Sri Lanka

2nd Test, Day 3: Tom Latham Ton Drives New Zealand's Reply Against Sri Lanka

Agence France-Presse | Saturday August 24, 2019

New Zealand were 196 for four at stumps, still trailing Sri Lanka by 48 runs.

Sri Lanka Ends Emergency 4 Months After Easter Blasts

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday August 23, 2019

Sri Lanka has ended a four-month state of emergency declared after Easter suicide bombings by Islamist extremists that killed 258 people, officials said Friday.

2nd Test: Trent Boult, Tim Southee Rattle Sri Lanka In Rain-Hit Test

Agence France-Presse | Friday August 23, 2019

Sri Lanka posted 144 for six against New Zealand after persistent rain led to early stumps on day two of the second Test.

Dimuth Karunaratne Helps Sri Lanka To 85-2 On Rain-Hit First Day

Agence France-Presse | Thursday August 22, 2019

Only 36.3 overs were possible after rain washed out the first session and bad light ended play for the day with Karunaratne unbeaten on 49.

Kane Williamson Rested For Sri Lanka T20I Series, Tim Southee To Lead

Tuesday August 20, 2019

Apart from Kane Williamson, New Zealand star pacer Trent Boult will also return home after the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.

Kane Williamson, Akila Dananjaya Reported For Suspect Bowling Actions

Tuesday August 20, 2019

The match officials' report at the end of the first Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand had expressed concerns about the bowling actions of both players.

Virat Kohli Reflects On 11-Year International Cricket Journey With Special Post

Santosh Rao | Monday August 19, 2019

Virat Kohli, who made his international debut in an ODI match against Sri Lanka in Dambulla on August 18, 2008, took to social media to celebrate his journey so far.

Captain Dimuth Karunaratne's Ton Leads Sri Lanka To New Zealand Test Win

Agence France-Presse | Sunday August 18, 2019

Dimuth Karunaratne posted his ninth Test hundred along with enjoying a record-equalling opening partnership of 161 with Lahiru Thirimanne.

1st Test, Day 4: Sri Lanka Set Up Final Day Thriller Against New Zealand

Agence France-Presse | Saturday August 17, 2019

Sri Lanka need 135 runs to register a win over New Zealand in the first Test.

Sri Lanka May Waive Visa Fee Indefinitely For 48 Countries: Minister

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday August 16, 2019

Due to an increase in the number of tourists visiting Sri Lanka with arrivals expected to hit the 3-million mark by the end of the year, the government announced on Friday that might waive off the entry visa fee 48 countries, including India, indefinitely.

1st Test, Day 3: BJ Watling Puts New Zealand In Strong Position In Galle

Agence France-Presse | Friday August 16, 2019

At stumps on day three, New Zealand emerged on top thanks to the efforts of BJ Watling, who finished unbeaten on 63.

70-Year-Old Bony Elephant Was Paraded In Sri Lanka. She Later Collapsed

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday August 17, 2019

Sri Lanka Friday ordered an investigation after a skeletal 70-year-old elephant was paraded at a high-profile Buddhist pageant in a move criticised as cruelty to the ailing animal.

Tim Southee Equals Sachin Tendulkar's Tally Of Sixes In Test Cricket

Samrat Chakraborty | Friday August 16, 2019

Tim Southee took 66 matches and 96 innings to achieve the feat while Tendulkar achieved it after playing 200 Tests and batting 329 times.

Watch: Trent Boult's Hilarious Reaction After Ball Gets Trapped In Helmet

Samrat Chakraborty | Friday August 16, 2019

The ball got trapped inside Trent Boult's helmet in the 82nd over, leaving the players and commentators in all-smiles.

1st Test, Day 2: New Zealand's Ajaz Patel Takes 5 Wickets As Sri Lanka Reach 227/7

Agence France-Presse | Thursday August 15, 2019

New Zealand restricted Sri Lanka to 227 for seven at stumps on day two of the first Test on Thursday.