Dimuth Karunaratne to retire from international cricket after playing his 100th Test
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Dimuth Karunaratne to retire from international cricket after playing his 100th Test

India TV News  

Dimuth Karunaratne has confirmed that he will retire from international cricket after the second Test against Australia in Galle. Opening up about his retirement, Karunaratne stated that it is difficult for him to stay motivated to play only four Test matches in a year. "Any cricketer’s dream is to play 100 Tests and score 10,000 runs. But as Sri Lanka are playing less Test matches for a year, getting to 10,000 runs seems far away.

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Sunil Gavaskar reveals how Imran Khan helped him become first to 10,000 Test runs: 'I had retired that time...'
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Sunil Gavaskar reveals how Imran Khan helped him become first to 10,000 Test runs: 'I had retired that time...'

Firstpost  

Sunil Gavaskar revealed he was ready to retire in 1986 when Imran Khan asked to him to continue playing for India one more year and the legendary batter eventually went on to become the first batter to score 10,000 runs in Test cricket. Sunil Gavaskar shared Imran Khan urged him to continue playing as he eventually went on to cross …

Karunaratne retires, ICC praises his commitment
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Karunaratne retires, ICC praises his commitment

Hindustan Times  

Dubai, The International Cricket Council on Sunday lavished praise on former Sri Lankan captain and prolific opener Dimuth Karunaratne, who brought the curtains down on his glittering international career along with his 100th Test against Australia in Galle. Karunaratne retires, ICC praises his commitment Karunaratne scored 36 and 14 in his farewell Test as Australia won the match by nine …

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

Former Sri Lankan captain Dimuth Karunaratne to retire after playing 100th Test
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Former Sri Lankan captain Dimuth Karunaratne to retire after playing 100th Test

The Hindu  

Former Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne is set to retire from international cricket after playing his 100th Test, which will be the second and final match against Australia starting in Galle on Thursday. "But as Sri Lanka are playing less Test matches for a year, getting to 10,000 runs seems far away. He would look back at his career as …

Former Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne to retire from international cricket after playing 100th Test
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Former Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne to retire from international cricket after playing 100th Test

Firstpost  

Former Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne will retire from international cricket after playing his 100th Test. Former Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne will retire from international cricket after playing his 100th Test, which will be against Australia this week. Reuters Former Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne is set to retire from international cricket after playing his 100th Test, which will …

AUS vs SL: Sri Lankan Opener Dimuth Karunaratne Announces Retirement, Will Play Last Test At Galle
1 month, 2 weeks ago

AUS vs SL: Sri Lankan Opener Dimuth Karunaratne Announces Retirement, Will Play Last Test At Galle

ABP News  

Sri Lanka opener and former skipper Dimuth Karunaratne is set to retire from international cricket after the second Test against Australia in Galle, starting Thursday, which will be his 100th long format game for his country. In his last seven Tests, Karunaratne has accumulated only 182 runs, with his only notable contribution being a single half-century against New Zealand in …

SL vs AUS: Sri Lanka’s Dimuth Karunaratne to retire after playing his 100th Test
1 month, 2 weeks ago

SL vs AUS: Sri Lanka’s Dimuth Karunaratne to retire after playing his 100th Test

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka batter Dimuth Karunaratne has announced that his 100th Test match this week against Australia will also be his final red-ball game. Since his debut, Karunaratne has amassed the most runs by a Sri Lankan opener in Test cricket — 7,079. “It is difficult for a Test player to keep himself motivated when playing just four Tests a year …

SL vs AUS: Dimuth Karunaratne set to retire after milestone 100th Test in Galle
1 month, 2 weeks ago

SL vs AUS: Dimuth Karunaratne set to retire after milestone 100th Test in Galle

India Today  

Former Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne is set to retire from international cricket following the second Test against Australia in Galle, beginning Thursday. The Galle Test will be Karunaratne's 100th red-ball appearance for the Sri Lanka national men's team. His first Test century came in 2014 against New Zealand, and by 2015, he had established himself as Sri Lanka's top …

Karun Nair not giving up his dream of playing Tests for India again: 'I wasn't even thinking...'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karun Nair not giving up his dream of playing Tests for India again: 'I wasn't even thinking...'

