Sri Lanka eight wins away from breaking Australia’s ODI cricket winning streak record

After their triumphant start in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup with a victory over Bangladesh, Sri Lanka has surpassed South Africa to claim the second-best winning streak in the history of One Day International (ODI) cricket.

Sri Lanka look to keep Bangladesh batters 'under pressure'

Sri Lanka coach Chris Silverwood on Friday said their bowlers have made specific plans to keep the Bangladesh batsmen ’’under pressure’’ in their Super Four clash of the Asia Cup.

Rohit Sharma visits Uncle Percy

Indian captain Rohit Sharma visited Sri Lankan Cricket supporter Percy Abeysekera at his residence in Ekala.

SL Women’s Cricket quietly becoming world beaters

Sri Lanka women’s cricket team’s historical series win in England on Wednesday (6) has to go down as one of country’s greatest ever achievements in sports.

Reserve day added for India Vs Pakistan Super 4 match in Colombo

After the first clash of arch-rivals India and Pakistan washed away, a reserve day has been incorporated for the upcoming Super 4 clash which will be played at R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo on September 10, the Sri Lanka Cricket said.

Dharmasena among match officials for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023

All umpires from the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires including Kumar Dharmasena will officiate in the upcoming ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in India, the ICC said.

Lasith Malinga congratulates Sri Lanka Women Cricket team

Sri Lankan pace legend Lasith Malinga on Thursday congratulated the national senior women’s team for clinching a historic series win in England. Sri Lanka women’s team created history on Wednesday by recording their first-ever series triumph over England in any format.

Afghanistan complains to ACC about match with Sri Lanka

The Afghanistan Cricket Board complained to the Asian Cricket Council about Tuesday night’s match between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka, according to ACB’s spokesman, Mohammad Naseem Sadaat.

PCB demands compensation for losing money due to matches being held in Sri Lanka

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday demanded compensation from the Asian Cricket Council for the loss of gate money it has suffered due to Asia Cup matches being held in Sri Lanka.

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

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

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

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.

PCB contacts ACC, recommends shifting Asia Cup matches to Pakistan

Chairman of the Management Committee of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Zaka Ashraf, has suggested the possibility of relocating the Asia Cup 2023 matches to Pakistan due to concerns over adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka.

Jasprit Bumrah To Miss Nepal Game In Asia Cup; Flies Back To Mumbai From Sri Lanka

Jasprit Bumrah, India’s star pacer has been ruled out of India’s Asia Cup game against Nepal set to be held on September 4 at Pallekele. He has gone back to Mumbai from Sri Lanka for the birth of his first child. However, the good news is that he will be back before India’s first Super 4 encounter which will be most likely against Pakistan on September 10.

Bangladesh thump Afghanistan to keep Asia Cup hopes alive

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

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.

Sachin Tendular invited to unveil Murali’s 800 biopic trailer on Tuesday

India’s legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has been invited to attend the unveiling of Muthiah Muralitharan’s biopic- 800.

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

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

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

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.

Dr Daminda Attanayake appointed Event Chief Medical officer for Asia Cup

Dr Daminda Attanayake, who is currently working as the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to the Sri Lanka Cricket team and also the medical representative to the International Cricket Council (ICC) from Sri Lanka has been appointed as an Event Chief Medical officer for the Asia Cup.

Johnson, Dorne, Edward guide West Indies U19 to massive win

A top knock of 105 by Jordan Johnson and half tons by Joshua Dorne and Tarrique Edward paved the way for the visiting West Indies Under 19s to record a massive 195-run win against host Sri Lanka Under 19 in the second of the three match Youth ODI series played at the Rangiri Dambulla Stadium today.

Babar Azam, Iftikhar Ahmed boost Pakistan to huge win over Nepal in opening match

Pakistan kicked off the Asia Cup 2023 tournament with a dominant 238-run win over Nepal on Wednesday, August 30. Captain Babar Azam recorded his only second 150-plus knock and Iftikhar Ahmed shone with his maiden ODI century to help Pakistan score a total of 342 runs while batting first.

Bangladesh star batter ruled out of Asia Cup 2023

Bangladesh dealt a significant blow on the opening day of the Asia Cup, as a star wicketkeeper-batter has been ruled out for the entire duration of the tournament.

Sahan Arachchige & Nuwan Thusara summoned ’’to travel with the team’’

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced the 15-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup, which begins in Pakistan and Sri Lanka from Wednesday. Two more players have been added as standbyes, it has been learned.

All the squads for 2023 Asia Cup

The squads are starting to be revealed for the 2023 Asia Cup, which will take place in Pakistan and Sri Lanka between August 30 and September 17.

Binura, Madushan included in injury-hampered squad for Asia Cup

Left-arm fast bowler Binura Fernando and Pramod Madushan were included into Sri Lanka’s Asia Cup squad, following a litany of injuries that have depleted the defending champions’ bowling attack.

Six players primed to perform at Asia Cup 2023

We take a look at six players that are likely to perform well for their country at the 2023 Asia Cup in Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Afghanistan youngster breaks records during scintillating ton against Pakistan

Afghanistan wicket-keeper Rahmanullah Gurbaz was among multiple firsts during his run-a-ball 151 against Pakistan at Hambantota.

Three India cities to host official World Cup warm-up fixtures

The 10 teams will each play two official 50-over contests during the week leading up to the start of the World Cup on October 5, with matches to be held in three different cities across India.