IND vs SL, Colombo Test, Day 3: Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis' resilience keeps Sri Lanka afloat
Starting from overnight 50/2, it was surprising to see Ashwin not handed the ball straight away. Instead, Umesh Yadav (1-12) and Ravindra Jadeja (2-84) started proceedings, getting instant results.
Aug 05, 2017, 18:53 PM ISTColombo Test: Kusal Mendis keeps Sri Lanka's hopes of chasing record 388-run target alive on Day 4
At stumps of the fourth day, the hosts were 170-3, with Mendis (unbeaten at 60) and former skipper Angelo Mathews (unbeaten at 17) batting at the crease.
Jul 17, 2017, 22:21 PM ISTWATCH: Bhuvneshwar Kumar direct hit FLOORS Kusal Mendis in ICC Champions Trophy
Despite the defeat, there were takeaways for India. Dhawan's century, his opening stand with Rohit, Dhoni's contribution – both with bat and gloves and Kedar Jadhav's finishing touches were high-points from the match.
Jun 09, 2017, 17:25 PM ISTWATCH: AB de Villiers gets wings! Unbelievable catch and a flying direct hit by South Africa captain shock Sri Lanka in CT2017
Chasing a 300-run target, Lankans were languishing at 171/6 at the end of 34th over.
Jun 03, 2017, 22:15 PM ISTSouth Africa vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI: Wayne Parnell, Imran Tahir shine in Proteas' 8-wicket win
Left-arm seamer Parnell took three for 48 while leg-spinner Tahir showed superb control in a strong westerly wind, taking three for 26.
Jan 28, 2017, 21:43 PM ISTSA vs SL, PREVIEW: Sri Lanka eager to hit back after Test whitewash against Proteas
South Africa have not played a T20 international since defeating Sri Lanka in their last match of World T20 campaign in March.
Jan 19, 2017, 15:28 PM ISTAustralia lose both openers after Sri Lanka make 281 on Day 1 of the second test at Galle
Australia were 54 for two at stumps, still trailing the hosts by 227 runs.
Aug 04, 2016, 19:11 PM ISTSri Lanka vs Australia,1st Test: Mathews credits Mendis for big win, Smith bemoans poor batting
Sri Lankan spinners led by Rangana Herath played a major part in the team`s first Test win against Australia for 17 years, but it was Mendis who sparked a turnaround for the hosts.
Jul 30, 2016, 20:23 PM ISTVIDEO! History-maker Kusal Mendis hits six to complete his century against Australia
The 21-year-old became the youngest Sri Lankan to score 150-plus runs against Australia in Test cricket.
Jul 28, 2016, 21:47 PM ISTKusal Mendis inspires Sri Lanka to a 196-run lead over Australia on a topsy-turvy 3rd day
Sri Lanka were 282 for six at close, leading by 196 runs in their second innings.
Jul 28, 2016, 18:20 PM ISTREAD! Facts about the 'carpenter' Kusal Mendis who made history against Australia
Kusal Mendis is the youngest Sri Lankan to score a century against Australia.
Jul 28, 2016, 17:35 PM ISTSri Lanka vs Australia: Kusal Mendis emulates Kumar Sangakkara, scores 150-plus runs in 2nd innings against Aussies
Kusal Mendis on Thursday became only the second Sri Lankan batsman to score a 150-plus run in the second innings of a Test match against Australia.
Jul 28, 2016, 17:01 PM ISTAfter a decade in international cricket, patient Liam Plunkett proud of 50-wicket landmark
Rain may have cut short Sunday's third one-day international between England and Sri Lanka but for Liam Plunkett there was the satisfaction of taking his 50th wicket at this level -- more than a decade after his first.
Jun 27, 2016, 12:49 PM ISTEngland vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test: Jonny Bairstow highs and lows as visitors hit back on Day 2
At stumps, Sri Lanka were 162 for one in reply to England`s first innings 416, a deficit of 254 runs.
Jun 11, 2016, 00:10 AM ISTJames Anderson leads England to crushing win over Sri Lanka in first test
England wicket-keeper Jonathan Bairstow was named man-of-the-match for making 140 in England`s total of 298 on his Yorkshire home ground and holding nine catches in the game.
May 21, 2016, 22:41 PM ISTSri Lanka vs West Indies, 2nd Test: Spinner Warrican Jomel strikes to halt Lankans on Day 1
West Indies spinner Jomel Warrican took four wickets to bundle Sri Lanka out for 200 on day one of the second Test on Thursday, raising hopes of a series-saving victory for the visitors.
Oct 22, 2015, 22:26 PM ISTSri Lanka opt for youth against West Indies
Opting for youth in the post Sangakkara-Jayawradena era, Sri Lankan selectors have drafted in U-19 captain Kusal Mendis into the senior squad for the two-match series against the visiting West Indies.
Oct 09, 2015, 20:33 PM IST