Sri Lanka leave out Wanindu Hasaranga from World Cup squad

26 Sep 2023 - 14     - 2188

Despite earlier indications that all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga could be part of Sri Lanka’s World Cup squad, the ace-spinner was not included in the 15-member contingent that leaves for India today.

New Zealand skipper Williamson targets World Cup return

26 Sep 2023 - 0     - 567

Less than six months after knee surgery threatened to rule him out of next month’s ODI World Cup, the goal of captaining New Zealand in India has been the key driver in getting Kane Williamson through his recovery.

Sri Lanka Women take Silver after losing to Indian Women in Asian Games cricket final

25 Sep 2023 - 12     - 1445

Despite the best efforts of their middle-order batters, Sri Lanka Women had to settle for Silver after losing by 19 runs to India Women in the Asian Games Women’s cricket final at the Zhejiang University of Technology Cricket Field in Hangzhou.

Should SLC come under government purview?

22 Sep 2023 - 20     - 1359

The National Audit Office’s final report into Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and its expenses related to the travel of players and officials to last year’s T20 World Cup in Australia, has reignited the debate on if SLC should come under government oversight.

SLC to resume suspended domestic cricket tournaments

21 Sep 2023 - 0     - 665

The temporarily-halted domestic club cricket tournaments are set to resume from tomorrow, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said in a statement.

England’s Root to get World Cup practice against Ireland

20 Sep 2023 - 0     - 134

England batsman Joe Root will face Ireland in Wednesday’s one-day international series opener as he eyes extra practice ahead of the World Cup.

England Women complete 2-0 ODI series win over Sri Lanka Women

15 Sep 2023 - 10     - 627

England Women completed a 2-0 ODI series win over Sri Lanka Women on the back of Nat Sciver-Brunt’s record century, which contributed to a huge 161-run win.

Maheesh Theekshana to have scan on injury today

15 Sep 2023 - 8     - 2094

Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana could potentially miss Sunday’s Asia Cup final against India after sustaining a hamstring strain during Thursday’s Super 4 match against Pakistan.

Sri Lanka make Asia Cup final in a thriller

15 Sep 2023 - 13     - 3993

Sri Lanka made it to the Asia Cup final with a thrilling last-ball win against Pakistan in their Super 4 match, which was a virtual semi-final, played at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Thursday.

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India hold off Wellalage-inspired Sri Lanka to qualify for Asia Cup final

12 Sep 2023 - 15     - 2865

India outlasted a plucky seventh-wicket partnership between Dhananjaya de Silva and Dunith Wellalage to beat Sri Lanka by 41 runs and qualify for the final of the Asia Cup on Tuesday.

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Pakistan ’grateful’ for India wake-up call ahead of World Cup

12 Sep 2023 - 2     - 1267

Pakistan’s heavy defeat to India in the Asia Cup was a ’’timely reminder’’ for the team to get their act together before next month’s World Cup, head coach Grant Bradburn said.

Twin unbeaten tons from Kohli and Rahul propel India to 356/2 against Pakistan

11 Sep 2023 - 0     - 463

KL Rahul marked his return to international cricket with a century while Virat Kohli added to his strong record against rivals Pakistan with a hundred of his own, made all the sweeter by becoming the fastest batsman to reach 13,000 ODI runs, as India ended on 356 for 2 in their rain-affected Asia Cup Super 4 at the R. Premadasa Stadium.

Sri Lanka ‘confident’ says Nawaz ahead of biggest test to record win-streak

11 Sep 2023 - 4     - 1891

Sri Lanka may have put together the second-longest win streak in ODI cricket, but they will face their most formidable opponent since beginning their run of 13 successive victories when they face India in their Asia Cup Super 4 match at the R. Premadasa Stadium tomorrow.

Bangladesh’s in-form Najmul out of Asia Cup with injury

05 Sep 2023 - 0     - 217

Top-order batsman Najmul Hossain Shanto was ruled out of the remainder of the Asia Cup on Tuesday with a hamstring injury and faces a race to be fit for the World Cup.

