Litton and uncapped Rana in squad for first Test vs Sri Lanka

Bangladesh have named a strong 15-member squad for the first Test against Sri Lanka in Sylhet, which begins on 22 March.

St. Aloysius’ fight back to record outright win

St. Aloysius’ College Galle fought their way back after conceding a first innings lead to record an outright win by four wickets over Holy Cross College Kalutara in the Under 19 inter-school cricket encounter played at Weeraketiya.

Nuwanidu, Dasun shines in Colombo’s win

Nuwanidu Fernando and Dasun Shanaka shone in Colombo’s first innings win over Jaffna in a high scoring match of the National Super League four day tournament encounter concluded at R. Premadasa Stadium.

Tanzid, Rishad power Bangladesh to series win against Sri Lanka

Rishad Hossain played an attacking innings of 48 after substitute Tanzid Hasan Tamim hit 84 off 81 balls Monday, steering Bangladesh to a four-wicket win and a 2-1 ODI series victory over Sri Lanka.

Liyanage’s maiden ODI century lifts SL to 235

Sri Lanka’s rising batting sensation Janith Liyanage hammered his maiden ODI hundred in the third and deciding ODI versus Bangladesh in Chattogram.

Kanchana shines in Ananda’s win

Kanchana de Livera shone with a match-winning knock in Ananda’s five-wicket win over traditional rivals Nalanda in the 47th Battle of the Maroons limited-over encounter played at the SSC ground yesterday.

Vihas, Dinal, Shanikya guides Thurstan to victory

Half-tons by skipper Vihas Thewmika, Dinal Induwara, and Shanikya Deshapriya laid the foundation for Thurstan to record a convincing 99-run win over traditional rivals Isipathana in the 44th Battle of the Brothers limited-over encounter played at the P. Sara Stadium yesterday.

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh face off in crucial ODI decider

With both teams facing significant setbacks, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are eagerly eyeing an ODI series win as they prepare to clash in the decider tomorrow (18) at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram.

Match-fixing allegations: Court issues travel ban on two Indian cricket managers

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court has issued an order preventing two team managers of the Legend Cricket League from leaving the country over match-fixing allegations. The Legend Cricket League tournament, featuring seven teams of retired international cricketers, is currently underway at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.

Dilshan Madushanka to miss rest of Bangladesh tour due to injury

Sri Lankan fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka will no longer participate in the ongoing Bangladesh tour due to a left hamstring injury he sustained during the 2nd One Day International (ODI) on Friday (15).

Nissanka ton helps Sri Lanka level Bangladesh series

Opener Pathum Nissanka struck 114 off 113 balls to steer Sri Lanka to a three-wicket victory over Bangladesh and level their three-match ODI series in Chittagong on Friday.

Ishan Kishan Imitates Lasith Malinga’s Bowling Action; Mumbai Indians’ Bowling Coach Amused

Mumbai Indians’ bowling coach Lasith Malinga as Ishan Kishan imitates his bowling action ahead of IPL 2024.

ICC to make stop clock rule permanent in ODIs and T20Is

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to implement the stop clock rule permanently, following a successful trial period, making it a standard feature in international cricket, says a report.

Sri Lanka look to bounce back in second ODI

Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will clash in the second One Day International (ODI) at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram, tomorrow.

Sadew first to reach 1,000 runs

Nalanda College opening batsman Sadew Samarasinghe became the first batsman to reach the 1,000-run milestone in the Under-19 Inter-Schools Cricket Tournament this season when he scored a top knock of 76 against St. Joseph’s College at Darley Road today.

Mahagastota Hill Climb on April 6 and 7

The Ceylon Motor Sports Club (CMSC) announced that the 90th Anniversary of the Mahagastota Hill Climb will take place in Nuwara Eliya on April 6 and 7.

Lahiru Thirimanna injured in accident

Cricketer Lahiru Thirimanna and three others were injured after the car they were travelling in collided with a lorry near the 117th mile post on the Anuradhapura, Thirappane road early this morning.

Najmul guides Bangladesh to comfortable win against Sri Lanka

Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto struck an unbeaten century to guide Bangladesh to a comfortable six-wicket win in the first one-day international of a three-match series against Sri Lanka in Chittagong on Wednesday.

MILO Football Champs 2024 of Vavuniya-Northern Province

The third match of the MILO Football Champs 2024 - Northern Province,(under 10 and under 12) was held in the Vavuniya district over the weekend with the participation of 32 teams, comprising 7 Girls’ and 25 Boys’ teams.

Sanga boosts Dorset charity fundraiser

Cricket icon Kumar Sangakkara wowed a packed audience at the Crown Hotel in Blandford to help raise money for charity.

Sri Lanka Cricket to send teams to play T20 matches in Japan

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) signed an MOU with the Japan Cricket Association (JCA) to help Japan develop its game through collaborations, exchanges, and also providing expertise pertaining to the game.

Sri Lanka eye on winning start in ODI Series

Buoyed by their thrilling 2-1 Twenty20 International (T20I) Series victory against Bangladesh, Sri Lanka gear up for a three-match One Day International (ODI) Series starting today at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram.

Who’s not moving on from ’timed-out’ celebration?

Sri Lanka secured a thrilling series win over Bangladesh on Saturday when they clinched the third T20 courtesy of a stunning hat-trick from Nuwan Thushara, but the brilliant performance from the visiting Sri Lankan team was probably overshadowed by the split opinions on the ’timed-out’ celebration.

Bangladesh’s Towhid Hridoy found guilty of breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Bangladesh batter Towhid Hridoy was fined 15 per cent of his match fees in the third T20I.

Sri Lanka reignite timed-out row after T20 series win over Bangladesh

Sri Lanka have reignited the row over the 2023 World Cup timed-out dismissal of Angelo Mathews after celebrating their Twenty20 series win in Bangladesh by pointing to their wrists.

Matheesha Pathirana ruled out of 3rd T20I against Bangladesh

Seamer Matheesha Pathirana will not be available for selection for the 3rd T20I against Bangladesh, as the player has sustained a Grade 1 hamstring injury on his left leg.

Sri Lanka face Bangladesh in T20I series decider

Sri Lanka takes on Bangladesh in the third and last game of the three-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet tomorrow.

St. John’s in line for early kill

St. John’s College Jaffna were in line to record an outright win over traditional rivals Jaffna Central at the end of the second day’s play in the 117th Battle of the North Big Match continued at the Jaffna Central Grounds today.

Under 19 Cricket: Thisara Ekanayake breaks over ten decade record

St Anthony’s skipper Thisara Ekanayake continued his batting form when he cracked 119 against Wesley on day one of the Under 19 inter-school cricket encounter played at Narahenpita.

POW score 219 in Battle of the Golds

St. Sebastian’s Moratuwa were 42 for one in reply to Prince of Wales’ (POW) score of 219 at the end of the first day’s play in the 74th Battle of the Golds Big Match played at the De Zoysa Stadium in Moratuwa today.