Top order runs, middle order cameos take Sri Lanka to 323 for 6 in second Afghanistan ODI

Strong top order contributions and cameos from Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka and Wanindu Hasaranga at the end propelled Sri Lanka to 323 for 6 in their 50 overs in the second ODI against Afghanistan in Hambantota a short while ago.

Zadran, Shah guide Afghanistan to win over hapless Sri Lanka

Right-handers Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmat Shah cracked half-centuries laying the foundation for Afghanistan to ease to a six-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the first ODI played at the Sooriyawewa Stadium today.

Rashid Khan travels to India for treatment on lower back injury

Afghanistan’s 24-year-old bowling all-rounder Rashid Khan has travelled to India to receive treatment for his lower back injury, it is learnt.

Dhoni doing ’well’ after knee surgery - team

M.S. Dhoni is doing well after knee surgery, IPL champions Chennai Super Kings said Friday, as the skipper weighs up whether to play on.

Asalanka helps Sri Lanka to 268 in first ODI against Afghanistan

Charith Asalanka narrowly missed out on a second career ODI century with Sri Lanka bowled out for 268 in the first ODI against Afghanistan in Hambantota a short while ago.

SL vs AFG 1st ODI Live Score: Afghanistan Won The Toss, Opt To Bowl

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Live Score: Afghanistan won the toss and opted to bowl first

Afghanistan win the toss, opt to field first; debuts for Pathirana and Hemantha

Afghanistan won the toss and elected to field first in the first ODI against Sri Lanka in Hambantota.

Debuts for Hemantha and Pathirana on the cards as Sri Lanka build up to key World Cup qualifiers

Leg spinner Dushan Hemantha and sling-armed fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana are in line for One Day International debuts when Sri Lanka take on Afghanistan in the first ODI in Hambantota tomorrow.

Sri Lanka set to unleash IPL star Matheesha Pathirana ahead of World Cup qualifiers

Although Pathirana has played just one Twenty20 International, he is already a star after performing a key role for Chennai in the Super Kings’ run to a record fifth Indian Premier League title.

South Africa ’A’ team arrive in Sri Lanka

The South Africa ’A’ squad, led by batsman Tony de Zorzi, arrived in the island this morning, for three one day matches and two unofficial Tests.

Afghanistan star ruled out of opening ODIs of Sri Lanka series

Star spinner Rashid Khan will be sidelined for Afghanistan’s opening two matches of the three-ODI series against Sri Lanka due to a lower back injury.

Kaveen Bandara guides NCC to third successive win

An unbeaten 51 in 34 balls inclusive of five boundaries and two sixes by Kaveen Bandara paved the way for NCC to overcome Air Force SC by seven wickets and record their third successive win of the ongoing Major Club T20 cricket tournament played at P. Sara Stadium.

Test win over England would be new high for Irish cricket: Balbirnie

Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie said beating England in a Test would “easily be our best achievement in cricket” as the underdogs prepare to face Ben Stokes’ men at Lord’s this week.

Dhoni in no mood to retire

Contrary to speculations, Captain Cool springs another surprise — wants to return for at least 1 more season, provided the body allows him to.

South Africa’s ’A’ Team Arrival

The South Africa ’A’ Team will arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow morning.

Charith Asalanka to join team tomorrow after tying the knot

Sri Lanka’s 25-year-old batsman Charith Asalanka, who got married on Monday, is expected to join the rest of Sri Lanka’s squad for the ODI series against Afghanistan, tomorrow.

Dimuth recalled, Dushmantha returns for Sri Lanka’s ODI series against Afghanistan

Former captain Dimuth Karunaratne has been recalled to Sri Lanka’s ODI team for the three match series against Afghanistan starting in Hambantota this Friday.

Chennai Super Kings win fifth IPL title

The Chennai Super Kings claimed their fifth Indian Premier League (IPL) title with a five-wicket win on DLS (Duckworth/Lewis/Stern) over the Gujarat Titans, in a crazy IPL final that spanned three days and ended at 1:35 a.m. this morning.

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

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 played on Monday

Nutritionist and psychologist hired for Sri Lanka team

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

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 highs and lows of the 2023 season in the world’s richest cricket tournament.

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

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

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 Club T20 cricket encounter played at Panagoda. Movin, in the process,

Gill powers Gujarat Titans to massive win over Mumbai Indians and a place in IPL final

A stunning century from Shubnam Gill set Gujarat Titans up for a final showdown against the Chennai Super Kings, after they beat the Mumbai Indians by 62 runs in Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in Ahmedabad today.

Dasun Shanaka hasn’t lived up to even 1% of expectations in IPL, Virendar Sehwag says

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag said that Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka’s returns for the Gujarat Titans in this season’s Indian Premier League has been disappointing, and that the all-rounder has not lived up to expectations.

SLC extends LPL registration period for overseas players

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

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 said, with Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) “prepared” to host the tournament if asked to.

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

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 resumption of play in the Qualifier 1 against Gujarat Titans on Tuesday, so that fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana would be eligible to bowl.

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

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

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.