Sri Lanka vs New Zealand first Test; Prabath Jayasuriya shines in Sri Lankan win
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Sri Lanka vs New Zealand first Test; Prabath Jayasuriya shines in Sri Lankan win

The Hindu  

Prabath Jayasuriya took five wickets to steer Sri Lanka to a 63-run victory on Monday against New Zealand on the final morning of the first Test in Galle. “Disappointed we didn’t get enough lead in the first innings,” New Zealand skipper Tim Southee said. “We had the game in the hand, but we threw it away.” ‘Sensational’ O’Rourke lauded O’Rourke, 23, had impressed for New Zealand with eight wickets, including his second five-wicket haul from just three Test appearances in the first innings. Left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel claimed 6-90 in Sri Lanka’s second innings, the best figures by a New Zealand bowler in Sri Lanka since Daniel Vettori’s 6-64 in Colombo in 1998.

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New Zealand beat Pakistan by 115 runs in the 4th T20 to clinch victory in five-match series
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New Zealand beat Pakistan by 115 runs in the 4th T20 to clinch victory in five-match series

Associated Press  

MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand — Jacob Duffy and Zakary Foulkes shared seven wickets as New Zealand bowled out Pakistan for 105 Sunday to win the fourth Twenty20 international by 115 runs and clinch victory in the five-match series with a game remaining. Duffy took 4-20 and Foulkes 3-25 as New Zealand’s pacers thrived in responsive conditions under the floodlights at …

IND vs NZ: India beats New Zealand by four wickets, claims third Champions Trophy title
3 weeks ago

IND vs NZ: India beats New Zealand by four wickets, claims third Champions Trophy title

The Hindu  

Expectations can be a double-edged sword in elite sport. But over the last three weeks, the Men in Blue have gone about their business clinically and methodically to emerge triumphant after beating New Zealand by four wickets in a pulsating summit clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Against a dogged Black Caps unit, Rohit Sharma’s men had …

New Zealand would be better prepared: Wasim Jaffer cautions India before final
3 weeks, 3 days ago

New Zealand would be better prepared: Wasim Jaffer cautions India before final

India Today  

Former batter Wasim Jaffer stated that India may face a tough challenge in defeating New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025 final in Dubai on Sunday. Although India won their Group A clash against the Black Caps by 44 runs and topped the points table, Jaffer believed that New Zealand would be better prepared, having already played in Dubai. Champions …

Sachin Tendulkar gives shoutout to two special contributions in India’s convincing Champions Trophy win over New Zealand
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Sachin Tendulkar gives shoutout to two special contributions in India’s convincing Champions Trophy win over New Zealand

Hindustan Times  

Mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy vindicated his selection with a maiden five-wicket haul, which helped India beat New Zealand by 44 runs in a Group A clash between two sides that had already made the last four of the Champions Trophy. Even former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar was blown away by Varun's bowling, but there was one other performance, that did …

IND vs NZ Stats: Chakravarthy surpasses Shami with maiden ODI five-for; Kohli joins elite club
4 weeks ago

IND vs NZ Stats: Chakravarthy surpasses Shami with maiden ODI five-for; Kohli joins elite club

Firstpost  

Varun Chakravarthy led the way with a haul of 5/42 as India bowl New Zealand out for 205 after setting them 250 to win in the final group match of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. India leg-spinner Varun Chakravarthy celebrates with Virat Kohli after dismissing New Zealand opener Will Young in the Champions Trophy Group A match in Dubai on …

India vs New Zealand Prediction: Who’ll win today’s IND vs NZ match in Dubai? AI, fantasy team and more
4 weeks ago

India vs New Zealand Prediction: Who’ll win today’s IND vs NZ match in Dubai? AI, fantasy team and more

Live Mint  

India and New Zealand will clash in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 today. IND vs NZ: Head-to-Head India and New Zealand have played 118 ODI cricket matches so far. IND vs NZ: AI Prediction Let’s see what AI is predicting about today’s India vs New Zealand match at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Expect a competitive match!” IND vs NZ: …

