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Dimuth Karunaratne

A top-order left-handed batsman, Dimuth Karunaratne made his first-class debut for the Sinhalese Sports Club in 2008, where he started off with an impressive fifty. After scoring heavily on the domestic front, Dimuth finally earned a call-up to the national side in 2011, as he was included for the ODI and T20I sides against England. He then went on to make his first international appearance in the 5th ODI at Manchester. The following year, he was named in the Test squad for Sri Lanka’s series against New Zealand as replacement for injured Tillakaratne Dilshan. Karunaratne had a mixed debut, scoring a duck in his 1st innings, while smashing an unbeaten half-century in the second.

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Babar Azam breaks Ben Stokes' World Test Championship record during BAN vs PAK second Test

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 17, 2026, 13:27 (IST)

Babar Azam's resilient 68 guided Pakistan through a tough spot on Day 2 against Bangladesh, marking his return from injury. This crucial half-century propelled him past Ben Stokes in the ICC World Test Championship's most fifty-plus scores list, showcasing his consistent performance in the prestigious tournament.

Sri Lanka name 18-member squad for Bangladesh tour

AFP / May 04, 2022, 12:24 (IST)

Dimuth Karunaratne will lead Sri Lanka's 18-man squad in Bangladesh for the two-match Test series starting next week, selectors said Wednesday.

Sri Lanka name 18-man squad for Australia Test series

AFP / Jun 25, 2022, 15:22 (IST)

Dimuth Karunaratne will lead Sri Lanka's 18-man squad for the two-match Test series against Australia, which starts next week in Galle, the island nation's cricket board said Saturday.

2nd Test: Sri Lanka win toss, opt to field against West Indies

AFP / Mar 29, 2021, 19:47 (IST)

Sri Lankan captain Dimuth Karunaratne won the toss and put the West Indies in to bat on the opening day of the second and final Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Monday.

Glad that Sri Lanka playing well as single unit, says Dimuth Karunaratne

ANI / Nov 25, 2021, 21:19 (IST)

Sri Lanka skipper Dimuth Karunaratne expressed happiness after his side defeated West Indies in the first Test of the two-match series.

Sri Lanka Test squad checks in, Niroshan Dickwella drafted in for two T20Is; Maheesh Theekshana returns home

PTI / Feb 25, 2022, 18:41 (IST)

The 18-member Sri Lanka Test squad, led by star batter Dimuth Karunaratne and featuring veterans such as Angelo Mathews, Lahiru Thirimanne and Dinesh Chandimal, checked in here on Friday for the two-match series against India starting March 4 in Mohali.

Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews returns for England Tests

AFP / Jan 13, 2021, 14:07 (IST)

Mathews, 33, did not make the South Africa trip because of a hamstring injury but is expected to line up against England in matches that count towards the inaugural World Test championship.

Sri Lanka name strong squad against New Zealand

PTI / Nov 01, 2013, 14:59 (IST)

Sri Lankan Cricket (SLC) selectors on Friday picked a strong 16-member squad for the limited overs series against New Zealand, starting November 10.

Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews out of South Africa Test series

Reuters / Dec 17, 2020, 17:55 (IST)

Sri Lanka have named an expanded 22-man squad for their Test series in South Africa and at home to England, although they will be without the experienced Angelo Mathews for the first of those through injury.

Ravichandran Ashwin equals Kapil Dev's tally of 434 Test wickets

ANI / Mar 06, 2022, 13:07 (IST)

All-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin on Sunday equalled Kapil Dev's tally of 434 Test wickets.

Sri Lanka Cricket felicitates Angelo Mathews as he becomes sixth Sri Lankan to play 100 Tests

ANI / Jul 24, 2022, 15:08 (IST)

Veteran Sri Lanka all-rounder Angelo Mathews on Sunday became the sixth player from his country to play 100 Tests as the hosts won the toss and elected to bat against Pakistan in the second Test.

Sri Lanka win big to advance in World Cup qualifying, Ireland knocked out

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jun 25, 2023, 19:49 (IST)

Dimuth Karunaratne smashed an impressive run-a-ball ton while Wanindu Hasaranga grabbed a third successive five-wicket haul as Sri Lanka stormed into the Super Six stage of the ODI World Cup qualifying tournament in Bulawayo on Sunday. The massive 133-run win for the Lankans eliminated Ireland from the qualifying race. Sri Lanka's win also took through Scotland and Oman from Group B.

West Indies vs Sri Lanka: We need to take couple of wickets early, says Dimuth Karunaratne

ANI / Mar 13, 2021, 12:12 (IST)

After suffering a five-wicket loss against West Indies in the second ODI on Friday (local time), Sri Lanka skipper Dimuth Karunaratne said that his side lacked wicket-taking options and failed to put pressure on the opponents.

Dimuth Karunaratne and Dinesh Chandimal leap past legends on Sri Lankan test batting charts

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Sep 02, 2024, 10:58 (IST)

Sri Lankan batters Dimuth Karunaratne and Dinesh Chandimal achieved career milestones during the second Test against England at Lord's. Karunaratne became the fourth-highest run-scorer for Sri Lanka, and Chandimal moved to the seventh spot. England won the match by 190 runs, with notable contributions from Joe Root and Gus Atkinson.

West Indies vs Sri Lanka: Need to improve our batting and partnerships, says Dimuth Karunaratne

ANI / Apr 03, 2021, 10:16 (IST)

As the two-match Test series against West Indies was shared on Friday, Sri Lanka skipper Dimuth Karunaratne said that his side needs to improve their batting and partnerships going forward.

Dhananjaya de Silva named Sri Lanka's Test captain

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jan 04, 2024, 13:49 (IST)

Sri Lanka Cricket has appointed Dhananjaya de Silva as the new captain of the Sri Lanka Test Cricket Team, following a disappointing performance in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. The decision comes after Sri Lanka's ninth place finish with just two wins in nine matches. Upul Tharanga, the newly-appointed chairman of selectors, emphasized the need for three separate captains, with Kusal Mendis leading in ODIs and Wanindu Hasaranga in T20Is.

World Cup 2015: Sri Lanka opener Dimuth Karunaratne ruled out of World Cup

PTI / Mar 05, 2015, 16:48 (IST)

Sri Lanka batsman Dimuth Karunaratne was on Thursday ruled out of the remainder of the cricket World Cup after suffering an injury to his little finger during the team's practice session ahead of Sunday's crucial tie against Australia.

Sri Lanka batsmen get into the groove vs BP XI

TNN / Nov 12, 2017, 08:58 (IST)

Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal headed straight for the nets after 'retiring out' for 29 on the opening day of their two-day warm-up match against Board President's XI at Jadavpur University's Salt Lake campus ground on Saturday.

West Indies vs Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka's departure delayed due to visa-related issue

ANI / Feb 23, 2021, 15:03 (IST)

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Tuesday announced that Dasun Shanaka was unable to travel with the team for the West Indies tour due to an issue related to securing his visa.

Dimuth Karunaratne to lead Sri Lanka in ICC World Cup

TNN / Apr 17, 2019, 19:44 (IST)

Arrested for drinking driving only a fortnight back, Dimuth Karunaratne experienced a complete change of fortunes when the selectors on Wednesday appointed the opener as the skipper of the Sri Lankan team in the World Cup in England this summer.