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A turning pitch at Galle is a normal thing - SLC

A turning pitch at Galle is a normal thing - SLC

While the documentary implies gambling interests dictated the bowler-friendly nature of that surface, SLC CEO Ashley de Silva emphasised on the cricketing reasons for how that pitch turned out

28-May-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Perera a silent hero - Angelo Mathews

Perera a silent hero - Angelo Mathews

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews has called Dilruwan Perera a "silent hero" after the offspinner became the first Sri Lanka player to take ten wickets and score a half-century in a Test

06-Aug-2016•Andrew Fidel Fernando in Galle

Selection rethink needed - Smith

Selection rethink needed - Smith

Australia's captain Steven Smith has conceded a radical shift in Test selection may be required in order to change the national side's increasingly grim record in Asia, after their 229-run defeat in Galle

06-Aug-2016•Daniel Brettig

Perera bowls Sri Lanka to series triumph

Perera bowls Sri Lanka to series triumph

Sri Lanka wrapped up a series win over Australia on the third day in Galle, where they completed a 229-run win in the second Test

06-Aug-2016•The Report by Brydon Coverdale

'Not up to international standard' - Lehmann

'Not up to international standard' - Lehmann

"Not up to international standard" was the damning verdict of Australia's coach Darren Lehmann after the tourists lost 11 for 77 on a frenetic day in Galle

05-Aug-2016•Daniel Brettig in Galle

Herath hat-trick headlines 21-wicket day

Herath hat-trick headlines 21-wicket day

The second day in Galle brought 21 wickets as Sri Lanka tightened their grip on the series. Rangana Herath claimed a hat-trick and Australia were bowled out for 106, their lowest ever total against Sri Lanka

05-Aug-2016•The Report by Brydon Coverdale

Maturing Starc happy with continuity and consistency

Maturing Starc happy with continuity and consistency

Mitchell Starc may finally be about to become the dominant Test match bowler he has occasionally threatened to be, having passed 100 wickets amid the fine returns of 5 for 44 on the opening day against Sri Lanka in Galle

04-Aug-2016•Daniel Brettig in Galle

Australia lose openers after Sri Lanka make 281

Australia lose openers after Sri Lanka make 281

On a wicket renowned for being spin friendly, Mitchell Starc claimed the best figures ever by an Australian fast bowler in Sri Lanka as the hosts were dismissed for 281 on the first day in Galle

04-Aug-2016•The Report by Brydon Coverdale

Top spot at stake as Australia await another trial by spin

Top spot at stake as Australia await another trial by spin

Sri Lanka are set to breathe more fire through spin on a dry Galle surface even as Australia look to restore parity, failing which they could slip to as far as No. 3 in the Test rankings

03-Aug-2016•The Preview by Brydon Coverdale

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BCB firm on stance that Bangladesh won't travel to India for T20 World Cup

BCB firm on stance that Bangladesh won't travel to India for T20 World Cup

13-Jan-2026 • 22 hrs ago•ESPNcricinfo staff

No specific threat to Bangladesh team in India, says ICC security assessment

No specific threat to Bangladesh team in India, says ICC security assessment

12-Jan-2026•ESPNcricinfo staff

USA's Ali Khan claims having been 'denied' India visa ahead of T20 World Cup

USA's Ali Khan claims having been 'denied' India visa ahead of T20 World Cup

13-Jan-2026 • 18 hrs ago•ESPNcricinfo staff

Healy's push to open 'was a real turning point' in her career

Healy's push to open 'was a real turning point' in her career

13-Jan-2026•Andrew McGlashan

Pakistan's Sameer Minhas sets sights on more than one trophy at U-19 World Cup

Pakistan's Sameer Minhas sets sights on more than one trophy at U-19 World Cup

13-Jan-2026 • 19 hrs ago•Danyal Rasool