South Africa's Faf du Plessis on form in warm-up win over Sri Lanka
South Africa were sent in to bat in the training match, which did not hold official One-Day International status, and posted 338 for seven, before bowling their opponents out for 251 in 42.3 overs.
May 24, 2019, 23:58 PM IST
Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal banking on pitch help to level series
Chandimal was of the view that the pitch for Manuka Oval's debut Test match resembled the ones back home, known to be low on bounce and provide assistance for slow bowlers.
Jan 31, 2019, 13:18 PM IST
Tim Paine's Australia seek relief against Sri Lanka after tumultuous year
Australia defeated Sri Lanka by an innings and 40 runs in Brisbane, for only their second Test victory of the summer and the hosts are determined not to take their foot off the pedal in the second and final Test.
Jan 30, 2019, 13:48 PM IST
India inspired Sri Lanka seek history in Australia
India justified their top ranking by beating Tim Paine's men 2-1 earlier this month, ending their agonising 71-year wait for a test series victory in Australia.
Jan 23, 2019, 18:11 PM IST
Sadeera Samarawickrama replaces injured Angelo Mathews for New Zealand ODIs, T20Is
Sri Lanka and New Zealand are slated to play three-match ODI series, beginning January 3 at Bay Oval before the two sides head into a one-off T20I on January 11 at Eden Park.
Jan 03, 2019, 09:10 AM IST
Injured Angelo Mathews ruled out of New Zealand ODIs
Mathews was forced to retire hurt after picking up the injury during the afternoon session on Day 4 of his side's second Test against New Zealand which the latter went on to win by 423 runs in Christchurch.
Dec 30, 2018, 22:51 PM IST
Tim Southee rescues New Zealand with bat and ball after Suranga Lakmal heroics
Southee counter-attacked with wicketkeeper BJ Watling to blast 68 from 65 balls and take New Zealand from the depths of despair on 64 for six after Lakmal had destroyed the top order on a green wicket at Hagley Oval.
Dec 26, 2018, 11:50 AM IST
Wellington Test: Ajaz Patel optimistic despite New Zealand's wicketless toil on Day 4
While still 37 runs in deficit, with rain forecast for Wednesday, the visitors are well-placed to survive what had looked to be a crushing defeat after the hosts dominated the first three days.
Dec 18, 2018, 14:15 PM IST
Angelo Mathews keeps Sri Lanka in hunt for series-levelling win
Chasing 301 for a series-levelling win on a turning Pallekele track, Sri Lanka reached 219 for five at the tea break after Leach`s brilliant spell of spin bowling with the new ball had reduced them to 26-3.
Nov 17, 2018, 17:00 PM IST
Angelo Mathews, Lahiru Gamage out of Sri Lanka's West Indies tour
Two important player of Sri-Lanka cricket team are out of West-Indies tour.
Jun 13, 2018, 15:53 PM IST
Sri Lanka wilt after Shane Dowrich ton leads West Indies to 414
Shane Dowrich's second Test century put the West Indies in control of the first Test against Sri Lanka as the home side declared their first innings at 414 for eight before a period of hostile fast bowling had the visitors struggling at 31 for three at stumps on day two at the Queen's Park Oval.
Jun 08, 2018, 09:07 AM IST
Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews, Suranga Lakmal cleared for West Indies tour
Sri Lanka's former skipper Angelo Mathews and medium pacer Suranga Lakmal have been declared fit for the three-match Test series against the West Indies, the cricket board said Thursday.
May 17, 2018, 19:56 PM IST
Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal critical to Sri Lanka's World Cup hopes: Aravinda de Silva
Sri Lanka's veteran stars Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal are critical to the young side's hopes at the 2019 World Cup despite poor form and recent injuries, said former captain and world cup winner Aravinda de Silva.
Mar 17, 2018, 16:55 PM IST
Sri Lanka lose injured Angelo Mathews for T20I tri-series at home
Sri Lanka's limited-overs captain Angelo Mathews has been ruled out of next month's tri-nation Twenty20 tournament after failing to recover from a hamstring injury, the country`s cricket board said Tuesday.
Feb 27, 2018, 18:51 PM IST
Sri Lanka lose injured Angelo Mathews for remainder of Bangladesh tour
Mathews, who picked up the injury during the tri-nation ODI tournament that Sri Lanka won in Bangladesh last month, will miss the second and final Test against the hosts as well as the two T20 matches that follow.
Feb 06, 2018, 15:49 PM IST
Angelo Mathews re-appointed Sri Lanka's ODI and T20I captain
Dinesh Chandimal will, however, continue to captain Sri Lanka's Test team.
Jan 09, 2018, 14:22 PM IST
Sri Lanka to have a new ODI skipper
Sri Lanka is set to name a new ODI captain next week, replacing current skipper Thisara Perera with either Angelo Mathews or Dinesh Chandimal, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said.
Jan 04, 2018, 16:40 PM IST
Angelo Mathews sidelined for two weeks due to hamstring tear
Sri Lanka have been dealt with a major blow as allrounder Angelo Mathews has been sidelined for at least two weeks due to a hamstring tear.
Dec 23, 2017, 19:28 PM IST
India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI: Yuzvendra Chahal bamboozles Angelo Mathews — Video
Spinners Chahal (46/3) and Kuldeep Yadav (42/3) helped India restrict Lanka to the paltry total, then opener Shikhar Dhawan anchored the chase with an unbeaten 100 off 85 balls, which included 13 fours and two sixes.
Dec 17, 2017, 22:39 PM IST
India vs Sri Lanka: Angelo Mathews fit for series-deciding third ODI
Matthews, who suffered from cramps during his unbeaten century knock in the second ODI, bowled and batted as the Lankans hit the ground running by taking part in a training session in Vizag.
Dec 15, 2017, 14:12 PM IST