Milan Rathnayake

Rathnayake will join Asitha Fernando and Vishwa Fernando in Sri Lanka's pace attack, with the visitors naming Prabath Jayasuriya as the only specialist spinner for the match starting Wednesday.

Sri Lanka has announced their 16-member squad, led by Charith Asalanka, for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Bangladesh starting July 2nd. The squad includes experienced players like Kusal Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, and in-form Pathum Nissanka. Milan Rathnayake's participation hinges on a fitness test, as they prepare to face a strengthened Bangladesh side in both ODIs and T20Is.

Sri Lanka opted to bat first after winning the toss in the second Test against New Zealand, aiming for their first series victory over them in 15 years. The team introduced two changes, with Nishan Peiris making his Test debut. New Zealand players wore black armbands to honor Ian Taylor.

South Africa's Corbin Bosch made history at Centurion, scoring an unbeaten 81 on his Test debut from the No. 9 position. His performance helped South Africa recover from 213/8 to post a respectable 301 all out. Bosch also excelled in bowling, claiming four wickets in Pakistan’s first innings, contributing significantly in both departments.

Wanindu Hasaranga's hamstring injury sidelines him from Sri Lanka's ODI series against Zimbabwe. The squad includes fresh batting talents Pavan Rathnayake and Nuwanidu Fernando, with Sadeera Samarawickrama returning. Jeffrey Vandersay and Maheesh Theekshana lead the spin attack, while Asitha Fernando and Dushmantha Chameera spearhead the pace department for the two-match series in Harare.

England were closing in on victory over a gritty Sri Lanka in the first test with the visitors on 204-6 in their second innings at the end of the third day at Old Trafford on Friday -- a slender lead of 82. Angelo Mathews (65) and Kamindu Mendis (56 not out) led a stubborn rearguard action as Sri Lanka managed to wipe off the 122-deficit from the first innings.

De Silva is skippering the tourists in their first red-ball campaign in England for eight years, with Sri Lanka heading into the first of a three-match contest at Old Trafford starting Wednesday on the back of a defeat by a novice England Lions team in their lone warm-up fixture.

Sri Lanka have revealed their 16-member squad for the two-Test series against New Zealand. Oshada Fernando makes a return following strong performances for Sri Lanka 'A'. Nishan Madushka is omitted, and Sadeera Samarawickrama joins the team. The series, under the ICC World Test Championship cycle, kicks off in Galle on Wednesday.

Oshada Fernando returns to Sri Lanka's squad for their two-Test series against New Zealand, replacing Nishan Madushka after strong performances for Sri Lanka 'A'. Wicketkeeper-batsman Sadeera Samarawickrama also joins the team, replacing bowlers Kasun Rajitha and Nisala Tharaka. The first match starts on Wednesday in Galle as part of the ICC World Test Championship cycle.

New Zealand will take momentum from their dramatic one-run win over England into this week's first Test against Sri Lanka, who could reach the ICC World Test Championship final with a 2-0 series sweep.

Sri Lanka has recalled Kasun Rajitha and Lasith Embuldeniya to their 17-member Test squad for the upcoming series against South Africa. Rajitha returns after being left out of the squad that triumphed over New Zealand, while Embuldeniya earns his place back after over a year.

Undeterred by the pressure, Rathnayake displayed immense composure, stitching together a crucial 63-run partnership with captain Dhananjaya de Silva for the 8th wicket. His valiant effort propelled Sri Lanka to a respectable total of 236 before the day's play concluded. Rathnayake's resistance was finally broken by the young spinner Shoaib Bashir, who enticed him into an aerial drive that resulted in a comfortable catch for Woakes at mid-on.

England's Gus Atkinson showcased an exceptional all-round performance in their 2-0 series win against Sri Lanka at Lord's. Scoring a century and taking multiple five-wicket hauls, Atkinson contributed significantly alongside Joe Root. His remarkable efforts earned him a place on all of Lord's honours boards and the 'Player of the Match' accolade.

Bangladesh suffered a shocking collapse in the first ODI against Sri Lanka, losing seven wickets for five runs. Chasing 245, they crumbled from 100 for 1 to 167 all out, handing Sri Lanka a 77-run victory. Wanindu Hasaranga's 4 for 10 and Charith Asalanka's century were pivotal for Sri Lanka.

Sanath Jayasuriya, Sri Lanka's interim head coach, stressed the importance of instilling a strong desire to win within the players as they prepared for their three-match Test series against England. Jayasuriya emphasized the challenge of scoring runs in English conditions and the importance of adaptability.

A controlled 64-run partnership between Joe Root and Jamie Smith guided England to a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka on the fourth day of the first Test at Old Trafford on Saturday. Root dug in after England had made a shaky start to chasing a modest victory target of 205, reaching his half-century off 108 balls. The second Test starts at Lord's on Thursday.

Dasun Shanaka has been appointed captain of Sri Lanka's preliminary 25-member squad for the T20 World Cup, replacing Charith Asalanka. The selectors cited Asalanka's recent batting struggles and Shanaka's World Cup experience as key factors in the decision. Asalanka will continue as a batter in the squad.

Sri Lankan batter Pathum Nissanka on Monday scored an unbeaten 127 in a successful run-chase against England at The Oval, joining an elite group of cricketers. His performance helped Sri Lanka chase down 219 runs and also made him the top run-scorer in international cricket for the year, surpassing teammate Kusal Mendis.

Sri Lanka is aiming for a turnaround in their Test cricket fortunes as they prepare for a one-off match against Afghanistan in Colombo. Dhananjaya de Silva, the newly appointed captain, leads the team as they aim to improve their standing in the World Test Championship rankings. Sri Lanka, currently at the bottom of the rankings, faced a setback in their last Test at the same venue in October.

Bangladesh gained a crucial lead against Sri Lanka on Day 4, as they scored 177 for 3, extending their lead to 187 runs. Shadman Islam's 76 anchored the innings. Nayeem Hasan's five-wicket haul helped Bangladesh gain a narrow first-innings lead.