Tag: Sri Lanka

Zaheer requests Sri Lanka to send domestic teams to Pakistan

Former Pakistan cricketer Zaheer Abbas has requested the Sri Lankan cricket authorities to allow their domestic cricket teams to visit and play in Pakistan....

Gul, Wahab back for Sri Lanka series

The Pakistan Cricket Board recalled pace bowlers Umar Gul and Wahab Riaz for the three-Test series against Sri Lanka in the United Arab Emirates...

Sri Lanka name Australian Marsh as coach

Former Australian opener Geoff Marsh will take over as head coach of the Sri Lankan team on a two-year contract, the country's cricket board...

Clarke steers Aussies towards safety

Australian captain Michael Clarke hit a robust half-century to frustrate Sri Lanka's victory bid on the last day of the third and final Test...

Mathews ton gives Sri Lanka strong lead

Angelo Mathews hit a maiden Test century as Sri Lanka gained a first innings lead of 157 runs in the third and final match...

Dilshan, Mathews star as Sri Lanka in charge

Skipper Tillakaratne Dilshan inspired Sri Lanka's tenacious batting display as the hosts took charge of the third cricket Test against Australia in Colombo on...

Australia slow Sri Lanka charge

Australia grabbed two crucial wickets in the morning session to slow down Sri Lanka's progress in the third and final Test in Colombo Sunday...

Aussies suffer as Eranga strikes first ball

Seamer Shaminda Eranga grabbed a wicket with his first ball in Test cricket as Australia were dealt early blows by Sri Lanka in the...

Sangakkara seeks Sri Lanka win in 100th Test

A hugely proud Kumar Sangakkara hopes Sri Lanka will celebrate his 100th Test appearance with a series-levelling victory over Australia in the final match...

Sangakkara seeks S. Lanka win in 100th Test

A hugely proud Kumar Sangakkara hopes Sri Lanka will celebrate his 100th Test appearance with a series-levelling victory over Australia in the final match...

Sri Lanka, Aussies both battling injuries

Australia and Sri Lanka were both battling injuries to key players ahead of the third and final Test starting in Colombo on Friday. Australia’s...

Aussies, Sri Lanka both battling injuries

Australia and Sri Lanka were both battling injuries to key players ahead of the third and final Test starting in Colombo on Friday. Australia's frontline...

Rain helps Sri Lanka salvage draw against Australia

Resolute Sri Lankan batting and bad weather frustrated Australia’s bid for a series-clinching win as the second Test ended in a draw in Pallekele...

Sri Lanka pledges to cooperate with Punjab govt against dengue

Sri Lankan government has pledged cooperation with Punjab government in its fight against dengue virus as 17 more dengue patients, including a provincial secretary,...

Rain stops play in Australia-Sri Lanka Test

Rain halted play in the morning session of the fifth and final day's play in the second Test between Australia and Sri Lanka in...

Improved Sri Lanka top order reduces deficit

Sri Lanka put on a determined batting display on Sunday to improve their chances of forcing a draw in the second cricket Test against...

Sri Lanka fight back in second Test

Sri Lanka's openers Tillakaratne Dilshan and Tharanga Paranavitana compiled their best stand of the series to frustrate Australia in the second Test on Sunday. Sri...