Sri Lanka crash to 304-run defeat

  Sri Lanka’s wheels fell off after the Test against India here in Galle yesterday — well and truly exposing their limitations in all departments of the game.

We are better than this- Herath

Skipper Rangana Herath expressing his disappointment over the crushing defeat in the first Test against India in Galle said they were a better team than there performance showed.  

Herath injured his finger

With the results of the opening Test here in Galle seems a forgone conclusion after India continued to dominate proceedings of the first three days, hosts may be in for another shock after Sri Lanka skipper and spin spearhead Rangana Herath injured his middle finger in his left hand while fielding. The state of his injury is yet to be known but Cricket Manager Asanka Gurusinha says X’ray’s shows no fracture.

Vaas admits Sri Lanka in trouble

Bowling coach Chaminda Vaas says Sri Lanka must at least bat through the first two sessions on day three to avoid danger.

Dhawan rates his 190 as his best

Shikhar Dhawan who scored a swashbuckling century, before falling ten runs short of a deserving double century rated his 168-ball 190 as his best Test innings in his short career. Dhawan, 31, who joined the squad when regular opener Murali Vijay opted out citing fitness issue, batted with aggression and intend as he punished the bowlers mercilessly to all corners of the ground.

Gunaratne to miss rest of the series with broken thumb

Sri Lanka suffered a huge blow early on day one as all-rounder Asela Gunaratne fractured his thumb during the Galle test. He is expected to undergo surgery later today and will  miss the rest of the series.

History weighs on Herath's hunt for 400

Rangana Herath's prolific wicket-taking means Sri Lanka have barely missed Murali but his record against India is the one anomaly in a brilliant career

Hashan new Sri Lanka batting coach

Sri Lanka Cricket has appointed for Sri Lanka cricketer Hashan Tillakaratne as the batting coach for the Indian series which begins in Galle on Wednesday. He is the latest to join the national side after former Sri Lanka seamer Chaminda Vaas replaced Champaka Ramanayake as bowling coach. Ramanayake resigned last week and his name is linked with the Bangladesh Cricket Board.

Dhananjaya, Malinda and Pradeep return

Sri Lanka have recalled batsman Dhananjaya de Silva, left-arm spinner Malinda Pushpakumara and seamer Nuwan Pradeep for the three-match Test series against India.

Vaas replaces Ramanayake as bowling coach

Chaminda Vaas has replaced Champaka Ramanayake as fast bowling coach of the national team for the India series. Ramanayake resigned from the post last night. Vaas was Sri Lanka's fast-bowling coach up to the 2015 World Cup.  

Chandimal ruled out of India Tests by pneumonia

Sri Lanka Test skipper Dinesh Chandimal has been ruled out of the opening Test match against India due after contracting pneumonia.  

Transition is about being brave - Kohli

Indian skipper Virat Kohli says a team could ensure a smooth transition if they are ‘brave and willing to do the hard yards. He said that experience counts a little, if the players have no confidence and belief in their abilities.

10 things you should know about Sri Lanka vs India Test cricket

Herath jumps to second position among Test bowlers

Shamindra Eranga’s bowling action cleared

Sri Lankan seamer Shamindra Eranga has been cleared to resume bowling by the International Cricket Council following re-assessment of his bowling action. 

Dhawan to replace injured Murali Vijay for Sri Lanka Tests

? Shikhar Dhawan has been included in India squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka starting July 26 in place of Murali Vijay. The Tamil Nadu right hander has not played any competitive cricket since suffering a wrist injury after the Australia series, which Virat Kohli’s men won 2-1.

Sikanda Raza credits Klusener for batting revival

Sikanda  Raza who scored his maiden Test hundred to lift Zimbabwe to a commanding position after Sri Lanka reduced them for 23 for 4 at one stage, credited their batting coach Lance Klusener for the batting revival.

Sri Lanka crush Zimbabwe in record run-chase

Fielding criticism too harsh - Pothas

Sri Lanka’s interim coach Nic Pothas yesterday defended his team’s much maligned recent fielding performances, claiming that the recent criticism against the team was too harsh.

Raza puts Zimbabwe in control

Sikandar Raza closed in on his maiden hundred and put Zimbabwe in sight of a first test victory against Sri Lanka on the third day of their only match at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday.

Dimuth optimistic about Sri Lanka's chances

Sri Lankan opener Dimuth Karunaratne believes Sri Lanka are in a good position to beat Zimbabwe in the ongoing Test, despite losing three wickets chasing a total of 388, and that a positive attitude will see the home side through to victory.

Now Sanga takes on Arjuna

The national cricket team wrote to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) before the 2009 Pakistan tour seeking an independent security assessment, a reduction in the number of games to be played in the terror-ridden country, insurance for players and a week’s respite to spend time with their families.

Early wickets hold the key - Gurusinha

After seeing Zimbabwe stage a remarkable comeback from 70 for four in the morning session to 344 to eight at stumps, Sri Lanka Cricket Manager Asanka Gurusinha said early wickets would hold the key for the hosts when the one-off Test resumes at the R. Premadasa Stadium today (15).

Sri Lanka struggle as Cremer takes three

    As stumps were drawn at Kettarama on day two of the one-off Test against Zimbabwe, Sri Lankan batsmen may rue their failure to convert starts into big scores to provide a solid platform for an imposing total in their first innings.

Investigate Lahore attack on Sri Lanka cricketers-Sanga

Eight years after the terrorist attack on Sri Lankan cricketers in Lahore, former Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara calls for an impartial inquiry to bring those responsible for agreeing to tour Pakistan to books, despite security concerns.

Chandimal, Tharanga replace Angelo (VIDEO)

 Dinesh Chandimal and Upul Tharanga have been appointed as Test and limited over captains of the national team replacing Angelo

Mathews steps down as captain

Sri Lanka skipper Angelo Mathews has tendered his resignation as captain of the national side from all three formats.    

Sri Lanka in danger of automatic qualification for 2019 World Cup

  Zimbabwe’s historic series win against Sri Lanka has given the West Indies a glimmer of hope of direct qualification for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 with the gap between two-time former world champions West Indies and 1996 champions Sri Lanka narrowed to 10 points on the MRF Tyres ICC ODI Team Rankings.

Lowest point in my career- Mathews

Sri Lanka skipper Angelo Mathews admitted that the ODI series defeat to Zimbabwe was one of the lowest points of his career. Sri Lanka conceded the series 2-3 after Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in the series decider played in Hambantota on Monday.

7 recent injuries suffered by Sri Lanka.

Injuries are bound to happen in any sports. So cricketers are not an exception. Of late Sri Lankan cricketers have been hit by regular injury blows.