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Sri Lanka rue missed chances in Aussie thrashing

Australia have thrashed Sri Lanka in the first of two Test matches but things could have been different had the hosts made the most of their opportunities.

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When Shahid Afridi bossed the world of big-hitters with a 37-ball century

Twenty-eight years ago on October 4, Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi stamped his authority as arguably the best big-hitter in world cricket at that time by smashing the then fastest century in ODIs.

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England got carried away against Sri Lanka: Michael Vaughan

NEW DELHI: Following a heedless batting performance against Sri Lanka in the third Test at the Oval, Michael Vaughan has cautioned England not to "take the mick out of the game".

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Ben Stokes's absence adds extra edge to England-Sri Lanka Test series

England will commence the first Test against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford on Wednesday, with several players aiming to make an impact following the absence of captain Ben Stokes due to an injury.

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Stokes Absence Adds Extra Edge To England-Sri Lanka Series

England head into the first Test against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford starting Wednesday with several players given a chance to prove a point after captain Ben Stokes's series-ending injury.

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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

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DRS controversy: How Sri Lanka players were left stunned and Kusal Mendis threw his helmet as Virat Kohli survived LBW - Watch

NEW DELHI: The ongoing three-match ODI series between India and Sri Lanka has faced controversy following a Decision Review System (DRS) incident during the second ODI on Sunday. Sri Lanka secured a 32-run victory, taking a 1-0 lead after the first match ended in a tie. The issue arose from…

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Sanath Jayasuriya calls on Sri Lanka players to improve their cricket awareness

NEW DELHI: After their defeat in the recently finished Twenty20 International series against India, interim coach Sanath Jayasuriya stated that Sri Lankan players would need to focus on developing their "cricket awareness".

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Yashasvi Jaiswal's work ethic is quite impressive: Sanath Jayasuriya

NEW DELHI: With the Olympics going on, the India-Sri Lanka limited-overs series has hardly raised the fervour among fans. Sanath Jayasuriya, the interim head coach of Sri Lanka, however, believes the series holds “massive importance” for young players from both sides. The Lankan legend spoke to TOI on a number…

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Gautam Gambhir era of Indian cricket enters competition mode with Sri Lanka T20Is

India's newly-appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir and T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav are set to make their debut as a leadership duo against a struggling Sri Lankan side in a series of limited-overs matches, beginning with the first game of the three-match T20I series on Saturday in Pallekele.

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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…

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'Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are best players in the world, but...': How Sanath Jayasuriya is planning for India T20I series

NEW DELHI: Sanath Jayasuriya, the interim head coach of Sri Lanka, disclosed on Wednesday that Zubin Bharucha, the high performance director of Rajasthan Royals, has assisted his batters in getting ready for the forthcoming Twenty20 series against India. The coach anticipates that his team will capitalize on the retirements of…

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SLC appoints Sanath Jayasuriya as Cricket Consultant for one year

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Thursday announced the appointment of former opener Sanath Jayasuriya as the full-time cricket consultant for a duration of one year. The decision to bring Jayasuriya on board is part of an effort to foster the all-round development of cricket in the country.

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World Cup: Semifinal of 1996, a day to forget for Indians

KOLKATA: Thursday would be the second time that the Eden Gardens will host an ODI World Cup semifinal. The first, on March 13, 1996 remains etched in memory for all the wrong reasons. It was the day when an unruly crowd prevailed and an international match had to be abandoned…

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'Umpires should have...': Sanath Jayasuriya backs Angelo Mathews on 'timed out' dismissal

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka batting legend Sanath Jayasuriya on Wednesday came in support of Angelo Mathews after the allrounder became the first player to be 'timed out' in international cricket at the World Cup on Monday.

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India @ ODI WC Stat Attack: The Indian batter with the best strike rate, Sachin Tendulkar records which will be hard to break and more

The ODI World Cup is a stage which has seen some of the most mind boggling records being created over the years.

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Thriving under pressure comes from confidence and belief in yourself

So as long as the management and the captain knew that that was what I was doing, they left me alone, which was good. It allowed me to think and do what I thought was best. Obviously, everyone who had confidence in me allowed me to do it, says Aravinda…

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Stat Attack: India vs Sri Lanka - Who holds the Asia Cup finals edge?

It's not India vs Pakistan, but it's the final of a major tournament and based on how India and Sri Lanka have played so far in this edition of the Asia Cup this clash of two teams in blue promises to be a cracker of a contest.

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'No cricketer can ever be like this Indian legend': Muttiah Muralitharan

NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan has said that Sachin Tendulkar was a "genius from day one" and no cricketer can be like the Indian batting maestro.

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Sanath Jayasuriya defends Pallekele as Asia Cup venue

NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan cricket legend Sanath Jayasuriya has come to the defense of Pallekele as one of the venues for the ongoing Asia Cup, addressing criticism about the choice of venues. Jayasuriya mentioned that the city has experienced "unusual weather" in the past few days, leading to concerns about…

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Top-5: Players with the longest career in ODIs

NEW DELHI: Several cricket legends have etched their names in history with their remarkably long careers in one-day internationals (ODIs). Sachin Tendulkar, the Indian maestro, enjoyed a really long tenure from 1989 to 2012, setting a benchmark followed by other stalwarts. These players' enduring careers not only showcased their skill…

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Rohit Sharma hopeful of winning ODI World Cup 2023 at home

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma will rely on the "massive" home support his squad receives to win the ODI World Cup. India last won the ODI World Cup in 2011 at home, when MS Dhoni and company hoisted the cherished trophy.

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Sanath Jayasuriya-led committee to probe Sri Lanka's direct ODI World Cup qualification failure

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka's sports minister Roshan Ranasinghe appointed a technical committee headed by the legendary Sanath Jayasuriya to probe the reasons behind Sri Lanka's failure to win direct qualification for the ODI World Cup to be held in India later this year.

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I have always played for the right reasons, to help the team as much as possible: Virat Kohli

NEW DELHI: Batting maestro Virat Kohli said that he always played to help the team as much as possible and is not desperate for milestones after leading India to a record-shattering win against Sri Lanka in the third one-day international (ODI) on Sunday in Thiruvananthapuram.

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Harry Brook ‘probably happier’ with six fours in an over than maiden Test ton

The Yorkshireman struck an 80-ball ton.

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