Cricket News

The trio of Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara and Kasun Rajitha snared all 20 wickets against Bangladesh

Sri Lanka bounced back from 57 for 5 to end the first day 248 ahead; just one wicket fell to a spinner all day in Sylhet

Pathum Nissanka, Dilshan Madushanka and Kusal Perera have been left out

Kusal Perera and Dhananjaya de Silva, who were left out of the ODI series, are also part of the squad

Karunaratne had taken over in 2019, and led the side in 30 Tests, including a series win in South Africa

Dhananjaya de Silva has been dropped, while Wanindu Hasaranga's availability will be subject to fitness

Sri Lanka's batting slumped after a promising start, and Kusal Perera retired hurt with a shoulder strain

"It's not just a case of going out there and slogging. It's about doing it their way, and hitting their strong shots"

Pakistan are favourites chasing 131 for victory, but they were three down at stumps on the fourth day

Sri Lanka, who were in the driver's seat with Pakistan 101 for 5 in reply to their 312, will need quick wickets on the third morning to bounce back

Galle had it all - the return of an ace speedster, a thrilling fightback and a wicket off the last ball

Theekshana starred with a three-for after Dhananjaya's 93 dragged them past 200

"If you could bottle that performance and take it with you, you are going to be very consistent around the world," he says

Rajitha's lower-order resistance not enough for Sri Lanka to make New Zealand bat again

Assistant coach says the team doesn't mind if they make only 20-30 runs in the first six overs. They know they can catch up

Afghanistan out of the T20 World Cup after going down by six wickets in Brisbane

Fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera has been selected but ankle injury is a concern

Pakistan, leading 1-0 in the series, have started their chase of 508 in positive fashion

The home side will be forced into substantial changes for the second Test

"Even playing them in the nets, I can see an improvement. I think they'll do the job"