India vs New Zealand Live Score, Champions Trophy 2025: Pandya, Jadeja look to give IND good finish
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India vs New Zealand Live Score, Champions Trophy 2025: Pandya, Jadeja look to give IND good finish

Hindustan Times  

India vs New Zealand Live Score, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja are looking to give India a good finish but New Zealand have been picking wickets whenever it started to look like a partnership was getting out of hand. India have rested Hasrhit Rana and included Varun Chakravarthy in their squad while New Zealand have brought …

India vs New Zealand Live Score, Champions Trophy 2025: Pandya, Jadeja look to give IND good finish
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4 weeks ago

India vs New Zealand Live Score, Champions Trophy 2025: Pandya, Jadeja look to give IND good finish

Hindustan Times  

India vs New Zealand Live Score, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja are looking to give India a good finish but New Zealand have been picking wickets whenever it started to look like a partnership was getting out of hand. India have rested Hasrhit Rana and included Varun Chakravarthy in their squad while New Zealand have brought …

India vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy 2025: Varun Chakaravarthy fifer dismantles Kiwis, IND vs AUS in semis
4 weeks, 1 day ago

India vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy 2025: Varun Chakaravarthy fifer dismantles Kiwis, IND vs AUS in semis

Live Mint  

India vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE, Champions Trophy 2025: India beat New Zealand by 44 runs in Dubai on Sunday to top Group A in the Champions Trophy 2025. IND 225/7 India vs New Zealand LIVE SCORE: Williamson stunner stuns Jadeja India need Hardik Pandya to stay till the last ball to take them close to 300. IND 127/3 India …

India beat New Zealand by 44 runs, set up Champions Trophy semifinal clash with Australia
4 weeks, 1 day ago

India beat New Zealand by 44 runs, set up Champions Trophy semifinal clash with Australia

New Indian Express  

DUBAI: Shreyas Iyer's pressure-defying fifty and Varun Chakravarthy's spin masterclass helped India script a 44-run win over New Zealand here on Sunday to top Group A, setting up the semifinal against Australia in the Champions Trophy. Iyer made a composed 79 off 98 balls under pressure but New Zealand, led by pacer Mark Henry, managed to stifle India to an …

How Varun Chakravarthy battled nervousness to help India win, spinner reveals
4 weeks, 1 day ago

How Varun Chakravarthy battled nervousness to help India win, spinner reveals

India Today  

India spinner Varun Chakravarthy revealed that he was nervous during his match-winning performance against New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday, March 2 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. The wrist-spinner picked up his maiden five-wicket haul and guided India to a 44-run win which helped them finish on the top of Group A. Champions Trophy 2025: …

Varun Chakravarthy's spin magic vs New Zealand in numbers: Stat Pack
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Varun Chakravarthy's spin magic vs New Zealand in numbers: Stat Pack

India Today  

India wrist-spinner Varun Chakravarthy had a remarkable outing against New Zealand in the team’s last group game in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday, March 2 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Champions Trophy 2025: India vs New Zealand Updates During his spell, Chakravarthy etched his name in record books as he achieved several remarkable feats during the match. …

On This Day: Virat Kohli's Herculean 133* stuns Sri Lanka in Hobart
1 month ago

On This Day: Virat Kohli's Herculean 133* stuns Sri Lanka in Hobart

India Today  

Virat Kohli has been known for his exceptional performances in run chases for India over the past one and a half decades, across all three formats. Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar took India off to a flying start, putting 54 runs for the opening wicket off 6.2 overs. Kohli came to bat after Lasith Malinga dismissed Tendulkar with India’s score …

Champions Trophy: India bowl twice, bat just 10.4 overs; ICC introduces bizarre rule, robs Ganguly and Co. in the final
1 month, 1 week ago

