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Asia’s cricket giants square up ahead of World Cup

'Asia Cup was the perfect place to test ourselves, try and put ourselves under pressure,' says Rohit Sharma

Published 28 Aug, 2023 02:33pm

Sports

Eyes on bigger prizes as Pakistan and Afghanistan begin ODI series

These three matches are a good opportunity for us to test our players in the match situation,' says Babar Azam

Published 21 Aug, 2023 01:26pm

Sports

Sri Lanka’s Isuru Udana encounters snake during LPL match

The pacer is seen spooked after the close encounter

Published 13 Aug, 2023 07:33pm

Must Read

Ramiz Raja stuns fans with singing talent

Raja is part of the commentary panel for the Lanka Premier League

Published 07 Aug, 2023 08:58pm

Sports

Sri Lanka will host Pakistan, Afghanistan ODI series

Three-match series will begin on August 22 in Hambantota

Updated 01 Aug, 2023 12:42am

Sports

Babar Azam gifts his jersey to fan in Sri Lanka

Pakistan whitewash Sri Lanka

Published 28 Jul, 2023 02:00am

Sports

Pakistan whitewash Sri Lanka as Noman Ali, Abdullah Shafique shine

The way our bowlers bowled here, it was good because there wasn't much for them, says skipper Babar Azam

Updated 27 Jul, 2023 07:37pm

Life & Style

Pakistani fans ‘concerned’ for Naseem Shah as Urvashi arrives in Colombo

Twitter users tell pacer to stay safe

Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:45pm

Sports

Abdullah Shafique double ton gives Pakistan 397 runs lead in second test

The visitors scored 563 at the loss of five wickets

Updated 26 Jul, 2023 05:35pm

Sports

Pakistan posts 145/2 on Day 1 of second Test in Colombo

Abdullah Shafique remained unbeaten on 74

Updated 24 Jul, 2023 07:23pm

Sports

Sri Lanka to push ‘harder’ in Pakistan Test

Pakistan coach Grant Bradburn says team wanted to be 'number one' in world

Published 23 Jul, 2023 05:45pm

Sports

Haq 50 steers Pakistan to 4-wicket win over Sri Lanka in 1st Test

Credit to the boys and the youngsters, says skipper Babar Azam

Published 20 Jul, 2023 05:03pm

Sports

Shakeel’s double ton puts Pakistan on top in Sri Lanka Test

Sri Lanka bowled out the tourists in the final session of third day

Updated 18 Jul, 2023 06:31pm

Sports

Shakeel, Saud help Pakistan counter Sri Lanka’s spin

Pakistan reached 221-5 when rain stopped play with the tourists still 91 runs behind

Published 17 Jul, 2023 06:05pm

Sports

Pakistan bowl out Sri Lanka for 312 after De Silva ton

The second day's play began early with revised timings for each session

Published 17 Jul, 2023 12:20pm

Sports

De Silva leads Sri Lanka’s fight against Pakistan in Galle Test

Shaheen moves from 99 to century of wickets on his return from injury

Published 16 Jul, 2023 07:56pm

Sports

Shaheen Afridi loudly announces his return to Test cricket

The pacer grabbed his 100th wicket against Sri Lanka

Published 16 Jul, 2023 01:04pm

Sports

Pakistan hope to end year-long winless Test run against Sri Lanka

'We are taking one step at a time, but we have to be consistent across all formats,' says Azam

Published 15 Jul, 2023 05:54pm

Sports

Shaheen seeks Test landmark against Sri Lanka

The century of Test wickets 'would be a big achievement for me,' says right-arm pacer

Published 14 Jul, 2023 05:39pm

World

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka scraps monkey business plan

Toque macaque is endemic to Sri Lanka but is classed as endangered on IUCN red list

Published 26 Jun, 2023 09:20pm

Sports

Pakistan announce Sri Lanka tour schedule

Galle and Colombo to host two Tests

Published 20 Jun, 2023 02:57pm

Sports

Oman shock Ireland in Cricket World Cup qualifier

Triumphant Maqsood says it is an 'honour' to beat Ireland

Published 19 Jun, 2023 09:41pm

Sports

Shaheen makes Test return after a year as Pakistan name squad for Sri Lanka tour

Uncapped Huraira included in the side as well

Published 17 Jun, 2023 10:46am

Sports

ACC grants its assent to Pakistan’s hybrid-model for Asia Cup 2023

Tournament will be played in August-September

Updated 15 Jun, 2023 04:23pm

Sports

Shaheen Shah Afridi likely to miss Sri Lanka Tests

The series is set to be played in July

Published 13 Jun, 2023 01:47pm

Sports

Sri Lanka likely Asia Cup venue after India-Pakistan row: official

Says they have still not officially received confirmation

Published 11 Jun, 2023 04:49pm

Sports

Pakistan likely to skip ODIs during Sri Lanka tour

They are scheduled to play two Tests in July

Published 02 Jun, 2023 12:49pm

Business & Economy

India extends $1b credit line for Sri Lanka by a year

Post-negotiations, the credit line was extended until March 2024

Updated 09 May, 2023 05:40pm

Sports

Slingy Pathirana can be Sri Lanka’s asset with reduced workload: Dhoni

'I personally think he [Pathirana] is not someone who should play a lot of red-ball cricket,' says former Indian skipper

Updated 07 May, 2023 02:00pm

Sports

Mendis bags five as Sri Lanka crush Ireland to seal Test series

The hosts swept the two-match series in Galle 2-0

Published 28 Apr, 2023 03:46pm