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Wins for CCC, Moors SC, Chilaw Marians, BRC and NCC

29 May 2023 - 0     - 159

The Major Club T20 cricket tournament is in full swing with CCC, Moors SC, Chilaw Marians CC, BRC and NCC coming out victorious to record their second successive wins of the tournament in matches play


Nutritionist and psychologist hired for Sri Lanka team

29 May 2023 - 0     - 1229

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has hired the services of a nutritionist and a psychologist for the upcoming home series against Afghanistan, it is learnt.


From Gill force to Slingy Pathirana to Curran flop: IPL 2023 hits and misses

29 May 2023 - 0     - 330

The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League is set to conclude Monday with Chennai Super Kings chasing a record-equalling fifth title against defending champions Gujarat Titans. Here are some of the


BCCI not in favour of PCB's ’’hybrid-model’’ for Asia Cup, impasse continues

29 May 2023 - 1     - 1604

The impasse over the hosting of the Asia Cup 2023 looks set to continue after it was reported that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) was not in favour of the proposed ’’hybrid-model


Major Club T20 Tournament Movin steers Air Force SC to victory

29 May 2023 - 0     - 195

Movin Subasinghe slammed a 25-ball knock of 55, inclusive of six boundaries and three sixes, paving the way for Air Force SC to pull off a comfortable four-wicket win over Police SC in their Major Clu


SLC extends LPL registration period for overseas players

26 May 2023 - 4     - 1145

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has extended the deadline given for overseas players to register for the fourth season of the Lanka Premier League (LPL).


Sri Lanka prepared to host Asia Cup if asked to, decision expected on Sunday

26 May 2023 - 1     - 1793

A decision on the venue for this year’s Asia Cup will be made on the sidelines of Sunday’s Indian Premier League (IPL) final in Ahmedabad, President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Jay Shah has


Dhoni showed lack of respect for Spirit of cricket, says former ICC umpire Daryl Harper

26 May 2023 - 7     - 2947

Former International Cricket Council (ICC) umpire Daryl Harper criticized Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni, saying he showed a lack of respect to the Spirit of Cricket when he delayed the resumpti


Selectors await Dasun Shanaka’s return to finalize squad against Afghanistan

26 May 2023 - 4     - 1425

Sri Lankan selectors are waiting for the arrival of captain Dasun Shanaka to finalize the squad for the upcoming three ODIs against Afghanistan.


Mumbai Indians keep campaign alive with massive 81-run win over Lucknow Super Giants

24 May 2023 - 2     - 1341

The Mumbai Indians kept their Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign alive with an 81-run win over the Lucknow Super Giants in Eliminator 1 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai today.


Shanaka’s selection a ’strange one’, Manjrekar says after Gujarat’s loss to Super Kings

24 May 2023 - 1     - 8436

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar questioned the Gujarat Titan’s decision to select Dasun Shanaka over Matthew Wade for Qualifier 1 against the Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday, which the Titan


Dhoni says will take time to decide on IPL future

24 May 2023 - 4     - 1282

Chennai skipper M.S. Dhoni said on Tuesday that he will take time before IPL’s December auction to decide on his playing future after he led Super Kings to their 10th final in the T20 tournament.


David Miller, Babar Azam among int'l stars signed for LPL 4

23 May 2023 - 1     - 2210

South African batsman David Miller and Pakistan’s national team captain Babar Azam will be among the overseas players featuring in this year’s edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL), Sri Lanka


England paceman Archer ruled out of Ashes with stress fracture

16 May 2023 - 0     - 229

Fast bowler Jofra Archer was Tuesday ruled out of the Ashes with a stress fracture to his right elbow as England announced their Test squad to face Ireland next month.


