1st Test: Jayawardene`s double ton powers Sri Lanka to massive lead on day 3

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 18:57

Mahela Jayawardene struck his seventh double hundred and Kithuruwan Vithanage reached his maiden century as Sri Lanka toyed with Bangladesh`s toothless attack before declaring their first innings on a mammoth 730 for six in Dhaka on Wednesday.

3rd Test, Day 1: Sri Lanka fight after spinners shine for Pakistan

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 21:07

Sri Lanka fought hard against Pakistani spinners led by Saeed Ajmal to reach 220-5 at close on the opening day of the third Test here today.

2nd Test, Day 2: Mahela Jayawardene's ton puts Sri Lanka on top against Pakistan

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 22:34

Mahela Jayawardene, batting with three stitches in his left hand, ignored the pain to complete his 32nd test hundred and put Sri Lanka firmly in the driving seat in the second test against Pakistan in Dubai on Thursday.

Bhatti`s double gives Pakistan edge in first Test

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 19:45

Paceman Bilawal Bhatti removed experienced Sri Lankan batsmen Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene off his successive deliveries to put Pakistan in command of the first Test on Thursday.

Mahela Jayawardene opts out of T20s, ODIs against Pak

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 26, 2013, 14:37

Former Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene has reportedly opted out of playing in the Twenty20 and one-day international series against Pakistan starting next month, and has cited personal reasons behind his decision.

Sri Lanka rest big guns for final ODI against South Africa

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 30, 2013, 12:17

Sri Lanka on Tuesday decided to rest the senior troika of Mahela Jayawardene, Lasith Malinga and Rangana Herath from the final match on Wednesday.

We just can`t focus on Mahela or Sangakkara: MS Dhoni

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 22:06

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni rated Sri Lanka as "a dangerous team" ahead of their ICC Champions Trophy semifinal here on Thursday, saying they were not just focussing on "a Mahela Jayawardene or a Kumar Sangakkara".

India`s batting looks ominous: Jayawardene

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 20:31

Senior Sri Lanka batsman Mahela Jayawardene has said they need to contain the "strong Indian batting" when the two teams meet in the Champions Trophy semifinal on Thursday.

Jayawardene-inspired Sri Lanka advance to semifinals

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 10:14

A disciplined Sri Lanka set up a semifinal date with India in the ICC Champions Trophy after knocking out holders Australia by posting a 20-run win, with veteran Mahela Jayawardene caressing his way to an unbeaten 84-run knock here.

Looking forward to another tough match in semifinal: Mahela

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 09:17

Veteran Sri Lankan batsman Mahela Jayawardene was already looking forward to the semifinal against India after guiding his team to a 20-run win over Australia and a place in the last-four stage of the ICC Champions Trophy on Monday.

Champions Trophy: Jayawardene-inspired Sri Lanka advance to semifinals

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 09:10

A disciplined Sri Lanka set up a semifinal date with India in the ICC Champions Trophy as they knocked out holders Australia by posting a 20-run win, with veteran Mahela Jayawardene caressing his way to an unbeaten 84-run knock on Monday.

England eye semifinals, Lankans look to survive in CT

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 14:26

A buoyant England would eye the semifinal slot but it would be a battle of survival for Sri Lanka, after a narrow opening loss, when the two sides clash in their second Group A match of the ICC Champions Trophy here on Wednesday.