Jayasuriya’s style adds intrigue to Sri Lanka’s series against England Coach’s talent could rub off on his players in the tourists’ first series in England for eight years The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2024
Sri Lanka close on victory in second Bangladesh Test NEW DELHI: Prabath Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara, and Kamindu Mendis showcased their prowess by claiming two wickets each, propelling Sri Lanka towards yet another commanding victory in the second and final Test match on Tuesday. The Times of India · Apr 2, 2024
Sri Lanka on course for Test-series sweep over Bangladesh despite batting collapse Sri Lanka strengthens lead against Bangladesh in second Test despite batting collapse, aiming for series sweep. The Hindu · Apr 1, 2024
Sri Lanka on top in second Bangladesh Test despite batting blues NEW DELHI: Asitha Fernando showcased an impressive performance, claiming figures of 4-34 as Sri Lanka bowled out Bangladesh for 178 in the second Test in Chittagong, securing a substantial lead of 353 runs in the first innings. The Times of India · Apr 1, 2024
Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan by 10 wickets in one-off Test Sri Lanka clinched a comfortable 10-wicket victory on Monday in the one-off Test against Afghanistan in Colombo. The Times of India · Feb 5, 2024
One-off Test: Afghanistan fightback reduces Sri Lanka's lead to 42 NEW DELHI: Ibrahim Zadran cracked a maiden Test ton as Afghanistan produced a superb fight on Day 3 of the one-off Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, ending at 199 for one in their second innings on Sunday. The Times of India · Feb 4, 2024
One-off Test: Sri Lanka take opening day honours against Afghanistan NEW DELHI: Openers Dimuth Karunaratne and Nishan Madushka shared a quick 80-run stand after an all-round bowling show as Sri Lanka took opening day honours against Afghanistan in the one-off Test in Colombo on Friday. The Times of India · Feb 2, 2024
Abdullah Shafique double ton puts Pakistan in command of 2nd Test NEW DELHI: Pakistan opener Abdullah Shafique showcased an exceptional performance, scoring his maiden double century on the third day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. The Times of India · Jul 26, 2023
Yashasvi Jaiswal climbs 11 spots, Rohit Sharma 9th in ICC Test rankings NEW DELHI: Rising Indian star Yashasvi Jaiswal made an impressive climb of 11 places to reach 63rd position among batters in the latest ICC Test rankings released on Wednesday. This significant rise in his ranking is attributed to his recent performances in the drawn second Test against the West Indies… The Times of India · Jul 26, 2023
1st Test: Imam-ul-Haq anchors nervy chase as Pakistan win Galle Test by four wickets NEW DELHI: Opener Imam-ul-Haq displayed a brilliant batting performance to anchor Pakistan's chase and secure a thrilling four-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in a nerve-wracking opening Test in Galle on Thursday. The Times of India · Jul 20, 2023
Shakeel, Salman help Pakistan counter Sri Lanka's spin Pakistan's Shakeel/Salman rescue innings from precarious 101-5, de Silva's 122 bolsters SL to 312. Shakeel/Salman's 120-run stand steadies Pak, de Silva's 50th Test ton helps SL to respectable total. The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023
Sri Lanka beats Ireland again, wins Test series 2-0 Prabath Jayasuriya became the fastest spinner to reach 50 Test wickets and Ramesh Mendis claimed his fourth five-wicket haul as Sri Lanka cruised to an innings and 10-run win over Ireland The Hindu · Apr 28, 2023
Sri Lanka spinner Prabath Jayasuriya breaks 71-year-old Test record Sri Lanka vs Ireland second Test at Galle: Sri Lanka spinner Prabath Jayasuriya broke a 71-year-old record when he dismissed Ireland’s Paul Stirling to claim his 50th Test wicket on the final day of the second Test The Hindu · Apr 28, 2023
Sri Lanka's Prabath Jayasuriya now quickest spinner to take 50 Test wickets Breaking a record that stood for seven decades, Sri Lanka's left-arm orthodox spinner Prabath Jayasuriya entered his name in history books by becoming the fastest spinner to take 50 wickets in Test cricket. The Times of India · Apr 28, 2023
The Hindu · Apr 25, 2023 Ireland reaches highest Test score of 492 vs Sri Lanka Ireland tired Sri Lankan bowling attack to pile up 492 all out before the hosts responded by reaching 81-0 at stumps on day two of the second Test on April 25, 2023.
The Times of India · Aug 8, 2022 Prabath Jayasuriya, Emma Lamb win ICC Player of Month honour for July DUBAI: Sri Lanka spin sensation Prabath Jayasuriya and England women's cricket team's emerging all-rounder Emma Lamb were on Monday voted ICC 'Player of the Month' for July.
The Hindu · Jul 28, 2022 SL vs Pak second Test | Sri Lanka beats Pakistan to level series 1-1 Set an improbable target of 508 runs to win, Pakistan was bowled out for 261 with a session to spare in its second innings
The Hindu · Jul 23, 2022 Sri Lankan teenager Dunith Wellalage in line for Test debut against Pakistan The 19-year-old Wellalage, a left-arm orthodox who awaits his Test debut, seems a likely replacement for injured spinner Maheesh Theekshana
The Hindu · Jul 20, 2022 Abdullah Shafique steers Pakistan to win over Sri Lanka in first test The first test finished not long after Sri Lankan lawmakers chose six-time Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe as president
The Hindu · Jul 19, 2022 Ton-up Shafique drives Pakistan’s record chase at Galle against Sri Lanka Opener Abdullah Shafique hit a gritty century to keep Pakistan in the hunt to chase down a victory target of 342 in the opening Test against Sri Lanka on Tuesday
The Hindu · Jul 18, 2022 Chandimal helps Sri Lanka take command against Pakistan Dinesh Chandimal’s unbeaten 86 has put Sri Lanka in a commanding position in the first test against Pakistan
The Guardian - AU · Jul 12, 2022 Sri Lanka’s Test team look to future as Australia briefly slip back into past From the moment protesters began marching past the ground on the second day, the hosts took control and never let go
Daily Mirror · Jul 11, 2022 Steve Smith mocked over "desperate" review as Sri Lanka earn stunning win over Australia Steve Smith opted for a terrible review after being given out lbw for nought during the final Test match between Australia and Sri Lanka, with the hosts comprehensively winning the match by an innings
The Hindu · Jul 11, 2022 Sri Lanka records innings victory over Australia in 2nd test It was Sri Lanka’s first win by an innings against Australia since they first met in 1983.
ABC News · Jul 11, 2022 Sri Lanka completes emphatic victory over Australia in second Test in Galle, levelling two match series 1-1 Australia are bowled out for 151 by Sri Lanka in the second Test in Galle to fall to an innings and 39-run defeat.