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Trent Boult and Tim Southee ran through Sri Lanka's batting order to restrict Sri Lanka to 144/6. (Photo:AFP)

SL vs NZ 2nd Test: Trent Boult, Tim Southee destroy Sri Lanka

Boult took two early wickets in one over after Sri Lanka resumed the day on 85 for two at Colombo's P. Sara Oval.

23 Aug 2019 1:53 PM

Skipper Dimuth Karunaratne helped Sri Lanka to 85 for two at stumps on a rain-hit day one of the second Test against New Zealand in Colombo on Thursday. (Photo: ICC/Twitter)

SL vs NZ: Dimuth Karunaratne helps Sri Lanka to reach 85-2 after rain interrupts play

Karunaratne, fresh from a match-winning century in the first Test in Galle last week last week, hit six boundaries during his 100-ball stay.

22 Aug 2019 6:35 PM

Lahiru Thirimanne was the only batsman to depart, caught by New Zealand captain Kane Williamson off spinner William Somerville for 2. Somerville had figures of 1-20 off six overs. Sri Lanka won the first test by six wickets in Galle. The Black Caps called up allrounder Colin de Grandhomme and left out Mitchell Santner. (Photo: ICC/Twitter)

Sri Lanka reach 71-1 at tea on 1st day of 2nd test v New Zealand after rain intervenes

The start of play was delayed by more than three hours because of rain and a wet outfield, and more rain arrived during the tea break.

22 Aug 2019 5:46 PM

Tom Latham tries to play a shot during the third day of the opening Test cricket match between Sri Lanka and New Zealand. (Photo:AFP)

New Zealand now better acquainted with Sri Lankan conditions

New Zealand’s only warm-up game was badly affected by torrential rain and the Black Caps went into the match in Galle a little underdone.

20 Aug 2019 3:30 PM

After stitching a 161-run first-wicket partnership with skipper Dimuth Karunaratne, Lahiru Thirimanne (64) was caught in front of the wickets by William Somerville. (Photo: AFP)

Sri Lanka defeat New Zealand by six wickets in first Test match

Chasing a target of 268, Sri Lanka resumed their batting from 133 without the loss of any wicket.

18 Aug 2019 1:58 PM

Karunaratne was unbeaten on 71 off 168 balls with two boundaries while Thirimanne was on 57 having faced 132 deliveries and hit four fours. (Photo: AFP)

Sri Lanka set up final day thriller against New Zealand

Openers Dimuth Karunaratne and Lahiru Thirimanne were involved in a record opening stand of 133 runs.

17 Aug 2019 7:30 PM

New Zealand were bowled out for 285 in their second innings on Saturday, setting Sri Lanka a tough target of 267 runs to win the first Test at Galle. (Photo: AP)

New Zealand set Sri Lanka tough 267 to win first Test

The wagging of New Zealand's tail cost the Sri Lankans dearly as the last five wickets added 187 runs after the first five fell for just 98.

17 Aug 2019 3:04 PM

A fighting half-century by wicket keeper-batsman BJ Watling helped New Zealand to take a lead of 177 at stumps on day three in the first Test match against Sri Lanka in Galle on Friday. (Photo:AFP)

SL vs NZ: BJ Watling puts New Zealand in strong position in Galle

New Zealand, who trailed Sri Lanka by 18 runs in the first innings, finished on 195 for seven.

16 Aug 2019 9:05 PM

Left-arm spinner Lasith Embuldeniya, the man tipped to fill the boots of Sri Lankan legend Rangana Herath, struck a couple of massive blows in the second essay after failing to claim a wicket in the first innings. (Photo: AFP)

Sri Lanka restrict New Zealand lead to 106 in first Test

The Kiwis lost five wickets in the afternoon session, including the big wickets of captain Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor.

16 Aug 2019 5:22 PM

The tourists lost opener Jeet Raval for four runs but captain Kane Williamson, who joined Tom Latham, was watchful and the Kiwis went to lunch without further damage. (Photo: AFP)

New Zealand on level terms with Sri Lanka in first Test

Suranga Lakmal shared the new ball with off-spinner Akila Dananjaya, who was preferred over seamer Lahiru Kumara.

