Lanka chase big Australia total
Opener Dimuth Karunaratne was rushed to hospital after a frightening blow by a bouncer on Saturday as Sri Lanka chased a massive Australian first inni...