Sri Lanka

Garfield Sobers says T20 taking toll on Test cricket

West Indies legend Garfield Sobers accused cash-rich Twenty20 tournaments of destroying Test cricket by luring players away from the longest form of the sport with large amounts of cash.
23 October 2015, 05:23 AM

Marlon Samuels: West Indies off-spinner reported for bowling action

West Indies all-rounder Marlon Samuels has been reported for bowling with a suspect action for the third time in his career.
19 October 2015, 08:14 AM

Herath restores Sri Lanka dominance

At the end of an action-packed second day of the first Test, West Indies are 66 for 2, trailing Sri Lanka by 418 runs.
15 October 2015, 13:21 PM

When Lara tamed Murali

Highlights of Brian Lara's three hundreds in Sri Lanka are now available on YouTube. It was the way he tackled spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan that stood out.
13 October 2015, 04:33 AM

Sri Lanka, West Indies face off with young guns

Sri Lanka and the West Indies look to offload past baggage and begin a new era with fresh young talent when a two-Test series starts in Galle.
12 October 2015, 13:20 PM

Younis Khan poised to pass 'legend' Miandad's Pakistan run record

Younis Khan is poised to surpass Javed Miandad as Pakistan's greatest Test match run scorer, but refuses to be considered the equal of the man.
12 October 2015, 04:51 AM

Herath to take retirement call after 2016 World T20

Rangana Herath says he won't make any decision on how long to carry on playing until after the end of the 2016 ICC World Twenty20 in India.
10 October 2015, 05:09 AM

If it was India, it might’ve been different: Ian Chappell on Australia’s canned tour of Bangladesh

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell shared his views on the recently canned tour of Bangladesh by the Australian cricket team while speaking on a fortnightly talk-show at ESPNcricinfo.
8 October 2015, 07:02 AM

Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka 2-0

Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka 2-0 in second match of Group A Qualifiers at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka.
2 October 2015, 14:17 PM

ICC Women’s Team Rankings launched

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today launched the official ICC Women’s Team Rankings, which incorporate results in all three formats of the game into one rankings system.
1 October 2015, 07:46 AM

Dhawan to lead India A squad against Bangladesh A

India opener Shikhar Dhawan has been named captain of the A squad to play a three-day match against Bangladesh A in September.
9 September 2015, 04:37 AM

One-Day Cup: Sangakkara stars as Surrey beat Notts to reach final

Sri Lanka legend Kumar Sangakkara played one of the finest knocks of his long career at The Oval as Surrey beat Nottinghamshire by four runs.
8 September 2015, 13:18 PM

Tharindu Kaushal reported for suspect action

Sri Lanka offspinner Tharindu Kaushal has been reported for a suspect illegal bowling action following the third Test against India.
2 September 2015, 11:57 AM

India vs Sri Lanka Test: Four sanctioned for breaching ICC’s Code of Conduct

Four players were sanctioned for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct in separate incidents during Colombo Test.
1 September 2015, 15:20 PM

Sri Lanka v India: Tourists secure series with victory in Colombo

India secured their first Test series victory in Sri Lanka since 1993 with a 117-run win in the deciding match.
1 September 2015, 13:28 PM

Sri Lankans foil Rajpaksa's return to power

Sri Lanka voted overwhelmingly to elect the broad coalition led by Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe back to power.
26 August 2015, 18:00 PM

Pakistan announce Twenty20 league in Qatar in 2016

Najam Sethi, former chairman of the PCB, announced the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will be held from 4-24 February, 2016.
26 August 2015, 15:34 PM

Ireland to host Pakistan and Sri Lanka in one-day internationals

Ireland will host one-day internationals against Sri Lanka and Pakistan in the summer of 2016.
25 August 2015, 14:39 PM

Ashwin takes five in commanding win

India defeat Sri Lanka by 278 runs in the 2nd Test at Colombo (PSS) to level the 3-match series.
24 August 2015, 10:33 AM

SL authority cracks down on illegal bowling actions

Sri Lanka Cricket's Illegal Bowling Action Committee (IBAC), headed by former double international Ishak Sahabdeen, has taken several steps to eradicate suspect actions with the immediate aim of ensuring their players are not pulled up during the Under-19 World Cup in Bangladesh next year.
23 August 2015, 06:42 AM