Roux becomes the first foreign cricket coach to be father in Sri Lanka

14 Jan 2024 - 0     - 931

Sri Lanka’s fielding coach, Anton Roux, is the first coach of the national cricket team, whose wife has given birth to a child in Sri Lanka.


Sri Lanka keen to host U-50 Cricket WC - Harin

13 Jan 2024 - 10     - 1448

Sports Minister Harin Fernando is confident that Sri Lanka could host the 14-team Under-50 Cricket World Cup later this year following a successful discussion with the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Pres


Sebs, Colts, SSC, Badureliya advance to semis

12 Jan 2024 - 0     - 138

Sebastianites CC and Colts CC from Group ‘A’ and SSC and Badureliya SC from Group ‘B’ secured their semi-final spots by claiming the top two places of the SLC Major Club Limited Over Cricket T


Airmen edge Army SC in a thriller

12 Jan 2024 - 0     - 120

Air Force SC produced a superb second half rally to record a thrilling 17-14 victory over Army SC in their SLR Inter-Club League Rugby Tournament match played at Ratmalana.


CSA relieve David Teeger of U19 captaincy

12 Jan 2024 - 5     - 2658

David Teeger will no longer captain South Africa at the U19 World Cup. The 19-year-old has been relieved of his captaincy, the Cricket South Africa informed, in view of protests anticipated at the Wor


Hasaranga claims fifth-best men’s ODI bowling figures

12 Jan 2024 - 7     - 1674

Sri Lankan cricketer Wanindu Hasaranga made headlines today as he claimed the fifth-best men’s One Day International (ODI) bowling figures in a thrilling match against Zimbabwe.


Hasaranga shines with career-best figures as Sri Lanka clinches series

11 Jan 2024 - 8     - 1276

Wanindu Hasaranga, who made a comeback to the Sri Lanka team in the final one-day international against Zimbabwe at R. Premadasa Stadium on Thursday after missing the World Cup due to injury, delivere


Hasaranga claims seven wickets, achieves best figures in ODIs

11 Jan 2024 - 3     - 786

Making a triumphant return to international cricket for the first time since last July, spinner Wanindu Hasaranga showcased a stellar performance by securing seven wickets, his best-ever figures in OD


SL eye hosting opportunity of IPL matches

11 Jan 2024 - 12     - 1919

Sports Minister Harin Fernando said that he has formally requested the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Jay Shah to consider hosting a few Indian Premier League (IPL) matc


Smith challenges Djokovic over a game of tennis: Video goes viral

11 Jan 2024 - 4     - 1651

Steven Smith was recently featured in the Test series against Australia and on the other hand, Djokovic is the number 1 seed for the Australian Open.


Harin hopeful ICC’s suspension on SLC will be lifted

11 Jan 2024 - 12     - 1000

Sri Lanka Cricket’s (SLC’s) suspension by the International Cricket Council (ICC) will be lifted before February 15, Sports Minister Harin Fernando said.


Dasun out, Shevon and Hasaranga in

11 Jan 2024 - 2     - 1264

Zimbabwe won the toss and chose to bat against Sri Lanka in the third and final ODI played at Colombo R. Premadasa Stadium.


Dasun Shanaka Running out of Time

11 Jan 2024 - 6     - 3811

Former captain Dasun Shanaka has once again found himself in the firing line following two failures in the first and second ODIs against Zimbabwe in the ongoing three match series which Sri Lanka lead


Two key players including Dasun likely to be dropped

10 Jan 2024 - 7     - 4787

Sri Lanka is likely to make several key changes ahead of the final ODI in the three-match series against Zimbabwe to be played at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium on Thursday (11).


Former Nepal cricket captain Lamichhane sentenced to eight years for rape

10 Jan 2024 - 4     - 1812

A court in Nepal on Wednesday sentenced former star cricket captain Sandeep Lamichhane to eight years in prison for rape.


Sri Lankan cricket players raise concerns with Cabinet Sub-Committee

10 Jan 2024 - 8     - 1875

In a candid session with the Cabinet Sub-Committee appointed to address issues affecting Sri Lanka Cricket, members of the national cricket team expressed several concerns and grievances highlighting


S. Thomas’ record first innings win

10 Jan 2024 - 0     - 134

S. Thomas’ Mt. Lavinia succeeded to gain a close first innings win over Mahinda College, Galle in the Under 19 inter-school cricket encounter concluded at the SSC ground.


Smith to open for Australia in Tests

10 Jan 2024 - 0     - 101

Australia has chosen Steve Smith to take on the role of opener in the upcoming first Test clash against the West Indies.


ICC CEO Geoff Allardice holds talks in Sri Lanka amidst ICC ban

10 Jan 2024 - 8     - 1506

Geoff Allardice, the CEO of the International Cricket Council (ICC), has arrived in Sri Lanka against the backdrop of the ICC’s ban on Sri Lanka Cricket.


Sebastianites CAC crush Negombo CC for fifth win

09 Jan 2024 - 0     - 83

Sebastianites CAC recorded a crushing 96 run win over Negombo CC in the match played at Katunayake to record their fifth win of the ongoing Major Club limited over cricket tournament. Sebastianites CA


Wrestler Nethmi to vie at Olympic Qualifier

09 Jan 2024 - 5     - 681

Sri Lanka’s foremost wrestler Nethmi Ahinsa Fernando and her coach left for Croatia today to compete at the first Olympic Qualifier for the year 2024.


ICC gives verdict on Newlands pitch

09 Jan 2024 - 5     - 982

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday (8 January) rated the Newlands pitch ’Unsatisfactory’ after the low-scoring ICC World Test Championship clash between South Africa and India.


Sri Lanka announces squad for T20I series against Zimbabwe

09 Jan 2024 - 2     - 2480

The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has unveiled a formidable 16-member squad for the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe.


Janith Liyanage: Career crowned with Player of the Match

09 Jan 2024 - 0     - 226

Newcomer Janith Liyanage crowned his career in only his second appearance in hitting Sri Lanka out of trouble to a 2-wicket victory firing a Player of the Match 95 off 127 balls showcased by 6 boundar


Afghanistan lock in all-format series against Sri Lanka and Ireland

09 Jan 2024 - 1     - 1132

The Afghanistan Cricket board have announced an away tour to Sri Lanka on top of a series against Ireland in UAE, taking on both teams across all three formats.


Afghanistan allows Mujeeb, Naveen, Fazalhaq to receive central contracts, participate in franchise leagues

09 Jan 2024 - 1     - 316

Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq and Fazalhaq Farooqi will be eligible to receive central contracts and play in franchise leagues around the world after the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) modified san