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India tour of Sri Lanka 2015

Sri Lanka off-spinner Kaushal barred from bowling doosra

The 22-year-old, who has a distinctive high-knee run-up, can continue...

'India's Test series win against Sri Lanka was a united effort'

Anil Kumble has said India's Test series win against Sri Lanka in the away...

Sri Lanka appoint Jayaratne as interim cricket coach

Jerome Jayaratne will be Sri Lanka's interim coach for the home series...

'The way India bounced back in Sri Lanka is a great achievement'

Sourav Ganguly has praised the team's series victory in Sri Lanka especially...

Dravid joins No 3 debate, says Rahane should bat at 5!

India batting great Rahul Dravid says Ajinkya Rahane is more suited to the...

'Ishant needs to conduct himself properly and be a role model'

Former India speedster Venkatesh Prasad says Ishant Sharma needs to focus on...

Atapattu quits as Sri Lanka coach after India defeat

His resignation comes after the island nation's back-to-back Test series...

Saha 'happy to have played little part' in Sri Lanka series win

Back-to-back half-centuries against Sri Lanka were just the...

'Ishant's behaviour in Sri Lanka is pathetic display of aggression'

Terming Ishant Sharma's verbal duels with the Sri Lankans a "pathetic...

Decoding Ishant Sharma: Slow starter to match-winner!

Handed the responsibility of leading India's bowling attack, Ishant Sharma...

No Indian batsman in Top 10 of ICC Test rankings

Virat Kohli dropped a position to 11th leaving India with no batsmen in the...

Sri Lanka spinner Kaushal reported for illegal action during 3rd India Test

Sri Lanka off-spinner Tharindu Kaushal has been reported for a suspect...

'Rhythm was one thing I wanted to get all through the series'

Having focused more on Test cricket over the last year, Man of the Series...

Ishant among four players sanctioned for breaching Code of Conduct

Three Sri Lanka players and India's Ishant Sharma were found guilty of...

Stats: At 26, Kohli youngest Indian captain to win an away series

Statistical highlights from Day 5 in the third and final Test between Sri...

Tendulkar leads India greats in congratulating Kohli's victorious team

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar joined a host of former greats in...

PHOTOS: India seal Sri Lanka series despite Mathews ton

Photos from Day 5 of the 3rd Test between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo in...

'It's a victory on which our Test careers will be built'

A delighted Indian Test captain Virat Kohli termed his team's 2-1 series win...

India win Test series in Sri Lanka after 22 years

Chasing a daunting target of 386, the hosts collapsed after skipper Angelo...

Repeat offender Ishant charged for misconduct

Sri Lankans Thirimanne, Chandimal and Prasad also charged

Prasad's bouncers make Ishant animated, furious!

Fast bowler Ishant Sharma was again involved in an altercation with Sri...

PHOTOS: India seven wickets away from series win in Lanka

Images from Day 4 in the third and final Test between Sri Lanka and India,...

I cannot have my own preferences, it's a team game: Rohit Sharma

There was a lot of criticism from all quarters when Rohit Sharma was moved...

Gavaskar slams on-field rows during India-Lanka series

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar condemned the ugly on-field altercations...

India on threshold of historic Test series win in Sri Lanka

India are in sight of their first series triumph on Sri Lankan soil in 22...

India off to a horror start after Ishant sends SL crashing for 201

Ishant Sharma claimed five wickets as India bowled out Sri Lanka for 201 to...

'Pujara has the temperament to get out of tough situations'

With his tight technique and a cool temperament, Cheteshwar Pujara has an...

I just had to go bat and play my natural game: Pujara

Relieved after notching up his first hundred in close to two years, Indian...

SSC Test: Pujara ton helps India claw back against Sri Lanka

Cheteshwar Pujara marked his comeback with a gritty unbeaten century as...

Bangar lauds batsmen's willingness to bat anywhere in the order

India's batting coach Sanjay Bangar lauded his batsmen for adapting quickly...

