Afghanistan win three-run thriller, but Sri Lanka take T20 series

Afghanistan salvaged some pride on Wednesday when they secured a nail-biting three-run win over hosts Sri Lanka in the third T20 international, the last game of their multi-format tour.

Hasaranga rises in T20I Rankings

Sri Lanka T20I Skipper Wanindu Hasaranga has grabbed the second position in both the bowling and all-rounders’ list in the ICC Rankings after Sri Lanka won the first two T20Is against Afghanistan.

Dialog powers Royal-Thomian for 19th time

Dialog Axiata PLC has extended corporate backing for the 19th year as official sponsor of the country’s blue ribbon cricket encounter, the 145th Battle of the Blues Big Match between the traditional rivals Royal College and S. Thomas’ College - played for the prestigious Rt. Hon. D. S. Senanayake Memorial Shield on March 7, 8 and 9 at the SSC Grounds in Maitland Place.

Security tightened after terrorist Pannun threatens to disrupt Ranchi test

Security has been tightened in the Jharkhand capital after US-based designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun threatened to disrupt the fourth Test match between India and England in Ranchi, officials said.

Virat Kohli welcomes second child with Anushka Sharma

Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli and his wife, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, joyously welcomed their second child, a baby boy named Akaay, into the world.

Thomians regain Abeynaike Trophy

S. Thomas’ College trounced Trinity College by an innings and 114 runs in their Inter-Schools Under-19 cricket encounter, with more than a session to spare at Mount Lavinia.

Colombo Women clinch NSL T20 crown

Colombo clinched the SLC inaugural Women’s T20 Cricket Tournament when they outplayed Dambulla by nine wickets in the final encounter played at the Colts CC Grounds in Colombo.

Sri Lanka unchanged for Afghan T20I opener

Riding a wave of confidence after their convincing One Day International (ODI) series win in Kandy, Sri Lanka gears up to face Afghanistan in a three-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series starting at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium today.

Quetta Gladiators await NOC for Hasaranga for PSL 9

Quetta Gladiators issued an update regarding the status of their foreign players ahead of the ninth season of the PSL

Lanka Premier League 2024 set for July

The 5th edition of the Lanka Premier League 2024 will be held from July 1st to 21st this year, the Sri Lanka Cricket said.

Williamson century guides New Zealand to crucial World Test Championship victory

The Kiwi veteran batted the entire fourth day to score yet another Test century that ensured his side cruised home against South Africa.

Key Battles ahead of CR-Kandy Blockbuster

Kandy Sports Club are heading into another final day of a league tournament knowing that a victory would ensure them yet another title, but unlike any other occasion, they are going in as clear underdogs this time around.

Shah, Omarzai propel Afghanistan to 266

Rahmat Shah and Azmatullah Omarzai scored half-centuries before Afghanistan were bowled out for 266 in the third ODI against Sri Lanka at Pallekele.

Nabi dethrones Shakib to become top All-Rounder in ICC Men’s ODI Rankings

Afghanistan player Mohammad Nabi has ended Shakib Al Hasan’s long tenure as the number one all-rounder in the ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings after smashing a fine century in the first ODI against Sri Lanka in Pallekele.

Former SLC VP Rajaratnam passes away

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) today released a condolence message on the passing away of Trevor Rajaratnam, who was the former Vice-President (VP) of SLC, Patron and Life Member of Colombo Colts Cricket Club.

Vishwa, Tharindu steer St. Joseph Vaz to victory

Vishwa Rajapakse and Tharindu Eshan shared 14 wickets between them to help St. Joseph Vaz Wennappuwa record an easy 81 runs win over Dharmasoka MV Ambalangoda in the Under 19 inter-school cricket encounter concluded at Ambalangoda.

Scotland seek admission of officials’ error from World Rugby

Scottish Rugby has called on the sport’s governing body to publicly acknowledge that a game-defining mistake was made in the last seconds of Scotland’s Six Nations loss to France.

Sri Lanka eye clean sweep against Afghanistan

Sri Lanka will host Afghanistan for the final and inconsequential One Day International (ODI) match in the three-match series at the Pallekele Stadium in Kandy tomorrow.

Record-setting West Indies beat Australia in 3rd T20

Andre Russell and Sherfane Rutherford put on the biggest sixth-wicket partnership in a Twenty20 international to steer the West Indies past Australia by 37 runs in their third and final clash on Tuesday.

Bangladesh recall Mahmudullah, Taijul for Sri Lanka T20Is

Bangladesh on Tuesday recalled batsman Mahmudullah Riyad and Taijul Islam to their Twenty20 international squad for the three-match series against Sri Lanka in March.

Gaekwad, India’s longest-living Test player passes away at 95

Datta Gaekwad had an eye for talent and scouted numerous cricketers who went on to play for Baroda. He played a total of 11 Test matches for the country.

Mujeeb to miss T20I series against Sri Lanka, Rashid Khan still not fit

Afghanistan will be led by Ibrahim Zadran in the T20Is against Sri Lanka with Rashid Khan still recovering from a back surgery.

Sri Lanka T20I squad announced ahead of Afghanistan series

In preparation for the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan, the Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has announced the 16-member squad.

Australia Under-19s emulate their seniors by beating India in World Cup final

Australian dominance of major cricket events continued on Sunday when they beat India by 79 runs in the Under-19 World Cup final at Willowmoore Park in South Africa.

Pathum Nissanka runs riot; becomes first Sri Lankan to slam ODI double ton

An inevitable win for Sri Lanka was only delayed by Afghanistan’s sixth wicket pair, Mohammad Nabi and Azmatullah Omarzi, who both cracked tons and shared a 242-run stand, as it turned out to be insufficient and too late.

India and Australia set to renew rivalry in U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Final

India and Australia overcome dramatic semi-finals to seal their spot in mouthwatering final

Nissanka punish Afghan bowlers with epic 210

Pathum Nissanka created history on Friday, becoming the first Sri Lankan to score a double century in ODIs.

Mendis confident as SL gears up for Afghan ODI Series

Sri Lanka’s One Day International (ODI) Captain Kusal Mendis expressed confidence ahead of their clash against Afghanistan, starting at the Pallekele Stadium in Kandy tomorrow.

Sonal, Kamindu crack half tons for Dambulla

Sonal Dinusha and Kamindu Mendis cracked half centuries for Dambulla against Kandy on day one of the four-day National Super League (NSL) cricket encounter played at the Rangiri Dambulla Stadium.

Rukshan spins Mahinda to massive win

Right-arm spinner Kaveen Rukshan’s impressive match figure of 17 for 37 helped Mahinda College to record a massive 199-run win over St. Sylvester’s College, Kandy in their Under-19 Inter-Schools cricket encounter played at Kurunegala.