Pakistan win tri-series final as Fakhar Zaman century denies Sri Lanka in thrilling chase Pakistan chased down 326 to beat Sri Lanka in an absorbing tri-series final in Lahore The Guardian - UK · Oct 31
Madushanka's 5-wicket haul helps Sri Lanka beat hosts by 8 wickets to enter Pakistan ODI tri-series final Dilshan Madushanka's impressive bowling performance led Sri Lanka to an eight-wicket victory over Pakistan. Madushanka secured a five-wicket haul as Pakistan was bowled out for just 110 runs. Sri Lanka completed their chase comfortably in 18.1 overs, scoring 111 runs for the loss of only two wickets. Kamindu Mendis played… The Economic Times · Oct 27
England fail to reach tri-series final after Sri Lanka thrash Pakistan England have lost all of their matches in Pakistan and will not contest the tri-series final The Independent UK · Oct 27
First blood to England in ODI series after Will Jacks helps see off Sri Lanka England won a slow-burn first ODI against Sri Lanka by 89 runs at Chester-le-Street, with Will Jacks starring with five wickets and 46 not out The Guardian - UK · Sep 22
Sri Lanka pacers Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka ruled out of ODIs against India NEW DELHI: Before the three-match ODI series against India, Sri Lanka was dealt a severe setback when pacers Dilshan Madushanka and Matheesha Pathirana were ruled out due to injuries. The Times of India · Aug 1, 2024
Russel Arnold hoping Sri Lanka put 'best foot forward' against India NEW DELHI: After exiting the T20 World Cup this year at the group stage, Sri Lanka's T20I team has undergone significant changes, much like India's. With his recent success in helping the Jaffna Kings win the LPL 2024 title, Charith Asalanka, the team's new captain, led the team in two… The Times of India · Jul 25, 2024
T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka weighing on fielding three spinners NEW DELHI: Upul Tharanga, the national selector for Sri Lanka, believes that fielding three spinners in the same XI is a feasible possibility, but he is still debating how to balance his team for the forthcoming T20 World Cup. The Times of India · May 14, 2024
IPL 2024 | Mumbai Indians replace Dilshan Madushanka with Kwena Maphaka Mumbai Indians sign South African pacer Kwena Maphaka as replacement for injured Dilshan Madushanka in IPL 2024. The Hindu · Mar 20, 2024
Sri Lanka names squad for Zimbabwe series, Kusal, Hasaranga to lead ODI, T20I sides Sri Lanka Cricket announces preliminary squads for Zimbabwe Tour of Sri Lanka 2024, with Kusal Mendis & Wanindu Hasaranga as captains. The Hindu · Dec 30, 2023
IPL Auction: Which team may bid for whom - a complete wishlist Officials from the ten IPL teams are set to take their place in the auction hall in Dubai for the IPL 2024 players' auction, and they have their respective wishlists ready according to the requirements of the team in sync with the purse left to spend. The Times of India · Dec 19, 2023
Six Indians in ICC's Team of World Cup; Rohit named captain Rohit Sharma named captain of ICC's Team of Tournament; 6 Indians incl. Virat Kohli, Player of Tournament; India lost final to Australia; Rohit led w/ 597 runs; Kohli scored 765 runs; Rahul 452 runs; Shami 24 w/kts; Bumrah 20 w/kts; Jadeja, Maxwell, Madushanka, Zampa, Coetzee complete XI. The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023
World Cup: India dominate 'ICC Team of the Tournament' with six players, Rohit Sharma named captain NEW DELHI: They may not have managed to bring the Cup home, but Team India's unbeaten run before the final, which saw many players stepping up to do the job, led Rohit Sharma Co's dominance in ICC's Team of the Tournament announced on Monday. The Times of India · Nov 20, 2023
World Cup: Young and daring breakout stars While several senior pros have set the ongoing World Cup alight with their skills, many young guns have also stormed the scene, leaving an indelible mark during the tournament with their splendid performances. The Times of India · Nov 14, 2023
World Cup: Relentless Indian fast bowling attack the big reason for team's unbeaten run MUMBAI: If you understand what rhythm means in pace bowling, you will know it when you see bowlers like Mohammed Shami at work. Nice, equal strides, hands pumping next to each other and then the load up, with the front hand going up and the right hand, with solid wrists,… The Times of India · Nov 4, 2023
The Times of India · Nov 3, 2023 World Cup, India vs Sri Lanka: Shami, Siraj blow Sri Lanka away as India win big for seventh straight victory MUMBAI: If anyone still wanted reasons as to why India are the team to beat in this World Cup, Rohit Sharma's side laid them down at an electric Wankhede Stadium against Sri Lanka here on Thursday.
The Times of India · Nov 3, 2023 India through, Bangladesh out: Where do other teams stand in the race to World Cup semis NEW DELHI: The dominant fashion in which India stormed into the semi-finals of the ICC World Cup is nothing less than a fairytale. Seven matches, seven wins, including a demolition job against Sri Lanka in their seventh match on Thursday for a massive 302-run victory -- there'll be few who…
The Times of India · Nov 3, 2023 Wankhede witnesses heartbreak again: Virat Kohli falls short of matching Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 ODI centuries MUMBAI: The Wankhede has experienced this before. 35,000 people waiting for a special landmark, only to be cruelly silenced.
The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023 Ruthless Men in Blue demolish listless Islanders The Men in Blue’s seventh triumph in this World Cup was mounted upon muscular batting and relentless fast bowling and the fans at the Wankhede Stadium relished every second of a lop-sided contest that sealed the host’s semifinal berth
The Times of India · Nov 2, 2023 'Still not regained full muscle mass and weight': Shubman Gill on his fitness level NEW DELHI: First there were concerns about his fitness, after catching dengue fever before the opening match against Australia, then there were concerns about his form, after scoring just one fifty in four innings. But on Thursday, young India opener Shubman Gill ended all the concerns by scoring a run-a-ball…
The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023 India dismantles Sri Lanka to book semifinal spot at Cricket World Cup with 302-run win India bowlers secure 302-run win over Sri Lanka in World Cup, Siraj and Shami take 3 and 5 wkts respectively. Gill and Iyer score 92 and 82, Kohli 88. India now top points table, semifinal spot secured.
Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2023 India book Cricket World Cup knockout spot with demolition of Sri Lanka Seven wins from seven for hosts after 302-run margin of victory
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023 India hammer woeful Sri Lanka to book place in World Cup knockout stages Mohammed Shami took five wickets as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 55.
The Times of India · Nov 2, 2023 7 in a row! How unstoppable India demolished hapless Sri Lanka to march into ODI World Cup semis NEW DELHI: A power-packed batting effort was followed by a demolition job by the pacers as Team India's dream run at the ongoing ODI World Cup continued with an incredible 302-run hammering of Sri Lanka at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday.
The Times of India · Nov 2, 2023 Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer shine as India power to 357-8 against Sri Lanka NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli fell short of matching Sachin Tendulkar's all-time record of 49 one-day international centuries, but his contribution assisted India in setting a formidable total of 357-8 against Sri Lanka, as the unbeaten World Cup hosts inched closer to securing a spot in the semi-finals in Mumbai.
The Times of India · Nov 2, 2023 Fans 'heartbroken' as Virat Kohli misses record-equalling 49th ODI ton, again NEW DELHI: It was another 'so near, yet so far' moment at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai as batting virtuoso Virat Kohli missed out on his record-equalling 49th one-day international century against Sri Lanka at the World Cup on Thursday.