Argentina soccer legend Maradona dies of heart attack

Maradona, 60, had recently battled health issues and underwent emergency surgery for a subdural haematoma several weeks ago.

Dasun Shanaka appointed Dambulla captain

However, according to highly placed sources in Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), the Dambulla team management was ’’seriously considering’’ appointing Ireland’s 30-year-old batsman Paul Stirling to lead the side.

Abishek Anandakumar – Trinity Lion to the core

In the recent past Trinity College, the top cricket playing school in the hill capital, has had the honour of producing top notch

Lanka Premier League fixtures 2020: Full schedule

Lanka Premier League fixtures 2020: Full schedule

60 percent of player fees to be paid before LPL: Wickramaratne

Franchises are obligated to play its players 60 percent of their tournament fees before the tournament starts, Wickramaratne confirmed.

Johnson Charles receives NOC to play in LPL

On arrival in Hambantota, Charles will be in quarantine and miss his team’s initial matches of the tournament.

Lanka Premier League squads 2020: Full team list

Full squads of the five franchises taking part in the Lanka Premier League

FFSL to include 12 foreigners in National Pool

The Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) has decided to draft 12 foreign nationals into their National Pool from January 2021.

Afridi misses flight, Bhanuka Rajapaksa tipped to lead Gladiators

’’Missed my flight to Colombo today morning. Nothing to worry. I’ll be reaching soon to take part in the LPL for Galle Gladiators. Look forward to joining my teammates,’’ Afridi tweeted.

Warnapura Chairman of LPL Technical Committee

The other two members are former fast bowler, Vinothen John and right-arm off-break bowler, Chaminda Mendis. Both John and Mendis were the members of the last National Cricket Selection Committee.

UCI gives greenlight for LSR T-Cup cycling tour

The International Cycling Union (UCI) has granted approval to conduct the third LSR Sri Lanka T-Cup International Cycling Tour 2021, from June 4 to 6.

What happened in sports: November 22, 2020

Tuskers make important signing after losing Gayle and Plunkett, Medvedev takes maiden ATP Finals crown

Aaqil making steady progress in refereeing

Aaqil, the brother of former Kandy fly-half Arshad and son of former referee Nizam, also revealed that his rugby background was a factor in him taking up refereeing.

A record that may never be broken: Hasan Raza welcomes introduction of minimum age

The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Friday that it would introduce a minimum age for international cricket.

Dale Steyn to join Kandy Tuskers

It is a significant boost for the Kandy franchise, after both their marquee overseas players, Chris Gayle and Liam Plunkett, withdrew from the LPL.

Shahid Afridi to lead Galle Gladiators, Brendan Taylor joins Tuskers

The 40-year-old Afridi has replaced the team’s first choice captain Sarfraz Ahmed, who withdrew to join the national team that will travel to New Zealand on Monday.

ICC tweaks test championship rules, shifts women’s T20 World Cup

Teams will be ranked based on the percentage of points earned from completed matches to determine the finalists of the inaugural World Test Championship (WTC) next year, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Thursday.

Sohail Tanvir tests positive for Covid-19

Pakistani fast-bowler Sohail Tanvir became the second Lanka Premier League (LPL) player to test positive for Covid-19.

Colombo Kings’ Ravinderpal Singh tests positive for Covid-19

It is understood that a test Singh took at the airport upon his arrival to Sri Lanka had returned a positive result, and will now be isolated and likely sent to a quarantine centre in Colombo.

Chris Gayle withdraws from LPL

West Indian opener Chris Gayle has withdrawn from the Lanka Premier League (LPL), another player to back out of the tournament with a little over week from its commencement.

Zoysa’s ICC charges upheld by ICC independent tribunal

Zoysa was provisionally suspended by the ICC in November 2018 when he was charged on three counts of breaching the Anti-Corruption Code, after which the player had requested for a hearing before an independent tribunal.

Coach to commentate after commentator becomes coach at LPL

Gibbs, who arrived in Sri Lanka on Wednesday and was originally scheduled to join the commentary panel tweeted ’’Been an interesting day or two but so grateful to be head coach of Colombo Kings’’ following the developments.

Gayle withdraws from LPL?

The Lanka Premier League (LPL) could be minus one of its star international attractions with speculation that Chris Gayle would not participate in the tournament.

England to host Sri Lanka in packed summer of 2021

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced a provisional home schedule for 2021 today with a five-match Test series against India set to headline the English summer.

England to visit Pakistan for first time in 16 years in 2021 for two T20 matches

England will visit Pakistan for the first time in 16 years when they play two Twenty20 internationals in October. England has not toured since 2005 following an attack by gunmen on the Sri Lanka team in Lahore in 2009.

Afridi’s arrival for LPL delayed, Vaas, Ali pull out of Kings' coaching roles

The Colombo Kings franchise, meanwhile, has suffered a blow after their coach Kabir Ali tested positive for Covid-19 before he could leave for Sri Lanka.

Galle captain Sarfaraz pulls out, owners persuading hesitant Malinga to lead

The Lanka Premier League (LPL) has suffered another withdrawal, with former Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed pulling out of the tournament.

SLC to send 22 players, 10 support staff to SA

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has agreed to accommodate a 32-member contingent from Sri Lanka for the forthcoming tour, it is learnt.

Arjuna reiterates need for transparency with LPL

Cricket World Cup winning captain Arjuna Ranatunga today wrote to Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa highlighting concerns ahead of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) later this month, reiterating the need for transparency in conducting the tournament.

Owais Shah replaces Jon Lewis as Dambulla coach

Lewis was even present at the player draft last month and made the selections for the Dambulla team -- then the Dambulla Hawks.