16 Aug 2019 2:55 PM

What made this incident hilarious is that after it had taken place, Boult tried to run away from the Sri Lankan fielders as they circled him and tried to get the ball. (Photo: AP)

Ball gets stuck in Trent Boult’s helmet, on-field players react hilariously: watch

Boult, while trying to paddle sweep a delivery from spinner Embuldeniya, found a leading edge as the ball got trapped inside his own helmet.

16 Aug 2019 1:21 PM

Left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel became the first New Zealander to claim a five-wicket haul in Galle as the tourists restricted Sri Lanka to 227 for seven at stumps on day two of the first Test on Thursday. (Photo: ICC/Twitter)

Ajaz Patel takes five wickets as Sri Lanka reach 227 for seven

In reply to New Zealand's first innings total of 249 all out, Sri Lanka were on 143 for two as Mathews and Mendis laid the foundation.

15 Aug 2019 8:30 PM

Top-order batsman Kusal Mendis completed his 10th Test half-century and shared a 77-run stand with Angelo Mathews as Sri Lanka reached 143 for three at tea on day two of the first Test. (Photo:ICC/Twitter))

Sri Lanka reach 143 for 3 against New Zealand at tea

The hosts lost Dimuth Karunaratne early in the extended afternoon session.

15 Aug 2019 6:27 PM

Akila Dananjaya, bowling with a remodelled action after being reported for a suspect action last year, trapped BJ Watling for one at the stroke of tea to register his fourth five-wicket haul in six matches. (Photo:AP/PTI)

SL vs NZ: Akila Dananjaya grabs five as New Zealand slip to 179-5

New Zealand were 179 for five, having recovered from 71-3 at lunch as Taylor and Henry Nicholls put on 100 runs to have a fightback.

14 Aug 2019 5:01 PM

Akila Dananjaya, who was bowling with a remodelled action after his mystery spin was reported to be suspect last year, returned figures of 3-28 in 11.2 overs. Kane Williamson walks back after being dismissed by Akila Dananjaya. (Photo:AFP)

SL vs NZ: Kane Williamson falls cheaply as Dananjaya rocks New Zealand

Openers Jeet Raval and Tom Latham put on 64 after the Kiwis elected to bat before Dananjaya struck.

14 Aug 2019 1:50 PM

The cap was originally purchased in Leski Auction in May 2003, with original Certificate of Authentication.

Former Sri Lankan captain says that test cap being auctioned online isn't his

The auctioneer, however, claims that the Test cap, which will be put online, is a genuine one.

10 Aug 2019 8:15 PM

Sri Lanka recalled former captains Dinesh Chandimal and Angelo Mathews on Friday for the first test against New Zealand which starts in Galle on August 14. (Photo:AFP)

Sri Lanka recall Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews for Test series vs New Zealand

Chandimal was dropped from the team due to poor form. Mathews returns to the test side after an impressive performance vs Bangladesh.

09 Aug 2019 3:17 PM

Sri Lanka Cricket have put Rumesh Ratnayake as interim coach for the Test series against New Zealand. (Photo: AFP)

Sri Lanka Cricket names Rumesh Ratnayake as interim coach

Sri Lanka Cricket (slc) president Shammi Silva said that this move was an attempt to correct the mistakes they made in the past.

08 Aug 2019 10:25 AM

Sri Lanka's Sports Minister Harin Fernando on Tuesday announced that three members will function as national selectors for Sri Lanka Cricket for a year. (Photo: AFP)

Sri Lanka announces new cricket selection committee

Sri Lanka white-washed Bangladesh by 3-0 in the recently concluded ODI series.

07 Aug 2019 10:16 AM

New Zealand, known as BlackCaps, in a tweet revealed the numbers. (Photo: Twitter/BLACKCAPS)

New Zealand announce Test jersey numbers for Sri Lanka series

New Zealand on Monday announced Test shirt numbers that the players will wear for the upcoming two-match series against Sri Lanka.

05 Aug 2019 11:59 AM

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