Nishan Madushka

Sri Lanka announced a 16-member squad for the ODI series against India starting August 2 at the Premadasa Stadium, with subsequent matches on August 4 and 7. The squad, approved by Sports Minister Harin Fernando, includes senior all-rounder Chamika Karunaratne and young batsmen Janith Liyanage and Nishan Madushka. Charith Asalanka leads the team, featuring players like Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, and Wanindu Hasaranga.

Returning from injury, Afridi struck in just his second over to dismiss Nishan Madushka after Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat in the first Test at Galle.

In the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's, England established a strong lead with Joe Root’s 34th Test century, scoring 103 in the second innings. Setting a target of 483, Sri Lanka concluded the third day at 53-2. The match sees Sri Lanka facing a significant challenge to avoid defeat.

Dimuth Karunaratne and Nishan Madushka both hit centuries as they amassed a record Sri Lankan opening stand in Galle of 228 in the second Test against Ireland on Wednesday.

India U-19 team suffered a batting collapse towards the end of their run chase to lose the third Youth ODI against Sri Lanka U-19 by seven runs on Sunday.

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.

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 have revealed its 16-player squad for the forthcoming two-match ODI series against Australia, appointing Charith Asalanka as captain. The ODI matches will take place at Colombo's Premadasa stadium. Australia previously secured a 2-0 Test series victory against Sri Lanka. The ODI series is scheduled to begin this Wednesday.

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.

Nishan Madushka and Kusal Mendis both made double centuries against Ireland Thursday as Sri Lanka's top four batsmen all hit hundreds for only the third time in Test history.

Sri Lanka has revealed their squads for the upcoming three-match ODI and two-match T20 series against New Zealand, scheduled to be held on home soil. Charith Asalanka has been appointed as the captain for both formats.

The India Under-19 cricket team produced a fine all-round performance to thump Sri Lanka U-19 by an innings and 21 runs in the first Youth Test at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground, on Friday.

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.

Dhananjaya de Silva remains optimistic about improving Sri Lanka's World Test Championship position as they head into the second Test against England at Lord's. The team has made key changes, including recalling Pathum Nissanka and Lahiru Kumara. A win at Lord's is crucial to leveling the series after their defeat in the first Test at Old Trafford.

Sri Lanka's batting faltered in the first session of the test against England at Old Trafford, with the visitors reduced to 80 for five at lunch. Key dismissals by Gus Atkinson, Chris Woakes, and Mark Wood put Sri Lanka under pressure, despite efforts from Dinesh Chandimal and captain Dhananjaya de Silva. Ollie Pope led England in Ben Stokes' absence.

Kamindu Mendis will remain at number seven as Sri Lanka tries to prevent a 3-0 series loss to England. The in-form player has been exceptional with 203 runs and three centuries in five Tests. Captain Dhananjaya de Silva emphasizes the importance of securing World Test Championship points by winning the final match.

Sri Lanka secured a 2-0 series win against the West Indies with a five-wicket victory in the second ODI, led by Charith Asalanka's unbeaten 62. Rain delayed the start, reducing the match to 44 overs per side. West Indies' Sherfane Rutherford scored 80, plus Gudakesh Motie's unbeaten 50 in their record ninth-wicket partnership.

A top-order batting blitz brought Sri Lanka to 314-4 and left the tourists firmly in command of the second and final Test against Bangladesh on Saturday.

Pakistan speedsters Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah combined to rattle Sri Lanka's top-order after the hosts elected to bat first in the second Test on Monday.

Ireland posted their highest Test score of 492 on Tuesday as Paul Stirling and Curtis Campher became only the third and fourth Irishmen to hit centuries in cricket's longest format.