Firstpost  

Karun Nair still dreams of playing Test cricket for India again but does not feel bad on failing to make Men in Blue’s squad for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. Out-of-favour India batter Karun Nair is not giving up his dream of playing Test cricket for the country again and said that he did not have any expectations of making …

If Virat Kohli retires from Tests, India will lose big: Clarke backs star batter
2 months, 2 weeks ago

If Virat Kohli retires from Tests, India will lose big: Clarke backs star batter

India Today  

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke feels that if star India batter Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket it will only be India’s loss. After slamming an unbeaten century in the first Test in Perth, Kohli’s weakness outside off stump was exploited by the Australian bowlers as the star batter continued to be dismissed in a similar fashion. If I was …

Martin Guptill, New Zealand star batter, announces retirement from international cricket
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Martin Guptill, New Zealand star batter, announces retirement from international cricket

Live Mint  

With just a month left for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 to begin, New Zealand star batter Martin Guptill on Wednesday officially confirmed his retirement from international cricket, reported NZC. The 38-year-old white-ball great played 367 games for New Zealand in total and scored 13,463 runs. Announcing his retirement, Guptill said, as NZC quoted, "As a young kid it was …

Angelo Mathews criticises ICC for second-hand treatment to Sri Lanka in terms of Test allocation – India TV
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Angelo Mathews criticises ICC for second-hand treatment to Sri Lanka in terms of Test allocation – India TV

India TV News  

Sri Lanka's veteran all-rounder Angelo Mathews has slammed the ICC for second-hand treatment to his side in Test cricket as the islanders are scheduled to play just four Test matches in 2025. Sri Lanka, who played 13 Tests in the current World Test Championship cycle are scheduled to play Australia in January, will only play Bangladesh at home in June …

'We need to end superstar culture': Irfan Pathan questions Virat Kohli's place in Indian Test team
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'We need to end superstar culture': Irfan Pathan questions Virat Kohli's place in Indian Test team

India TV News  

Irfan Pathan came down hard on Indian cricketers after Australia's dominant win in the Sydney Test on Sunday. The former cricketer slammed the senior cricketers for their poor show in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 and questioned Virat Kohli's place in the Indian team. "We need to end superstar culture, we need team culture," Irfan Pathan told official broadcasters after the …

IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma could retire from Tests after Sydney Test against Australia, says report
2 months, 3 weeks ago

IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma could retire from Tests after Sydney Test against Australia, says report

Firstpost  

India skipper Rohit Sharma could reportedly retire from Tests after the five-match Test series against Australia. While Rohit has made up his mind, it will be only if India reach the World Test Championship final that he would convince BCCI to retain him in the Test team. Team India captain Rohit Sharma could reportedly announce is retirement from Test cricket …

2024 Year in Sport, Cricket: India’s dwindling fortunes in Tests sour T20 World Cup triumph
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

2024 Year in Sport, Cricket: India’s dwindling fortunes in Tests sour T20 World Cup triumph

The Hindu  

It was a bittersweet year for Indian cricket fans as the year ended on a disappointing note after the high of a T20 World Cup win in June. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma announced their retirement from T20I cricket following India’s T20 World Cup triumph. | Photo Credit: AFP An all-round performance from Wiaan Mulder …

Yearender 2024: Retirements galore as Ashwin, Kohli, Rohit, Jadeja and more mark the end of an era
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Yearender 2024: Retirements galore as Ashwin, Kohli, Rohit, Jadeja and more mark the end of an era

Hindustan Times  

The year 2024 is drawing to a close, leaving behind a trail of unforgettable moments in cricket. This announcement was on unexpected lines, momentarily overshadowing the earlier retirement of Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, and Rohit Sharma from T20Is, a decision they made shortly after India's T20 World Cup victory in Barbados. Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja and Rohit Sharma Moments after …

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli to follow Ravichandran Ashwin’s footsteps in ‘Summer of 2025’? Here’s what report says
3 months ago

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli to follow Ravichandran Ashwin’s footsteps in ‘Summer of 2025’? Here’s what report says

