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Top-order blitz takes Lanka to 314-4 v B’desh

Top-order blitz takes Lanka to 314-4 v B’desh

Kusal Mendis top-scored with 93 in Chittagong, while openers Dimuth Karunaratne (86) and Nishan Madushka (57) also helped power the innings

31 March,2024 07:30 AM IST | Chittagong | AFP
Sri Lanka cruises to 28-run victory over Bangladesh to win T20I series 2-1

Sri Lanka cruises to 28-run victory over Bangladesh to win T20I series 2-1

"This is our last series before the World, so we take a lot of confidence from this," Sri Lanka captain Wanindu Hasaranga said. "It's Thushara's first game this series, he bowled really well," he added

10 March,2024 09:13 AM IST | Sylhet (Bangladesh) | mid-day online correspondent
Skipper Kusal Mendis expresses concerns over ICC's suspension of SLC

Skipper Kusal Mendis expresses concerns over ICC's suspension of SLC

Sri Lanka have a busy schedule next year, starting with Zimbabwe touring the island nation in January-February for a limited-overs series

12 November,2023 03:34 PM IST | Colombo | mid-day online correspondent
ICC World Cup 2023, IND vs SL: Kusal Mendis wins the toss and chooses to bowl

ICC World Cup 2023, IND vs SL: Kusal Mendis wins the toss and chooses to bowl

So far, Team India has maintained its winning streak in the tournament with six wins, whereas Sri Lanka have just won two matches out of six

02 November,2023 01:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Tomar too good!

Tomar too good!

India’s Aishwary wins 50m rifle 3P gold; teams up with Swapnil Kusale and Akhil Sheoran for silver in Korea

02 November,2023 09:09 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
First time after 'that night'

First time after 'that night'

As India prepare to lock horns with Sri Lanka at Wankhede on Thursday, mid-day recalls their famous World Cup final at the same venue 12 years ago when Dhoni & Co became champions

01 November,2023 07:22 AM IST | Mumbai | R Kaushik
2023 ODI World Cup: How captains have performed so far

2023 ODI World Cup: How captains have performed so far

With most teams having played more than half their number of matches in the 2023 World Cup, mid-day.com takes a look at the contribution of all 10 participating team skippers

29 October,2023 01:08 PM IST | Mumbai | Rohan Koli
ICC World Cup 2023: If we can string more performances together we have a chance

ICC World Cup 2023: If we can string more performances together we have a chance

It was really great to have him back. The plan was to hit the middle overs with discipline, we stuck to the plan and were rewarded with wickets," Kumara said

27 October,2023 11:07 AM IST | Bengaluru | PTI
ICC World Cup 2023: Mendis taken to hospital after slamming century against PAK

ICC World Cup 2023: Mendis taken to hospital after slamming century against PAK

Dushan Hemantha replaced Mendis in the field, while Sadeera Samarawickrama has taken over the wicketkeeping duties in his absence

11 October,2023 10:59 AM IST | Hyderabad | IANS
Asian Games 2023: India men's team bags fifth gold in shooting

Asian Games 2023: India men's team bags fifth gold in shooting

The third Indian in the competition, Akhil, despite finishing fifth with 587 in qualification, will miss out on the eight-team finals as only two shooters per country are allowed in the individual medal round

29 September,2023 09:25 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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