Kusal Perera’s century leads Sri Lanka to thrilling win over New Zealand

Kusal Janith Perera’s scintillating century guided Sri Lanka to a thrilling 7-run victory over New Zealand in the third and final T20I in Nelson on Thursday.

World Test Championship - State of Play ahead of 2025 final

South Africa’s win over Pakistan sealed their first-ever World Test Championship Final spot, while Australia’s success in Melbourne significantly boosts their chances of Lord’s appearance.

Duffy, Hay heroics secure T20 series for New Zealand over Sri Lanka

Crucial wickets to Jacob Duffy and a rollicking cameo with the bat by Mitchell Hay saw New Zealand beat Sri Lanka to wrap up their Twenty20 series with a game to spare at Mount Maunganui on Monday.

Final Shortlists unveiled in men’s Test, Heyhoe Flint and Sobers categories

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today revealed the final set of shortlists in the ICC Awards 2024, honouring the outstanding performers in Men’s Tests and in the overall categories; the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year and the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy for ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year.

Kamindu among nominees for Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year

Two England batting mainstays, India’s pace spearhead, and a new star in Sri Lankan ranks make for a glittering list of nominees for ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of The Year.

Pacers prosper in 13-wicket day in Centurion

An interesting contest brewed in Centurion as South Africa pushed to confirm their place in next year’s ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final.

Virat Kohli fined for bumping into Sam Konstas

The ICC has reportedly handed out punishment to India batting superstar Virat Kohli for shoulder-bumping Australian debutant Sam Konstas during the first day of the 4th Test that got underway in Melbourne on Thursday.

ICC announce Champions Trophy 2025 fixtures

India will face Pakistan in Dubai on 23 February as the International Cricket Council released the Champions Trophy fixtures on Tuesday.

Sri Lanka Cricket names squad for New Zealand ODI series

The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has named a 17-member squad for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand.

Explosive batsman Jacobs gets New Zealand call-up for Sri Lanka series

Hard-hitting New Zealand batsman Bevon Jacobs earned a maiden call-up Monday for their T20 series against Sri Lanka, which marks the start of Mitchell Santner’s tenure as white-ball captain.

India to play Champions Trophy games in Dubai

Dubai has been chosen as a neutral venue for India to play their matches at next year’s Champions Trophy, the Pakistan Cricket Board has announced.

SLC reduces voting members from 147 to 60 ahead of 2025 elections

Ahead of the 2025 Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) elections, SLC said that its membership at an extraordinary general meeting has decided to reduce the number of voting members from 147 to 60.

Bangla Tigers lift Lanka T10 Super League Title

Hambantota Bangla Tigers produced a fine all-round performance to beat Favourites Jaffna Titans by 26 runs in the Inaugural Lanka T10 Super League Cricket Tournament final encounter played at the Pallekele Stadium in Kandy.

Update issued on India and Pakistan hosted matches at ICC events

ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 to be played across Pakistan and a neutral venue

Sri Lanka name a strong squad for New Zealand T20Is

Led by Charith Asalanka, the squad remains unchanged from their home series against the Black Caps back in November.

India spinner Ashwin retires from international cricket

India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin announced his immediate retirement from international cricket following the third Test against Australia in Brisbane on Wednesday.

World Test Championship - State of Play ahead of 2025 final

New Zealand finish their ICC World Test Championship 2025 campaign with a win over England but are out of contention for the final.

Indian national arrested for alleged match-fixing in Lanka T10 league

An Indian national, the owner of the ’Galle Marvels’ team in the Lanka T10 Super League, has been arrested by the Special Police Unit for the Prevention of Misconduct Related to Sports on charges of alleged match-fixing.

Niroshan Dickwella’s 3 year ban reduced to 3 months following appeal

Sri Lankan cricketer Niroshan Dickwella’s three-year ban for an alleged anti-doping violation has been reduced to three months following an appeal.

Jayasuriya laments batting failures after Sri Lanka’s series defeat to Proteas

Sri Lanka’s dreams of reaching the ICC World Test Championship final have taken a severe hit following a 2-0 series defeat in South Africa.

Maharaj bowls South Africa to 109-run win, sweep of Sri Lanka

Keshav Maharaj took five wickets as South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 109 runs on the fifth day of the second Test at St George’s Park on Monday.

Echoes of discord : The cool captain’s hidden rifts

MS Dhoni, famously known as ’Captain Cool,’ has been the cornerstone of Indian cricket for over a decade. His calm demeanor and unparalleled leadership skills have steered India to numerous victories. However, behind the scenes, not all relationships have been as smooth.

Shammi Silva assumes office as Asian Cricket Council President

President of Sri Lanka Cricket Shammi Silva has officially assumed the Presidency of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).

Urvil Patel: The journey of a rising cricket star

Urvil Patel, a name that has recently started to echo in the cricketing circles, has an inspiring story of dedication, family support, and unyielding passion for the game.

ICC Chair Jay Shah visits Dubai headquarters

Newly elected ICC Chair Jay Shah commenced his tenure with a trip to ICC Headquarters.

Sri Lanka and South Africa look to keep WT Final hopes alive

South Africa will take on Sri Lanka in the second Test of the twomatch series at St. George’s Park in Gqeberha, starting today.

Jayden Seales and Kevin Sinclair fined for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct

West Indies bowlers, Jayden Seales and Kevin Sinclair have been found guilty of breaching the ICC Code of Conduct in their recently concluded second Test match against Bangladesh.

World Test Championship contender hit with points deduction

Points deductions for two Test nations sees the race to feature at next year’s Final thrown wide open.

Pressure mounting on Karunaratne?

Former Test Captain Dimuth Karunaratne has arguably been Sri Lanka’s best opener in the last decade or so. Since the retirement of some of Sri Lanka’s big names such as Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene, T. M. Dilshan and Thilan Samaraweera, the left-hander became Sri Lanka’s Mr. Reliable at the top of the order in Test Cricket.

Dilruwan steps down from NSC to become U-19 Spin Coach

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) are yet to appoint a replacement for Dilruwan Perera, who stepped down from his role as a member of the National Selection Committee (NSC) last week.