Champions Trophy: India bowl twice, bat just 10.4 overs; ICC introduces bizarre rule, robs Ganguly and Co. in the final

Hindustan Times  

India and Sri Lanka contested the finals of the third edition of the Champions Trophy for a combined 110.2 overs spread over two days, and yet, there was no outright winner of the tournament in 2002, thanks to a strange playing condition that necessitated a fresh start on the reserve day. Despite Kumar Sangakkara’s painstaking 54 off 89 deliveries, Sri …

Sri Lanka sweep ODl series as Australia looks ahead to Champions Trophy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sri Lanka sweep ODl series as Australia looks ahead to Champions Trophy

ABC  

Australia has been handed a reality check ahead of next week's Champions Trophy after a 174-run thrashing by Sri Lanka in the second one-day international to complete a 2-0 series sweep. Kusal Mendis had earlier scored his fifth ODI hundred as Sri Lanka posted a commanding 4-281 after electing to bat first. Australia's new-ball pair of Ben Dwarshuis and Aaron …

SL vs AUS, 2nd Test: Kuhnemann, Lyon spin Australia to 2-0 series sweep over Sri Lanka
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

SL vs AUS, 2nd Test: Kuhnemann, Lyon spin Australia to 2-0 series sweep over Sri Lanka

The Hindu  

Australia beat Sri Lanka by nine wickets inside four days of the second test to complete a 2-0 series sweep in Galle on Sunday. Replying to Sri Lanka’s first innings score of 257, Australia made 414 riding hundreds by skipper Steve Smith and Alex Carey to take charge of the contest. Australia bowled out Sri Lanka for 231 in the …

SL vs AUS, 2nd ODI: Sri Lanka thrashes Australia to sweep series as latter gets reality check ahead of Champions Trophy
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

SL vs AUS, 2nd ODI: Sri Lanka thrashes Australia to sweep series as latter gets reality check ahead of Champions Trophy

The Hindu  

Australia was handed a reality check ahead of next week’s Champions Trophy after Sri Lanka thrashed it by 174 runs in the second one-day international to complete a 2-0 series sweep on Friday. AS IT HAPPENED: Sri Lanka vs Australia Highlights Sri Lanka has not qualified for the Champions Trophy, which features the top eight ODI teams in the world. …

Wellalage takes 4 wickets to guide Sri Lanka to 174-run win over Australia and 2-0 series win
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wellalage takes 4 wickets to guide Sri Lanka to 174-run win over Australia and 2-0 series win

Associated Press  

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Kusal Mendis scored his fifth century and Dunith Wellalage took four wickets as Sri Lanka beat Australia by 174 runs in the second one-day international on Friday and swept the two-match series 2-0. Sri Lanka’s victory margin is also its largest win by runs in one-day internationals against Australia. “The heat was tough and we knew …

Australia register lowest total in Asia as Sri Lanka clinch ODI series
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia register lowest total in Asia as Sri Lanka clinch ODI series

India TV News  

The problems continue to pile on for Australia ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025. Steve Smith's men continued their ongoing series against Sri Lanka and took them on in the second ODI. Furthermore, Charith Asalanka scored 78* runs as Sri Lanka posted a total of 281 runs in the first innings. Asitha Fernando and Wanindu Hasaranga put in spells of …

Steve Smith takes another screamer as Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka dominates in Colombo ODI
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Steve Smith takes another screamer as Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka dominates in Colombo ODI

ABC  

Sri Lanka has embarrassed a second-string Australian side with a 49-run victory after an imposing century from captain Charith Asalanka in the opening ODI match in Colombo. Stand-in opening bowlers Spencer Johnson and Aaron Hardie led Australia's early destruction of Sri Lanka's batting. Asalanka and Dunith Wellalage began a spirited fightback before acting captain Steve Smith broke their 67-run partnership …

SL vs AUS, 1st ODI: Asalanka heroics power Sri Lanka to 49-run win over Australia
1 month, 2 weeks ago

