Second Test: Indian bowlers restrict Sri Lanka to 47 runs for the loss of 2 wickets
Nov 24, 2017, at 05:34 pm
Nagpur, Nov 24 (IBNS): A disciplined Indian bowling line up bowled miserly spells to restrict the visiting Sri Lankan side to 47 runs for the loss of two wickets in the first session of play on day one, here on Friday.
Nagpur Test: Sri Lanka win toss, elect to bat first against India
Nov 24, 2017, at 03:45 pm
Nagpur, Nov 24 (IBNS): Sri Lankan captain Dinesh Chandimal won the toss and elected to bat first in the second Test match on the ongoing series against India here on Friday.
Not enough time to prepare for South Africa tour: Virat Kohli
Nov 24, 2017, at 01:47 am
Nagpur, Nov 23 (IBNS): Expressing displeasure over the playing schedule, Indian captain Virat Kohli on Thursday said the team will not have enough time to prepare for the South African tour, which will begin immediately after the T20I series against Sri Lanka in December.
Sri Lankan batsman tries to invent new shot from behind stumps, fails
Nov 22, 2017, at 09:47 pm
Colombo, Nov 22 (IBNS): Evolution of new shots have been a part of cricket fields since the emergence of T20 cricket.
Important ranking points up for grabs in Ashes
Nov 21, 2017, at 09:41 pm
Dubai, Nov 21 (IBNS): Important ranking points will be up for grabs in The Ashes as Australia and England battle it out in five Tests starting in Brisbane on Thursday.
Indian pacers put up fight on Day 5 of Kolkata Test, SL manage to survive
Nov 20, 2017, at 10:47 pm
Kolkata, Nov 20 (IBNS): Despite an impeccable effort by the Indian pacers on the final day of the first Test match, Sri Lanka managed to survive and draw the game at the Eden Gardens here on Monday.
India-Sri Lanka first Test match ends in draw
Nov 20, 2017, at 09:59 pm
Kolkata, Nov 20 (IBNS): The first Test match between India and Sri Lanka ended in a draw at the Eden Gardens here on Monday.
Kolkata Test: Sri Lanka 8/2 at tea, 223 more runs to win
Nov 20, 2017, at 07:59 pm
Kolkata, Nov 20 (IBNS): Chasing a target of 231 on the fifth day of the first Test match against India, Sri Lanka have been reduced to 8/2 at the Eden Gardens.
Kolkata Test: Kohli hits hundred, India set 231 as target for SL
Nov 20, 2017, at 07:22 pm
Kolkata, Nov 20 (IBNS): Boasting on the century by captain Virat Kohli in the second innings, India have set a target of 231 for Sri Lanka to win the Kolkata Test at the Eden Gardens.
Kolkata Test: India 251/5 at lunch on Day 5, lead SL by 129 runs
Nov 20, 2017, at 05:11 pm
Kolkata, Nov 20 (IBNS): India are at 251/5 at the lunch break on the final day of the first test match against Sri Lanka at the Eden Gardens here on Monday.
India-Sri Lanka Test: Dhawan, KLRahul give India strong start in second innings
Nov 20, 2017, at 12:16 am
Kolkata, Nov 19 (IBNS): Indian batsmen-KL Rahul (73) and Shikhar Dhawan (94)- managed to give home side strong opening stand in the second innings of the ongoing first Test match against Sri Lanka here on Sunday.
Sri Lanka in steady position in Kolkata Test, trail India by seven runs
Nov 18, 2017, at 10:46 pm
Kolkata, Nov 18 (IBNS): After demolishing the Indian batting order to just 172 runs, Sri Lanka continued to keep a strong hold in the match as they are just seven runs behind India's first innings total at stumps on day three at the Eden Gardens here on Saturday.
Kolkata Test: Sri Lanka 165/4 at stumps on Day 3, trail India by seven runs
Nov 18, 2017, at 09:51 pm
Kolkata, Nov 18 (IBNS): Sri Lanka scored 165/4 at the end of the third day's play of the first Test match at the Eden Gardens here on Saturday.
Thirimanne and Mathews steady Sri Lanka at 113/2 at tea
Nov 18, 2017, at 08:32 pm
Kolkata, Nov 18 (IBNS) : Lahiru Thirimanne and Angelo Mathews played the anchor with an unbeaten 79-run partnership, as Sri Lanka went for tea at 113 for the loss of two wickets keeping up the fightback after early losses in their first innings against India on the third day of the first test match.