Rain ruins Day 1 of third Test, India 50-2

Rain played spoilsport on the opening day, washing out more than two...

PHOTOS: India suffer early blows on rain-shortened Day 1 in 3rd Test

Images from Day 1 in the third Test between India and Sri Lanka, in Colombo.

'There's no point being shy of going for a win in third Test'

Team Director Ravi Shastri says India needs the right balance and play...

'From what we've seen till now, Kohli has good leadership skills'

Former Sri Lanka captain Sanath Jayasuriya has lauded Virat Kohli for his...

'It is very difficult to predict the outcome of the third Test'

With Ravichandran Ashwin and Amit Mishra tormenting Sri Lankan team in the...

Fingers crossed, I will perform well, says 'under pressure' Ojha

Wicketkeeper-batsman Naman Ojha says he will be "under pressure" to perform...

Karun Nair hails Dravid's role in his development as a batsman

Having spent considerable time under Rahul Dravid's tutelage in Rajasthan...

England to host Sri Lanka and Pakistan in 2016

England are to play three home Tests against Sri Lanka next year and four...

'Tuk-tuk' and badminton as Team India enjoys day off in Colombo

Fresh from their series-levelling victory in the second Test against Sri...

India should continue being aggressive, play five bowlers: Vaas

Impressed with India's aggressive brand of cricket in the two Tests so far,...

'Mature' Ishant leading the Indian attack well, says Sharma

Former India pacer Chetan Sharma believes Ishant Sharma has matured as a...

PHOTOS: Rare tears for Sangakkara in emotional farewell ceremony

Sri Lankan batting legend Kumar Sangakkara fought back tears in an emotional...

Stats: Record-breaker Ashwin continues golden run in SL

Rajneesh Gupta presents interesting statistics from Day 5 in the second Test...

Very happy to take over the gloves, says Rahul after replacing Saha

India opener Lokesh Rahul says the thumping 278-run victory over Sri Lanka...

PHOTOS: Kohli records first win as Test captain in Sanga's swansong

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin claimed five second innings wickets as India...

'Sangakkara will go down as one of cricket's greatest-ever players'

Sangakkara was one of the leading cricketers in world cricket for the last...

Kohli gets first win as captain as India hit back to level series

Ravichandran Ashwin produced another magical spell to scalp five wickets as...

Kohli's heartwarming farewell message to Sangakkara

Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli has penned a heartwarming farewell message...

Vijay, Saha ruled out of the Sri Lanka tour

In a big blow to India, opening batsman Murali Vijay and wicketkeeper...

PHOTOS: India sniff win as Sangakkara flops in final innings

Images of the fourth day's play of the second Test between India and Sri...

'#ThankYouSanga' tributes pour in for Sri Lankan great Sangakkara

As the stylish left-hander, Kumar Sangakkara, draws curtains to his...

PHOTOS: A tribute to Sangakkara as he walks into sunset

Kumar Sangakkara, who rose to become one of the greatest Sri Lankan to have...

Stop analysing Kohli's leadership skills: Gavaskar

Gavaskar urged the pundits to stop analysing Virat Kohli's leadership skills...

Stats: INTERESTING numbers from Second Test, Day 3

Rajneesh Gupta presents some interesting numbers from Day 3.

Sri Lanka's Thirimanne fined

Sri Lankan middle-order batsman Lahiru Thirimanne was today fined 30 per...

100 overs! That's all India need to bowl out Sri Lanka again!

Looking to set a 350-plus target for Sri Lanka, says Amit Mishra.

PHOTOS: Mathews hits ton but India power ahead on Day 3

Images of the third day's play of the second Test between India and Sri...

Colombo Test: India regain the initiative after Mathews ton

India gained an upperhand in the second Test against Sri Lanka by taking a...

Stats: How Ashwin is gate-crashing Sangakkara's farewell

Rajneesh Gupta presents interesting numbers from Day 2 of the second Test in...

PHOTOS: Colombo Test on even keel after thrilling Day 2

Retiring home hero Kumar Sangakkara featured in a brief rebuilding act in...

