Sanath Jayasuriya, Chaminda Vaas, Roshan Mahanama, Lasith Malinga were some of the former players who took to social media to express their happiness after the win
Asalanka scored a match-winning ton, helping Sri Lanka make history by guiding them to a thrilling four-run win over Australia in the fourth ODI at Colombo and also to their first bilateral series win at home over the mighty Aussies in three decades.
Asalanka's maiden ton powered the Lankan Lions to a thrilling four-run win over Australia and won SL their first series over Aussies at home in three decades
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 22 (ANI): The Jammu-Srinagar national highway was blocked for traffic movement on Wednesday due to landslides from hilltops at several places.
It was a closely contested match at Colombo, with every result possible till the very last ball. Ultimately, it was the Lankan Lions that emerged victorious by four runs in a thriller.
Colombo [Sri Lanka], June 21 (ANI): Sri Lanka Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe celebrated the 8th International Yoga Day on Tuesday along with his Ministers and Parliamentarians.
Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha took the torch and handed it over to Grandmaster Pravin Thipsay. The torch will travel next to Jammu.
Kusal Mendis was suffering from bad cramps when he had to retire hurt on 87 at a crucial point of Sri Lanka's successful run chase in the third match of the series on Sunday, but the right-hander has made solid progress physically since that game.
Mysuru (Karnataka) [India], June 21 (ANI): The top saints in Karnataka on Monday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for showing the hidden strengths of India to the world and "revolutionising Indian politics with unprecedented development works the country has ever seen".
Mysuru (Karnataka) [India], June 21 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in a programme at Sri Suttur Mutt, Mysuru on Monday and said temples and Mutt kept the culture and knowledge alive in the difficult period of centuries.
Colombo [Sri Lanka], June 21 (ANI): Australia will provide USD 50 million in Official Development Assistance to support Sri Lanka meet urgent food and healthcare needs, the Australian foreign ministry announced on Monday.