Live Mint  

Ravichandran Ashwin's sudden retirement after India vs Australia's third Test in Brisbane has sent shockwaves around the cricketing fraternity. With the Indian team ‘going through a transition’ according to Jasprit Bumrah, Ashwin's retirement might be just a footstep for the ‘last bunch of OGs’ to make their way out in the 'Summer of 2025'. “How much of this decision is …

R Ashwin retires from international cricket following India's drawn Test against Australia in BGT
3 months ago

R Ashwin retires from international cricket following India's drawn Test against Australia in BGT

Firstpost  

Veteran India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday, following the conclusion of the third Test between Australia and India in Brisbane that ended in a draw. Ravichandran Ashwin retires from all forms of international cricket “This will be my last day as an Indian cricket in all formats of the game at the international level. …

Angelo Mathews emulates Sangakkara-Jayawardene, joins Fab Four in major achievement in Test cricket
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Angelo Mathews emulates Sangakkara-Jayawardene, joins Fab Four in major achievement in Test cricket

India TV News  

Angelo Mathews saw his name written in Sri Lanka cricket's history books after reaching 8,000 Test runs on Friday. The veteran all-rounder scored an unbeaten 40 runs on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test match against South Africa in Gqerbha to become the only third Sri Lanka to achieve the historic run-scoring record. Among active Sri Lankans, Dimuth Karunartne …

From Dhoni to Dravid: Indian cricket legends who made their final Test appearance in BGT
4 months ago

From Dhoni to Dravid: Indian cricket legends who made their final Test appearance in BGT

Hindustan Times  

Apart from Team India some of the key players will be under pressure to perform when the Border-Gavaskar Trophy kicks off in Perth on Nov 22. Sourav Ganguly with MS Dhoni in his last Test match outing in Nagpur during the 2008 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Earlier, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has witnessed the swan songs of several Indian cricket legends, who bid …

Virat Kohli On Verge Of Historic Feat: Just 58 Runs Away From 'First Achievement In 147 Years'
6 months, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli On Verge Of Historic Feat: Just 58 Runs Away From 'First Achievement In 147 Years'

ABP News  

Virat Kohli record IND vs BAN: The two-Test series between India and Bangladesh kicks off on September 19, followed by three T20Is. Virat Kohli has so far accumulated 26,942 runs across 591 innings in Tests, ODIs, and T20s. Also on ABP Live | Virat Kohli's Monumental Record In ODIs: A Milestone Likely To Remain Unmatched For Years Virat Kohli can …

Shikhar Dhawan retires from international and domestic cricket, brings end to 13-year-long career for India
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Shikhar Dhawan retires from international and domestic cricket, brings end to 13-year-long career for India

India TV News  

Shikhar Dhawan has announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket, bringing an end to a 13-year-long illustrious career at the highest level for the Men in Blue. The Delhi-born aggregated 363 runs in just five games at a jaw-dropping average of 90.75 and played a monumental role in helping India win the ICC Men's Champions Trophy. Dhawan amassed 2315 …

Kedar Jadhav copies MS Dhoni's retirement announcement, quits all forms of cricket: 'From 1500 hrs...'
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Kedar Jadhav copies MS Dhoni's retirement announcement, quits all forms of cricket: 'From 1500 hrs...'

Hindustan Times  

Kedar Jadhav has retired from all forms of cricket and, in the process, emulated MS Dhoni in announcing the big decision on Monday. Kedar Jadhav scored 1511 runs for India Jadhav, who last played for India against New Zealand in an ODI in Auckland, made his debut against Sri Lanka in Ranchi in a match that was captained by Virat …

Sri Lanka reaches 314-4 at stumps on opening day of 2nd test against Bangladesh
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka reaches 314-4 at stumps on opening day of 2nd test against Bangladesh

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka dominated the opening day of the second and final cricket test against Bangladesh, riding on strong contributions from its top three batters. 3 Kusal Mendis struck 93, Dimuth Karunaratne hit 86 and his fellow opener Nishan Madushka added 57 as Sri Lanka reached 314-4 in 90 overs at stumps on Saturday. Sri Lanka made one change from the …

