Sri Lanka announce squad for T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) yesterday confirmed the 15-man squad who will represent the island in next month’s T20 World Cup in the UAE and Oman.

Ominous signs of a T20 World Cup debacle

Sri Lanka’s total of 103 all out was their lowest ever score batting first at home, and the lowest score they have been bowled out for by South Africa.

Karunaratne deserves opportunities to emulate Stokes

Chamika Karunaratne has the opportunity to become Sri Lanka’s first ever genuine all-rounder after Sanath Jayasuriya, only if the management around him gives him the opportunity to showcase his talent or else he could easily be another Asela Gunaratne.

Theekshana becomes Sri Lanka’s first 21st century-born cricketer

Right-arm off-spinner Maheesh Theekshana became the first 21st century-born player from Sri Lanka when he made his ODI debut against the visiting South Africans at the R. Premadasa Stadium, today.

Be ruthless in the basics, Arthur implores

After a close 14-run win in the series-opener last Thurday, Sri Lanka were comfortably beaten in the rain-shortened second ODI on Sunday, losing by 67 runs on the Duckworth/Lewis method.

Injured Bavuma to miss remaining ODIs, T20Is series

Cricket South Africa said Keshav Maharaj will be captain for the remaining two ODIs, while the captain for the T20I series will be announced later.

Kusal Perera yet to join SL squad, to miss ODI series

’’He has been cleared by Prof. Arjuna de Silva, the Chairman of the Medical Panel of the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and therefore was included in the squads but as he has not been training. He is ’’most likely’’ to be out of the ODI matches and will be considered to play the T-20Is’’, a source said.

England take early T20I series lead over Sri Lanka

A strong collective bowling performance and a damaging opening partnership helped England record an eight-wicket victory to draw first blood in their T20I home series against Sri Lanka.

New Zealand clinch World Test title

New Zealand enjoyed the greatest triumph in their cricket history as they beat India by eight wickets in the inaugural World Test Championship final at Southampton on Wednesday.