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30 Sep, 2024

Sri Lanka not looking too far ahead: Dhananjaya de Silva on WTC final prospects

With a comfortable win over New Zealand, Sri Lanka have kept themselves in the hunt for a chance to play in the showpiece event next year

Sri Lanka not looking too far ahead: Dhananjaya de Silva on WTC final prospects

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With a comfortable win over New Zealand, Sri Lanka have kept themselves in the hunt for a chance to play in the showpiece event next year

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Peiris, Jayasuriya help Sri Lanka whitewash New Zealand 2-0

New Zealand were all out for 360 in their second innings after being bowled out for 88 in the first. Lankan spinners took 19 out of the 20 wickets to fall

Peiris, Jayasuriya help Sri Lanka whitewash New Zealand 2-0

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New Zealand were all out for 360 in their second innings after being bowled out for 88 in the first. Lankan spinners took 19 out of the 20 wickets to fall

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Sanath Jayasuriya to extend stay as Sri Lanka head coach: Reports

His success against India, England and New Zealand has prompted Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to extend his contract

Sanath Jayasuriya to extend stay as Sri Lanka head coach: Reports

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His success against India, England and New Zealand has prompted Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to extend his contract

STATS: New Zealand suffer a generational humiliation in Galle

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STATS: New Zealand suffer a generational humiliation in Galle

In an embarrassing morning, New Zealand registered their lowest ever total against Sri Lanka in Tests

28 Sep, 2024

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In an embarrassing morning, New Zealand registered their lowest ever total against Sri Lanka in Tests

By: Anirudh Suresh

28 Sep, 2024

Sanath Jayasuriya is guiding us to play the Sri Lanka way: Mathews

The former dashing batter took charge of the national side in July this year

Sanath Jayasuriya is guiding us to play the Sri Lanka way: Mathews

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The former dashing batter took charge of the national side in July this year

History in Galle as Kamindu Mendis equals Sir Don Bradman

Kamindu Mendis has become the joint second-fastest in history to 1,000 Test runs

History in Galle as Kamindu Mendis equals Sir Don Bradman

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Kamindu Mendis has become the joint second-fastest in history to 1,000 Test runs

Kamindu Mendis pips Saud Shakeel en route a world record

The Sri Lankan batter became the first player to hit eight 50-plus scores in his first eight Tests

Kamindu Mendis pips Saud Shakeel en route a world record

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The Sri Lankan batter became the first player to hit eight 50-plus scores in his first eight Tests

Dinesh Chandimal equals Angelo Mathews, Dimuth Karunaratne's record

The veteran Sri Lanka batter brought up his 16th Test century in the ongoing match against New Zealand in Galle

Dinesh Chandimal equals Angelo Mathews, Dimuth Karunaratne's record

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The veteran Sri Lanka batter brought up his 16th Test century in the ongoing match against New Zealand in Galle

Sri Lanka call up Nishan Peiris for second New Zealand Test

Sri Lanka call up Nishan Peiris for second New Zealand Test

Vishwa Fernando has “developed a tightness in his right hamstring” and been sent to the high-performance centre for rehabilitation

24 Sep, 2024

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Vishwa Fernando has “developed a tightness in his right hamstring” and been sent to the high-performance centre for rehabilitation

24 Sep, 2024

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The Cricket.com Weekly - September 23rd

Missed all the action last week? We have got you covered

The Cricket.com Weekly - September 23rd

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Missed all the action last week? We have got you covered

By: Abhishek Singh

Southee heaps heavy praise on O'Rourke and Rachin Ravindra

O'Rourke picked up eight wickets in the game, while Ravindra showcased his talent in the final innings by scoring 92 runs

Southee heaps heavy praise on O'Rourke and Rachin Ravindra

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O'Rourke picked up eight wickets in the game, while Ravindra showcased his talent in the final innings by scoring 92 runs

Ajaz Patel credits hunger due to limited chances behind his Asia success

The left-arm spinner picked up a 6/90 in the first Galle Test against Sri Lanka but New Zealand are in a spot of bother chasing the target

Ajaz Patel credits hunger due to limited chances behind his Asia success

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The left-arm spinner picked up a 6/90 in the first Galle Test against Sri Lanka but New Zealand are in a spot of bother chasing the target

William O'Rourke falls just short of Richard Hadlee's 40-year record

The 23-year-old, playing just his third Test, has finished with eight wickets to his name against Sri Lanka in Galle

William O'Rourke falls just short of Richard Hadlee's 40-year record

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The 23-year-old, playing just his third Test, has finished with eight wickets to his name against Sri Lanka in Galle

Why is there a break in Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Test?

Why is there a break in Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Test?

After three days of competitive cricket, there a rest day has been put in place. But why so?

21 Sep, 2024

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After three days of competitive cricket, there a rest day has been put in place. But why so?

21 Sep, 2024

Couldn't pay attention to controlling the run rate: SL spin-bowling coach

The Sri Lankan spinners bowled 56 overs but could neither stop the flow of runs nor pick wickets consistently

Couldn't pay attention to controlling the run rate: SL spin-bowling coach

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The Sri Lankan spinners bowled 56 overs but could neither stop the flow of runs nor pick wickets consistently

Will O’Rourke becomes 2nd youngest pacer to pick 5-wkt haul in Galle

O’Rourke continued his dazzling form with an impressive five-wicket haul in his first outing in Asia

Will O’Rourke becomes 2nd youngest pacer to pick 5-wkt haul in Galle

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O’Rourke continued his dazzling form with an impressive five-wicket haul in his first outing in Asia

Kamindu Mendis goes past Sunil Gavaskar with record half-century

The Sri Lanka batter returned to Test cricket after a gap of two years earlier this year

Kamindu Mendis goes past Sunil Gavaskar with record half-century

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The Sri Lanka batter returned to Test cricket after a gap of two years earlier this year

Angelo Mathews retires hurt as William O'Rourke wreaks havoc in Galle

The New Zealand pacer troubled the Sri Lankan batters throughout the first session, picking up two wickets along the way

Angelo Mathews retires hurt as William O'Rourke wreaks havoc in Galle

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The New Zealand pacer troubled the Sri Lankan batters throughout the first session, picking up two wickets along the way

Jayasuriya on Rathnayake's snub, "In Galle you have to bring spinners"

Jayasuriya on Rathnayake's snub, "In Galle you have to bring spinners"

The seamer impressed everyone in England but has been left out of the XI for the first Test against New Zealand

17 Sep, 2024

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The seamer impressed everyone in England but has been left out of the XI for the first Test against New Zealand