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Records tumble as Sri Lanka’s Kusal Mendis shines against Pakistan

Kusal Mendis' brilliant performance with the bat helped Sri Lanka post a daunting total of 334-9 in their 50 overs.

Sangakkara says has no ‘ambitions’ to be next Imran Khan

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's batting legend Kumar Sangakkara Monday said he had no intention of making a foray into politics after local media reported he...

Legend Sangakkara to retire from first class cricket

LONDON: Sri Lankan cricketing legend Kumar Sangakkara said Monday he will retire from first-class cricket at the end of the present English county championship...

Here’s how the PSL’s second edition trophy looks like

ISLAMABAD: The trophy of the second edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) unveiled in Dubai in a ceremony on Monday, ARY News reported. President of...

Root can be in Sangakkara class, says England’s coach

MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM: England coach Trevor Bayliss reckons Joe Root is well on the way to rivalling the likes of Sri Lanka star Kumar Sangakkara as one of the best number three batsmen he has seen.

Smash or crash — the Brendon McCullum way

CHRISTCHURCH: The tattered cap was removed for the last time on Wednesday as Brendon McCullum headed into retirement ultimately in defeat, but on the back of one last destructive, record-breaking innings.

Cricket All-Stars: Legends to grace the field once again

NEW YORK: Cricketing legends from across the world will once again be seen in action as the three-match Cricket All Stars series kicks off here in New York on Saturday (today), ARY News reports.

Kumar Sangakkara agrees to play in PSL

LAHORE: Sri Lankan veteran cricketer Kumar Sangakkara will be a part of the inaugural edition of upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL), ARY News reports.

India 50-2 in rain-shortened day in Colombo

COLOMBO: India lost two quick wickets to reach 50-2 before rain washed out the rest of the opening day of the third and final test against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground on Friday.

Sangakkara fails to convert start, Sri Lanka 140-3

COLOMBO: Retiring home hero Kumar Sangakkara featured in a brief rebuilding act in his final test as Sri Lanka reached 140-3 in reply to India's first innings total of 393 on day two of the second test on Friday.

Galle Test: Herath takes seven as India lose by 63 runs

GALLE: Rangana Herath picked up seven wickets in a sublime display of left-arm spin bowling to power Sri Lanka to a spectacular comeback win by 63 runs against India on the fourth day of the opening test at Galle on Saturday.

Sangakkara tops ICC Test Ranking for batsmen

Sri Lanka star Kumar Sangakkara has returned to the top of the Reliance ICC Test Players Rankings following the completion of the second Test in Wellington, which host New Zealand won by 193 runs.

New Zealand complete remarkable turnaround to win series

WELLINGTON: Off-spinner Mark Craig grabbed three wickets after lunch as New Zealand completed a 193-run victory, and 2-0 series sweep, shortly before tea on the final day of the second test against Sri Lanka at the Basin Reserve on Wednesday.

Williamson, Watling record smashes Sri Lanka hopes

WELLINGTON: A world record sixth-wicket partnership of 365 by Kane Williamson and B.J. Watling, who both posted career bests, slammed the door on Sri Lanka in the second Test in Wellington on Tuesday.

Gritty Williamson fights to keep New Zealand alive

WELLINGTON: Kane Williamson and BJ Watling produced an unbroken sixth wicket stand of 94 to keep New Zealand alive on the third day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Wellington on Monday.

Sangakkara joins elite 12,000-runs club

WELLINGTON: Sri Lankan batsman Kumar Sangakkara joined an elite group of cricketers Saturday when he became only the fifth to make 12,000 runs in his career.

15 fall in Sri Lanka, New Zealand wicket fest

WELLINGTON: Fifteen wickets fell in a bowlers' blitz Saturday as Sri Lanka ended the first day of the second Test in Wellington at 78-5 in reply to New Zealand's first innings 221.

Karunaratne ton delays New Zealand victory push

CHRISTCHURCH: Dimuth Karunaratne thwarted a tiring New Zealand bowling attack to score his maiden test century and stymie the hosts' push for a win inside three days in the first test as Sri Lanka reached 293 for five in their second innings at close of play on Sunday.

Sri Lanka in fight to survive against New Zealand

CHRISTCHURCH: New Zealand had the scent of victory after only the second day of the first Test against Sri Lanka Saturday after a scintillating bowling spell forced the tourists to follow on 303 runs in arrears.

Belligerent McCullum puts New Zealand in charge

CHRISTCHURCH: Record-breaking Brendon McCullum was at his belligerent best as he led New Zealand to a commanding 429-7 on the first day of the first cricket Test against Sri Lanka in Christchurch Friday.

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