Williamson bounces back to captain New Zealand at ODI World Cup

05 Sep 2023 - 0     - 167

New Zealand’s hopes for the 50-over World Cup received a boost Tuesday, with Kane Williamson set to captain the Black Caps despite still recovering from a serious knee injury.

India thrash Nepal in rain-hit match to enter Asia Cup Super-Fours

05 Sep 2023 - 1     - 216

Skipper Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill remained unbeaten as India hammered cricketing minnows Nepal by 10 wickets in a rain-hit match to enter the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup on Monday.

Bangladesh thump Afghanistan to keep Asia Cup hopes alive

04 Sep 2023 - 0     - 159

Allrounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Najmul Hossain Shanto smashed centuries before Bangladesh’s pace bowlers shared eight wickets to beat Afghanistan by 89 runs in the Asia Cup in Lahore on Sunday.

Nepal skipper says will allow India ’fanboy moment’ only after match

04 Sep 2023 - 0     - 221

Nepal are looking forward to the ’’big opportunity’’ of facing cricketing powerhouse India in the Asia Cup, skipper Rohit Paudel said Sunday, adding that his players would be looking to interact with their idols.

Rain plays spoilsport as India, Pakistan blockbuster ends in no result

03 Sep 2023 - 1     - 811

Rain forced a no result in the blockbuster Asia Cup clash between India and Pakistan after just one innings of play on Saturday.

Athapaththu leads Sri Lanka Women to first ever T20I win over England Women

02 Sep 2023 - 8     - 1312

Chamari Athapaththu scored her eighth T20I half-century to help Sri Lanka Women record their first-ever win against England Women in the format, in Chelmsford.

Pathirana-inspired Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh in Asia Cup

31 Aug 2023 - 3     - 1666

Fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana returned impressive figures of 4-32 to help Sri Lanka to a comprehensive five-wicket win over Bangladesh in the Asia Cup match on Thursday.

Dushmantha Chameera to miss Asia Cup

22 Aug 2023 - 12     - 4034

Sri Lankan fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera has been ruled out of the upcoming Asia Cup.

Marvan Atapattu in Asia Cup commentators panel

21 Aug 2023 - 8     - 2530

Former Sri Lankan batter and coach Marvan Atapattu will be among the commentators for the forth coming Asian Cup.

Hasaranga to retire from Test cricket

15 Aug 2023 - 11     - 1856

All-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has retired from Test cricket with the view of prolonging his international career in the shorter forms of the game, it was reported on Tuesday.

Dhananjaya takes four to steer Dambulla to sixth win

15 Aug 2023 - 0     - 125

An impressive match haul of 4 for 6 in two overs by stand-in skipper Dhananjaya de Silva paved the way for Dambulla Aura to record a comfortable 20-run win over B-Love Kandy in their Lanka Premier League T20 encounter played at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Monday.

Majestic King leads West Indies to T20 series win over India

14 Aug 2023 - 0     - 155

Brandon King’s superb unbeaten 85 led West Indies to an eight-wicket win over India on Sunday to secure a 3-2 victory in their T20 series.

Jaffna lie in wait after big defeat to Titans

13 Aug 2023 - 1     - 1155

The winningest franchise in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) find themselves in a position they have not been in before, after a seven-wicket defeat to the Galle Titans left the defending champions Jaffna Kings waiting till the final day of the group stage to find out if they would progress to the play-offs.

Avishka paces Dambulla to seven-wicket win

12 Aug 2023 - 0     - 1010

While the Galle Titans continue to freefall, Dambulla Aura pressed on for a third consecutive victory in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) to take over top spot in the points table, for the time being at least, with a seven-wicket win over Galle on Friday.

India’s Shaw slams sixth-highest one-day score of 244

10 Aug 2023 - 0     - 499

India’s Prithvi Shaw struck the sixth-highest individual one-day score on Wednesday when he blasted an extraordinary 244 for Northamptonshire in their English county One-Day Cup match at home to Somerset.

Dambulla Aura inflict third defeat on Jaffna KIngs

08 Aug 2023 - 0     - 903

Dambulla Aura inflicted the third defeat of defending and three times champions Jaffna Kings with a nine runs win in the 11th match of the Lanka Premier League played under floodlights at the Pallekele International Stadium on Monday.