Eden Gardens test : Sri Lanka 93 for two in reply to India's 172 in first innings
Nov 18, 2017, at 07:42 pm
Kolkata, Nov 18 (IBNS) : India fought back forcing Lanka to struggle at 93 for two wickets at the end of the 24th over in their first innings after they were all out at 172 before lunch on the third day of their first test match at the Eden Gardens on Saturday..
Kolkata Test: Sri Lanka bowl out India 172 in first innings
Nov 18, 2017, at 04:59 pm
Kolkata, Nov 18 (IBNS): Sri Lanka bowled out India at just 172 in the first innings of the first Test match at the Eden Gardens here on Saturday.
Kolkata Test: Play for Day 2 called off due to rain, India 74/5 at stumps
Nov 17, 2017, at 09:04 pm
Kolkata, Nov 17 (IBNS): The second day's play of the Kolkata Test between India and Sri Lanka has been called off due to rain with the hosts struggling at 74/5 at the stumps.
Kolkata Test: India struggle at 74/5 at lunch on Day 2
Nov 17, 2017, at 05:32 pm
Kolkata, Nov 17 (IBNS): In yet another rain-marred day, India are struggling at 74/5 at the end of the first session on Day 2 as the Sri Lankan bowlers have dominating the match so far.
Ishant Sharma released from Indian Test team
Nov 16, 2017, at 11:11 pm
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): Indian Fast bowler Ishant Sharma has been released from the Indian Test Team currently playing the first match of the Paytm Test series against Sri Lanka in Kolkata.
India totters at 17/3 on the rain-marred first day against Sri Lanka
Nov 16, 2017, at 10:39 pm
Kolkata, Nov 16 (IBNS) : India struggled with rain, bad light and Sri Lanka’s bowlers as it went to stumps at 17-3 Thursday on Day one of the first test when stumps were drawn early after only 11.5 overs were bowled at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Kolkata Test: Sri Lanka win toss, elect to bowl against India
Nov 16, 2017, at 06:35 pm
Kolkata, Nov 16 (IBNS): Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl first against India at the Eden Gardens here on Thursday.
India-Sri Lanka first Test match begins today, toss delayed due to wet outfield
Nov 16, 2017, at 04:24 pm
Kolkata, Nov 16 (IBNS): The first Test match between India and Sri Lanka will begin at the Eden Gardens here on Thursday.
Ravi Shastri lashes out at Dhoni's critics, asks them to 'look back at their careers'
Nov 14, 2017, at 11:48 pm
Kolkata, Nov 14 (IBNS): Lashing out at the critics of former Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Indian coach Ravi Shastri said those who are commenting on the World cup captain must look back at their careers, media reports said.
Hardik Pandya rested for Sri Lanka Test series
Nov 10, 2017, at 11:56 pm
Mumbai, Nov 10 (IBNS): The All-India Senior Selection Committee of the BCCI in consultation with the Indian team management has decided to rest all-rounder Hardik Pandya for the upcoming Paytm Test series against Sri Lanka.
Sri Lankan selectors announce squad for India tour
Nov 06, 2017, at 10:40 pm
Colombo, Nov 6 (IBNS): Sri Lankan Cricket on Monday announced a 15-men squad for the upcoming India tour.
Sri Lanka moves ahead of Pakistan in sixth place
Oct 10, 2017, at 11:06 pm
Dubai, Oct 10 (IBNS): Sri Lanka now trails fifth ranked Australia (97 points) by three points.
Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed feels visiting Sri Lanka will give ‘a tough time'
Sep 24, 2017, at 12:34 am
Islamabad, Sept 23 (IBNS): Pakistani skipper Sarfraz Ahmed on Saturay said the series against Sri Lanka will be challenging.
Sri Lanka Cricket announces new selection panel
Sep 19, 2017, at 11:59 pm
Colombo, Sept 19 (IBNS): Appointing Graeme Labrooy as the Chairman, Sri Lanka Cricket on Tuesday announced the name of the new selection panel.
Sri Lanka tour to Pakistan announced
Sep 10, 2017, at 01:44 am
Islamabad, Sept 9 (IBNS): The Pakistan Cricket Board on Saturday announced the schedule of the Sri Lanka Tour to Pakistan 2017 (played at the neutral venue in UAE).
T2-I: Kohli smashes 82 to help India beat Sri Lanka by 7 wickets
Sep 07, 2017, at 04:49 am
Colombo, Sept 6 (IBNS): India will return from Sri Lanka undefeated as the visitors completed their golden run by defeating the home team by seven wickets in the T20 match of the tour here on Wednesday.