Sri Lanka shake-up squad for 2nd Galle Test

The Sri Lankan cricket selectors have made a bold move by adding Ramesh Mendis to the squad for the highly anticipated 2nd Test match against the visiting Australian team, scheduled to begin on February 6 in Galle. The 29-year-old all-rounder brings a fresh dynamic to the team as they seek to bounce back from their crushing defeat in the first Test.

Chamodi named in U-19 WC Team of the Tournament

Sri Lankan left-arm spinner Chamodi Praboda has been named in the Team of the Tournament for the ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup 2025.

Jayasuriya blames irresponsible batting for crushing defeat in Galle

Sri Lanka’s head coach, Sanath Jayasuriya has laid the blame for his team’s heavy defeat at the feet of the batsmen, calling their performance in Galle ’’irresponsible’’ following a crushing loss to Australia by an innings and 242 runs.

Geoff Allardice to step down as ICC CEO

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today confirmed that Geoff Allardice has decided to step down as ICC Chief Executive.

Sri Lanka and Australia renew rivalry at Galle

Sri Lanka and Australia will renew their rivalry in a two-Test home series starting tomorrow at the Galle Stadium.

New opening combination confirmed as Australia lock in top-order for Sri Lanka

Stand-in captain Steve Smith confirmed on the eve of the opening Test that Travis Head will open for Australia against Sri Lanka in Galle.

ICC Awards 2024: The latest winners revealed

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the latest set of winners in the ongoing ICC Awards 2024, with the outstanding cricketers in Men’s Tests and Men’s and Women’s ODIs revealed on ICC channels.

Kamindu Mendis crowned as ICC Men’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year

Kamindu Mendis, who shone for Sri Lanka with consistent batting displays in the year gone by, has been named as the ICC Men’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year.

Class and firepower in the ICC Men’s T20I Team of the Year for 2024

The ICC Men’s T20I Team of the Year recognises the best of the best who impressed the world with their match-winning performances and made 2024 a memorable year in the shortest format.

ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Malaysia 2025 Super Six schedule

The schedule for the Super Six stage of the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 has been confirmed following the conclusion of the group stage.

Travis Head - Prabath Jayasuriya key battle

Sri Lanka will host Australia in a two-match Test series which gets underway next week at Galle. Sri Lankan fans have traditionally loved playing against the Aussies who have always been one of the best teams in the world although results have often favoured the visiting team.

Sonal Dinusha set to be in Sri Lanka squad

Sri Lanka’s 24-year-old Sonal Dinusha is in line for the call up for the 17-member squad for the Test series against Australia, it is learnt. According to the well-placed sources close to the selectors, the 24-yearbowling all rounder is likely to have been asked to join the preparatory camp to begin today.

Sri Lanka prove Super Six credentials at the U19WC 2025

The Sri Lankans mean business at the ICC Women’s U19 World Cup, powering to an 81-run win over the West Indies in Kuala Lumpur set up by a history-making effort with the bat.

Australia boosted by positive fitness update ahead of Sri Lanka series and Champions Trophy

Amidst a number of injury issues, Australia received a positive update on Monday, giving the squad a much-needed boost.

Arrest warrant issued against former Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan

A Dhaka court issued an arrest warrant on Sunday against former Bangladesh cricket captain and legendary all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan. The warrant was issued in connection with a cheque bounce case involving approximately $300,000 owed to IFIC Bank. According to reports from Cricbuzz, Dhaka Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Ziadur Rahman issued the warran

Sri Lanka crush Malaysia by 139 runs in T20 World Cup opener

Hosts Malaysia were dismissed for just 23 runs in their maiden Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup appearance, as Sri Lanka secured a massive 139-run victory in the first of two games on Sunday in Kuala Lumpur.

Theekshana attains career-best third position in ICC Men’s ODI Bowling Rankings

Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana has attained a career-best third position in the ICC Men’s ODI Bowling Rankings after grabbing seven wickets in the last two matches of their three-ODI series against New Zealand that the home side won 2-1.

Australia’s Sri Lanka tour 2025 to feature two ODIs, two Tests

Sri Lanka Cricket said the upcoming Australia tour of Sri Lanka 2025 will feature two ODIs, instead of the previously planned single match.

Devapathiraja players star in Sri Lanka’s U-19 Women’s World Cup squad

Sri Lanka’s squad for the upcoming ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup has been announced, with the tournament set to take place in Malaysia from January 18 to February 2.

Bangladesh star Tamim Iqbal retires from international cricket

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal announced his retirement from international cricket on Friday with the 35-year-old star run-getter insisting the ’’chapter is over’’.

Smith to captain Australia in Sri Lanka Tests

Former captain Steve Smith will lead Australia in the upcoming three-match Test series against Sri Lanka as Pat Cummins will be on paternity leave.

Kiwi blaster Guptill retires from international cricket

New Zealand’s leading run-scorer in T20I cricket, Martin Guptill, has announced his retirement from international cricket at the age of 38, New Zealand Cricket announced on Wednesday.

Theekshana scripts history with an ODI hat-trick against New Zealand as Sri Lanka restrict Kiwis

Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana scripted history on Wednesday, January 8 as he became the first spinner to take an ODI hat-trick against New Zealand and the fifth bowler overall as the visitors restricted the Black Caps to 255/9 after choosing to field first in a rain-marred second game of the three-match series in Hamilton.

New Zealand crush Sri Lanka by 113 runs in 2nd ODI to win series

New Zealand ripped through Sri Lanka’s top order Wednesday to win the rain-reduced second one-day international in Hamilton by 113 runs and clinch the series.

Sri Lanka look to bounce back in second ODI

Sri Lanka will aim for an improved show in the second One Day International (ODI) to stay alive in the three-match series against New Zealand at the Seddon Park in Hamilton today.

Angelo Mathews ‘absolutely shocked’ by Sri Lanka’s 2025 cricket schedule

Having last featured in Sri Lanka’s tour to South Africa last December, Mathews on Monday said he was shocked that the team will be playing only four Tests this year, two of which will be completed before mid-February against Australia at home.

Kandy demonstrates ‘big team mentality’

Kandy Sports Club pulled off one of the finest comebacks of the season so far when they came from behind to beat Havelock Sports Club in the dying moments of their inter club league rugby clash over the weekend.

South Africa win Pakistan series to top Test table

South Africa finally broke Pakistan’s resistance on the fourth day of the second Test to complete a 2-0 series win and finish top of the World Test Championship table.

Australia eliminate India to qualify for WTC final

Team India will miss out on a place in the World Test Championship final for the first time since the tournament’s inception, as the side faced a 6-wicket defeat to Australia in the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Sunday. The loss meant Australia win the series after 10 years, claiming a 3-1 victory to secure their place in the final, where they meet South Africa.

Australia to play two Test matches at Galle

The Australian cricket team will arrive in Sri Lanka on January 20 for a series comprising two Test matches and one One-Day International (ODI).