SL vs AUS, 1st ODI: Asalanka heroics power Sri Lanka to 49-run win over Australia

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka pulled off a stunning comeback against world champions Australia to clinch a 49-run victory in the first one-day international on Wednesday after a century by captain Charith Asalanka. Had to settle in and then batting with the tail had to take a few risks, and glad it all paid off.” Opting to bat first, Sri Lanka found themselves …

Asalanka heroics power Sri Lanka to 49-run win over Australia in 1st ODI
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Asalanka heroics power Sri Lanka to 49-run win over Australia in 1st ODI

Deccan Chronicle  

Colombo: Sri Lanka pulled off a stunning comeback against world champions Australia to clinch a 49-run victory in the first one-day international on Wednesday after a century by captain Charith Asalanka. Asalanka smashed a career-best 127 before chipping in with the crucial wicket of Alex Carey, while Maheesh Theekshana took 4-40 to help scuttle Australia's chase. Opting to bat first, …

Sri Lanka wins the toss and bats first in the one-day series opener against Australia
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sri Lanka wins the toss and bats first in the one-day series opener against Australia

Associated Press  

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka won the toss and elected to bat in the first of the two-match one-day international series against Australia on Wednesday. Australia rested front-line players Travis Head, Josh Inglis and Glenn Maxwell. Sri Lanka made one change from its last ODI against New Zealand in Auckland in January — Dunith Wellalage replaced …

1st ODI: Asalanka, spinners hand Australia reality check before Champions Trophy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

1st ODI: Asalanka, spinners hand Australia reality check before Champions Trophy

India Today  

Australia were given a harsh reality check on Wednesday, February 12, as they suffered a 49-run defeat in the first match of a two-match ODI series against Sri Lanka. CHARITH ASALANKA MASTERCLASS Australia dominated the first half of the match as Sri Lanka’s batters struggled against the new-ball threat posed by a new-look Australian pace attack. Sri Lanka were reeling …

Sri Lanka announce squad for ODI series against Australia, make one change to last team
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka announce squad for ODI series against Australia, make one change to last team

India TV News  

Sri Lanka have announced their squad for the upcoming two-match ODI series against Australia. For Sri Lanka, middle-order batter Charith Asalanka leads the team, with several other star batters in the lineup too. Australia and Sri Lanka recently locked horns in a two-match Test series, which the Aussies swept 2-0. Sri Lanka squad for ODIs against Australia: Charith Asalanka, Nishan …

Australia secures first test series win in Sri Lanka in 14 years
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australia secures first test series win in Sri Lanka in 14 years

Associated Press  

GALLE, Sri Lanka — Australia wrapped up a comprehensive 2-0 series victory over Sri Lanka, sealing the second test with a commanding nine-wicket win in Galle on Sunday. It’s Australia’s first test series win on Sri Lankan soil since 2011. Meanwhile, the spinners displayed remarkable discipline and variety, putting relentless pressure on Sri Lanka and paved the way for a …

Australia beat Sri Lanka by 9 wickets to sweep series
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australia beat Sri Lanka by 9 wickets to sweep series

The Hindu  

Australia beat Sri Lanka by nine wickets inside four days of the second test to complete a 2-0 series sweep in Galle on Sunday. Replying to Sri Lanka's first innings score of 257, Australia made 414 riding hundreds by skipper Steve Smith and Alex Carey to take charge of the contest. Australia bowled out Sri Lanka for 231 in the …

Sri Lanka vs Australia Highlights, 2nd Test Day 4: AUS wins by nine wickets
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka vs Australia Highlights, 2nd Test Day 4: AUS wins by nine wickets

The Hindu  

Welcome to the highlights of Day 4 of the Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd Test being played at the Galle International Stadium. LINEUPS Australia: Usman Khawaja, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey, Beau Webster, Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Kuhnemann, Nathan Lyon. Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de …