Karunaratne comes to Sri Lanka's rescue with patient fifty on Day 2 of first Test against Bangladesh
1 year ago

Karunaratne comes to Sri Lanka's rescue with patient fifty on Day 2 of first Test against Bangladesh

Firstpost  

Veteran batter Dimuth Karunaratne’s 52 off 101 balls helped Sri Lanka end the day on 119/5, stretching their lead to 211 after bowling Bangladesh out for 188 in their first innings. AFP Veteran batter Dimuth Karunaratne chipped in with a patient half-century to steer Sri Lanka to safety at stumps on Day 2 of the first Test against Bangladesh in …

Karunaratne half-ton keeps Sri Lanka in control against Bangladesh
1 year ago

Karunaratne half-ton keeps Sri Lanka in control against Bangladesh

Hindustan Times  

Dimuth Karunaratne scored a patient half-century to guide Sri Lanka to 119-5 in the second innings Saturday, building a 211-run lead against Bangladesh at stumps on the second day of the first Test. Spinners Tajiul Islam and Mehidy Hasan Miraz removed Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal respectively to give Bangladesh some hope, with the tourists teetering on 64-4 before Karunaratne's …

Karunaratne half-century helps Sri Lanka extend lead over Bangladesh to 211
1 year ago

Karunaratne half-century helps Sri Lanka extend lead over Bangladesh to 211

Associated Press  

SYLHET, Bangladesh — Opener Dimuth Karunaratne’s half-century helped Sri Lanka tighten its grip on the series opening test against Bangladesh on Saturday. It’s not easy to score runs,” Sri Lanka pace bowling coach Dharshana Gamage said. Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana, who had first innings figures of 3-87, dealt a double strike to leave Sri Lanka at 32-2. Fernando earlier wrecked …

On this day in 2018: Kevin Pietersen retires from professional cricket
1 year ago

On this day in 2018: Kevin Pietersen retires from professional cricket

The Independent  

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Seven cricketers who retired in 2024 and will be missed
1 year ago

Seven cricketers who retired in 2024 and will be missed

Times of India  

R Ashwin, David Warner, James Anderson, Shikhar Dhawan and Dinesh Karthik 1. The cricket community reacted with mixed emotions, raising concerns about the timing, as his expertise will be missed in the remaining two matches.The year 2024 has seen the retirement of several prominent cricketers, including David Warner Dinesh Karthik, James Anderson, and Tim Southee, each making significant decisions about …

Endurance Test: The last of the Centurions?
1 year ago

Endurance Test: The last of the Centurions?

Hindustan Times  

In two days, the 100-Test club is set to become 80 with four additions—Ravichandran Ashwin, Jonny Bairstow, Kane Williamson and Tim Southee. Ben Stokes made the cut at Rajkot last month after starting his Test career in 2013—18 months after Bairstow, two years after Ashwin, three years after Williamson and more than five years after Southee. Ravichandran Ashwin, Jonny Bairstow, …

Sri Lanka veteran batter Lahiru Thirimanne announces retirement from international cricket
1 year, 8 months ago

Sri Lanka veteran batter Lahiru Thirimanne announces retirement from international cricket

India TV News  

Sri Lankan cricketer Lahiru Thirimanne announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket on Sunday, July 23. He said that he cannot reveal 'unexpected reasons' that led him to take the retirement decision but thanked his former teammates and Sri Lanka Cricket members in a post on his Facebook page. Lahiru was part of Sri Lanka's ICC T20 World …

'If Virat Kohli gets going...': Ravi Shastri issues tracer bullet remark on ex-India skipper before WTC showdown
1 year, 9 months ago

'If Virat Kohli gets going...': Ravi Shastri issues tracer bullet remark on ex-India skipper before WTC showdown

Hindustan Times  

Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri believes Virat Kohli's impressive record against the mighty Australian side is an ominous sign for Pat Cummins and Co. in the final of the ICC World Test Championship. After a run-fest season with Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL 2023, the former Indian skipper is all set to spearhead the formidable batting lineup of …