Bowlers keep Lanka in check after Saha swells India's total

Retiring legend Kumar Sangakkara was unable to get a big knock in his...

Stats: Captain Kohli on a Bradmanesque run with the bat!

Rajneesh Gupta presents the interesting numbers from Day 1 of the second...

Gavaskar says India 'sacrificed' Rahane at No. 3

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar lashed out at the team management's decision...

PHOTOS: Rahul leads India's recovery with hundred on Day 1

Images from the opening day of the first Test between Sri Lanka and India in...

Sri Lanka fight back with late strikes after Rahul ton

Opener Lokesh Rahul scored a fighting century as India recovered from early...

Vijay set to open for India in 2nd Test, Kohli backs Binny

India have flown in pace-bowling all-rounder Stuart Binny but Shikhar...

India need something special to spoil Sanga's farewell

The Virat Kohli-led team must take inspiration from the last trip to Sri...

'When you get that backing from the captain, you stay confident'

Amit Mishra was praised by Virat Kohli as one of the two or three batsmen...

'There's nothing lacking in team morale despite the Galle defeat'

It may be Kumar Sangakkara's farewell game but the Indian team is all...

The problem with Harbhajan: He is trying too hard...

Harbhajan Singh's lackluster performance in the first cricket Test against...

'The endeavor of this Indian team is to play fearless cricket'

Notwithstanding India's shock defeat in the first Test against Sri Lanka,...

Injury puts Dhawan out of Sri Lanka series

Opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan has been ruled out of the rest of the Sri...

Galle Test: Check out the most INTERESTING numbers from Day 4

Rajneesh Gupta presents some interesting numbers from the day's proceedings.

Emotional farewell for Sangakkara in Galle

The Sri Lankan supporters and players present at the Galle International...

Herath spins Sri Lanka to comeback win as India's batting flops

Rangana Herath picked up seven wickets in a sublime display of left-arm spin...

Rahane first fielder to take 8 catches in a Test

Ajinkya Rahane became the first fielder in Test history to take eight...

Chandimal, Rahane steal limelight on Day 3 in Galle

Interesting numbers from the third day's play in the first Test between...

I didn't know about the record till Vijay told me: Rahane

Pleased with his world record feat of eight catches in a Test match, Ajinkya...

PHOTOS: Chandimal frustrates India on Day 3

Photos from Day 3 of the first Test played in Galle on Friday.

'India have got a very good spin attack at the moment'

Blaming their woeful performance to the 'transition phase', Sri Lankan spin...

Stats: Records galore for Kohli, Dhawan on Day 2 in Galle

Rajneesh Gupta presents some interesting numbers from the second day's...

'So much of expectations from Kohli is sometimes scary'

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar has described Test skipper Virat Kohli as...

'I don't think it was hard for me to cut down my natural game'

Having showed enormous amount of patience during his 134-run knock, opener...

PHOTOS: Dhawan, Kohli bury Sri Lanka under pile of runs

Photos from Day two's play of the first Test match between India and Sri...

Dhawan, Kohli hit tons as India take firm grip on Galle Test

India took a firm grip on the first Test against Sri Lanka by taking a first...

'Being self-critical has enabled me to try and discover myself'

Ravichandran Ashwin has said he rediscovered himself after critically...

'Indian spinners didn't give any pace to us; bowled really slowly'

Dinesh Chandimal lauded India's bowlers on their brilliant showing on Day 1...

Stats: Ashwin wins the numbers game on Day 1 in Galle

Rajneesh Gupta presents some interesting numbers from Day 1 in the first...

PHOTOS: How Ashwin foxed the Sri Lankans in Galle

Images from Day 1 in the first Test between India and Sri Lanka at Galle.

India-Sri Lanka Tests, like you have never seen before!

Which Indian batsman has the highest run tally against Sri Lanka (Clue: He...

Figure out Sri Lanka's run-machine Kumar Sangakkara

The 37-year-old is Sri Lanka's highest run-scorer in both Tests and ODIs and...

