Will Sri Lanka qualify for the Super Eight stage?

08 Jun 2024

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A second successive defeat has put Sri Lanka’s chances of qualifying for the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup in serious jeopardy.

Are India the team to beat at the T20 World Cup?

06 Jun 2024

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India opened their World Cup campaign with a comfortable win over Ireland. Are they the team to beat at this year’s World Cup?

Did Sri Lanka make the right choice to bat first?

04 Jun 2024

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Sri Lanka opened their T20 World Cup campaign with a six-wicket defeat to South Africa on Monday. Where did it go wrong for them?

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SL diplomats to meet Russian Defence Ministry today

30 May 2024

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Sri Lankan diplomats in Russia will engage with officials of the Russian Defence Ministry this evening, in ’’first steps’’ towards repatriating Sri Lankans in Russia, who have been thrust into the battlefront of its war against Ukraine.

Gazette to include single-entry visa fees next week: Harin

03 May 2024

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Minister of Tourism Harin Fernando attempted to play down the controversy surrounding the high visa charges incurred by tourists arriving at the Bandaranaike International Airport earlier this week, adding that a fresh gazette with revised fees will be issued next week.

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SLFP selects Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe as Presidential candidate

01 May 2024

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Former President Maithripala Sirisena said today that Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe will be the Presidential candidate representing the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).

US$ 3 Million grant to strengthen inland fisheries

26 Apr 2024

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A US$ 3 million grant from the Japanese government, through the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Ministry of Fisheries, is set to boost the country’s inland fisheries sector.

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’’Better if he did another job’’ - Hasaranga lashes out at umpire

22 Feb 2024

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Sri Lanka’s T20 captain lashed out at the umpiring during the third and final T20I against Afghanistan at Palekelle on Wednesday, claiming that a missed no ball call in the final over influenced his team’s three-run defeat.

Mathews, Chandimal centuries put Sri Lanka in control of Afghanistan Test

03 Feb 2024

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Centuries from Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal consolidated Sri Lanka’s strong position on day two of their one-off Test against Afghanistan at the Singhalese Sports Club today.

Rhodes reacts to SLC consultancy role, says ’’This is news to me’’

19 Jan 2024

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Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes on Friday responded to reports that he had been appointed as a Consultant Fielding Coach by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), saying ’’This is news to me’’.

’’Told you to plant something’’

19 Jan 2024

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With vegetable prices skyrocketing, Sri Lankan ministers have come up with an enterprising solution to the problem: Grow your own vegetables!

Harin revokes SLC interim committee

12 Dec 2023

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Sports Minister Harin Fernando today rescinded the gazette issued by former minister Roshan Ranasinghe that appointed an interim committee, headed by Arjuna Ranatunga, and attempted to dissolve the incumbent administration of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).

New face or old guard?

23 Nov 2023

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With President Ranil Wickremesinghe telling Parliament that elections will take place next year, who is most suited to lead the country through the uncertain future?

Shammi invites ’biggest cricketing legend’ to take over national team

23 Nov 2023

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As Sri Lanka’s cricket administration looks to address the failings of the national team at the Cricket World Cup, SLC President Shammi Silva on Wednesday said he was inviting a prominent former national player to take over the coaching role.

Some people don’t understand modern cricket - Mahela

12 Nov 2023

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Former captain Mahela Jayawardene called for patience and realistic expectations with the national cricket team, saying that some people don’t understand modern cricket.

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Mahela blames poor player fitness levels for disappointing World Cup Campaign

12 Nov 2023

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As the postmortem begins into Sri Lanka’s disappointing Cricket World Cup campaign, Consultant Coach Mahela Jayawardane blamed the poor fitness levels of the players as a key reason for the team’s performances during the tournament.

Roshan fears he may be poisoned at Presidential Secretariat

11 Nov 2023

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Reiterating an earlier claim that he had received threats to his life, Sports Minister said that he would not drink even a glass of water at the Presidential Secretariat because it could be poisoned.

ICC suspends SLC: Need President to assure that there will be no interference – Shammi Silva

11 Nov 2023

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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Shammi Silva said assurances would be required from the highest offices of the country that there would be no further political interference in SLC’s administration, if it is to have its suspension by the International Cricket Council (ICC) lifted.

ICC suspension illegal, says Sports Minister

11 Nov 2023

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Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe called the suspension by the International Cricket Council (ICC) illegal, saying that the body had not followed the correct procedure before suspending Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).

SLC denies transfer of money to third-party accounts

09 Nov 2023

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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has said there was no dubiousness behind the transfer of USD 2 million from its accounts this morning, which was highlighted by Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe during the Parliamentary debate on SLC today.