Don't mix sports and politics, says Jayasuriya

Former Sri Lankan cricketer who is in India to promote Sri Lanka Tourism said that he is missing the IPL. ...
12:30 PM, May 13, 2013

Only Sachin can decide on his retirement: Jayasuriya Mumbai: Former Sri Lanka captain Sanath Jayasuriya on Friday said senior India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar should be allowed the freedom to take a call on his retirement from the Test format. "It's an individual decision. Sachin should decide on that. Nobody can decide. In India a lot of opinions are there. I think we should give him the chance. It is all up to him. It depends on his body...  
10:42 PM, May 10, 2013

Jayasuriya concerned after Pune axed Mathews as captain Mumbai: Sri Lanka's national chief selector Sanath Jayasuriya on Friday said he was concerned after Angelo Mathews was dropped as skipper of struggling Pune Warriors in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). "It is unfortunate that Angelo was dropped as a captain. I think this was a concern for myself being chairman of selector (of Sri Lanka Cricket). He is the Sri Lankan captain in Tests and one-dayers. It was...  
09:26 PM, May 10, 2013

Thilan Samaraweera retires after Bangladesh axe The 36-year-old, who played 81 Tests and 53 ODIs, announced his retirement following a meeting with the national selectors. ...  
09:08 PM, Mar 06, 2013

Sanath Jayasuriya intervenes to defuse contract dispute Sri Lanka's chief selector held a meeting with a few players and indicated that cricketers agreed to bring the standoff to a close and have further discussions with the board. ...  
02:03 PM, Mar 04, 2013

No major overhaul in Sri Lanka team: Jayasuriya There was speculation that Jayasuriya, now a ruling party MP, would target both Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara. ...  
10:07 PM, Jan 30, 2013

Tillakaratne replaces Wickramaratne in Lanka's selection panel Tillakaratne joins Sanath Jayasuriya, Pramodaya Wickremasinghe, Chaminda Mendis and Eric Upashantha in the new panel. ...  
09:32 PM, Jan 30, 2013

Jayasuriya appointed as chairman of SL selection panel Jayasuriya will have Hemantha Wickramaratne, Pramodaya Wickremasinghe, Chaminda Mendis and Eric Upashantha as co-members of the panel. ...  
07:42 PM, Jan 28, 2013

Sri Lankan cricketers mourn Greig's death
by IANS
The former England captain died at age 66 after being diagnosed with lung cancer. ...  
05:52 PM, Dec 29, 2012

Words not enough to describe Sachin's greatness: Jayasuriya Jayasuriya feels that Tendulkar's ability to handle success and failures makes him cut above the other players. ...  
06:38 PM, Dec 24, 2012

International cricket should return to Pakistan
by AFP
Players from the visiting International World XI said overseas teams should return to tour Pakistan soon. ...  
06:29 PM, Oct 22, 2012

Pakistan safe for touring sides, says Jayasuriya Former Sri Lanka captain Sanath Jayasuriya believes Pakistan is safe enough to host international cricket again. ...  
09:41 PM, Oct 18, 2012

ICC wants World XI name to be changed ICC sent a letter to the PCB on Wednesday stating it doesn't permit the names of World or World XI for exhibition matches. ...  
06:59 PM, Oct 17, 2012

Sehwag is an impact player: Jayasuriya Sanath Jayasuriya has said that age has nothing to do with Sehwag's bad form. ...  
04:10 PM, Sep 20, 2012

Archana eliminated from 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5'
by IANS
Mumbai: Popular anchor Archana Vijaya became the latest contestant to be eliminated from dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5. She was paired with choreographer Sanam Johar for the show, aired on Colors. Archana was an average performer, but tried hard to get her moves right. She impressed judges Madhuri Dixit, Karan Johar, and Remo D'Souza with her enthusiasm and eagerness to learn. She is the third contestant to be...  
11:30 AM, Jul 15, 2012

Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5: Talat Aziz eliminated
by IANS
Mumbai: Ghazal singer Talat Aziz was the first celebrity contestant to be eliminated from the fifth season of dance reality show 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa'. Talat was among TV hosts Archana Vijaya and Shibani Dhandekar to get minimum scores after combining audience votes and the judges' scores. Talat was competing alongside Gurmeet Chowdhary, Giaa Manek, Sanath Jayasuriya, Bharti Singh, Pratyusha Banerjee, Sushil Kumar, Darsheel Safary, Ravi Kishan, Isha Sharvani and Jayati...  
01:59 PM, Jul 01, 2012

Jhalak 5: Sanath Jayasuriya, Madhuri's 'Baila' jig
by IANS
Mumbai: Bollywood diva Madhuri Dixit matched steps with legendary cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya as they grooved together to popular Sri Lankan dance form Baila on the dance reality show 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa'. Last week, Madhuri requested Sanath to sing a Sri Lankan song for her, and this time around it was Madhuri's turn to return the favour. As the cricketer requested Madhuri to do some steps of Baila along with him,...  
02:22 PM, Jun 30, 2012