Sunrisers Hyderabad want Sri Lankan players to play in Chennai

Last Updated: Saturday, March 30, 2013, 17:56

Sunrisers Hyderabad, the new IPL outfit, is not happy about the IPL governing body’s decision to keep Sri Lankan players out of the matches to be played in Chennai.

Fate of Lankan players in IPL still uncertain

Last Updated: Saturday, March 23, 2013, 20:31

With just ten days to go for the high-profile Indian Premier League, the governing council of the T20 tournament is yet to take a decision on the participation of Sri Lankan players in Chennai in view of the prevailing anti-Sinhalese sentiments in Tamil Nadu.

IPL 6: Sri Lankan players to remain away from matches in Chennai?

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 17:02

Keeping in mind the ongoing turmoil in Tamil Naidu, the Sri Lankan players could remain away from the matches scheduled to be played at Chennai the in sixth edition of the Indian Premier League, as per reports.

Runfest at Galle as the first Test ends in a draw

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 16:21

Runfest at Galle as the first Test ends in a draw

Angelo Mathews says veterans Dilshan, Sangakkara, and Jayawardene still crucial to SL team

Last Updated: Saturday, February 23, 2013, 18:49

Angelo Mathews, who was recently appointed Sri Lanka``s captain, has claimed the experienced trio of Kumar Sangakkara, Tillakaratne Dilshan and Mahela Jayawardene is still pivotal to team``s success, as they always help talented youngsters emerge into mature individuals.

Mathews named Sri Lanka`s Test, ODI captain

Last Updated: Thursday, February 14, 2013, 16:54

Colombo: All rounder Angelo Mathews has been appointed Sri Lanka`s Test and ODI captain, replacing Mahela Jayawardene, for a period of one year.

No major overhaul in Sri Lanka team too soon: Jayasuriya

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 30, 2013, 21:20

Sri Lanka`s new chief selector Sanath Jayasuriya on Wednesday denied plans to target senior players in a major overhaul of the national team.

Johnson first person to ask Sangakkara of well being after hurting him with bouncer

Last Updated: Saturday, December 29, 2012, 16:11

Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson was the first person to walk into the change-room and make sure everything is fine with Sri Lankan batsman Kumar Sangakkara after hurting him with a venomous bouncer on day three of the Boxing Day Test match.

Clarke says Lanka thrashing set new standards for Oz to emulate during India series

Last Updated: Saturday, December 29, 2012, 13:30

Australia captain Michael Clarke has said their comprehensive victory in the second Test match against Sri Lanka at the MCG has set the required standards for his team and they would try to emulate these performances in their upcoming tours to India and next year’s Ashes series.

Clarke on top in ICC rankings with career-best points

Last Updated: Saturday, December 29, 2012, 12:53

In the form of his life, Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke today reached a career-best 900 points to retain the top spot in the ICC Test Rankings for batsmen after his side`s innings and 201 runs win against Sri Lanka in Melbourne.

Jayawardene slams Lankan players for playing ‘bad cricket’ during Melbourne rout

Last Updated: Friday, December 28, 2012, 14:26

Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene has blasted his players for playing bad cricket during their humiliating innings and 201 runs defeat at the hands of Australia in the Boxing Day Test match at the MCG.

Sangakkara becomes second Lankan cricketer to reach 10,000 Test runs

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 26, 2012, 10:49

Veteran Sri Lankan cricketer Kumar Sangakkara achieved another milestone as he became the 11th batsman and the second Sri Lankan to score 10,000 Test runs, a feat achieved on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the MCG.