Sri Lanka vs Australia quick hits: Smith's freakish catch and Karunaratne's final knock
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka vs Australia quick hits: Smith's freakish catch and Karunaratne's final knock

ABC  

Steve Smith continues to be superhuman in the field after an Australian collapse, as Sri Lanka's Dimuth Karunaratne says his final goodbye to Test cricket. Prabath Jayasuriya picked up a five-wicket haul early on day three as Sri Lanka sparked an Australian collapse. After struggling with the ball in the first Test, Jayasuriya was Sri Lanka's chief destroyer on day …

SL vs AUS, 2nd Test: Australia smells victory despite Mathews’s defiance
1 month, 3 weeks ago

SL vs AUS, 2nd Test: Australia smells victory despite Mathews’s defiance

The Hindu  

Angelo Mathews’s gutsy 76 helped Sri Lanka to avoid an innings defeat in the second Test in Galle on Saturday but Australia remained on course for a 2-0 series sweep. Mathews produced a battling half-century to revive Sri Lanka, which finished day three on 211-8 — effectively 54 ahead with two second-innings wickets in hand. AS IT HAPPENED | SL …

Wicketkeeper Alex Carey stars as Australia takes control of the 2nd test against Sri Lanka
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Wicketkeeper Alex Carey stars as Australia takes control of the 2nd test against Sri Lanka

Hindustan Times  

GALLE, Sri Lanka — Australia was edging towards a 2-0 series sweep over Sri Lanka after Alex Carey’s breathtaking century moved the visitors into a formidable position in the second test on Saturday. Wicketkeeper Alex Carey stars as Australia takes control of the 2nd test against Sri Lanka On Day 3, the visitors racked up an imposing 414 before being …

Australia on the brink of test series sweep after dominant third day against Sri Lanka
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australia on the brink of test series sweep after dominant third day against Sri Lanka

Associated Press  

GALLE, Sri Lanka — Australia put on a clinical display on the third day of the second test against Sri Lanka, leaving the hosts teetering at 211-8 and holding a slender lead of just 54 runs on Saturday. I know it’s hurting him, but he’s bowling exceptionally well.” The 37-year-old Lyon also achieved a significant milestone, reaching 550 test wickets …

Sri Lanka vs Australia Highlights, 2nd Test Day 3: Sri Lanka eight down, takes slender lead
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka vs Australia Highlights, 2nd Test Day 3: Sri Lanka eight down, takes slender lead

The Hindu  

Welcome to the highlights of Day 3 of the Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd Test being played at the Galle International Stadium. LINEUPS Australia: Usman Khawaja, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey, Beau Webster, Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Kuhnemann, Nathan Lyon. Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de …

Nathan Lyon's special connection with Galle! Legendary spinner reaches 550 wickets during Sri Lanka Test
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Nathan Lyon's special connection with Galle! Legendary spinner reaches 550 wickets during Sri Lanka Test

India TV News  

Australia's iconic spinner Nathan Lyon added another feather to his legacy when he reached the milestone of 550 wickets in Test cricket during the ongoing second match against Sri Lanka in Galle. Bowlers with the most wickets in Test cricket: 1 - Muttiah Muralitharan: 800 wickets in 133 Tests 2 - Shane Warne: 708 wickets in 145 Tests 3 - …

Prabath Jayasuriya nears Muralitharan's record with 9th five-wicket haul in Galle
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Prabath Jayasuriya nears Muralitharan's record with 9th five-wicket haul in Galle

India Today  

Prabath Jayasuriya is racing towards a huge landmark in Test cricket. The left-arm spinner is only two five-wicket hauls away from equalling the legendary Muttiah Muralitharan’s record for most five-wicket hauls at the Galle International Stadium by a Sri Lankan bowler. Sri Lanka vs Australia, 2nd Test Day 3 Updates Jayasuriya took yet another five-wicket haul in Galle on Day …

