Spinners to give Sri Lanka edge over England: Dinesh Chandimal
Herath`s impending retirement has dominated the build-up to the match and the 40-year-old is set to bow out as the most successful left-arm spinner in the sport`s history.
Nov 05, 2018, 23:17 PM ISTBatsman Dinesh Chandimal to lead Sri Lanka in all formats after Asia Cup flop
Dinesh Chandimal has been declared as Sri Lanka's captain across all three formats with Angelo Matthews dismissed from captaincy following their early exit from the Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates
Sep 24, 2018, 10:56 AM ISTMajor setback for Sri Lanka as Danushka Gunathilaka ruled out of Asia Cup
Sri Lanka on Thursday suffered a major setback to their Asia Cup plans as opening batsman Danushka Gunathilaka was ruled out of the tourney. The 27-year old left-hander had suffered a lower-back injury during training.
Sep 14, 2018, 10:53 AM ISTICC bans Sri Lankan skipper Chandimal, coach and manager for 2 Tests and 4 ODIs
An independent judicial commissioner handed the trio eight suspension points and six demerit points for playing against the spirit of the game during the St Lucia Test against the West Indies.
Jul 16, 2018, 18:19 PM ISTShane Dowrich rescues West Indies in 3rd Test against Sri Lanka with an unbeaten half-century
Having already played a vital role in the series with an unbeaten 125 that rescued the West Indies in the first innings of the series in Trinidad two weeks earlier, the wicketkeeper-batsman rich vein of form continued on his home ground Saturday at the Kensington Oval.
Jun 24, 2018, 10:50 AM ISTSri Lanka bowler Suranga Lakmal named skipper for final Test vs West Indies
The decision to name Lakmal as skipper comes after Dinesh Chandimal was banned by ICC for a Level 3 offence.
Jun 23, 2018, 14:13 PM ISTSri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal will miss third Test against West Indies
Dinesh Chandimal was charged with ball-tampering during last week's St Lucia test after video evidence indicated he took sweets out of his pocket and put them in his mouth before applying saliva to the ball within the space of a few seconds.
Jun 23, 2018, 09:47 AM ISTDinesh Chandimal, Sri Lanka coach admit to breaching ICC Level 3 offence
Sri Lanka cricketer refused to take the field during the second Test against West Indies following a ball-tampering row.
Jun 22, 2018, 13:42 PM ISTICC appoints officer to hear Dinesh Chandimal's appeal against being charged for ball tampering
Dinesh Chandimal had been charged by the ICC after video evidence indicated that he applied saliva to the ball shortly after putting what the ICC suggested was a sweet into his mouth.
Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal appeals against one-Test match ban
Dinesh Chandimal has appealed against the match referee's findings that saw him suspended for one Test after being found guilty of changing the condition of the ball.
Jun 21, 2018, 14:50 PM ISTSri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal gets 1-Test suspension for ball tampering
Dinesh Chandimal suspended for final Test against the Windies after on-field umpires Aleem Dar and Ian Gould, and third umpire Richard Kettleborough had charged him for changing the condition of the ball.
Jun 20, 2018, 14:19 PM ISTICC charges Sri Lanka captain and coach with ‘conduct contrary to the spirit of game’
The ICC Chief Executive David Richardson on Tuesday charged Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal, coach Chandika Hathurusinghe and manager Asanka Gurusinha with a breach of Article 2.3.1, a Level 3 offence, which relates to “conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game”.
Jun 20, 2018, 01:12 AM ISTDinesh Chandimal sweats as Sri Lanka and West Indies draw 2nd Test
Kraigg Brathwaite helps West-Indies to a draw a second Test match at Darren Sammy Stadium in St Lucia against Sri-Lanka.
Jun 19, 2018, 11:56 AM ISTDinesh Chandimal denies ball tampering, ICC hearing after 2nd Test between Sri-Lanka and West-Indies
On-field umpires had charged Dinesh Chandimal after the third day's play on Saturday for changing the condition of the ball
Jun 18, 2018, 10:32 AM ISTSri Lanka skipper Dinesh Chandimal charged over ball-tampering
Play started two hours late on Saturday after the Sri Lankans, led by Chandimal, refused to take the field following a decision by umpires Aleem Dar and Ian Gould.
Jun 17, 2018, 16:57 PM ISTSri Lanka take to field two hours late in 2nd Test against West Indies in wake of 'ball-tampering' row
Following concerns raised by umpires Aleem Dar and Ian Gould about the condition of the ball nearing the end of the second day, the Sri Lankans were advised before the start of Saturday's play that they could not continue with the existing ball.
Jun 16, 2018, 23:25 PM ISTWest Indies crush Sri Lanka by 226-runs in first Test
West Indies completed a crushing 226-run victory over Sri Lanka just after lunch on the final day of the first Test as the tourists surrendered meekly following the demise of century-maker Kusal Mendis and captain Dinesh Chandimal.
Jun 11, 2018, 08:37 AM ISTSri Lanka's batters struggle as West Indies build big lead
West Indies turned the screws on Sri Lanka, taking a 360-run lead with six-second innings wickets in hand at the close of the third day of the first Test.
Jun 09, 2018, 09:47 AM ISTSri Lanka wilt after Shane Dowrich ton leads West Indies to 414
Shane Dowrich's second Test century put the West Indies in control of the first Test against Sri Lanka as the home side declared their first innings at 414 for eight before a period of hostile fast bowling had the visitors struggling at 31 for three at stumps on day two at the Queen's Park Oval.
Jun 08, 2018, 09:07 AM ISTAngelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal critical to Sri Lanka's World Cup hopes: Aravinda de Silva
Sri Lanka's veteran stars Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal are critical to the young side's hopes at the 2019 World Cup despite poor form and recent injuries, said former captain and world cup winner Aravinda de Silva.
Mar 17, 2018, 16:55 PM IST