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

Samaraweera mulls retirement from international cricket Sri Lanka Cricket secretary Nishantha Ranatunga confirmed that Samaraweera had handed a resignation letter to him on Tuesday. ...  
02:39 PM, Mar 05, 2013

Kumar Sangakkara returns to Test squad Thilan Samaraweera remains out of the team, while uncapped batsman Kithruwan Vithanage is in for the first Test against Bangladesh. ...  
06:55 PM, Mar 04, 2013

Wicketkeeper batsmen Mathew Wade also rolled his arm over bowling bowling one over for a maiden as Phil Hughes took over the pads and gloves behind the stumps. (Getty Images)After tea, Peter Siddle struck with the wickets of Angelo Mathews and Thilan Samarweera in a span 4 overs triggering a collapse for the tourists. Siddle finished with second innings figures of 26-11-50-4. He was adjudged the man of the match for picking up nine wickets in the match. (Getty Images)Mitchell Starc cleaned up the tail in no time picking up the last four wickets to fall as Sri Lanka lost their last five wickets for 37 runs. He finished with second innings figures of 28.2-7-63-5. (Getty Images)
03:51 PM, Dec 18, 2012

2nd Test: NZ beat Sri Lanka to level two-match series Mathews's defiant knock ended at 84 as New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 167 runs to level the series. The hosts won the first Test by ten wickets. ...  
10:08 AM, Nov 29, 2012

New Zealand in Sri Lanka: A brief history A look at bilateral series between New Zealand and Sri Lanka, on Sri Lankan soil, dating back to 1983-84. ...  
01:40 PM, Oct 28, 2012

3rd Test: Perera gives Sri Lanka edge vs Pak The left-hander slammed 75 as Sri Lanka took a 111-run first innings lead on Day 3 of the third Test. Pakistan closed the day on 27 for 1. ...  
12:24 PM, Jul 10, 2012

Suspect in Sri Lankan team attack arrested
by IANS
Lahore: A key terror suspect has been arrested for his involvement in the March 2009 brazen attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore that left six players injured and six escorting policemen dead. Express Tribune on Tuesday quoted police officials as confirming the arrest of Qari Abdul Wahab, alias Umar alias Farhan alias Behram alias Umar Daraz, son of Akbar. At least six Sri Lankan cricketers- captain Mahela...  
11:28 AM, Nov 30, 2010

Pak draws up suspect list for Lahore attack Islamic militants, Baluch separatists being investigated by authorities. ...  
05:06 PM, Mar 06, 2009

Lashkar link to Lahore attack? Probe claims so 'Headstrong' members of banned group blamed for strike on Lanka cricket team. ...  
03:46 PM, Mar 06, 2009

Sri Lankan team lived through 25 minutes of terror Terrorists fired automatic weapons, hurled grenades at the bus. ...  
11:19 PM, Mar 03, 2009

Sri Lankan players shocked at security breach in Pak Sangakkara's wife who is expecting their first child is reportedly shocked. ...  
08:31 PM, Mar 03, 2009

Sri Lankan cricketers thank brave Pak driver
by IANS
Pakistani bus driver Mehar Mohammad Khalil drove the players out of danger. ...  
08:29 PM, Mar 03, 2009

Pak minister blames India for attack on Lanka team 'Declaration of war on Pakistan by India,' says PPP leader. ...  
04:10 PM, Mar 03, 2009

Samaraweera, Paranawitharana among 6 hurt in Lahore
by IANS
Six players were hurt as unidentified gunmen targeted the SL team. ...  
10:21 AM, Mar 03, 2009