Black caps clinch series after bizarre finish

Nearly two months on from that fateful game – so fateful that you know exactly what I’m talking about – the Black Caps have been involved in another truly bizarre finish to a cricket match.

Black Caps singing in the rain with opening Twenty20 win over Sri Lanka

The hitting power of Ross Taylor and Colin de Grandhomme steered New Zealand to a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the Twenty20 international cricket series opener in Kandy on Monday (NZT). Set 175 to win by their hosts, the Black Caps chased it down with three balls to spare before a packed house under lights at Pallekele International Stadium, maintaining stand-in captain Tim Southee’s unbeaten record in charge.

Eyes on World T20 as Sri Lanka prepares for New Zealand T20s

Skipper Lasith Malinga believes Sri Lanka should build their T20 team over the next 12 months for the World T20 tournament if they are to be competitive at the global event to be held in Australia next year.

The Hundred: Charlotte Edwards & Mahela Jayawardene to coach Southampton-based side

Charlotte Edwards and Mahela Jayawardene will be head coaches of the women’s and men’s Southampton-based teams for The Hundred.

Australia reviewing DRS process after Headingley howler - Paine

Australia are reviewing the way they use cricket’s Decision Review System after blowing their last referral late in the Headingley cliffhanger against England, captain Tim Paine has said.

Sri Lanka Mystery Spinner Ajantha Mendis retires

Sri Lanka mystery spinner Ajantha Mendis has retired from all forms of the game. Mendis was famous for being one of the earliest bowlers to develop the ’carrom ball’, bamboozling batsmen especially in his early days.

SLC wire transfer fraud: Experts confirm system ‘compromised’

Sri Lanka Cricket’s (SLC) IT system was so badly protected that it was left wide open to hacking, the Computer Emergency Readiness Team (CERT) says in a detailed report issued to the National Audit Office (NAO). But it does not rule out the possibility of inside involvement in the alleged wire transfer fraud that took place last year.

New Zealand thrash Sri Lanka to level series 1-1

New Zealand held their nerve to clinch a hard-fought and comprehensive victory against Sri Lanka in fading light in the second Test Monday and level the two-match series 1-1.

Malinga leads T20 side, Mathews, Thisara, Chandimal dropped

Veteran seamer Lasith Malinga has been appointed T20 captain for the three-match series against New Zealand but the 15-man got no place for veterans Angelo Mathews, Thisara Perera and Dinesh Chandimal in the side. Though Perera’s and Chandimal’s exclusions are expected, the omission of Mathews surprised many given his recent form in the limited over format.

Sri Lanka abandoned Test tour to Pakistan, will play limited over leg instead

Sri Lanka Cricket has abandoned their plans to visit Pakistan to play the two-match Test series in Pakistan--ten years since test cricket was last played in the troubled-hit country, but has agreed to play the two limited over series--ODIs and T20s.

Boult, Southee rattle Sri Lanka in second Test

Trent Boult and Tim Southee led New Zealand’s charge against Sri Lanka on day two of the rain-hit second Test on Friday, with the host skipper Dimuth Karunaratne’s offering resistance with a half-century.

Sri Lanka reach 85-2 on rain-hit day against New Zealand

Sri Lanka reached 85-2 after losing the wickets of Lahiru Thirimanne and Kusal Mendis on a rain-truncated opening day in the second and final test against New Zealand in Colombo on Thursday.

Resilient New Zealand aim to level series against revitalised Sri Lanka

There are 60 points up for grabs in the World Test Championship match and after succumbing to a six-wicket loss in the first Test at Galle, New Zealand will be looking to show more fight and upset the hosts in Colombo.

Tim Southee to lead New Zealand in T20Is against Sri Lanka

Kane Williamson and Trent Boult are out of New Zealand’s 14-member squad for the three-match Twenty20 International series against Sri Lanka, which starts on 1 September.

