Thirimanne has not played Test cricket since June 2016
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Batsman Lahiru Thirimanne is back in Sri Lanka’s squad for the second Test against India in Colombo.
Sri Lanka recall Thirimanne for second Test against India
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Sri Lanka pick Malinga for Champions Trophy
“Match fitness is what he’s lacking now – his physical fitness is superb”
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Veteran pace bowler Lasith Malinga found a spot in Sri Lanka’s squad for the Champions Trophy in England in June.
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 5: Iqbal leads the way as Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka for the first time
Herath and Mushfiqur pose with the trophy after the series ended as a 1-1 draw
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Bangladesh’s 100th Test was not only a historic one for the entire nation, but it will forever be known as the match in which they defeated Sri Lanka for the first time in Test history.
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 2nd Test Day 2: Sandakan’s three-for leaves Bangladesh in precarious position
Sandakan ended the day with figures of 3-65 off 14 overs
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Lakshan Sandakan’s three-wicket haul in the final session on the second day in Colombo put Sri Lanka in a commanding position and left Bangladesh in all sorts of trouble.
Gunaratne, Dickwella picked for Test series against Bangladesh
Gunaratne has been in outstanding form as of late
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Sri Lanka have called up all-rounder Asela Gunaratne and opening batsman Niroshan Dickwella for the two-Test series against Bangladesh this month.
South Africa vs Sri Lanka 5th ODI: Amla, De Kock complete 5-0 series whitewash
Amla is all smiles after making his 24th ODI hundred
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Hashim Amla and Quinton de Kock clubbed 154 and 109 respectively as South Africa crushed Sri Lanka by 88 runs in Centurion to claim a 5-0 series win.
Malinga back in Sri Lanka T20 squad
Malinga has not played any international cricket since February last year
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Veteran Sri Lanka pace bowler Lasith Malinga has been picked for his side’s three-match Twenty20 series against Australia, which begins on February 17 in Melbourne.
South Africa vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI: Du Plessis, Miller batter lacklustre Sri Lanka
Du Plessis made his seventh ODI hundred
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South Africa captain Faf du Plessis and batsman David Miller proved to be too much for Sri Lanka to handle as they scored 105 and 117 respectively to lead their side to a 121-run win in the second ODI in Durban.
Mathews to continue captaining Sri Lanka until 2019 World Cup
“Mathews too, must understand this responsibility and should work to rebuild the team”
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Angelo Mathews will keep on leading leading Sri Lanka until the 2019 World Cup after he received a vote of confidence from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) president president Thilanga Sumathipala and chief selector Sanath Jayasuriya.