Sanath Jayasuriya

South African opener Ryan Rickelton rewrote Mumbai Indians' record books with a blistering 123 not out off 55 balls, the fastest IPL century for the franchise in just 44 deliveries. His exceptional knock powered MI to a massive 243/5 against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede, marking a historic individual performance.

Tilak Varma delivered a stunning counterattack for Mumbai Indians, smashing an unbeaten 101 off 45 balls against Gujarat Titans. After a slow start, he unleashed a brutal assault, scoring 82 runs in his last 23 deliveries. This remarkable century, achieved at No. 5, silenced recent form concerns and marked a powerful resurgence.

Ryan Rickelton's record-breaking 123* powered Mumbai Indians to 243/5, but Sunrisers Hyderabad's explosive batting, led by Travis Head's 76 and Heinrich Klaasen's unbeaten 65, chased down the target with ease. SRH secured their fifth consecutive win, significantly boosting their playoff hopes, while MI's playoff chances are all but over.

Mumbai Indians' Hardik Pandya and Chennai Super Kings' Ruturaj Gaikwad face immense pressure captaining their respective franchises, stepping into the shoes of legends Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni. Both captains are struggling for form, with Pandya's batting and bowling effectiveness declining, while Gaikwad navigates leadership challenges. Their performances are under scrutiny as their teams seek to revive their IPL campaigns.

Tilak Varma delivered a historic IPL century, smashing 101 off 45 balls to lead Mumbai Indians to a dominant 99-run victory. His explosive innings, featuring a remarkable turnaround in scoring rate, saw him outscore the entire Gujarat Titans lineup. Varma's maiden century also marked a personal milestone, earning him his first Player-of-the-Match award.

Sunrisers Hyderabad's opening pair, Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head, unleashed an unprecedented Powerplay assault against Punjab Kings, smashing 105 runs without loss. Abhishek recorded a blistering half-century in 18 balls and equaled the record for most sixes in a Powerplay with seven, highlighting SRH's dominance.

A cricket league for the Jain community has achieved remarkable success in its inaugural franchise auction, raking in Rs 31 crore. With 12 teams and over 50 bidders, the JITO Premier League showcased an IPL-style competitive spirit. Mumbai Sobo Star emerged as the most expensive franchise at Rs 3.7 crore, highlighting the league's corporate shift and promising future.

An article on a website called CBTV claimed that Sri Lankan cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya died in a car accident in Canada. Jayasuriya is alive and well.

Gary Kirsten has been appointed as the new head coach of the Sri Lanka national cricket team, signing a two-year contract starting April 15, 2026. The former India World Cup-winning coach brings extensive international playing and coaching experience to the role. A key focus will be the upcoming ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.

Former Sri Lankan cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya, whose explosive batting at one point in time instilled fear in the hearts of bowlers of rival teams, has called Malayalam actor Mammootty, a "true superstar".

For the first time IIT-Kanpur had a prominent sports person gracing the closing ceremony of their inter-college sports festival Udghosh, on Sunday.

Sri Lanka's head coach Sanath Jayasuriya has stepped down following the team's T20 World Cup 2026 exit. Despite a narrow loss to Pakistan, Jayasuriya expressed disappointment at not ending his tenure on a high note. His contract concludes in June, with formal discussions with Sri Lanka Cricket pending.

Ravichandran Ashwin observed Varun Chakravarthy's bowling struggles, noting a dip in confidence when attacked early. Despite a wicket, Chakravarthy conceded 64 runs in the T20 World Cup semi-final, a costly spell. Ashwin advised tactical adjustments and warned against bowling round the wicket to left-handers, emphasizing the need for improved length and line variations.

We caught Sri Lankan cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya in a chilled out mood at a suburban five-star the other night.

Former India cricketers Yusuf Pathan, Naman Ojha and Vinay Kumar, all of whom recently announced their retirements, will feature in the India Legends team, which includes Sachin Tendulkar, in the 'Road Safety World Series' starting here on March 5.

Former captain and Sri Lanka Cricket selection panel's current chairman, Sanath Jayasuriya's wife has filed for divorce, lawyers said on Friday.

Sri Lanka's current international slump is due to internal politics among players and not due to any political interference by the government, former captain Sanath Jayasuriya said.

Sri Lanka's new chief selector Sanath Jayasuriya today denied plans to target senior players in a major overhaul of the national team.

Sanath Jayasuriya has been appointed as the permanent head coach of the Sri Lankan cricket team, effective from October 1, 2024, until March 31, 2026. His permanent role follows the team's good performances under his interim leadership during recent tours against India, England, and New Zealand.