The Latest Breaking News from Matheesha Pathirana

NEW DELHI: Chaminda Vaas, the Sri Lankan cricket legend and World Cup winner, believes that a rare talent like Jasprit Bumrah, who is a once-in-a-generation fast bowler, should not participate in all three formats of the game. This approach is crucial to prevent injuries and extend his career.

NEW DELHI: Top-order batter Kusal Mendis conjured a match-defining 91 as he along with Sadeera Samarawickrama and Charith Asalanka guided Sri Lanka to the Asia Cup final, defeating top-ranked ODI side Pakistan by 2 wickets (DLS) in the rain-marred last-over Super Four thriller in Colombo on Thursday.

NEW DELHI: Pakistan, grappling with injuries, is set to confront a resilient Sri Lanka in a crucial Super 4 match that will determine a spot in the Asia Cup final.

NEW DELHI: A terrific all-round bowling effort led by Kuldeep Yadav made up for an under-par outing with the bat as India ended Sri Lanka's 13-game winning streak in ODIs with a comprehensive 41-run win in a low-scoring thriller in Colombo on Tuesday.

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh will prioritise survival, while Sri Lanka aim for a victorious start as they clash in the second Super 4 match of the Asia Cup on Saturday.

Afghanistan face a formidable challenge in their upcoming clash against a skilled Sri Lankan team on Tuesday as they hope for a big win in order to enter the 'Super 4' stage of the Asia Cup

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka emerged victorious over Bangladesh in their tournament opener in the ongoing Asia Cup, marking a significant milestone by setting a new record for their longest winning streak in one-day internationals (ODIs).

NEW DELHI: Skipper Dasun Shanaka on Thursday lauded the all-round performance of his bowlers after Sri Lanka's five-wicket win over Bangladesh in the Asia Cup Group B match in Pallekele.

NEW DELHI: A clinical all-round bowling performance was followed by a mature Sadeera Samarawickrama and Charith Asalanka 78-run stand as Sri Lanka eased past Bangladesh in the Asia Cup Group B game in Pallekele on Thursday.

NEW DELHI: An all-round bowling performance led by 20-year-old Matheesha Pathirana helped Sri Lanka bundle out Bangladesh for a lowly 164 in Group B match of the Asia Cup in Pallekele on Thursday.

NEW DELHI: Matheesha Pathirana's sling-shot action immediately reminds one of Lasith Malinga, but the young Sri Lankan did not purposely mimic his legendary senior, according to his childhood coach Bilal Fassy, who insisted that the much-discussed bowling style came naturally to the pacer.