Sri Lanka stretch lead as England search for a breakthrough without Mark Wood The tourists reached 291 for six at lunch, an increasingly handy lead of 169. The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2024
1st Test: Jamie Smith hits maiden Test century to put England in command against Sri Lanka NEW DELHI: England found themselves on the brink of victory against a resilient Sri Lankan side on the third day of the first Test at Old Trafford. Despite a valiant effort from the visitors, who reached 204-6 in their second innings, they held a slender lead of just 82 runs… The Times of India · Aug 24, 2024
Sri Lanka dig in after Jamie Smith lays platform for England’s victory push Angelo Mathews led the tourists’ resistance at Old Trafford after Jamie Smith’s fine 111 had given England a substantial first-innings lead The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2024
Jamie Smith’s maiden century helps England take control of Sri Lanka in first Test The hosts remain firm favourites to bank a fourth straight win this summer. The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2024
Jamie Smith hits maiden century as England take control against Sri Lanka The 24-year-old hit a stunning 111 to give England a first-innings lead Evening Standard · Aug 23, 2024
Jamie Smith hits maiden ton before seamers strike as England dominate Sri Lanka Smith made 111 for his first international hundred. The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2024
1st Test: Jamie Smith, Harry Brook drive England into lead against Sri Lanka NEW DELHI: Jamie Smith's unbeaten 72 helped England secure a slim first-innings lead against Sri Lanka in the opening Test at Old Trafford on Thursday, despite the second day being curtailed by poor light and rain. England reached 259-6, a lead of 23 runs, in response to Sri Lanka's 236. The Times of India · Aug 23, 2024
Sri Lanka fight back as Ollie Pope enjoys fine start to England captaincy The tourists were bowled out for 236 after being 92 for six shortly after lunch The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2024
Chris Woakes in the wickets as Ollie Pope’s England dominate Sri Lanka Woakes picked up a double-wicket maiden as the tourists slumped to six for three. The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2024
Chris Woakes stars as England’s bowlers dominate first morning against Sri Lanka The tourists struggled to 80 for five after opting to bat first at Emirates Old Trafford. The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2024
Russel Arnold hoping Sri Lanka put 'best foot forward' against India NEW DELHI: After exiting the T20 World Cup this year at the group stage, Sri Lanka's T20I team has undergone significant changes, much like India's. With his recent success in helping the Jaffna Kings win the LPL 2024 title, Charith Asalanka, the team's new captain, led the team in two… The Times of India · Jul 25, 2024
Sri Lanka holds 476-run lead over Bangladesh at stumps on Day 2 of 2nd Test Sri Lanka dominates Bangladesh in cricket Test, posting 531 runs; Bangladesh trails by 476 runs at stumps. The Hindu · Mar 31, 2024
BAN vs SL second Test | Top-order blitz puts Sri Lanka in commading position against Bangladesh Sri Lanka dominates Bangladesh in Chittagong Test with top-order batting blitz, leading 1-0 in series. The Hindu · Mar 30, 2024
Madushka, Mendis double tons maintain Sri Lanka control Nishan Madushka and Kusal Mendis converted centuries into maiden doubles by baton-charging the Ireland bowlers as Sri Lanka sustained control of the second Test here on April 27. The Hindu · Apr 27, 2023
The Times of India · Mar 19, 2023 2nd Test: New Zealand set for series sweep against Sri Lanka NEW DELHI: New Zealand enforced a follow-on to set up the likelihood of a series clean sweep with two days to play to maintain their dominance over Sri Lanka in the second Test on Sunday.
The Times of India · Jan 13, 2023 Suryakumar Yadav's exclusion from ODI playing XI shows India's bench strength: Former Lankan captain Dinesh Chandimal DUBAI: Suryakumar Yadav's omission from playing XI did surprise him but former Sri Lankan captain Dinesh Chandimal also feels that it is a testimony to India's tremendous bench strength in white ball cricket.
The Hindu · Aug 20, 2022 Young seamer Madushanka finds a place as Sri Lanka name strong squad for Asia Cup Besides the the 21-year-old Madushanka, the squad also includes Ashen Bandara, who last represented Sri Lanka in July 2021 in a T20I against India.
The Hindu · Jul 18, 2022 Chandimal helps Sri Lanka take command against Pakistan Dinesh Chandimal’s unbeaten 86 has put Sri Lanka in a commanding position in the first test against Pakistan
The Times of India · Jul 16, 2022 'Stronger' Dinesh Chandimal says family, friends got him through tough times GALLE: Former Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal on Saturday credited support from friends and family in helping him get back among the runs after being in and out of the national side.
The Hindu · Jul 16, 2022 SL vs Pak, Test 1, Day 1 | Sri Lanka top order collapses after batting first against Pakistan Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bat in the first cricket Test against Pakistan at the Galle International Stadium
The Hindu · Jul 15, 2022 De Silva returns, Oshada to open in first Pakistan Test The two-match series starts Saturday in Galle, where the hosts first lost to and then hammered Australia in recent weeks
The Guardian - AU · Jul 12, 2022 Sri Lanka’s Test team look to future as Australia briefly slip back into past From the moment protesters began marching past the ground on the second day, the hosts took control and never let go
Daily Mirror · Jul 11, 2022 Steve Smith mocked over "desperate" review as Sri Lanka earn stunning win over Australia Steve Smith opted for a terrible review after being given out lbw for nought during the final Test match between Australia and Sri Lanka, with the hosts comprehensively winning the match by an innings
The Hindu · Jul 11, 2022 Sri Lanka records innings victory over Australia in 2nd test It was Sri Lanka’s first win by an innings against Australia since they first met in 1983.
The Hindu · Jul 10, 2022 Aus in Sri Lanka | Chandimal ton gives Sri Lanka 67-run lead over Australia Former captain Dinesh Chandimal has scored a hundred as Sri Lanka reached 431-6 at stumps on day three of the second test against Australia