Semi-finalists confirmed for knockout stage of Cricket World Cup

The four semi-finalists have been confirmed for the knockout stage of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.

Sri Lanka Cricket holds post-World Cup briefing amidst ICC suspension

A post-World Cup media briefing, attended by members of Sri Lanka Cricket, was held by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) in the wake of the suspension imposed on SLC by the ICC.

Sports minister-led emergency meeting to be held at 10 a.m. today

The International Cricket Council (ICC) suspended Sri Lanka’s crisis-ridden cricket board yesterday, saying it had failed to ensure there was no government interference in its affairs.

Van der Dussen steers South Africa to victory as Afghanistan exit World Cup

Rassie van der Dussen hit an unbeaten 76 to lead South Africa to a comfortable five-wicket win over Afghanistan in their last World Cup group game on Friday as their opponents were eliminated from the semi-final race.

ICC suspends Sri Lanka Cricket’s membership

The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board has suspended Sri Lanka Cricket’s membership of the ICC with immediate effect.

New Zealand’s Nicholls reported for allegedly tampering ball with fielding helmet | Plunket Shield

Henry Nicholls of Canterbury was reported for alleged ball-tampering during a Plunket Shield match against Auckland.

SLC summoned before COPE

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has been summoned to appear before the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) on November 14, COPE Chairman Prof. Ranjith Bandara said.

'Most influential' AFL great farewelled

In a state funeral at the MCG the player and coach will be remembered for defying AFL tradition and impacting the game on a broader scale

Sri Lanka face Japan in U-19 Asia Cup opener

The ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup conducted by the Asian Cricket Council and hosted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is scheduled to be held from December 8 to 17 with the participation of eight teams.

Sixteen teams for U-19 Division Two quarters

The quarter-finals of the Under-19 Division Two Tier ‘A’ and Tier ‘B’ Cricket Tournament Limited Overs Cricket tournament will commence on November 11, with the venues to be finalised.

Sri Lanka Amateur Ranking Golf Tourney begins today

The Sri Lanka Amateur Ranking Golf Tournament, the last event for 2023 will take place from November 10 to 13 at the Victoria Golf Resort (VGR) in Rajawella.

Champions Trophy 2025 qualification scenarios: What WC-eliminated England, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Netherlands need to do

Six teams have already confirmed their spot, the three semifinalists in India, South Africa, and Australia, hosts Pakistan, and sixth-placed Afghanistan.

Arjuna will be tasked with rebuilding if SLC suspended by ICC: Minister

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will be handed over to former captain Arjuna Ranatunga for a brief period for the task of rebuilding if SLC is suspended by the ICC, Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe said today.

Sri Lanka to compete in 14 international meets

Sri Lanka Athletic (SLA) has decided to have athletes from Sri Lanka participate in 14 international athletic meets in 2024.

Coach Silverwood rues 'inconsistent' Sri Lanka at World Cup

Sri Lanka on Thursday suffered their seventh World Cup loss in nine matches after going down to New Zealand at the end of a disappointing campaign described as ’’inconsistent’’ by coach Chris Silverwood.

Kusal Mendis says he finds joy in captaincy amid World Cup exit

Sri Lanka skipper Kusal Mendis, who has struggled with his form since assuming the captaincy in the ongoing ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, said that he enjoyed captaincy despite being disappointed about his performance.

SL Parliament - Burning issues out, cricket in

Despite the country facing burning issues which hits the common man’s wallet, such as a heavy cost of living, a very concerning online safety bill which is yet to be passed, an upcoming budget and what it holds, taxes and much more, our 225 MPs decided it fit to dedicate an entire day to debate cricket yesterday and pass allegations on Sri Lanka Cricket

SLC denies transfer of money to third-party accounts

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has said there was no dubiousness behind the transfer of USD 2 million from its accounts this morning, which was highlighted by Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe during the Parliamentary debate on SLC today.

SLC officials trying to withdraw USD 2 mn from bank: Sports Minister

SLC officials are attempting to withdraw USD 2 million from the Bank of Ceylon Independence Square branch, Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe told Parliament today.

SL-New Zealand WC game faces rain threat

Bad weather threatens to spoil Sri Lanka’s last group game of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup match against New Zealand at Bengaluru in India tomorrow.

Ton-up Stokes stars as England stop rot against the Netherlands

Ben Stokes’ maiden World Cup hundred set-up a 160-run win for England over the Netherlands in Pune on Wednesday as the struggling champions climbed off the bottom of the table.

Sri Lanka Cricket to be governed by 18-member Board of Directors

In a bid to address and resolve the ongoing crisis in Sri Lanka’s popular sport of cricket, Sri Lanka Cricket is to be governed by a Board of Directors comprising 18 members.

Waqar Younis in legal crosshairs for criticizing Shakib’s ''timed-out'' appeal

A High Court in Bangladesh has issued a ruling against the former Pakistan cricketer Waqar Younis.

Draft Bill to introduce new SLC constitution handed over to Cabinet Sub-Committee

The draft Bill to introduce a new constitution to Sri Lanka Cricket was handed over to the Cabinet Sub-Committee appointed to resolve issues pertaining to Sri Lanka Cricket, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Stokes century revives England against Netherlands

Ben Stokes scored his maiden World Cup hundred as he rescued England from a top-order collapse against the Netherlands in Pune on Wednesday.

Parliament to move resolution tomorrow to remove SLC office bearers

Party Leaders have decided to move a joint resolution in Parliament tomorrow to remove the SLC office bearers.

New Zealand wary of World Cup dreams being washed away

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson insisted Wednesday his team will ’’focus on cricket’’ when they face a potentially make-or-break clash with Sri Lanka, shrugging off fears that rain may return to wash away their World Cup dreams.

SLC invites members of Interim Committee to form an independent committee

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has invited the three retired judges, who were part of the Interim Committee formed by Minister Roshan Ranasinghe on Monday, to form an independent committee of its own.

'Betting' Shammi or Roshan; President must decide: Roshan

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has to decide whether he wants me or ’Betting’ Shammi, Minister of Sports Roshan Ranasinghe told Parliament while dropping bomb shells on Sri Lanka Cricket ( SLC).

Parliament to pass resolution to remove SLC office bearers

Parliament sessions were suspended to hold a party leaders’ meeting to decide on bringing a resolution to remove the SLC officials.