SL eye hosting opportunity of IPL matches

11 Jan 2024 - 12     - 1945

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     - 1673

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     - 1019

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     - 1285

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     - 3838

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     - 4807

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     - 1826

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     - 1906

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     - 143

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     - 114

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     - 1529

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     - 92

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     - 707

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     - 1006

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     - 2496

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     - 252

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     - 1161

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     - 335

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


Theekshana, Janith Liyanage shine in Sri Lanka’s thrilling 2-wicket victory over Zimbabwe

08 Jan 2024 - 10     - 1450

Mahesh Theekshana and Janith Liyanage played pivotal roles in guiding Sri Lanka to a thrilling two-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the second ODI at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Monday (08).


Zimbabwe elects to bat in 2nd ODI; Sri Lanka sticks to unchanged lineup

08 Jan 2024 - 3     - 575

Zimbabwe has won the toss and chosen to bat in the second ODI between Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.


Thushara replaces Archer in Mumbai Indians Cape Town ahead of SA20 2024

08 Jan 2024 - 2     - 1000

Sri Lankan right-arm speedster Nuwan Thushara has been roped in by Mumbai Indians Cape Town ahead of the upcoming edition of SA20, replacing England quick Jofra Archer. Archer has been ruled out of th


South Africa batter announces shock Test retirement

08 Jan 2024 - 0     - 269

Heinrich Klaasen, the big-hitting South Africa batter, announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday (8 January).


Shakib lands himself in hot water as video of slapping fan goes viral

08 Jan 2024 - 9     - 3214

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has found himself in a tough spot as a video of him slapping a fan has gone viral on January 7. The incident occurred when Shakib went to visit one of the pollin


There’s always the next day, says Muralitharan

08 Jan 2024 - 5     - 2828

Sri Lankan spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan, was in Kochi to inaugurate the TCC Spin Foundation and to interact with young players at the Tripunithura Cricket Club’s Palace Oval on Sunday.


Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan wins parliament seat

08 Jan 2024 - 10     - 2108

Bangladeshi cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan won a seat in the country’s parliament on Sunday after a landslide victory in a general election boycotted by the opposition, an official said.


Warner signs off dream farewell at SCG: ’Hopefully, the young kids can follow in my footsteps’

07 Jan 2024 - 1     - 157

Australia’s star opener David Warner retired from the Test and ODI format at the conclusion of the Sydney Test.