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Kusal Perera scored 49 runs for Sri Lanka. (Photo: AP)

Lanka beat Zimbabwe for 1st win in tri-series

Sri Lanka were in trouble at 145/5 before skipper Dinesh Chandimal (38 not out) and Perera put on an unbeaten 57-run...

22 Jan 2018 12:48 AM IST

Always a dark horse in this showpiece event, Sri Lanka have an impressive World Cup record with one title, two runner-up finish and one semifinal appearance but this time they will start as the weakest opponent. (Photo: AFP)

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka needs miracle to emerge as World Cup winners

Sri Lanka have an impressive World Cup record with one title, two runner-up finish and one semifinal appearance.

21 May 2019 2:04 PM IST

'Sri Lanka's experienced bowling unit key to victory': says Thisara...

Having crumbled to 136 all out against New Zealand three days ago, Sri Lanka made a strong start with the bat.

5 Jun 2019 2:36 PM IST

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Nidahas Trophy: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh in do-or-die contest

Sri Lanka had surprised India in the tournament-opener while Bangladesh convincingly chased down a massive target of...

16 March 2018 3:07 AM IST

Bangladesh reserve Nurul Hasan points a finger at Sri Lanka captain Thisara Perera. (Photo: AP)

Captains responsible for game's health

The advice obviously didn't work well. Players from both teams got even more aggressive.

18 March 2018 12:33 AM IST

The Bangladesh team does the cobra dance after defeating hosts Sri Lanka. (Photo: ICC)

Temper tantrums take over the pitch

With Bangladesh clashing with Sri Lanka & Australia sparring with South Africa, the gentleman's game' has fallen into a...

18 March 2018 12:30 AM IST

Sri Lanka captain Thisara Perera trains at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. (Photo: PTI)

Thisara Perera confident of bouncing back

As the long tour enters its final leg, both teams are looking to shift to T20 mode.

20 Dec 2017 1:25 AM IST

The Men in Blue beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets in the 3rd T20I. (Photo: BCCI)

Ind vs SL, 3rd T20: Hosts complete clean sweep

India brush aside Sri Lanka to win third T20 by 5 wickets.

24 Dec 2017 11:20 PM IST

Rohit Sharma suffered an injury on his right thigh in the fifth ODI against New Zealand in Visakhapatnam on October 29. (Photo: AP)

Winning the game was more important: Rohit Sharma

Lanka captain Thisara Perera rued the below-par performance of his bowling unit and said no plans worked against Rohit.

14 Dec 2017 3:16 AM IST

Will look to seal series: Lanka skipper Perera

They arrived at the PCA Stadium late afternoon and practised amid cold and overcast conditions.

13 Dec 2017 1:20 AM IST