Sep 07, 2017, at 01:33 am
Colombo, Sept 1 (IBNS): India won the toss and opted to field first against Sri Lanka in the T20 match here on Wednesday.
Kohli smashes century to help India beat Sri Lanka by six wickets, win series 5-0
Sep 04, 2017, at 04:13 am
Colombo, Sept 5 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli led from the front as he smashed unbeaten 110 runs to help his side beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in the fifth and final match of the series here on Sunday.
MS Dhoni completes another unique century
Sep 04, 2017, at 12:44 am
Colombo, Sept 3 (IBNS): Indian cricketer MS Dhoni added one more feather to his cap as he completed his100 stumpings in ODI cricket.
India thrash Sri Lanka by 168 runs in Colombo
Sep 01, 2017, at 06:39 am
Colombo, Aug 31 (IBNS): India outplayed Sri Lanka by 168 runs in the fourth ODI match here on Thursday.
Sri Lanka fail to seal ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 direct qualification
Sep 01, 2017, at 04:18 am
Dubai, Aug 31 (IBNS): Sri Lanka has been unable to seal a direct qualification place in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 in the ongoing ODI series against India after failing to win two matches.
MS Dhoni plays 300th ODI match, Virat Kohli felicitates
Sep 01, 2017, at 03:07 am
Colombo, Aug 31 (IBNS): Indian captain Virat Kohli felicitated his immediate predecessor Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the latter played his 300th ODI match against Sri Lanka on Thursday.
Kohli, Rohit hit centuries, India post 375/5 in 50 overs against Sri Lanka
Sep 01, 2017, at 12:12 am
Colombo, Aug 31 (IBNS): Riding on the centuries hit by skipper Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, India posted a mammoth total of 375/5 in 50 overs in the fourth ODI match against Sri Lanka on Thursday.
Another milestone for captain cool, Dhoni to play 300th ODI against Sri Lanka
Aug 31, 2017, at 05:25 pm
Colombo, Aug 31 (IBNS): Though the fourth ODI between India and Sri Lanka has little significance in the context of the series, it will certainly be special to former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the senior pro will play his 300th 50 overs match on Thursday.
SL cricket selection committee resigns after poor show against India
Aug 30, 2017, at 12:31 am
Colombo, Aug 29 (IBNS): Sri Lanka's Chief Selector of the national cricket Sanath Jayasuriya along with his committee has resigned from their position, media reports said on Tuesday.
India beat Sri Lanka by six wickets to clinch series 3-0
Aug 28, 2017, at 04:13 am
Kandy, Aug 27 (IBNS): Riding on opener Rohit Sharma's unbeaten 122 runs knock, India beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in the third ODI match here on Sunday to take 3-0 lead in the series.
Bumrah picks up five wickets, India restrict Sri Lanka at 217/9
Aug 28, 2017, at 12:03 am
Kandy, Aug 27 (IBNS): Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah shinned with the ball as he picked up five wickets to restrict Sr Lanka at 217 runs for the loss of nine wickets in the third ODI of the series here on Sunday.
Upul Thranga suspended for two ODIs for serious over-rate offence in Pallekele: ICC
Aug 26, 2017, at 01:11 am
Dubai, Aug 25 (IBNS): Sri Lanka captain Upul Tharanga has been suspended from the next two One-Day Internationals against India after his side was found guilty of a serious over-rate offence in the second match of the five-match series in Pallekele on Thursday.
India restrict Sri Lanka at 216 runs
Aug 21, 2017, at 12:05 am
Dambull, Aug 20 (IBNS): Indian bowlers shinned with the ball to restrict Sri Lanka in the first ODI at 216 runs here on Sunday.
Chance for Sri Lanka to seal direct place in ICC Cricket WC 2019
Aug 18, 2017, at 09:09 pm
Dubai, Aug 18 (IBNS): Sri Lanka will by eyeing the chance to seal direct qualification for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 in an upcoming five-match home series against India which commences in Dambulla on Sunday.
Sri Lankan team to tour Pakistan?
Aug 15, 2017, at 11:36 pm
Colombo, Aug 15 (IBNS): The Sri Lankan Cricket Board President is wanting its national side to tour Pakistan to play a series.
Great to be a part of this team, says Virat Kohli after series victory against Sri Lanka
Aug 14, 2017, at 10:16 pm
Pallekele, Aug 14 (IBNS) : Indian skipper Virat Kohli said it was 'great' experience for him to be part of the current team which defeated Sri Lanka in the three match series.
