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Ahead of the first ODI between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Karachi, the Islanders' skipper Lahiru Thirimanne said that the focus should be on cricket rather than security. (Photo: AFP)

Lahiru Thirimanne says Sri Lanka will be focussing on cricket rather than security

Pakistan is hosting their first ODI in more than four years.

27 Sep 2019 10:10 AM

Sri Lanka cricket team on Tuesday arrived in Pakistan for their upcoming ODI and T20I series. (Photo: Sri Lanka cricket/Twitter)

Sri Lanka cricket team lands in Pakistan for ODI and T20I series

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) took to Twitter and posted a video of Sri Lankan players reaching Karachi.

25 Sep 2019 10:28 AM

Sri Lanka’s cricket board received the all-clear from the defence ministry last week to go ahead with the tour after establishing that there was no threat. (Photo: Sri Lanka Cricket/Twitter)

Sri Lanka squad leaves for Pakistan despite security concerns

Ten senior players citing security concerns have opted out of the tour comprising three one-day internationals and three Twenty20 matches.

24 Sep 2019 6:39 PM

Sri Lanka cricket team's tour of Pakistan will go ahead as planned, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Thursday. (Photo: AP)

Sri Lanka to tour Pakistan as discussed

Earlier, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) had sought the aid of the country's government for a reassessment of the security situation in Pakistan.

20 Sep 2019 11:29 AM

Akila Dananjaya is entitled to approach the ICC for a re-assessment of his action after the expiry of the one-year period. (Photo: AP/PTI)

Sri Lankan spinner Akila Dananjaya banned from bowling for 12 months

The 25-year-old was assessed after his bowling action came under scrutiny by the match officials in the first Test against New Zealand.

19 Sep 2019 7:28 PM

Mohan De Silva visited Pakistan last month along with a security consultant to check out the arrangements made by the hosts. (Photo: AP)

Sri Lanka will tour Pakistan despite terror fears

Sri Lanka Cricket Secretary Mohan de Silva said they received the all-clear from the defence ministry to leave for Pakistan on Tuesday.

19 Sep 2019 5:39 PM

The six-match tour, due to start on September 27, was put on hold last week after Sri Lanka's prime minister's office warned the board that it had unspecified information about a possible attack against its players. (Photo: AP)

Sri Lanka Cricket Board wants to save Pakistan tour

Sri Lanka Cricket Secretary Mohan de Silva said he was satisfied with the security arrangements of their hosts.

18 Sep 2019 4:14 PM

Former pacer Shoaib Akhtar has expressed disappointment over the decision of Sri Lankan players to opt out of their tour to Pakistan for the upcoming ODI and T20I series. (Photo:AFP)

Shoaib Akhtar criticizes Sri Lankan players after they skip Pakistan tour

On September 9, ten Sri Lankan players chose not to participate in the series.

12 Sep 2019 9:29 AM

The Sri Lankan cricket association (SLC) said on Wednesday it was reassessing the security situation in Pakistan after receiving a warning “of a possible terrorist threat” to its team. (Photo:AP)

Sri Lanka evaluating Pakistan tour

Sri Lanka is scheduled to play three one-day internationals and 3 T20I matches in Pakistan between Sept. 27 and Oct. 9 and 10.

12 Sep 2019 9:15 AM

Earlier on Monday, SLC had announced that their 10 players have opted out from the Pakistan tour, which includes pacer Lasith Malinga. (Photo: AFP)

Sri Lanka announce squad for Pakistan tour

The first ODI between Sri Lanka and Pakistan will be played on September 27.

11 Sep 2019 8:43 PM

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) held a meeting with the players to inform them about the security arrangements before the selectors sit for the selection of squads. (Photo: AFP)

Pak minister says India threatened Sri Lanka players to pull out of Pakistan tour

Sri Lanka pacer Lasith Malinga is also among the ten players who have pulled out of the upcoming tour of Pakistan, citing security issues.

10 Sep 2019 4:13 PM

Sri Lanka pacer Lasith Malinga is among 10 players who have opted out of the forthcoming tour to Pakistan where the team is scheduled to play three-match ODI and T20I series, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced on Monday. (Photo:AFP)

10 Sri Lankan players including Lasith Malinga decides to skip Pakistan tour

SLC held a meeting with the players to inform them about the security arrangements before the selectors sit for the selection of squads.

10 Sep 2019 9:18 AM

Sri Lanka suffered a double blow as Kusal Mendis and Shehan Jayasuriya are uncertain to play in the third T20I as both suffered leg injuries. (Photo:AFP)

Kusal Mendis, Shehan Jayasuriya unlikely to play 3rd T20I vs New zealand

Mendis and Jayasuriya sustained an injury while fielding in the last T20I game against New Zealand.

05 Sep 2019 11:30 AM

With this win, New Zealand has clinched the three-match T20I series having beaten Sri Lanka in the first T20I on September 1. (Photo: AFP)

'Losing doesn't matter as long as team shows character': Lasith Malinga

Sri Lanka, which had set a target of 162 runs, lost to the Kiwis by four wickets on Tuesday.

04 Sep 2019 4:45 PM

Ross Taylor played a knock of 48 runs off just 29 balls, allowing New Zealand to defeat Sri Lanka by five wickets in the first T20I of the three-match series. (Photo:AFP)

Ross Taylor's quick fire knock help New Zealand defeat Sri Lanka in 1st T20I

Chasing 175, New Zealand got off to the worst start possible as Lasith Malinga rattled the stumps of Colin Munro (0) in the very first over.

02 Sep 2019 12:13 PM

36-year-old Lasith Malinga scalped the wicket of Colin de Grandhomme in the 14th over of the Kiwi innings to achieve the feat. (Photo:AFP)

Lasith Malinga crosses Shahid Afridi to be highest wicket-taker in T20Is

Earlier in the match, the pacer had also dismissed Colin Munro to equal Afridi's record.

02 Sep 2019 12:04 PM

Mendis featured in 87 ODIs and 39 T20Is picking up 152 and 66 wickets respectively. (Photo: AFP)

Sri Lanka spinner Ajantha Mendis retires from international cricket

The 34-year-old made his Test debut in 2008 and played 19 Tests matches claiming 70 wickets in the format.

29 Aug 2019 8:49 AM

Malinga’s entry into the Indian scenario with the help of the Indian Premier League (IPL) made him famous overnight and a household name in India. (Photo: AFP)

On Lasith Malinga's 36th birthday relive the Lankan toe-crusher’s finest moments: see pics and videos

Malinga's unorthodox action and his offbeat hairstyle contributed to the ferociousness of his delivery.

28 Aug 2019 5:29 PM

Needing 187 runs in the second innings to make New Zealand bat again, Sri Lanka was bowled out for 122 runs in the final session despite a fighting 51 off 162 deliveries from wicket-keeper Niroshan Dickwella. (Photo:AP/PTI)

SL vs NZ 2nd Test: Kiwis defeat Lanka by 65 runs to equal two-match series 1-1

Sri Lanka won the first test by six wickets in Galle.

26 Aug 2019 8:09 PM

Both Watling and Grandhomme started adding runs to the scoreboard and formed a 113-run partnership. (Photo: AFP)

SL vs NZ 2nd Test: New Zealand lead Sri lanka by 138 runs on day four

It was not a good day for Sri Lankan bowlers as they managed to pick just one wicket on day four.

25 Aug 2019 8:24 PM

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