Australian fast bowler Starc retires from T20 international cricket

Prolific Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc announced his immediate retirement from T20 international cricket on Tuesday, saying he wanted to focus on his Test and ODI career.

Sri Lanka fined for slow over-rate in second ODI against Zimbabwe

Sri Lanka have been fined five per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate in the second ODI against Zimbabwe in Harare on Sunday.

ICC releases ITT for media rights in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka

The International Cricket Council will yesterday release an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for media rights in the territories of Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka from 2026 to 2028.

Madushanka picks up maiden hat-trick as SL edge Zimbabwe in thriller

In a thrilling first ODI of the three-match series, Sri Lanka defeated Zimbabwe by seven runs in the final over, thanks to a stunning maiden hat-trick by Dilshan Madushanka.

Chandimal, Avishka out of Sri Lanka Squad

Batsmen Dinesh Chandimal and Avishka Fernando have been axed from the Sri Lanka T20 squad ahead of the three-match series against Zimbabwe which starts in Harare on September 3. Both Chandimal and Fernando were members of the Sri Lanka team that last played in a T20 home series that was against Bangladesh last month.

Sri Lanka names squad for Asia Cup

The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Panel has announced the 16-member national squad for the upcoming ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025, which will be played in the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to 28.

Sri Lanka names T20I squad for Zimbabwe tour

Sri Lanka Cricket has announced a 17-member squad for the upcoming T20 International (T20I) series against Zimbabwe. The squad was approved by the national selection panel and will be led by Charith Asalanka, who takes on the captaincy role for the series.

Shadow Warriors of Devapathiraja nudge the mighty

Minus technical expertise and fanfare, a new breed of cricketers from a village school is turning heads.

Zimbabwe reveal ODI squad for Sri Lanka series

Brendan Taylor is all set to make a comeback in the 50-over format after September 2021.

India batter Pujara ends international career

The 37-year-old played 103 Tests but has not featured for his nation since the 2023 World Test Championship final.

Sri Lanka squad for Zimbabwe ODI series announced

The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Panel has named the following squad for the ODI series against Zimbabwe.

Proteas bowler reported for suspect bowling action

South Africa off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen has been reported for a suspect bowling action in the first ODI against Australia played on Aug 19, Tuesday, in Cairns.

Zampa reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Australia player Adam Zampa has been reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first ODI against South Africa in Cairns on Tuesday.

England set for Sri Lanka tour ahead of T20 World Cup

The two teams will lock horns in three ODIs and as many T20Is, serving as key preparation for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

South Africa spinner reclaims No.1 ranking for ODI bowlers

A new No.1 ODI bowler is crowned as South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj displaces Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana at the top.

U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup: Line-up locked in for 2026 edition

Joining Zimbabwe in automatic qualification included Sri Lanka, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, Ireland, Pakistan, New Zealand, South Africa and the West Indies.

Proteas all-rounder penalised for ICC Code of Conduct breach

The incident involving the South African all-rounder occurred during the second T20I against Australia in Darwin.

Sri Lanka rise to 4th in ICC Men’s ODI Rankings

Sri Lanka climbs to 4th in the latest ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings with 103 rating points, overtaking Pakistan, after a series of dominant performances in their recent outings.

UAE, Pakistan and Afghanistan set for T20I tri-series showdown

Offering a ramp up to the preparations for next year’s Men’s ICC T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, the tri-series will be played in the UAE.

Sri Lanka to host LPL in Nov–Dec

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said that the sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) will take place from November 27 to December 23, 2025.

Cricket’s Olympic places decided by continents and play-offs

Qualification for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028 will be decided based on continents and play-off matches, rather than the top six-ranked sides, says England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chair Richard Thompson.

Joe Root: England’s elegant Test record-breaker

With a single behind point Joe Root climbed above Ricky Ponting to become the second-highest run-scorer in Test history, underlining his status as a giant of the sport.

Russell’s sparkling farewell in vain as Australia sprint to T20 win

Andre Russell struck a sparkling 36 off 15 balls in his final innings before retirement on Tuesday but could not save the West Indies from losing the second Twenty20 international against Australia in Kingston.

England to host next three World Test Championship finals

England will stage the next three World Test Championship finals after the successful hosting of the first three showpiece matches, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Sunday.

Sri Lanka – Bangladesh 3rd T20I - PHOTOS

Right-arm spinner Mahedi Hasan, with a four-wicket haul, and Tanzid Hasan, who slammed an unbeaten 73 off 46 balls, shone for Bangladesh in their convincing eight-wicket win in the deciding third T20I match against hosts Sri Lanka.

Hasan duo guides Bangladesh to first T20i series win

Right-arm spinner Mahedi Hasan, with a four-wicket haul, and Tanzid Hasan, who slammed an unbeaten 73 off 46 balls, shone for Bangladesh in their convincing eight-wicket win in the deciding third T20I matchagainst hosts Sri Lanka.

Bangladesh hold nerve to level ODI series with Sri Lanka

Bangladesh held their nerve in a nail-biting finish to clinch a 16-run win over Sri Lanka in the second ODI at Colombo on Saturday, squaring the three-match series at 1-1.

Bangladesh ring in changes for Sri Lanka T20I series

Five changes have been named with the big one being the omission of Najmul Hossain Shanto.

SLC felicitates Ruchira Palliyaguruge for officiating in 100 ODIs

Sri Lanka Cricket felicitated Ruchira Palliyaguruge, who is officiating in his 100th ODI as an on-field umpire during today’s game.

Hasaranga, Mendis guide Sri Lanka to 1-0 lead

The first session of play belonged to Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka who cracked a century for his side to make a modest 244 and in the second sesion spin duo Wanindu Hasaranga and Kamindu Mendis combined to wreck Bangladesh in pursuit of 245 runs to bundle them out for 167 runs to guide Sri Lanka record a comfortable 77 runs win in the first of the three ODI’s played at the R. Premadasa Stadium today for the host side to take a 1-0 lead.