Sri Lanka

Mominul the surprise as Tigers begin preparation for Sri Lanka series

Bangladesh national team players began their preparation for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka under head coach Chandika Hathurusingha on Monday even as majority of the stars are busy with BPL duties.

Hathurusingha 'often turns TV off when watching BPL'

Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha has likened the Bangladesh Premier League to a circus, saying he does not even watch the franchise T20 tournament. The Sri Lankan born coach also said some of the players who play in the BPL are not of any standard, during an interview with ESPNcricinfo.

Hasaranga to miss first two T20Is against Bangladesh for abusing umpire

New Sri Lanka Twenty20 captain Wanindu Hasaranga was given a two-match ban by the International Cricket Council on Saturday for abusing an umpire during this week's series-ending loss against Afghanistan.

Sri Lanka repays $20m Iranian oil debt with tea

"So far $20 million worth of tea has been exported to Iran under the barter trade agreement," Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena's office said

Afghanistan win three-run thriller, but Sri Lanka take T20 series

Afghanistan salvaged some pride on Wednesday when they secured a nail-biting three-run win over hosts Sri Lanka in the third T20 international, the last game of their multi-format tour.

SL beat Afghanistan in second ODI to seal series

Sri Lanka sealed a commanding 155-run victory over Afghanistan in the second one-day international on Sunday in Kandy, securing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Sri Lanka celebrate 10-wicket win against Afghanistan

Sri Lanka wrapped up a comfortable 10-wicket win in the one-off Test match against Afghanistan in Colombo on Monday.

Afghanistan bowl out hosts Sri Lanka for 439

Sri Lanka collapsed from 427 for six to 439 all out on the third day of their one-off Test against Afghanistan on Sunday, with one of their batsmen forced off the field after being hit on the helmet.

Sri Lanka power ahead after Mathews, Chandimal fifties

The hosts were leading by 89 runs in Colombo after elegant stroke play by the two experienced batsmen

February 26, 2024
February 26, 2024

Mominul the surprise as Tigers begin preparation for Sri Lanka series

Bangladesh national team players began their preparation for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka under head coach Chandika Hathurusingha on Monday even as majority of the stars are busy with BPL duties.

February 25, 2024
February 25, 2024

Hathurusingha 'often turns TV off when watching BPL'

Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha has likened the Bangladesh Premier League to a circus, saying he does not even watch the franchise T20 tournament. The Sri Lankan born coach also said some of the players who play in the BPL are not of any standard, during an interview with ESPNcricinfo.

February 24, 2024
February 24, 2024

Hasaranga to miss first two T20Is against Bangladesh for abusing umpire

New Sri Lanka Twenty20 captain Wanindu Hasaranga was given a two-match ban by the International Cricket Council on Saturday for abusing an umpire during this week's series-ending loss against Afghanistan.

February 22, 2024
February 22, 2024

Sri Lanka repays $20m Iranian oil debt with tea

"So far $20 million worth of tea has been exported to Iran under the barter trade agreement," Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena's office said

February 22, 2024
February 22, 2024

Afghanistan win three-run thriller, but Sri Lanka take T20 series

Afghanistan salvaged some pride on Wednesday when they secured a nail-biting three-run win over hosts Sri Lanka in the third T20 international, the last game of their multi-format tour.

February 12, 2024
February 12, 2024

SL beat Afghanistan in second ODI to seal series

Sri Lanka sealed a commanding 155-run victory over Afghanistan in the second one-day international on Sunday in Kandy, securing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

February 5, 2024
February 5, 2024

Sri Lanka celebrate 10-wicket win against Afghanistan

Sri Lanka wrapped up a comfortable 10-wicket win in the one-off Test match against Afghanistan in Colombo on Monday.

February 4, 2024
February 4, 2024

Afghanistan bowl out hosts Sri Lanka for 439

Sri Lanka collapsed from 427 for six to 439 all out on the third day of their one-off Test against Afghanistan on Sunday, with one of their batsmen forced off the field after being hit on the helmet.

February 3, 2024
February 3, 2024

Sri Lanka power ahead after Mathews, Chandimal fifties

The hosts were leading by 89 runs in Colombo after elegant stroke play by the two experienced batsmen

February 2, 2024
February 2, 2024

No matches in Mirpur in Sri Lanka series

Dhaka will not host any of the matches in this three-format series

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