
Chandimal century powers Sri Lanka
Dinesh Chandimal’s century in Galle powered Sri Lanka to 306-3 at stumps on the opening day of the second Test against New Zealand.
Dinesh Chandimal’s century in Galle powered Sri Lanka to 306-3 at stumps on the opening day of the second Test against New Zealand.
Ex-Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan, facing prosecution for his relationship with the country’s former leader, says he will soon retire from international cricket.
Coach Gary Stead says New Zealand must adapt to the tricky Galle surface if they are to avenge their hard-fought Test loss to Sri Lanka this week.
Prabath Jayasuriya took five wickets to steer Sri Lanka to a 63-run victory over New Zealand on the final morning of the first Test in Galle.
Ravichandran Ashwin claimed six wickets after a first-innings century with the bat to inspire India to a 280-run thrashing of Bangladesh in the first Test on Sunday.
Centuries from opener Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant helped India close in on victory in the first Test despite a spirited start to Bangladesh’s chase for their target of 515 in Chennai on Saturday.
India took command of the first Test against Bangladesh as they extended their lead to 308 after fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah helped bundle out the visitors for 149 on Friday.
Dinesh Chandimal and Dimuth Karunaratne forged a 147-run partnership to propel hosts Sri Lanka to a lead of 202 on day three of the first Test against New Zealand.
A counter-attacking century from Ravichandran Ashwin pulled India to 339-6 on day one of the first Test after Bangladesh fast bowler Hasan Mahmud rattled the hosts with four wickets.
Half-centuries from Tom Latham and Kane Williamson put New Zealand at 255-4 and in hot pursuit of Sri Lanka on day two of the first Test.
Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis scored a courageous century against New Zealand as the hosts wrestled back the initiative to reach 302-7 at stumps on the first day of the first Test.
Indian cricket fans are traditionally obsessed with batsmen but star pacemen are finally bringing overdue recognition to the side’s bowlers, says coach Gautam Gambhir.
England wicketkeeper Jamie Smith aims to emulate Brendon McCullum’s playing style after the New Zealander gave him his chance in both Test and ODI cricket this season.
New Zealand play Sri Lanka in the first of two Tests in Galle from Wednesday as the visitors look to shake off the frustration of their abandoned match with Afghanistan.
Fresh from their first Test series win over Pakistan, Bangladesh will chase more cricket history when they face India in Chennai from Thursday.