Political interference: ICC visits Sri Lanka

10 May 2023 - 30     - 3602

Mr. Imran Khwaja, the Deputy Chairman of the International Cricket Council, who is a member of the 3-member committee appointed by the International Cricket Council to look into the political interfer


Nepal qualify for Asia Cup, Sri Lanka in Group B

02 May 2023 - 0     - 3413

Nepal sealed the sixth and last spot in the Asia Cup 2023, beating UAE in the final of the AAC Premier Cup.


Sri Lanka beat Ireland by an innings and 10 runs

28 Apr 2023 - 1     - 1584

Sri Lanka recorded an emphatic innings and 10-run win over Ireland in the second Test in Galle, to complete a sweep of the series.


Constitutional reform necessary but only after consulting stakeholders – SLC Secretary

26 Apr 2023 - 3     - 744

While conceding that a reform of the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) constitution was necessary, SLC Secretary Mohan de Silva believes that it needs to be done in consultation with its stakeholders.


Record Ireland Test score as Stirling, Campher hit tons in Sri Lanka

25 Apr 2023 - 0     - 1443

Ireland posted their highest-ever Test score of 492 on Tuesday as Paul Stirling and Curtis Campher became only the third and fourth Irishmen to hit centuries in cricket’s longest format.


Confident Sri Lanka likely to make changes for second Test

24 Apr 2023 - 0     - 321

Sri Lanka will face a wounded Ireland team in the second Test starting on Monday (April 24) at the Galle International Cricket Stadium.


New Zealand demolish Sri Lanka in 2nd T20

05 Apr 2023 - 7     - 1904

New Zealand demolished Sri Lanka with a nine-wicket victory in the second Twenty20 international to level the series Wednesday, as opener Tim Seifert finished on 79 not out.


SL lose to NZ by six wickets, out of contention for direct qualification spot for World Cup

31 Mar 2023 - 6     - 1821

Sri Lanka will miss out on automatic qualification to this year’s Cricket World Cup, after losing the third ODI to New Zealand by six wickets.


Sri Lanka docked one Super League point for slow over rate

29 Mar 2023 - 2     - 1377

Sri Lanka were docked one ICC World Cup Super League point for maintaining a slow over rate in the first ODI against New Zealand last week, another blow to their chances of securing an automatic quali


Revenge on Thomian minds as they face Royal in Mustangs Trophy encounter today

24 Mar 2023 - 1     - 1645

Royal College Colombo will look to retain the Mustangs Trophy when they face traditional rivals S. Thomas’ College in the 46th annual encounter at the SSC today (24).


Sangakkara recommended Viyaskanth as net bowler for Rajasthan team

23 Mar 2023 - 1     - 4106

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth was recommended as a net bowler for the IPL’s Rajasthan Royals by the former Sri Lanka captain and the ex-MCC President Kumar Sangakkara.


New Zealand demolish Sri Lanka to sweep Test series

20 Mar 2023 - 3     - 986

New Zealand claimed victory against Sri Lanka by an innings and 58 runs on Monday, securing a 2-0 Test series whitewash despite a late fightback from the visitors.


Williamson, Nicholls double tons put New Zealand on top in second Test

18 Mar 2023 - 2     - 1140

Aggressive double centuries for Kane Williamson and Henry Nicholls powered New Zealand’s dominance in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Wellington on Saturday.


Royal College well-placed for win, S. Thomas’ 43 for 3

18 Mar 2023 - 0     - 918

Royal College put themselves in a good position to reclaim the D. S. Senanayake Shield reducing S. Thomas’ College to 43 for 3 in 15 overs, in pursuit of a target of 342.


Royal take big first innings lead, 33/2 in second innings

17 Mar 2023 - 0     - 1571

S. Thomas’ College were bowled out for 153 in their first innings of the 144th Battle of the Blues, with Royal College carrying forward a 173-run lead.


Royal tightened grip, S. Thomas 140/6

17 Mar 2023 - 0     - 735

Royal College tightened their grip on the 144th Battle of the Blues with two wickets after lunch, leaving S. Thomas’ on for 6 after 45 overs, still 186 runs adrift.