David Warner to retire from Tests in January 2024
1 year, 9 months ago

David Warner to retire from Tests in January 2024

The Hindu  

Australia opener David Warner will mark an end to his Test career, announcing on Saturday that he will retire from Test cricket during the upcoming Australian summer. Warner is currently in England preparing for the second ICC World Test Championship final against India which begins at the Oval in London on Wednesday. The ODI World Cup in India later in …

Sri Lanka vs Ireland Highlights, 2nd Test Day 4 at Galle: IRE trail by 158 runs in second innings
1 year, 10 months ago

Sri Lanka vs Ireland Highlights, 2nd Test Day 4 at Galle: IRE trail by 158 runs in second innings

Firstpost  

Sri Lanka vs Ireland Day 3 Report: Openers Dimuth Karunaratne and Nishan Madushka hit centuries in a record opening stand as Sri Lanka amassed 357-1 on a rain-affected Day 3 of the second Test against Ireland on Wednesday. Karunaratne fell on the stroke of lunch after miscuing a pull shot for 115 off seamer Curtis Campher, but Madushka and Kusal …

Sri Lanka vs Ireland: Karunaratne, Madushka centuries lead hosts' fightback on Day three of 2nd Test
1 year, 10 months ago

Sri Lanka vs Ireland: Karunaratne, Madushka centuries lead hosts' fightback on Day three of 2nd Test

Firstpost  

Galle: Dimuth Karunaratne and Nishan Madushka both hit centuries as they amassed a record Sri Lankan opening stand in Galle of 228 in the second Test against Ireland on Wednesday. The first Test ended inside three days with Sri Lanka’s spinners dominating, but the pitch in the second encounter has offered the spinners little assistance and the batters dominated proceedings. …

Karunaratne, Madushka hit centuries as Sri Lanka hit back in 2nd Test vs Ireland
1 year, 10 months ago

Karunaratne, Madushka hit centuries as Sri Lanka hit back in 2nd Test vs Ireland

Hindustan Times  

Openers Dimuth Karunaratne and Nishan Madushka hit centuries in a record opening stand as Sri Lanka amassed 357/1 on a rain-affected Day 3 of the second Test against Ireland on Wednesday. Sri Lanka's Dimuth Karunaratne and Nishan Madushka run between the wickets during the second day of the second and final cricket Test match between Sri Lanka and Ireland at …

Sri Lanka vs Ireland: Karunaratne, Mendis tons take hosts to 386/4 on Day 1 of first Test
1 year, 11 months ago

Sri Lanka vs Ireland: Karunaratne, Mendis tons take hosts to 386/4 on Day 1 of first Test

Firstpost  

Galle: Centurions Dimuth Karunaratne and Kusal Mendis made Ireland’s wayward bowlers toil on Sunday to put Sri Lanka in a commanding position on day one of the first Test in Galle. At stumps in hot and humid conditions in the sides’ first Test series, the hosts were 386 for four with Dinesh Chandimal unbeaten on 18 and night-watchman Prabath Jayasuriya …

'If Virat Kohli plays 30 more Test matches...': Shoaib Akhtar's monumental statement about former India skipper
2 years ago

'If Virat Kohli plays 30 more Test matches...': Shoaib Akhtar's monumental statement about former India skipper

Hindustan Times  

Legendary Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has shared interesting advice for run-machine Virat Kohli amid the high-profile bilateral series between India and Australia. Former Indian skipper Kohli recently ended his century drought in the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia at the famous Narendra Modi Stadium. Kohli's first Test century in over three years played a …

New Zealand close in on victory as Sri Lanka trails by 303 after following on
2 years ago

New Zealand close in on victory as Sri Lanka trails by 303 after following on

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka trailed New Zealand by 303 runs with eight wickets left in their second innings after following on Sunday on the third day of the second cricket test at the Basin Reserve. He was there when play began and Sri Lanka was 26-2 and, after top-scoring with 89, his was the penultimate wicket to fall before Sri Lanka’s first …

'Our last Test was six months back': Angelo Mathews makes massive statement amid race against India for WTC Final spot
2 years ago

'Our last Test was six months back': Angelo Mathews makes massive statement amid race against India for WTC Final spot