Rain looms as Kohli's Team India eye series win in Sri Lanka after 22 years

Rain threatens to disrupt the first day's play when Sri Lanka and India...

ICC Test rankings: India eye third spot, Sri Lanka look to overtake

The Indian team can rise to as high as third in the ICC Test rankings if...

'Playing against the Sri Lankan spinners shouldn't be a problem'

Rohit Sharma has said that playing Sri Lanka at home will be a challenge for...

It's time that India start winning away Tests: Shastri

Ravi Shastri says the learning curve for the Indian side is over and it's...

'Big blow' for India as injured Vijay ruled out of opening Sri Lanka Test

The 31-year-old has been ruled out of the opening test due to a mild...

How Lanka is preparing to bid farewell to their 'greatest batsman'

While India have been busy with their preparations in Sri Lanka, focus among...

Look who is eager to see how Kohli shapes up as leader...

Eager to see how Virat Kohli shapes up as a leader, former Sri Lankan...

Director Shastri set to join Indian team in Sri Lanka

Team director Ravi Shastri will join the Indian cricket team in Colombo on...

Ishant shines with the ball, but Kohli and Rohit fail again

India pacer Ishant Sharma wrecked havoc with the ball as he claimed a...

Will variety in bowling help India win series in Sri Lanka?

Backing Virat Kohli's five-bowler theory to win Test matches, former batsman...

Rahane scores a ton as Kohli, Rohit fail in Sri Lanka opener

Ajinkya Rahane scored an unbeaten hundred but skipper Virat Kohli's poor...

Coach's mantra for Aaron and Yadav: 'Bowl fast and also be accurate'

India's bowling coach Bharat Arun is confident that the team's speed...

Rain set to affect India's only practice match ahead of SL Tests

Looking for a proper tune-up before the three-match Test series against...

'Competition in the top order is a good challenge to have'

Skipper Virat Kohli's strategy to field five bowlers would mean that six...

10 Indian innings in Sri Lanka to remember!

Featuring Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, V V S Laxman, Mohammad...

Dravid's tips for Kohli: Take a cue from Viru's 201 at Galle

India 'A' coach Rahul Dravid advised Virat Kohli to make Virender Sehwag's...

Time for excuses over, says Rohit Sharma

Middle-order batsmen Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane said the time for...

Colombo T20I: Tanvir helps Pakistan secure easy win over Sri Lanka

Pakistan continued their impressive tour of Sri Lanka by comprehensively...

Captain Kohli trains with Dravid's India 'A' for SL test

The spotlight will be on Test captain Virat Kohli as India 'A' go into the...

Sri Lanka record consolation win in final ODI vs Pakistan

Sri Lanka salvaged some pride after battering Pakistan by 165 runs in the...

'The India-Sri Lanka Test series is going to be a close one'

Virender Sehwag has said India's upcoming tour to Sri Lanka will be a...

Sri Lanka tour will be tough: Mishra

Thrilled to be recalled to the Test squad, leg-spinner Amit Mishra says his...

Meet India's Test squad for the Sri Lanka tour

Barring Amit Mishra's inclusion, there were no major surprise in India's...

'Considering the wickets, we've tried to get the balance right'

When the selectors sat down to pick the Indian side for the Sri Lanka tour,...

Amit Mishra back in Test squad for Sri Lanka series

Out of favour for more than four years, veteran leg-spinner Amit Mishra...

Shehzad leads Pakistan to series win over Sri Lanka

Ahmed Shehzad smashed 95 off 90 balls as Pakistan thrashed below-par Sri...

Will Axar or Mishra make the cut as third spinner for SL Tests?

The third specialist spinner's slot will be the subject of much deliberation...

'It is important for India to play to their potential in Sri Lanka'

VVS Laxman believes that the current national cricket team is full of...

PHOTOS: Amid flares and crowd trouble, Pakistan win in Colombo

Crowd trouble tarnished Pakistan's victory over Sri Lanka as missiles were...

