Tag: Sri Lanka
Indore T20I: All-round India Make Short Work Of Sri Lanka
All-round India ticked all the boxes on Jasprit Bumrah and Shikhar Dhawan's return to international cricket and swept Sri Lanka aside by seven wickets to take 1-0 lead in the second T20 international at the Holkar Stadium here on Tuesday.....
Sri Lankan PM Leaves For India State-visit
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Friday embarked on a two-day state-visit to India, during which the two neighbours were expected to finalise an implementation agenda for a $450 million line of credit offered by New Delhi.....
Congress Delegation Meets Sri Lankan PM In Delhi
A delegation of Congress including former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and former party chief Rahul Gandhi met Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa here on Friday and discussed ways to strengthen the relationship between the two countries. ....
SL Declares Nationwide Curfew From Friday
The Sri Lankan government has announced a nationwide curfew from Friday until March 23 as a preventive measure against the coronavirus pandemic, according to the President's Office. ....
Star Sports To Bring Back Memories Of India's 2011 WC Win
It's been 9 years since Mahendra Singh Dhoni smashed that six in the 2011 World Cup final against Sri Lanka which changed the face of Indian cricket. That epic moment, coupled with Ravi Shastris fervent commentary, will reverberate forever in the hearts of every Indian cricket fan. ....
This Day In 2011: 'Dhoni Finishes Off In Style' As India Win The WC After 28 Years
"Dhoni finishes off in style. A magnificent strike into the crowd! India lift the World Cup after 28 years!" this commentary by Ravi Shastri of M.S. Dhoni after the latter led India to a win in the 2011 World Cup final at the Wankhede Stadium with a humongous six off Sri Lanka pacer Nuwan Kulasekara still reverberates in the ears of millions of Indians.....
WC Was Won By Entire India, Obsession Over One Six Should Stop: Gambhir
Former India opener Gautam Gambhir on Thursday lashed out at those only celebrating M.S. Dhoni's six to win the 2011 World Cup, saying it was won by the entire team and not just one hit. India lifted the World Cup on this day nine years ago.....
Sri Lanka Offers To Host IPL 2020 Amid Corona Crisis
Sri Lanka has offered to host the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) which has now been indefinitely suspended by the BCCI due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.....
4,000 Quarantined After 185 Sri Lankan Military Personnel Test Corona Positive
Some 4,000 Sri Lankan Navy personnel and their families have been quarantined after at least 185 military members tested positive for the novel coronavirus, officials said on Tuesday.....
Sangakkara Seeks Proof After Ex-SL Minister Alleges 2011 WC Final Was Fixed
Former Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara has asked for evidence after country's former Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage alleged that team's 2011 World Cup final against India played in Mumbai was fixed. ....
