New Zealand Cricket chief quits after split over new T20 league

The boss of New Zealand cricket resigned on Friday after a long and bitter dispute with players and member associations over the future of T20 cricket in the country.

Dasun Shanaka to lead Sri Lanka until 2026 T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka Cricket’s newly appointed Selection Committee Chairman, Pramodya Wickremesinghe said today (19) that Dasun Shanaka will continue as captain of the Sri Lankan national team until the 2026 ICC Twenty20 World Cup.

Sri Lanka U19 Target Historic Upset Against Unbeaten India in Asia Cup Semi-Final

Sri Lanka U19 will look to pull off a memorable upset when they face an unbeaten India U19 side in the first semi-final of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025 on Friday at the ICC Academy Ground, Dubai.

Nathan Lyon moves to second on Australia’s Test wicket list

Off-spinner passes Glenn McGrath after early impact in Adelaide Ashes Test, with only Shane Warne ahead for Australian bowlers.

England to hold ICC talks after Carey DRS error

England will hold discussions with cricket’s governing body with the aim of improving decision-making technology following a controversial error on the opening day of the third Ashes Test.

India v South Africa 4th T20 abandoned due to fog

The fourth T20 international between India and South Africa was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to dense fog in the northern Indian city of Lucknow on Wednesday.

Sri Lanka Unveil T20I Squad for India Tour Ahead of Women’s World Cup 2026

Sri Lanka have announced a 15-member squad for their upcoming five-match Women’s T20 International series against India, marking an important step in their preparations for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England.

KKR Splash ₹18 Crore on Matheesha Pathirana at IPL 2026 Auction

Sri Lankan pace sensation Matheesha Pathirana landed a blockbuster deal at the IPL 2026 auction, with Kolkata Knight Riders snapping him up for a massive ₹18 crore.

Wanindu Hasaranga Joins LSG for IPL 2026 at ₹2 Crore

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have snapped up Sri Lankan spin star Wanindu Hasaranga at the IPL 2026 Mini Auction, securing the all-rounder for ₹2.00 crore.

Security beefed up for Ashes Adelaide Test after Bondi shooting

Police armed with rifles will be part of a beefed up security presence at the third Test between Australia and England at Adelaide Oval after the Bondi Beach shooting attacks, officials said, while flags will be flown at half-mast.

No Sri Lankan in IPL Mini-Auction’s Top 5 Costliest Buys

As the IPL 2026 mini-auction approaches, Sri Lankan fans will once again watch closely, hoping one of their stars will command a record-breaking bid. However, history suggests otherwise, with no Sri Lankan player ever featuring among the top five most expensive buys in an IPL mini-auction — a list dominated by Australian and English match-winners.

Harmer and Verma named ICC Players of the Month for November 2025

South African spinner Simon Harmer went past Bangladesh’s Taijul Islam and Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz to be named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for the first time.

Two Sri Lankan-Origin Stars in Australia U19 World Cup Squad

Australia has named its squad for the ICC U19 World Cup 2026, with Nitesh Samuel and Naden Cooray, both of Sri Lankan origin, earning call-ups after stellar performances at the Under-19 National Championships.

Smriti Mandhana makes first comment since wedding cancellation, 'don’t love anything more than cricket'

Smriti Mandhana is well and truly back not only on the field and but also in the public eye after confirming that her wedding is called off. In an event, she came up with a statement stating that she doesn’t love anything more than cricket.

Kohli breaks Jayasuriya record, closes in on Sachin’s ODI milestone

Virat Kohli has overtaken Sanath Jayasuriya to claim the second-most Player of the Series awards in ODI history, moving to 12-just three behind Sachin Tendulkar’s all-time record of 15.

Pakistan legend Akram hails 'incredible' Starc after Ashes heroics

Legendary Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram believes even more is to come from Australia’s ’’incredible’’ veteran Ashes wrecking ball Mitchell Starc.

Ball rolled into pitch forces WBBL match to be called off

Bizarrre scenes in Adelaide during the innings break in the Strikers-Hurricanes clash saw the match abandoned, a result that keeps alive the Strikers’ finals hopes

Fakhar Zaman found guilty of breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Pakistan batter, Fakhar Zaman has been fined 10 per cent of his match fee after he was found guilty of breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the Tri-Series final against Sri Lanka on 29 November.

Nissanka powers Gulf Giants to winning start

Gulf Giants began their ILT20 campaign with a statement win over the MI Emirates in Dubai as they chased down the target of 164 in just 14.4 overs with six wickets to spare. Pathum Nissanka (81 off 42) led the charge while Azmatullah Omarzai (39* off 16) played a blinder of a cameo to comfortably seal the win for the Giants. Earlier, T20 veteran Kieron Pollard scored 50 off 33 deliveries to take MI Emirates to 163 for 6, which was eventually well

Former England batter Robin Smith dies aged 62

Nicknamed ’Judge’, Smith played 62 Tests between 1988 and 1996, scoring 4,236 runs at an average 43.67, including nine centuries.

Dambulla to Host Sri Lanka–Pakistan T20 Clash in January

Sri Lanka will host a three-match T20 series against Pakistan in January, the cricket board announced on Tuesday.

IPL 2026 Auction: 3 Sri Lankans among top INR 2 Crore picks

Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana, and Wanindu Hasaranga are among 46 players entering the 2026 IPL auction at the maximum base price of INR 2 crore. The long list of 1,355 registered cricketers was shared with franchises on Monday following the November 30 registration deadline.

Ireland name squad for ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup

Olly Riley will lead the squad as Reuben Wilson is set to make his third appearance in the marquee event.

LPL 2026 gets new July–August dates

Sri Lanka Cricket has confirmed that the sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League will be played from 8 July to 8 August 2026. The revised dates follow the postponement of the tournament, which was initially scheduled for December 2025.

Pakistan rout Sri Lanka to win T20I tri-series

Mohammad Nawaz and Shaheen Shah Afridi starred with the ball as Pakistan won the T20I tri-series with a thumping six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the final on Saturday.

Sri Lanka, Pakistan to Observe Minute’s Silence Before Tri-Series Final

Sri Lanka and Pakistan will observe a minute of silence before today’s Tri-Nation Series final in honor of those who have lost their lives due to the ongoing extreme weather conditions in Sri Lanka.

Tri-Series Final: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Tonight at Rawalpindi

The stage is set for an exciting finale as Pakistan and Sri Lanka clash in the T20I Tri-Series 2025 final at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium tonight, Saturday, November 29, with the match scheduled to start at 6:30 PM IST.

Sri Lanka Stars to Feature in Saudi Arabia’s New Women’s World T20 Challenge

Sri Lanka’s T20 star Chamari Athapaththu will headline her country’s squad in the inaugural Women’s World T20 Challenge in Saudi Arabia. The league will feature top players from over 35 nations, marking the first professional women’s cricket event in the kingdom.

India–Sri Lanka Women’s T20I Clash Set for Dec 21–30

India will host Sri Lanka for a five-match women’s T20I series from December 21 to 30, with the first two games to be played in Visakhapatnam before the remaining fixtures will be played in Thiruvananthapuram.

Sri Lanka cricket team donates Pakistan series earnings to flood victims

Sri Lanka’s national cricket team has decided to donate all tour money and match fees from the Pakistan series to assist those affected by the recent devastating floods and landslides across the country, Head Coach Sanath Jayasuriya said.