Sri Lanka are set to enter the second Test against India with major selection concerns, as wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis and experienced batter Dinesh Chandimal have been ruled out of the Colombo Test. The second and final match of the series will be played at the Sinhalese Sports Club from August 23 to 27, with India […]

Veteran Sri Lankan cricket coach Sumith Fernando has died at the age of 62 after suffering injuries during a physical altercation with young cricketers at the Bloomfield Cricket and Athletic Club in Colombo. Fernando, who had a long association with grassroots cricket and previously coached Sri Lanka ODI captain Kusal Mendis during his school years, […]

Sri Lanka are set to receive a major injury blow ahead of the opening Test against India, with star wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis unlikely to recover in time for the series opener in Galle, which begins on August 15. The experienced batter is still undergoing rehabilitation after suffering a hamstring injury during the 2026 Lanka Premier […]

Peshawar Zalmi, under the leadership of Babar Azam, have been one of the standout teams in PSL 2026, setting the benchmark with a dominant start to the season. With five wins in six matches and one game washed out, Zalmi remain unbeaten and comfortably sit at the top of the points table. Babar himself has […]

Veteran cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra has picked Sri Lanka’s probable playing XI for the T20 World Cup 2026 as well. He added that the Lankan Lions have got an easy draw till the semi-finals as well. However, Sri Lanka are co-hosting the T20 World Cup 2026, starting on February 7, with India and they are placed […]

Former India player turned veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has picked Sri Lanka’s probable XI for the 2025 Asia Cup. He added that Sri Lanka could meet India in the final. The 2025 Asia Cup will take place in the UAE from September 9 onwards. Sri Lanka, who are placed in Group B, will start their […]

Kusal Mendis’ maiden IPL outing was shaping up to be a memorable one—until an unfortunate hit-wicket dismissal cut his knock short in the IPL 2025 Eliminator between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians in Mullanpur. Mendis, who wasn’t part of the Gujarat Titans’ original roster, was roped in as a replacement for Jos Buttler, who departed […]

In a high-pressure IPL 2025 Eliminator clash at the new PCA Stadium in Mullanpur, Gujarat Titans let two golden opportunities slip as Mumbai Indians opener Rohit Sharma was handed not one, but two lives in quick succession. First, Gerald Coetzee failed to latch onto a top-edge catch at deep fine leg off Rohit’s mistimed pull—an […]

In a significant development for the Gujarat Titans, Sri Lanka’s explosive wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis is all set to join the franchise for the remainder of IPL 2025. He will replace England’s Jos Buttler, who has pulled out of the tournament due to national commitments. While an official announcement is awaited, multiple reports confirm that Mendis […]

Kusal Mendis played a crucial role in helping Sri Lanka recover from an early scare in the second Test against Australia in Galle on Thursday. After opting to bat first, Sri Lanka faced early challenges, but Mendis’ steady performance, along with Ramesh Mendis, guided the hosts to a more stable position. The pair shared a […]