Sri Lanka’s moments of insanity give Pakistan early honours in second Test

An innings of déjà vu and insanity ended with Sri Lanka bowled out for 166 and Pakistan taking early honours in the second Test at the SSC grounds on the back of half-centuries Abdullah Shafique and Shan Masood.

Danushka Gunathilaka’s sexual assault case to be fast-tracked

Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka, who was charged with for sexually assaulting a woman during the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia, appeared in Sydney Downing Centre District Court on Monday, July 24 to apply for a judge-alone trial.

Ramiz Raja met his old Sri Lankan friends at dinner hosted by Sidath Wettimuny

Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja, who is here in Sri Lanka as a commentator for the Test series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, met his old Sri Lankan friends at a dinner hosted by Sidath Wettimuny, the former opening batter.

LPL Ticket Sales commenced

The ticket sales for the much-awaited Lanka Premier League 2023 commenced today.

Lahiru Thirimanne retires from international cricket

Sri Lanka batter Lahiru Thirimanne has called an end to his long career by announcing his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect.

Asitha Fernando in line for return in second Pakistan Test

With the series on the line, Sri Lanka is set to make changes for the second Test against Pakistan starting today at the SSC Grounds, Head Coach Chris Silverwood confirmed, with particular focus on Asitha Fernando, who was added to the home team’s squad.

Sri Lanka add second fielding coach ahead of second Test against Pakistan

With Sri Lanka’s fielding proving a major concern following their four-wicket defeat to Pakistan in the first Test that ended on Thursday, team management have drafted in an additional fielding coach to work with the team ahead of the second Test.

Virat Kohli ends five-year wait with Port of Spain Test ton

Virat Kohli made his 29th Test century at Port of Spain on Friday against West Indies in the second Test of the World Test Championship series.

IND vs PAK: Fans book hospital beds after hotel room prices go sky high

The hotel room prices are ranging from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh in Ahmedabad in the third week of October when India vs Pakistan encounter is set to be played. The fans are finding new ways to stay in the city to witness the marquee clash.

Dimuth reiterates desire to step down as Test captain

Dimuth Karunaratne has requested the national cricket selection committee to reconsider his request to step down as Sri Lanka’s Test captain.

Angelo Mathews becomes father again for the 4th time

Sri Lanka’s seasoned all-rounder and former national skipper Angelo Mathews became a father again when his wife Heshani gave birth to the couple’s fourth child on Thursday, it is learned.

Sri Lanka to host Afghanistan’s home series against Pakistan

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is all set to host Afghanistan’s one-day bilateral home series against Pakistan here next month, it is learned.

Bollywood star and cricket greats combine to launch World Cup campaign

The International Cricket Council (ICC) and The Board of Control for Cricket (BCCI) have joined forces to unveil a new campaign ahead of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in India later this year.

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka to take 1-0 lead in Test series

Imam-ul-Haq finished unbeaten on 50 as he marshalled Pakistan to a four-wicket win over Sri Lanka, and a 1-0 series lead.

Honours even in fourth Ashes Test as Broad joins 600 club

England’s Stuart Broad became just the fifth bowler to take 600 Test wickets as Australia ended Wednesday’s opening day of the fourth Test at Old Trafford on 299-8.

ACC confirms Asia Cup schedule, final on Sept. 17 at R. Premadasa

The Asian Cricket Council confirmed the schedule for the Asia Cup on Wednesday, with Sri Lanka hosting a majority of its games at the R Premadasa.

India set to face Pakistan on September 2 in Kandy in Asia Cup: Report

The much-anticipated clash between Pakistan and India in the 2023 Asia Cup is scheduled to take place on September 2 in Kandy. The tournament itself is set to commence on August 30, a day earlier than initially planned by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).

Sri Lanka ’A’ bounce back with big win over Oman ’A’

Pasindu Sooriyabandara top scored for Sri Lanka ’A’ in their emphatic 217-run win over Oman ’A’ in the ACC Men’s Emerging Cup match played at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Tuesday.

Australia retain Warner for fourth Ashes Test

David Warner has kept his place in Australia’s XI for the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford despite the opener’s ongoing struggles against England paceman Stuart Broad.

England put their faith in ageing attack for must-win Ashes clash

James Anderson returns on his Old Trafford home ground to lead an ageing England attack in a must-win fourth Ashes Test.

Afghanistan coach and player found guilty of ICC Code of Conduct breach

Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott and player Azmatullah Omarzai were fined for two separate incidents during the second T20I against Bangladesh.

Pakistan Tour of Sri Lanka 2023 - Player Milestones

Dinesh Chandimal was given a special cap by Sri Lanka Cricket to mark the playing of his 75th test match. The cap was handed over to Chandimal by Angelo Mathews before the commencement of the second day of play of the ongoing test match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan. With the ongoing 2nd test match, Chandimal is also playing his 300th international match across all formats.

Mathews, de Silva rescue Sri Lanka, Afridi bags 100

Angelo Mathews and Dhananjaya de Silva came to the rescue of Sri Lanka after Pakistan left-arm pacie Shaheen Afridi ripped through the host side’s top order batting with three scalps in the morning session of play to have them struggling on 53 for 3, which helped them to end day one of the first World Test Championship match on 242/6 played at the Galle International Stadium today.

Nissanka recalled for Pakistan Tests

Opener Pathum Nissanka was recalled to Sri Lanka’s Test team, ahead of the two-Test series against Pakistan, having missed the country’s last two red-ball assignments.

Pakistan’s Afridi eyes 100th wicket on Test comeback against Sri Lanka

Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi will have one eye on taking his 100th Test wicket when the two-Test series against Sri Lanka begins in Galle on Sunday.

Dimuth a doubt for first Pakistan Test

Sri Lanka’s 35-year-old Test captain and opening batter Dimuth Karunaratne is doubtful for the first Test match against Pakistan, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) sources said.

Theekshana, Nissanka rise in ICC ODI player rankings

Sri Lanka’s Maheesh Theekshana and Pathum Nissanka made big gains in the ICC’s ODI player rankings, after making significant contributions to their team’s unbeaten run at the Cricket World Cup Qualifier which concluded on Sunday.

Wellalage to lead Sri Lanka for Asia Emerging Cup

Dunith Wellalage has been selected to lead the Sri Lanka ‘A’ team for the forthcoming inaugural ACC Men’s Emerging Asia Cup limited over tournament which is scheduled to get underway from July 13.

Athapaththu, Samarawickrama record partnership guides SL Women to win over NZ Women

An unbeaten 80 from captain Chamari Athapaththu and 49 not out from Harshitha Samarawickrama set Sri Lanka Women up for a dominant 10-wicket win over New Zealand Women in the third and final T20I played in Colombo.

Oshada cracks ton, Pakistan make bold reply

Pakistan made a bold reply reply of 160 for 3 in reply to SLC President’s XI score of 196 at the end of the first day’s play in the two day warm up match played at the Sooriyawewa Stadium.