SL vs AUS, 2nd Test: Smith, Carey hundreds put Australia in charge on Day 2
1 month, 3 weeks ago

SL vs AUS, 2nd Test: Smith, Carey hundreds put Australia in charge on Day 2

The Hindu  

Captain Steve Smith produced a batting masterclass against spin bowling as he and Alex Carey smashed unbeaten hundreds to power Australia to a commanding 330 for three on Day two of the second and final test in Galle on Friday. AS IT HAPPENED | SL vs AUS, 2nd Test Day 2 Highlights Fellow spinner Nathan Lyon and Australia’s pace spearhead …

Khawaja again leads Australia in spin-friendly 2nd test against Sri Lanka
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Khawaja again leads Australia in spin-friendly 2nd test against Sri Lanka

Hindustan Times  

GALLE, Sri Lanka — Fresh off a double hundred in the first test, Usman Khawaja once again underlined why he is Australia’s finest batsman in Asian conditions as he led the tourists past an early wobble to reach 85-2 at lunch on Day 2 of the second test against Sri Lanka. Khawaja again leads Australia in spin-friendly 2nd test against …

Khawaja again leads Australia in spin-friendly 2nd test against Sri Lanka
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Khawaja again leads Australia in spin-friendly 2nd test against Sri Lanka

Associated Press  

GALLE, Sri Lanka — Fresh off a double hundred in the first test, Usman Khawaja once again underlined why he is Australia’s finest batsman in Asian conditions as he led the tourists past an early wobble to reach 85-2 at lunch on Day 2 of the second test against Sri Lanka. He looked equally assured against spin this time, rarely …

Sri Lanka Vs Australia Highlights, 2nd Test: Smith, Carey bag tons; AUS lead by 73 runs vs SL
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka Vs Australia Highlights, 2nd Test: Smith, Carey bag tons; AUS lead by 73 runs vs SL

Hindustan Times  

Sri Lanka Vs Australia Highlights, 2nd Test: Steve Smith and Alex Carey remained unbeaten as Australia posted 330/3 in 80 overs at Stumps on Day 2, in response to Sri Lanka’s first innings total of 257 in the ongoing second Test, in Galle on Friday. A back-and-forth day of Test cricket on the first day of the second Test match …

Sri Lanka vs Australia Highlights, 2nd Test Day 2: Smith, Carey score hundreds; AUS takes lead v SL at Stumps
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka vs Australia Highlights, 2nd Test Day 2: Smith, Carey score hundreds; AUS takes lead v SL at Stumps

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s Highlights of Day 2 of the Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd Test being played at the Galle International Stadium. LINEUPS Australia: Usman Khawaja, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey, Beau Webster, Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Kuhnemann, Nathan Lyon. Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de …

Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd Test Day 2: Highlights from Galle
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd Test Day 2: Highlights from Galle

India Today  

12:23 IST: DIMUTH KARUNARATNE, having played his last Test, is called up for a chat. A big loss for Sri Lanka, but time to move forward. Mentions that he had a goal of playing Test matches for Sri Lanka and scoring 10,000 Test runs. Feels that he was lucky to play cricket for Sri Lanka and thanks everyone who supported …

SL vs AUS, 2nd Test Day 1: Australia dominates as Sri Lanka crumbles to 229-9 in Galle
1 month, 3 weeks ago

SL vs AUS, 2nd Test Day 1: Australia dominates as Sri Lanka crumbles to 229-9 in Galle

The Hindu  

Australia was firmly in control against Sri Lanka in the second Test after reducing the host to 229-9 by stumps on day one Thursday. Sri Lanka lost opener Pathum Nissanka early, but a 70-run stand for the second wicket between Dimuth Karunaratne and Chandimal steadied the innings. Sri Lanka vs Australia, 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights Spinner Nathan Lyon broke …

Sri Lanka stumble to 144-5 in second Australia Test
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka stumble to 144-5 in second Australia Test