Sarfraz, Yasir help Pakistan crush Sri Lanka, take 2-1 lead

Sarfraz Ahmed celebrated his promotion with a breezy 77 and leg-spinner...

Perera hits second fastest ODI fifty as Sri Lanka win

Sri Lanka opener Kusal Perera blasted the second fastest one-day fifty in...

Hafeez shines in win over Sri Lanka

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by six wickets to go 1-0 up in the five-match series.

India's tour of Sri Lanka: Galle to host first Test on August 12

The dates for India's tour to Sri Lanka next month are out.

Younis stars as Pakistan chase down 377 to win Sri Lanka series

Younis Khan scored an epic unbeaten 171 to guide Pakistan to their highest...

Sri Lanka drop Herath, Kaushal for ODI series vs Pakistan

Sri Lanka have dropped Test spinners Rangana Herath and Tharindu Kaushal...

Masood, Younis put Pakistan in sight of rare win in Sri Lanka

Unbeaten centuries by Shan Masood and Younis Khan kept Pakistan on course...

Captain Mathews puts Sri Lanka in driver's seat

Sri Lanka skipper Angelo Mathews led by example, hitting an unbeaten 77 to...

Karunaratne ton rescues Sri Lanka after Shah strikes

Dimuth Karunaratne's second Test century lifted Sri Lanka to 272 for eight...

Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by seven wickets to level series

Sri Lanka needed a little over 26 overs to chase down a 153-run victory...

Sri Lanka need 153 to win after dour Azhar Ali ton

Sri Lanka require 153 runs for a series-levelling victory after Pakistan...

Sangakkara to retire after India series

Sangakkara, who has scored more than 26,500 runs for his country, had...

Sri Lanka lead by 166 runs after Shah takes five

Skipper Angelo Mathews and opener Kaushal Silva hit half-centuries to help...

Review row hits Sri Lanka-Pakistan Test

Pakistan were granted an extra review option after being robbed of a wicket...

1st Test: Shah stars as Pakistan thrash Sri Lanka

Pakistan's Yasir Shah claimed seven second innings wickets in a spectacular...

Shafiq, Sarfraz give Pakistan control against Sri Lanka

Asad Shafiq's seventh hundred and a belligerent 96 from Sarfraz Ahmed helped...

Silva, Sangakkara lead Sri Lanka's charge against Pakistan

Kaushal Silva stayed on course for his second Test hundred after featuring...

Rain washes out Day1 of Sri Lanka-Pakistan first Test

The heavy downpour in the morning had delayed the toss and it relented for a...

Pakistan recall opener Ahmed Shehzad for Sri Lanka Tests

Opener Ahmed Shehzad has been recalled to Pakistan's Test squad for the tour...

Sri Lanka rope in Jonty Rhodes for short stint to improve fielding

Sri Lankan cricketers are to get fielding tips from the man who pretty much...

SHOCKING! Sex bribe scandal rocks Sri Lankan women's cricket

Sri Lanka's sports ministry said on Friday that an investigation had found...

Angry Vaas resigns as Sri Lanka's bowling coach

It was believed that Vaas and Sri Lanka's head coach Marvan Atapattu were...

Sri Lanka mulls options as ICC threatens to stop funds

The appointment of an interim body to run Sri Lankan cricket is in tune with...

Play on...Sri Lankan minister urges Sangakkara

'I humbly request Kumar Sangakkara to render his service to the country for...

Video: Sri Lanka sink against South Africa

Sri Lanka were expected to win, but South Africa had other plans.

Lankan legends Jayawardene, Sangakkara bid adieu to ODIs

Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara might not have got a fairytale...

Sangakkara walks away happy, says Sri Lanka in a good place

Sangakkara's fellow former captain Mahela Jayawardene, also 37, is also...

Duminy claims SA's first World Cup hat-trick

The off-spinner dismissed Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews with the final...

World Cup PHOTOS: Tahir, Duminy spin South Africa into semis

Images from the World Cup first quarter-final between Sri Lanka and South...