Hindustan Times  

Sri Lanka are taking on New Zealand in a two-Test series, which is their first appearance in the longest format of the game since July last year. Rohit Sharma with Virat Kohli; Angelo Mathews Sri Lanka's star all-rounder Angelo Mathews has now spoken about the lack of Test cricket action for Sri Lanka; in 2023, the island nation will play …

Murali Vijay retires from international cricket
2 years, 1 month ago

Murali Vijay retires from international cricket

The Hindu  

Former India opener Murali Vijay on January 30, 2023, announced that he is formally retiring from international cricket. Announcing his decision on Twitter, Vijay said he would be “exploring new opportunities in the world of cricket & the business side of it”. In a long post, Vijay thanked the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Tamil Nadu Cricket Association, …

India vs Sri Lanka: Virat Kohli will overtake Sachin Tendulkar's ODI hundred tally, says Sanjay Manjrekar
2 years, 2 months ago

India vs Sri Lanka: Virat Kohli will overtake Sachin Tendulkar's ODI hundred tally, says Sanjay Manjrekar

India Today  

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar said he has no doubt that Virat Kohli would be able to get past Sachin Tendulkar's tally of 49 ODI hundreds, but suggested that it might be difficult for the former captain to go past the batting maestro in terms of Test hundreds. Virat Kohli got to his 45th ODI hundred in his 257th innings …

On this day in 2013: Sachin Tendulkar announces international retirement
2 years, 5 months ago

On this day in 2013: Sachin Tendulkar announces international retirement

The Independent  

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Karunaratne helps Sri Lanka level ODI series vs. Australia
2 years, 9 months ago

Karunaratne helps Sri Lanka level ODI series vs. Australia

Associated Press  

KANDY, Sri Lanka — Seamer Chamika Karunaratne claimed career-best figures of 3-47 as Sri Lanka evened the five-match ODI series against Australia with a 26-run win on Thursday. The tourists were forced to airlift Travis Head and Matthew Kuhnemann from Hambantota where Australia ‘A’ were playing an unofficial test match against Sri Lanka ‘A’. Virtually playing with a second string …

Pink ball Test: Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne hits 14th Test hundred against India in Bengaluru
3 years ago

Pink ball Test: Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne hits 14th Test hundred against India in Bengaluru

India Today  

Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne scored his 14th Test hundred to delay India's win on Day 3 of the ongoing Pink ball Test in Bengaluru on Monday. Wickets continued to fall at the other end but skipper Karunaratne played patiently to bring up his century in Sri Lanka's second innings. India vs Sri Lanka, Pink-ball Test Day 3 Live Updates …

India vs Sri Lanka: Not bothered about milestones at all, says Virat Kohli after 45 in his 100th Test
3 years ago

India vs Sri Lanka: Not bothered about milestones at all, says Virat Kohli after 45 in his 100th Test

India Today  

Virat Kohli conceded that he is aware of the expectations from cricket fans whenever he goes out to bat but that he is not bothered about getting to personal milestones of materialistic achievements. The former captain's comments came after he was dismissed for 45 in the first innings of his 100th Test, which is also the series opener between India …

Kohli 100th Test: Virat Says Next Gen Can Takeaway That He Played 100 Tests In Age Of T20
3 years ago

Kohli 100th Test: Virat Says Next Gen Can Takeaway That He Played 100 Tests In Age Of T20

ABP News  

Mohali, March 4 : India batter Virat Kohli, who is playing his 100th Test match on Friday, said that the upcoming generations would be happy that he achieved the landmark in the 'purest format'. The Indian batter was felicitated by the head coach Rahul Dravid before the start of the play where Kohli's wife and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma was …

India vs Sri Lanka: Virat Kohli becomes 6th Indian batter to score 8000 Test runs
3 years ago

India vs Sri Lanka: Virat Kohli becomes 6th Indian batter to score 8000 Test runs

India Today  

Virat Kohli marked his 100th Test on Friday by setting yet another batting record during the first Test of the ongoing two-match series between India and Sri Lanka at the PCA Stadium in Mohali on Friday. Kohli became the 6th Indian batter to amass 8000 runs in Test cricket and the fifth fastest batter in the country to reach the …

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