Williamson and Dananjaya reported for suspect bowling action

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson and Sri Lanka bowler Akila Dananjaya have both been reported with a suspect bowling action following the first Test between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Galle from 14-18 August 2019.

Smith closes in on top-ranked Kohli in Test Rankings

Steve Smith’s valiant 92 in the first innings at Lord’s has helped him gain one spot and close in on top-ranked Virat Kohli in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings.

Karunaratne leads by example in Sri Lanka’s Galle win

Skipper Dimuth Karunaratne led by example, hitting a sparkling 122 to help secure Sri Lanka’s six-wicket victory over New Zealand in the opening test at Galle on Sunday.

Karunaratne leads Sri Lanka victory push in Galle

Sri Lanka got off to a strong start in their chase for a 268-run victory target after skipper Dimuth Karunaratne and Lahiru Thirimanne frustrated New Zealand with a 133-run opening stand on the penultimate day of the opening test on Saturday.

Shastri wins ’close race’ to continue as India’s head coach

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Ravi Shastri will continue as head coach of the Indian senior men’s cricket team up to 2021 after pipping New Zealand’s Mike Hesson and Australia’s Tom Moody, the country’s cricket board (BCCI) said on Friday.

Watling half-century revives New Zealand in Galle test

BJ Watling rescued New Zealand with a gutsy unbeaten 63 as the visitors overcame a batting collapse to reach 195 for seven in their second innings on day three of the opening test against Sri Lanka on Friday.

New Zealand’s Patel restricts Sri Lanka with five-wicket haul

New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel carved through Sri Lanka’s top order and took five wickets to even the odds for the visitors after the second day of the opening test in Galle on Thursday.

South Africa name three uncapped players for test tour of India

South Africa have named three uncapped players in their test squad for the three-match tour of India in early October as they begin life without retired veterans Dale Steyn and Hashim Amla.

Dananjaya takes five to put NZ on back foot in Galle

Sri Lanka’s Akila Dananjaya spun a web around New Zealand’s batsmen, picking up all five wickets on a rain-shortened opening day of the first test in Galle on Wednesday. Experienced batsman Ross Taylor held firm with an unbeaten 86 against the guile of Dananjaya to take the touring side to 203 for five when rain forced early stumps. Mitchell Santner was the other unbeaten batsman at the crease on eight.

Sri Lanka hope to maintain home record against formidable New Zealand

New Zealand have a chance of securing the top spot in Test cricket when they take on Sri Lanka in a two-match series from Wednesday, exactly a month after their cruel World Cup defeat to England.

A costly sack?

The impending “sacking” of Head Coach Chandika Hathurusingha may cost it an arm and a leg but Sri Lanka Cricket, pressured by Sports Minister Harin Fernando, is determined to do it in order to “achieve” on-field success.

Chandimal, Akila in 15-man squad to face NZ

Former Test skipper Dinesh Chandimal and spinner Akila Dananjaya have been included in the 15-man squad for the two-Test series against New Zealand. The series—a part of the newly introduced ICC Test Championships will be played in Galle and Colombo starting August 14.

South Africa’s Amla retires from international cricket

South Africa’s Hashim Amla announced his retirement from international cricket on Thursday, bringing the curtain down on one of the country’s leading batting careers.

Rumesh Ratnayake appointed Interim Head Coach for New Zealand series

Former Sri Lanka fast bowling coach Rumesh Ratnayake has been appointed interim head coach of the national team for the forthcoming series against New Zealand.

Chandimal, Dananjaya in as Sri Lanka names Test squad of 22 players

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) released the names of the Test squad of 22 players that will represent Sri Lanka against New Zealand in the two-match Test Series, which is part of the ICC Test Championship.

Vinothen John added to cricket selection panel

Former Sri Lanka fast bowler Vinothen John has been included in a three-member National Cricket Selection Committee headed by Ashantha de Mel. The other member in the committee is former first class cricketer Chaminda Mendis who served as a co-selector under De Mel’s chairmanship since November 2018.