ICC WC Qualifier: Three SL players in Team of the Tournament

Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka, Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana were included in the Team of the Tournament for the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier which ended on Sunday.

Kamindu Mendis to captain SLC President’s XI against Pakistan

Kamindu Mendis will captain a 14-member SLC President’s XI squad for a two-day warm-up match against Pakistan starting tomorrow (11) in Hambantota.

New Zealand Women win T20I series after eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka Women

Veteran batter Suzie Bates scored a half-century to help New Zealand Women to a series win over Sri Lanka Women in the second T20I played in Galle, avenging the ODI series defeat earlier this month.

Sri Lanka spinners top wicket-takers at Cricket World Cup Qualifier

Wanindu Hasaranga claimed the most scalps at the Cricket World Cup Qualifier as Sri Lanka’s spin sensation matched his feats at the past two T20 World Cups.

Lankan-born Aussie Gold Medalist wanted to withdraw from games

Sri Lankan-born Australian Gold Medalist Tania Van Heer revealed that she almost withdrew from the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, where she eventually won multiple medals, including Gold.

Tamim Iqbal announces shock retirement ahead of CWC23

Tamim Iqbal is one of the best openers to have come out of Bangladesh, having scored 5083 runs in Tests and 8313 runs in ODIs.

Star Sports acquires television broadcast rights of LPL 2023

Star Sports, the country’s leading sports network, will have the exclusive television media rights for the upcoming Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023, scheduled to be played in Sri Lanka from July 30 to August 21.

India appoint former fast bowler as Men’s Selection Committee Chairman

India have named former fast bowling all-rounder Ajit Agarkar as the Chairman of the Senior Men’s Selection Committee.

Babar Azam refuses to sport betting firm’s logo on jersey

Pakistan’s star cricketer Babar Azam has categorically refused to wear the logos of betting companies on his jersey.

Lahiru Kumara ruled out of World Cup qualifiers, Sahan Arachchige named as replacement

Fast bowler Lahiru Kumara, who walked off the field with an injury during Sri Lanka’s Super Six win over the Netherlands on Friday, has been ruled out for the rest of the Cricket World Cup qualifiers in Zimbabwe.

BCCI to Appoint Former Fast Bowler as New Chief Selector

After failing to land a high-profile name for the chief selector’s post for the past two tenures, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is all set to get its wishes. Former India pacer Ajit Agarkar is likely to become the new chairman of the BCCI Selection Committee.

Six standouts set to light up the critical stage of the CWC23 Qualifier

A Sri Lanka spinner, a West Indies white-ball wonder and an all-rounder dominating on home soil are set to be among the key players in the Super Six stage of the Cricket World Cup Qualifier.

Indian cricket’s snakes & ladders

As players of the calibre of R. Ashwin and Cheteswar Pujara are being left out of matches or tours, the message is very clear — No player in Team India can take his place for granted anymore.

Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka target World Cup with West Indies in danger

Hosts Zimbabwe and former champions Sri Lanka are in prime position to clinch the final two qualifying spots for this year’s Cricket World Cup, while two-time winners the West Indies risk missing the tournament for the first time.

Sri Lanka trounce Scotland, Hasaranga misses out on World Record

Sri Lanka snuffed out a late charge to record a comprehensive 82-run win over Scotland in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier match in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

Sri Lanka Women beat New Zealand Women for first time

Sri Lanka’s Women beat New Zealand Women for the first time in its history, as captain Chamari Athapaththu led the way with a brilliant century, for an emphatic nine-wicket win in Galle.

England make surprise selection for Lord’s Ashes Test

England have announced their team a day early for the second men’s Ashes Test against Australia at Lord’s.

India, Pakistan match-up confirmed for 2023 World Cup

The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 will witness yet another highly anticipated clash when India take on Pakistan in October.

England, New Zealand Clash in World Cup Opening Game in Ahmedabad

International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced official fixtures for the upcoming Cricket World Cup 2023 in India.

Racism ’entrenched’ in English cricket, report finds

England cricket chiefs have promised to ’’reset’’ the game after an independent report on Tuesday said not enough had been done to tackle institutional racism and sexism in the game.

Australia beat England by 89 runs in women’s Ashes Test

Ashleigh Gardner took eight wickets in England’s second innings as Australia’s women secured victory in the one-off Ashes Test match by 89 runs on Monday.

'Week-to-week’, injured Williamson not giving up on World Cup

Kane Williamson has not given up on playing a part in New Zealand’s 50 overs World Cup campaign but said he was taking his recovery from a right knee injury on a week-to-week basis.

Gavaskar Blasts Selectors for Making Senior Batsman 'Scapegoat'

Former Indian batting sensation Sunil Gavaskar has blasted the Indian selectors after star batsman Cheteswar Pujara was dropped from the Indian Test team for West Indies series.

Sanjaya, Angelo crack tons on day one

It was a season perfectly started for Ragama CC’s Sanaya Chathuranga and Colts CC’s Angelo Mathews for Colts CC who cracked tons on the opening day of the Major Club cricket tournament today.

England add teenage spinner Ahmed to squad for second Ashes test

England spinner Rehan Ahmed has been added to the Ashes squad for the second test against Australia at Lord’s next week as cover for Moeen Ali who was nursing a finger injury in the first match, the country’s cricket board (ECB) said on Friday.

Hasaranga’s five-wicket haul, Karunaratne half-century give Sri Lanka easy win over Oman

Wanindu Hasaranga’s second consecutive five-wicket haul set Sri Lanka up for a comfortable 10-wicket win over Oman in their ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Bulawayo.

Big name dropped as India name Test, ODI squads for West Indies tour

India have named their squads for the two-match Test series and the three-match ODI series against West Indies in July and August.

Pakistan foreign min evaluating World Cup participation in India

Pakistan’s foreign ministry said it is ’’evaluating all aspects’’ of the country’s participation in this year’s 50-overs World Cup in India with bilateral cricket stalled between the South Asian neighbours due to soured political relations.

Sri Lanka to bowl first against Oman, Chameera left out

Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bowl first against Oman in their ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier match in Bulawayo.

USA quick suspended from bowling due to illegal action

USA quick Kyle Phillip has been suspended from bowling in international cricket after it was deemed he uses an illegal bowling action.