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Sri Lanka appoint Wood, Ferdinands as batting, spin-bowling coaches

Colombo [Sri Lanka], October 4 (ANI): Sri Lanka Cricket announced on Saturday that it has roped in Julian Wood as batting coach and Rene Ferdinands as spin-bowling coach for their men’s national team. Wood and Ferdinands will replace Thilina Kandamby and Piyal Wijetunge in the roles. Kandamby had served as Sri Lanka’s batting coach since […]

Dunith Wellalage rejoins Sri Lanka after father’s demise; emotional family farewell goes viral – Watch | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan all-rounder Dunith Wellalage will be available for selection in their Asia Cup Super Four clash against Bangladesh on Saturday, after rejoining the squad in the UAE following the sudden demise of his father.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The 22-year-old left-arm spinner flew home to Colombo on Thursday […]

Asia Cup: Litton Das stays coy on backing Sri Lanka for Bangladesh’s Super 4s race

Bangladesh captain Litton Das remained coy on whether he would support Sri Lanka as the Tigers look to secure a spot in the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup. After an eight-run win over Afghanistan in a tense Group B clash on Tuesday, Bangladesh’s fate now partly rests on the outcome of the Sri […]

Asia Cup 2025: Bangladesh’s Super 4 hopes rest on ‘Naagin’ rivals, Sri Lanka

Bangladesh will be hoping their ‘Naagins,’ Sri Lanka, dance to their tune to help secure a spot in the Asia Cup Super 4s. With Litton Das leading the charge, the Tigers’ fate now rests on Sri Lanka’s clash against Afghanistan, a result that will decide which teams progress from Group B. Bangladesh finally opened their […]

Asia Cup: Hong Kong captain rues dropped chances after close finish against Sri Lanka

Hong Kong captain Yasim Murtaza was left ruing dropped chances after losing a close fixture against Sri Lanka in Asia Cup 2025 on Monday, September 15 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Sri Lanka defeated Hong Kong by four wickets to edge closer to Super 4 qualification. Hong Kong had enough chances to keep a […]

Asia Cup 2025: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: In-form Bangladesh aim to topple Sri Lanka in crucial Naagin Derby

Back in July, Bangladesh made cricketing history, clawing back from a 0-1 deficit to clinch their maiden T20I series against Sri Lanka. The triumph was more than just a series win—it was a statement of intent, a signal that the Tigers are ready to challenge established giants on any stage. Now, the two sides are […]

SL vs ZIM, 2nd ODI: Pathum Nissanka century powers Sri Lanka to Zimbabwe ODI series win | Cricket News

Sri Lanka’s batter Pathum Nissanka (AP Photo/Wonder Mashura) Sri Lanka secured a five-wicket one-day international victory against Zimbabwe in Harare on Sunday, winning with three balls remaining and clinching the series 2-0.Pathum Nissanka, the 27-year-old right-hand opener, scored his seventh ODI century with 122 runs off 136 balls, including 16 fours.Nissanka and captain Charith Asalanka […]

Wanindu Hasaranga misses out as Sri Lanka name T20I squad for Zimbabwe tour | Cricket News

Wanindu Hasaranga of Sri Lanka (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) Sri Lanka has announced a 17-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe in Harare, with key all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga absent due to a hamstring injury suffered during a T20I series against Bangladesh in July. The team, led by Charith Asalanka, will play […]

BAN vs SL: Pathum Nissanka’s gritty 187 helps Sri Lanka counter Bangladesh’s 495 on Day 3 | Cricket News

Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka scored a career-best 187 as his team reached 368-4 on day three of the first Test against Bangladesh at Galle on Thursday, trailing by 127 runs in response to Bangladesh’s first innings total of 495.Nissanka’s impressive innings included 23 fours and a six from […]