Ten key matches at T20 World Cup 2024

Beginning on 1 June, the USA and West Indies host 18 of the best teams in the world in what is the biggest line-up in ICC global tournament history.

Sri Lanka eyes redemption in ODI series against Zimbabwe

Sri Lanka’s ODI series against Zimbabwe is set to commence on Saturday (06) in Colombo, with the Sri Lanka cricket team aiming for redemption following a disappointing performance in the World Cup.

T20 World Cup 2024: Sri Lanka schedule unveiled

International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled Sri Lanka’s schedule for the highly anticipated ICC T20 World Cup 2024, which is set to begin on June 1. The T20 tournament will be hosted first time in the United States with the West Indies.

Lumbini in historic win over Ananda

The right-arm spin and pace combination of Praveen Maneesha and Shahan Kaushalya combined to help Lumbini MV record a historic 10-wicket win against Ananda College in their Under-19 Inter-Schools cricket encounter, which concluded at Ananda Mawatha.

Setback for Sri Lanka as Pathum ruled out of Zimbabwe ODI series

Sri Lanka’s opening batsman, Pathum Nissanka, is set to miss the upcoming ODI series against Zimbabwe due to a suspected Dengue infection.

Probable draw for 2024 T20 World Cup unveiled

The first two teams from each group will qualify for the Super Eights, in which their starting position has already been arranged

Warner ’Pleased And Relieved’ After Missing Test Caps Found

David Warner was reunited on Friday with his missing ’’baggy green’’ Test caps after the veteran Australian cricketer issued a public plea.

Dialog Axiata powers SLC as official team sponsor

Dialog Axiata PLC has extended its partnership with Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) as the official sponsor of the Sri Lankan National Cricket Team.

Sineth Jayawardena to lead SL at U-19 WC

The national selectors of Sri Lanka Cricket have picked Sineth Jayawardena of Royal College, Colombo to lead the 15-member Sri Lanka Under-19 Team for the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup from January 19 to February 11 in South Africa.

SSC, Colts claim top spot in L/O Cricket Tourney

SSC and Colts CC recorded victories to take the top spot in their respective groups in the SLC Major Club Limited Overs Cricket Tournament.

SSC cruise through to their sixth win

SSC cruised through to their sixth win of the ongoing Major Club limited over cricket tournament with a convincing 97 run win over Chilaw Marians CC in the match played at SSC ground.

Atapattu nominated for Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Year

Three all-rounders and the top-ranked women’s T20I bowler have been shortlisted for the ICC Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Year 2023 Award.

All Eyes on Captain Hasaranga

Sri Lanka taking on Zimbabwe in the first T20 International on January 15 will see the dawn of a new era. Arguably the only world class cricketer Sri Lanka has in the shortest format - Wanindu Hasaranga would lead the country in the T20s.

Madushanka nominated for top ICC Award

Sri Lanka’s ace left-arm seamer Dilshan Madushanka was today nominated for the ICC Men’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year 2023.

Dhananjaya appointed Test captain replacing Dimuth

Dhananjaya de Silva has been appointed as the captain of the Sri Lanka Test team replacing Dimuth Karunaratne.

South Africa left reeling after Siraj barrage

Indian bowler Mohammed Siraj engineered an extraordinary South African batting collapse as the hosts were bowled out for 55 before lunch on the first day of the second Test at Newlands on Wednesday.

National Super League tournament from January 18

Sri Lanka Cricket will conduct the National Super League (NSL) four day tournament which is scheduled to get underway from January 18 and slotted to come to an end on May 3.

Zimbabwe Tour of Sri Lanka 2024, Schedule, Squads

In January 2024, Zimbabwe is scheduled to embark on a tour of Sri Lanka, featuring three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). The R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo will serve as the venue for all six floodlit matches.

Bangladesh’s Shakib bats for ruling party in elections

Turning his star sports power to politics, colourful Bangladeshi cricketer Shakib Al Hasan is all but guaranteed to become a ruling party lawmaker with general elections on Sunday boycotted by the opposition.

Warner confirms ODI retirement to add to Test farewell

Following his decision to retire from Test cricket, David Warner has announced he will also step away from ODI cricket.

Warner set for hero’s farewell in Sydney as Aussies reveal squad for final Pakistan Test

David Warner is set to enjoy his dream Test farewell as Australia named an unchanged squad for the New Year’s Test.

2023 in numbers: Top performers in Men’s Tests

The champions of the ICC World Test Championship 2021-23 cycle dominated the charts this year with some stellar individual performances.

New Zealand win third T20 to square series with Bangladesh

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner took four wickets as they beat Bangladesh by 17 runs in a rain-affected third and final Twenty20 international on Sunday to draw the series 1-1.

Former Nepal cricket captain Lamichhane convicted of rape

Nepali cricket star Sandeep Lamichhane was on Friday convicted of rape after a repeatedly delayed trial that had left him free to continue his sporting career.

Bloomfield inflict first defeat on SSC

Bloomfield inflicted the first defeat on the unbeaten SSC side in their SLC Major Club Limited Over Cricket Tournament match when they prevailed with a 19-run win on the D/L method in a rain-effected encounter played at Reid Avenue.

India add fresh face to Test squad as Mohammad Shami’s replacement

BCCI have announced right-arm pacer Avesh Khan as a replacement for Mohammad Shami ahead of the second Test against South Africa.

India docked crucial World Test Championship points

India have been penalised for maintaining a slow over-rate in the first Test against South Africa in Centurion.

Update on Temba Bavuma’s injury during Centurion Test

South African skipper Temba Bavuma walked off the field with an injured hamstring on Day 1 of the Centurion Test against India.

SSC clears Danushka to resume domestic cricket

Danushka Gunathilaka who was cleared over rape charges by an Australian court has also been cleared by his club, the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) to resume domestic cricket with immediate effect, the SSC said today.

Jehan, Dunith, Muditha steer Colts CC to victory

Half tons by Jehan Daniel and Dunith Wellalage and a four wicket haul by Muditha Lakshan paved the way for Colts CC to record a comfortable 66 run win on the D/L method over Ragama CC in the Major League limited over tournament encounter played at the Colts ground.