Hindustan Times  

Australia snared four wickets in the space of a chaotic hour to leave Sri Lanka reeling at 144-5 at tea on day one of the second Test in Galle on Thursday. Sri Lanka stumble to 144-5 in second Australia Test Sri Lanka had looked to be in control at 93-1, putting behind them the loss of the first Test by …

Australia dominates day one as Sri Lanka crumbles to 229-9 in Galle
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australia dominates day one as Sri Lanka crumbles to 229-9 in Galle

Associated Press  

GALLE, Sri Lanka — Australia was firmly in control against Sri Lanka in the second test after reducing the host to 229-9 by stumps on day one Thursday. Sri Lanka lost opener Pathum Nissanka early, but a 70-run stand for the second wicket between Dimuth Karunaratne and Chandimal steadied the innings. “We had a good start but then the afternoon …

Sri Lanka vs Australia Live Score, 2nd Test Day 1: Starc, Lyon pick 3 each to leave SL reeling
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka vs Australia Live Score, 2nd Test Day 1: Starc, Lyon pick 3 each to leave SL reeling

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s Highlights of Day 1 of the Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd Test being played at the Galle International Stadium. LINEUPS Australia: Usman Khawaja, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey, Beau Webster, Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Kuhnemann, Nathan Lyon. Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de …

Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd Test Day 1: Highlights from Galle
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka vs Australia 2nd Test Day 1: Highlights from Galle

India Today  

12:23 IST: DIMUTH KARUNARATNE, having played his last Test, is called up for a chat. A big loss for Sri Lanka, but time to move forward. Mentions that he had a goal of playing Test matches for Sri Lanka and scoring 10,000 Test runs. Feels that he was lucky to play cricket for Sri Lanka and thanks everyone who supported …

SL vs AUS: Nathan Lyon becomes first non-Asian bowler to take 150 wickets in Asia
1 month, 3 weeks ago

SL vs AUS: Nathan Lyon becomes first non-Asian bowler to take 150 wickets in Asia

India Today  

Nathan Lyon achieved a major milestone on Thursday, 6 February, becoming the first non-Asian bowler to take 150 wickets in Test matches in Asia. Lyon reached the landmark when he took three wickets on the opening day of the second Test between Australia and Sri Lanka in Galle. Sl vs AUS, 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights MOST WICKETS IN ASIA …

Sri Lanka aims to give veteran cricketer Dimuth Karunaratne grand farewell in 2nd test vs Australia
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka aims to give veteran cricketer Dimuth Karunaratne grand farewell in 2nd test vs Australia

Associated Press  

After an embarrassing defeat by an innings and 242 runs in the first test against Australia – Sri Lanka’s worst loss in its history – the hosts are hungry to bounce back in Galle and level the two-match series. Around 2017 I believed I could push towards 10,000 test runs but in recent years we haven’t played enough test cricket, …

Sri Lanka’s Karunaratne to bow out of Tests after ‘fulfilling dream’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka’s Karunaratne to bow out of Tests after ‘fulfilling dream’

The Hindu  

Dimuth Karunaratne said he had fulfilled a childhood dream after the Sri Lanka opener announced that his 100th Test, against Australia starting Thursday, will be his last. “As a kid my only dream was to play just one Test match,” Karunaratne, who has scored 7,172 runs in his 99 Tests, said on Wednesday. Taking over the captaincy at a turbulent …

"Cannot see Sri Lanka getting close to Australia....": Tim Paine
1 month, 3 weeks ago

"Cannot see Sri Lanka getting close to Australia....": Tim Paine

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne, : Ahead of the second Test against Australia at Galle, former Australian captain Tim Paine said that he does not see Lankan Lions coming any close to the visitors on any surface. "Cannot see Sri Lanka getting close to Australia. "I think Steve Smith said himself in the post-game press conference that the performance was close to flawless," Paine …

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