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WI vs SL: Taking over from Jason Holder is a 'privilege', says Brathwaite

West Indies' newly appointed Test skipper Kraigg Brathwaite has said it's a "privilege" to take over the reins from Jason Holder, who remains a key member of the side.

WI vs SL: Visitors need to execute game plan better, says Jayawardene

Former Sri Lanka skipper Mahela Jayawardene feels West Indies top-order batsmen smashing centuries made the difference between the two sides in the three-match ODI series.

WI vs SL: Holder, Darren Bravo return in hosts' squad for 1st Test

Cricket West Indies (CWI) selection panel announced the squad for the first of the two-match Test series at home against Sri Lanka.

WI vs SL: Gunathilaka 8th 'obstructing the field' dismissal in ODIs

Sri Lanka opener Danushka Gunathilaka became the first Sri Lankan player in the history of ODI cricket to be given out for obstructing the field

Sri Lanka defeats West Indies by 43 runs in the 2nd T20I, level series

Sri Lanka displayed an all-round performance to defeat West Indies by 43 runs on Saturday in the second T20I of the three-match series here at the Coolidge Cricket Ground.

WI vs SL: Can bat at any position, I'll still be the best, says Chris Gayle

West Indies batsman Gayle has said that he is ready to bat at any position in the T20I series against Sri Lanka and he added that no matter where he bats, he will try to be the best at that position

Vaas resigns as Sri Lanka's fast bowling coach days after appointment

Sri Lankan pace great Chaminda Vaas on Monday resigned as the national team's fast bowling coach due to a pay dispute with his board, barely three days after being appointed to the post

Sri Lanka board likely to appoint Tom Moody as Director of Cricket

Former Australia top-order batsman Tom Moody is in the fray for the position of Director of Cricket in Sri Lanka Cricket

Sri Lanka pacer Dhammika Prasad quits international cricket

Sri Lanka fast bowler Dhammika Prasad has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect. Prasad, 37, last played a Test match in October 2015 against the West Indies here. He represented Sri Lanka in 25 Tests and 24 ODIs, bagging 75 and 32 wickets respectively. He also played lone T20 International against Australia in 2011. "I have enjoyed every bit. Marvan Atapattu was the person who invited me to SSC. I received a lot of support from people like the late Michael de Zoysa and Mahinda Halangoda," Prasad said while announcing his decision on Thursday. "I have a lot of people to thank, God, my parents, my wife, my school, all my coaches, curators, team mates, fans and of course the media. "Let me tell you one thing. Very early in my career I realised something; that was the media can make and break people. To date I've never had an issue with a journalist. I have got on well with them," Prasad concluded. "Dhammika Prasad officially announced his retirem

Muttiah Muralitharan among group asking court to reform Sri Lanka cricket

Former test opener Sidath Wettimuny and Michael Tissera, who played for Sri Lanka in the inaugural 1975 World Cup and later became manager, are among a group of 12 who petitioned the court

Australia virtually out of ICC World Test Championship's final contention

Australia needed to win two Tests in South Africa and prevent its hosts from winning one, to ensure a berth in WTC final. Check ICC World Test Championship points table, schedule, team standing here

Sri Lanka chief selector quits after 0-2 defeat against England

Sri Lanka's selection committee chairman Ashantha de Mel has resigned from his post after the national team's 0-2 defeat against England in the recent home Test series. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said in a statement that Ashantha has resigned from the post with immediate effect, citing personal reasons. "We respect Ashantha's decision and thank him for the services he rendered to Sri Lanka Cricket during his tenure as the Chairman of the Cricket Selection Committee," Sri Lanka Cricket CEO Ashley De Silva said in a release. England beat Sri Lanka by seven and six wickets respectively in the two Tests played in Galle. The series had ended on Monday. The 61-year-old former pacer had also stepped down as team manager -- a post he had simultaneously held -- several days prior. He had held both roles since November 2018. Ashantha played 17 Tests and 57 ODIs for Sri Lanka and is also known for bowling the country's first ever ball in Test history.

ICC World Test Championship final rescheduled, to take place from Jun 18-22

The start of the inaugural World Test Championship final has been pushed back by eight days and will now begin at Lord's on June 18, keeping in mind the proximity with the next IPL's summit showdown

Jerome Jayaratne appointed Sri Lanka manager for West Indies tour

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed Jerome Jayaratne as the 'National Team Manager' for the team's upcoming tour of West Indies

2nd Test: Sri Lanka out for 126; England needs 164 runs for series sweep

England moved into a strong position to complete a series sweep after dismissing Sri Lanka for 126 in the second innings, setting up a victory target of 164 in the second test

Sri Lanka slumps to 67-6 in 2nd innings on Day 4 against England

England moved into a strong position to sweep the two-test series against Sri Lanka after spinners Jack Leach and Dom Bess claimed three wickets each in a wild morning session Monday.

SL vs ENG 2nd Test turning into one of the great Test matches, says Vaughan

Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes the ongoing second Test between Sri Lanka and England at the Galle International Stadium will go down to the wire

Thirimanne becomes 1st Lanka fielder to take 5 catches in a Test innings

Lahiru Thirimanne achieved this milestone in the second Test match between England and Sri Lanka at Galle

SL vs Eng 2nd Test: Root's innings a masterclass against spin, says Buttler

Wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler said that Joe Root's 186-run knock against Sri Lanka in the first innings of the second Test was a treat to watch and it was a "masterclass" against spin

RR has world's best players, can't wait to work with this group: Sangakkara

Rajasthan Royals announced the appointment of former Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara as the Director of Cricket for season 14 of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2021)