Sachin Tendulkar calls India's victory against Sri Lanka as 'fabulous'
Aug 14, 2017, at 08:54 pm
Mumbai, Aug 14 (IBNS): Former Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar expressed happiness over India's victory over Sri Lanka in the three-match series.
India team for ODI series , T20I against Sri Lanka announced, R Ashwin, Jadeja rested
Aug 14, 2017, at 02:21 am
Mumbai, Aug 13 (IBNS): Indian cricketers Mohammed Shami, R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja have been rested for the ODI and T20 series against Sri Lanka.
India dominate second day of third Test, Sri Lanka struggle at 19/1
Aug 14, 2017, at 12:51 am
Pallekele, Aug 13 (IBNS): India dominated the second day of the third Test against Sri Lanka as the homeside was bowled out for 135 runs and strggling at 19 runs for the loss of a wicket in the second innings here on Sunday.
Sri Lanka make comeback, India 329/6
Aug 12, 2017, at 11:41 pm
Pallekele, Aug 12 (IBNS): Sri Lanka came back strong in the third Test after a 188 runs first wicket stand between Indian openers as the visitors finished the day's play at 329 runs for the loss of six wickets here on Saturday.
Virat Kohli and his men go out for dinner to enjoy Monday night
Aug 08, 2017, at 03:44 am
Colombo, Aug 7 (IBNS): After crushing Sri Lanka in the second test match and clinching the series with one more match left, Indian team is currently on a lighter mood as captain Virat Kohli and his men went out for a dinner to enjoy Monday night.
Jadeja suspended for Pallekele Test against Sri Lanka
Aug 06, 2017, at 11:47 pm
Colombo, Aug 6 (IBNS): India’s Ravindra Jadeja has been suspended for the upcoming Pallekele Test after his accumulated demerit points reached six within a 24-month period following his latest breach of the ICC Code of Conduct for which he received a 50 per cent fine and three demerit points.
Jadeja's five-wicket haul helps India beat Sri Lanka in second Test, clinch series
Aug 06, 2017, at 09:51 pm
Colombo, Aug 6 (IBNS): Ravindra Jadeja's magical spell, where he picked up five wickets, helped India beat Sri Lanka by an innings and 53 runs to clinch the second Test and the series here on Sunday.
Colombo Test: Sri Lanka fight back in 2nd innings, post 209/2 at stumps on Day 3
Aug 06, 2017, at 12:12 am
Colombo, Aug 5 (IBNS): Pulling their socks in the second innings, Sri Lankan batsmen posted a decent score of 209/2 at stumps a the end of Day 3, though still following on the mammoth first innings total of India.
After putting up 622/9 dec, Indian bowlers restrict Sri Lanka at 50/2 at stumps
Aug 05, 2017, at 12:11 am
Colombo, Aug 4 (IBNS): Two quick strikes by Indian spinner R Ashwin kept Sri Lanka under pressure as the home side scored 50 runs for the loss of two wickets at the end of second day's play here on Friday.
Dinesh Chandimal returns to Sri Lankan squad for second Test against India
Aug 02, 2017, at 01:25 am
Colombo, Aug 1 (IBNS): Cricketer Dinesh Chandimal has returned to the Sri Lankan squad for the second Test against India.
Rohit Sharma's Twitter account is followed by 7 million fans now
Jul 31, 2017, at 02:22 am
Mumbai, July 30 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma is happy that his Twitter account is now being followed by 7 million netizens.
India beat Sri Lanka by 304 runs, take 1-0 lead
Jul 29, 2017, at 10:18 pm
Colombo, July 29 (IBNS): Indian bowlers bowled brilliantly as they helped the visitors beat Sri Lanka by mammoth 304 runs in the first Test here on Saturday.
SLTest: Pujara, Dhawan help India post 399-3 on first day
Jul 26, 2017, at 11:38 pm
Colombo, July 26 (IBNS): Sensible batting by Indian batsmen helped the visitors post 399 runs for the loss of three wickets on the first day of the first Test against Sri Lanka on Wednesday.
Chaminda Vaas appointed to guide Sri Lankan bowlers for India tour
Jul 22, 2017, at 12:43 am
Colombo, July 21 (IBNS): Sri Lanka Cricket on Friday announced that ace paceman Chaminda Vaas has been drafted into the National side to guide the pace attack for the India tour of Sri Lanka.