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Sri Lanka 53/2 chasing 482 as England revel on Joe Root’s twin tons

By Srian Obeyesekere Sri Lanka lost two wickets for 53 runs chasing 482 to win when bad light brought an early end to the third day’s play of the second test at Lords after England had been bowled out for 251 in a splendid job by the Lankan bowlers whose bogey man...

Kamindu Mendis looms Sri Lanka’s mainstay with 74 as the rest collapse on 2^nd day heightened by Gus Atkinson ton as England leads by 256

By Srian Obeyesekere In another customary back to the wall defiance, young lower order batsman Kamindu Mendis loomed Sri Lanka’s main run source by another back to the wall effort of 74 off 120 balls consuming 161 minutes in a top gear assault of 8 boundaries...

Girls Cricket: Sri Lanka U19 Tour of Australia

Media Release 30th August 2024 Sri Lanka U19 will tour Australia during September–October 2024 to engage in a tri-series, which will see the team playing both T20 and 50 Over Games involving Australia and New Zealand. The tour is vital exposure for the girls, as they...

Joe Root, brilliant 143, thwarts Sri Lanka again with Gus Atkinson late charge 74 n.o. in England’s 358/7

By Srian Obeyesekere Joe Root proved to be the big thorn to Sri Lanka as in the first test striking a brilliant 143 in an England score of 358 for 7 for a record 33rd test century to becoming England’s joint highest century equaling Alistair Cook’s record to...