Sanath Jayasuriya

Sanath Jayasuriya optimistic about India's help pouring in after peaceful transition of power in Sri Lanka

Former cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya hailed India for being very helpful from the start of crisis and for giving aid to Sri Lanka

'Your bastion has fallen': Former cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya joins anti-Gotabaya stir

Apart from Jayasurya, his former team-mates Kumara Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene have also been vocal against Rajapaksa and have lent support to the agitation

Arjuna Ranatunga, Sanath Jayasuriya demand Sri Lanka president resign over economic crisis

Cricket is avidly followed in the Indian Ocean island nation and the pair called on other former players to support attempts to oust President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

Playing big brother: How India is providing timely aid as Sri Lanka battles its worst economic crisis

India has been extending financial as well as humanitarian assistance to the ailing island nation. From a $1.5 billion line of credit to providing more than 2,70,000 tonnes of fuel, the Narendra Modi-led government has stepped up

England vs Sri Lanka: SLC launches inquiry against Niroshan Dickwella, Kusal Mendis for bio-bubble breach

The two were seen roaming the streets in Durham after the final T20 international on Sunday night, which Sri Lanka lost. Both the players were a part of the playing XI in the match with Sri Lanka lost by massive 89 runs.

Former Sri Lanka captain Sanath Jayasuriya to coach Australia's Mulgrave Cricket Club

Mulgrave Cricket Club, which plays in Victoria's Eastern Cricket Association, said the 110-Test veteran would be in charge for the 2021/22 season.

Road Safety World Series: Yusuf Pathan stars in final with unbeaten 62 as India Legends beat Sri Lanka to lift trophy

All-rounder Yusuf Pathan starred in the team's victory with an unbeaten 62 and two wickets for 26 runs, which restricted Sri Lanka to 167/7 in 20 overs while chasing 182 on Sunday night.

Road Safety World Series: Nuwan Kulasekara's five-for helps Sri Lanka Legends beat South Africa, to meet India in final

Seamer Nuwan Kulasekara was the wrecker-in-chief for the Sri Lankans as he returned figures of 5/25.

Road Safety World Series: Sanath Jayasuriya joins Sri Lanka Legends; Yusuf Pathan and Vinay Kumar to play for Indian team

Russel Arnold and Upul Tharanga have also joined the Sri Lanka Legends team.

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma end year as top two batsmen in the ICC ODI rankings; KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer make notable gains

Rohit on Sunday broke Sanath Jayasuriya's 22-year-old record for most runs in a calendar year by an opener across formats while skipper Virat Kohli reaffirmed his supreme status by finishing as the leading run-getter in 2019