South Africa thrash Sri Lanka, break 'knock-out jinx'

All-rounder JP Duminy claimed a hat-trick as South Africa stormed into the...

8 reasons why Sri Lanka will beat South Africa

Sri Lanka are never anybody's pre-tournament favourites but when the dust...

Sri Lanka banking on 'home' support and Sangakkara ton

Sri Lanka skipper Angelo Mathews is looking to overwhelming support from the...

It's simple, we won't choke, says South Africa skipper

No one is going to ask us if we played exceptional cricket when we win the...

South Africa vs Sri Lanka QF 1: How they measure up

Kicking off the knock-out stage is the quarter-final between South Africa...

ICC World Cup 2015: Points Table

Check out the group standings at the ICC World Cup 2015.

Sri Lanka want 'unbelievable' Sangakkara to play on

Jayasuriya would like Sangakkara to continue beyond the World Cup.

At 38, Dilshan is Sri Lanka's guiding light

The pressure will be on former captain Tillakaratne Dilshan to continue to...

Sri Lanka skipper Mathews begged Sangakkara not to retire!

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews said on Wednesday that he has gone down on...

PHOTOS: Sangakkara makes history as Sri Lanka crush Scotland

Kumar Sangakkara created history by notching up a record fourth consecutive...

Injury woes for Sri Lanka as Perera replaces Chandimal

Sri Lanka batsman Dinesh Chandimal has been ruled out of the rest of the...

Sri Lanka to send replacement covers for injured players

Sri Lanka will be sending middle order batsman Kithuruwan Vithanage and...

PHOTOS: Australia thrash Sri Lanka by 64 runs in Sydney

Images from the World Cup Pool A match between Australia and Sri Lanka at...

Maxwell ton fires Australia past Sri Lanka

Australia stormed into the World Cup quarter-finals with a 64-run victory...

Sri Lanka's Herath doubtful for Australia clash

Sri Lanka spinner Rangana Herath is doubtful for next weekend's World Cup...

Thirimanne coming of age at right time for Sri Lanka

His coming of age at the tournament could prove to be influential in the...

PHOTOS: Sri Lanka hand England a thrashing

Left-handers Kumar Sangakkara and Lahiru Thirimanne struck fluent centuries...

Thirimanne, Sangakkara score tons to thrash England

Kumar Sangakkara and Lahiru Thirimanne slammed unbeaten centuries to steer...

Malinga gamble starting to pay dividends for Sri Lanka

The toe-crusher is hitting the target, the bouncer is coming out well and,...

PHOTOS: Sri Lanka thump Bangladesh for second straight win

Images from the World Cup Group A match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in...

Knock-out urgency comes early for Sri Lanka at World Cup

Out-of-form Sri Lanka must play every pool game at the World Cup as if it...

PHOTOS: Sri Lanka scrape past Afghanistan after Mahela ton

Images from the World Cup Pool A match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan in...

New Zealand open World Cup with big win over Sri Lanka

Brendon McCullum gave the cricket World Cup an explosive opening, scoring a...

World Cup, New Zealand v Sri Lanka: How the teams stack up

Factbox on World Cup match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at Hagley Oval.

Just in time! Pacer Malinga fit for Sri Lanka's World Cup opener

Lasith Malinga is fit for Sri Lanka's opening World Cup clash against New...

Masakadza helps minnows Zimbabwe to shock win over Sri Lanka

Hamilton Masakadza scored a run-a-ball century as Zimbabwe stunned Sri Lanka...

World Cup 2015: Know the Sri Lanka cricket team

Penpix of the Sri Lanka squad for the 2015 cricket World Cup in Australia...

Sri Lanka call up fast bowler Chameera for World Cup

Sri Lanka have called fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera into their World Cup...

HUGE INCENTIVES! SL players to pocket $1m, if they win World Cup

Sri Lanka's squad will receive a bonus of almost $1 million if they win the...

Sri Lanka terrific, well-balanced: Dravid

Former India captain Rahul Dravid says the islanders may not be...