Jul 22, 2019
Sri Lanka’s Malinga to quit ODIs after first Bangladesh match
Lasith Malinga was Sri Lanka’s highest wicket-taker at the World Cup, claiming 13 scalps from seven innings, though his side failed to go the distance...
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Jul 20, 2019
Tamim to lead Bangladesh in Sri Lanka as Mashrafe ruled out
BCB decided to appoint a new interim captain as Mashrafe Mortaza was ruled out of the Sri Lanka series with an injured left hamstring.
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 20, 2019
Bangladesh cricketers arrive in Sri Lanka under high security
After the horrific April 21 bombings that put Sri Lanka under a state of emergency, Bangladesh become the first team to visit them at home.
Jul 19, 2019
Sri Lanka to sack coaches over World Cup failure: officials
Sri Lanka’s head coach Chandika Hathurusingha and his assistants would be fired after upcoming one-day series against Bangladesh.
Jul 19, 2019
What if the World Cup teams were a Hollywood blockbuster…
Each of the teams had their own World Cup journey, but when that journey clashes with the plot of a movie, there can be nothing but entertainment.
Jul 18, 2019
Quiz: Can you guess the World Cup teams from these one-liners?
Do you think you followed the World Cup closely? Test your knowledge here.
Jul 16, 2019
Bangladesh rest Shakib, retain Mashrafe for Sri Lanka ODIs
Bangladesh have decided to rest World Cup hero Shakib Al Hasan for their Sri Lanka tour.
Jul 8, 2019
Throwback to some of the most thrilling World Cup semi-finals
Before the massive Final, come the semi-finals; and over the years, world cricket has gifted us some of the best showdowns in the history of the game.
Jul 8, 2019
Bangladesh first team to tour Sri Lanka since attacks
Since the suicide bombings on three hotels and three churches by Islamist extremists, Sri Lanka has been under a state of emergency.
Jul 8, 2019
Sri Lanka coach vows to stay on despite World Cup exit
Reports had claimed that Sri Lanka sports minister Harin Fernando was unhappy with Hathurusingha’s performance and that he would be asked to step down...
Jul 7, 2019
Five rising stars from 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup
The group stage of World Cup introduced the world to several vibrant young talents set to dominate cricket for years to come, and here we pick five.
Jul 7, 2019
Worst XI from the World Cup league stage
While many players have managed to bamboozle the spectators with a breathtaking performance, several players have failed to live up the hype.
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 6, 2019
Plane flies over Headingley with ‘Justice for Kashmir’ banner
Last week’s group game between Pakistan and Afghanistan was marred by clashes between fans, prompting a police probe.
Jul 6, 2019
Team Chennai take a dig at Sanjay Manjrekar
As soon as Jadeja picked his first wicket, his Indian T20 League franchise team, Chennai, were the first one jump into the scene on Twitter.
Jul 6, 2019
Mathews ton lifts Sri Lanka to 264-7 against India
Mathews made 113 and put on 124 runs for the fifth wicket with Lahiru Thirimanne to give Sri Lanka a respectable total.
Jul 6, 2019
Brilliant Rohit leads India to comfortable win
The opener scores his fifth ton of the competition as India record a seven-wicket win
Jul 5, 2019
India won’t relax in group finale, says Karthik
India, who are second in a table currently topped by Australia, need to beat Sri Lanka to leapfrog Aaron Finch’s side.
Jul 5, 2019
Dhoni should play for another one or two years, says Lasith Malinga
Dhoni has been a subject of heavy criticism from the fans and the pundits alike, but Malinga says he should continue.
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.
Jul 5, 2019
New Zealand to tour Sri Lanka after World Cup
The first Test will begin on August 14 in Galle while the final Test match will be played in Colombo’s P. Sara stadium from August 22.
Jul 2, 2019
Fernando can be Sri Lanka’s ‘spark’, says Jayawardene
Fernando’s century on Monday helped secure Sri Lanka’s third win of the tournament but it was too little too late for the Asian side, who cannot quali...