Mathews to lead Board XI against South Africa

Angelo Mathews will lead Board XI team against South Africa in the two-day warm-up match which will be played at the P Sara Oval starting on Saturday (July 7). 

Former Interim Committee Presidents meet Minister Musthapha

Four of the seven former Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Interim Committee Presidents who wrote to the Sports Minister Faiszer Musthapha last week, met with the Minister yesterday reiterating the need to make changes to the SLC Constitution. 

West Indies dismiss Bangladesh for record low of 43

Kemar Roach took five wickets as West Indies demolished Bangladesh for 43, their lowest Test total, on the openingmorning of the first Test in Antigua on Wednesday.

SLC to go for elections on or before 19 Oct.

Sri Lanka Cricket could hold fresh elections of office bearers on or before October 19, a Sports Ministry road map states. The date, however, will be decided by the Sports Minister under whose purview SLC is currently administered.

Hathuru's England visits delay over visa issue

Sri Lanka's head coach Chandika Hathurusingha has been left stranded in the Caribbean, awaiting a visa to travel to the United Kingdom. Hathurusingha was scheduled to travel to the UK on his way from the Caribbean to inspect practice facilities in England ahead of next year's World Cup challenge. But his plans have gone awry.

ICC wants SLC election within six months

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday issued an ultimate to its Sri Lankan counterpart--Sri Lanka Cricket to hold elections within six months or face suspension.  “The Board agreed to allow a representative of the Sri Lankan Sports Minister to sit as an observer to the ICC Board and Full Council, but requested that elections for Sri Lanka Cricket are held within six months, failing which SLC’s Membership status woul

Lakmal to shoulder the responsibility during SA Test series

It now goes down as one of the most infamous episodes in Sri Lanka’s cricketing history: national team skipper Dinesh Chandimal getting caught on camera while appearing to alter the condition of the ball, a charge he challenged unsuccessfully.

ICC approves stricter sanctions for ball-tampering

A player guilty of ball-tampering could now be banned for up to six tests or 12 one-dayers after the International Cricket Council (ICC) introduced harsher sanctions at its five-day Annual Conference in Dublin.

No local inquiry against ball tampering fiasco

Past cricket administrators call for good governance

A group of past cricket administrators including Ana Punchihewa in a letter submitted to the Minister of Sports Faiszer Musthapha have called for good governance and the maintenance of the Rule of Law at Sri Lanka Cricket. 

'Suranga Lakmal led from the front' – Hathu

Sri Lanka record historic win to square series

Kusal out of danger

Kusal Perera who was taken from the field in an ambulance after he crashed into an advertising board attempting to take a catch on the long-on boundary has not sustained any serious injury and is back with the team.

Sri Lanka closing in on victory over Windies

Shannon Gabriel, Kemar Roach give hosts upper hand on rain-curtailed second day

A three-wicket burst at the start of the day's final session put the Windies in the ascendancy before heavy rain washed out the remainder of play with Sri Lanka at 99 for five in reply to the home side's first innings total of 204 after two days of the day/night third and final Test.

Dowrich helps Windies recover after early wobble

Shane Dowrich and Jason Holder helped Windies recover from an early wobble and post 132 for 5 in the heavily truncated opening day of the third and final Test in Barbados on Saturday (June 23). Only 46.3 overs of play was possible on the first day of the first-ever Day-Night Test in the Caribbean after several rain interruptions in all three sessions.  

The Lankan defence lawyers saw 'Chandi' manner in this manner

Dinesh Chandimal’s appeal against ball tampering charges was dismissed by the Judicial Commissioner despite there not having been conclusive evidence to show his action had changed the condition of the ball. Chandimal pleaded for interim relief until the final hearing is concluded. This would have allowed to him to play the third and final Test which began yesterday.

Lankan FTP crash-lands with unofficial 'Big Three' doosra

Four years ago, the Boards of India, England and Australia drew up a 'Big Three' financial model to enable them to appropriate a lion's share of International Cricket Council (ICC) revenue. It was shot down through the collective will of the other Boards. But the three countries have outsmarted everyone through clever scheduling of their bilateral matches in the next five-year cycle.

Lakmal to lead Sri Lanka in third Test against WI

Seamer Suranga Lakmal will lead Sri Lanka in the deciding third and final Test after regular ICC turned down Dinesh Chandimal’s appeal over ball tampering.

Vandersay sent home on disciplinary grounds

Sri Lanka’s troubled West Indies tour took a fresh turn for the worse yesterday with the home board recalling leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay home on disciplinary grounds.

Chandimal’s appeal turned down, misses Barbados Test

Kamindu Mendis crowned Schoolboy cricketer of the year

Sri Lanka U-19 and Richmond College skipper Kamindu Mendis was the cynosure of all eyes winning three awards including the “Dialog 4G – Sunday Times Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year 2018” in the All-Island category at the gala awards ceremony held at the BMICH on Wednesday (20) evening.

Hales and Bairstow lead England to new ODI record 481-6 against Australia

Alex Hales and Jonny Bairstow both hit hundreds as England broke the record for the highest score in a men's one-day international for the second time in two years at Trent Bridge by scoring 481 for six against Australia on Tuesday.   

Sri Lanka captain, coach and manager charged for conduct contrary to the spirit of the game

ICC charged charged Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal, coach Chandika Hathurusinghe and manager Asanka Gurusinha with a breach of Article 2.3.1, a Level 3 offence, which relates to “conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game”.

Chandimal, Gurusingha and Hathurusingha admit to breaching level 3 offence

Cricket conundrum continues — Sanga joins the refusal list

Not anymore! Mahela Jayawardene, Kumar Sangakkara and Aravinda de Silva recommended sweeping changes to the administrative and cricket structure during their previous stint in a government appointed advisory panel. But their pleas fell on deaf ears.

Spin rivals in South African squad

Spin rivals Tabraiz Shamsi and Keshav Maharaj were both included on Monday in South Africa's squad for a five-match one-day international series in Sri Lanka starting next month. 

Sri Lanka and West Indies draw rain delayed second Test

Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal denies ball tampering after ICC charge

Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal has pleaded not guilty after being charged with ball tampering by the International Cricket Council (ICC) during a series in the West Indies.

Sanga also declines Minister's offer to join SLC

? Former Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara has joined Mahela Jayawardene, Muttiah Muralitharan and Roshan Mahanama in rejecting an invitation to advise Sri Lanka Cricket as consultant.