Sri Lanka allow banned cricketer Chamara Silva to take field

Former Sri Lanka player Chamara Silva has been given temporary relief to participate in domestic matches after appealing his two-year ban for misconduct, Sri Lanka Cricket said Sunday.

Committee recommends sweeping changes to SLC governance

The report of a four-member committee appointed to make recommendations to improve the fortunes of cricket has advocated sweeping changes to the way Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is administered and the game is managed.

Injured Mathews likely to miss second Test

Angelo Mathews remains doubtful for the second Test against Pakistan starting later this week in Dubai. 

Aravinda, Sanga in five-member panel to implement cricket report

Former Sri Lanka Cricket chairman and respected administrator Hemaka Amarasuriya will head a five-member committee to implement a report that was drafted on the recommendations made at a gathering of several leading individuals associated with the sport two weeks ago at Water’s Edge.

South Africa plan to host game's first four-day test

South Africa have announced plans to play Zimbabwe in cricket’s first four-day test starting on Boxing Day in Port Elizabeth as part of their home summer calendar for the 2017/18 season.

Herath spins Sri Lanka to dramatic win

Harbhajan taunts Australian cricket team, calls them ‘Sri Lanka in yellow’

Harbhajan Singh has once again criticised the current Australia side, stating that watching Steve Smith’s team is like seeing ‘Sri Lankans playing in yellow clothing’.

ICC makes significant rule changes

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced a number of changes to its playing conditions which will be effective in all series starting 28 September or later.

Three-member committee to hear appeals of Panadura CC and Kalutara PCC

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed a three-member committee to consider the appeals of the two captains, players and coaches of Panadura Sports Club and Kalutara Physical Culture Circle consequent to the recent penalties imposed on them for breaching the spirit of the game in a Premier League match 2016/2017. The committee members from SLC's Executive Committee are Samantha Dodanwala, Oshara  Panditharatne  and Channa Weerakkod

Lankans move to UAE still looking for answers

After  an exhausting several months  of cricket at home, Sri Lanka will leave for UAE today in a state of flux and disarray. The team has little idea of what its best side is or even how to combat the opposition, Pakistan, which is now a formidable team in their “adopted” home, even without the retired Younis Khan and Misbah-ul-Haq.

ICC launch anti-corruption probe in Sri Lanka

Yasir in Pakistan squad for Sri Lanka Tests

Pakistan's prolific leg-spinner Yasir Shah passed a late fitness test Saturday to join the 16-man squad for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka starting next week.

National cricketers refute Pramodya’s baseless allegations; request SLC for inquiry

The national cricketers including 40 contracted players have called for an immediate inquiry into certain ‘shocking’ allegations made by former Sri Lanka cricketer and selector, Pramodya Wickremasinghe insinuating unnatural and mysterious match patterns.

SANGAKKARA STARS AT SURREY CLUB’S ANNUAL END OF SEASON AWARDS

The great Sri Lankan, who will retire from first-class cricket at the end of the season, was  honoured  with the Members’ Player of the Year, Player of the Year, Sylvester Clarke Large Rum Moment, Kia Batsman of the Year and Players’ Player of the Year gongs.

Pothas says Sri Lanka morale strengthened by India thrashing

Sri Lanka cricket coach Nic Pothas said Thursday a series of thumping defeats by India had strengthened resolve and even boosted morale as the squad seeks redemption against Pakistan later this month

Roshen, Sadeera in Test squad after Mathews ruled out with injury

Mathews to miss first Test against Pakistan with calf-injury

Sri Lanka qualify for ICC cricket world cup 2019

Malinga explodes at Ministry probe into cricket crisis

Cricketer Lasith Malinga launched a scathing attack on Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) for preparing wickets against the wishes of the national team during the recent home series defeat to India.

SLC ban match-fixers

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), yesterday, imposed bans on all 22 players and coaches of two teams found guilty of ‘misconduct’ and 'not playing to the spirit of the game' in a domestic match-fixing inquiry that ended recently. 

Chandimal admits pink ball poses a challenge

In his third series as captain, Dinesh Chandimal will have the complication, not only of leading a battered Sri Lankan team, but also leading them in the country’s first day-night Test during the forthcoming United Arab Emirates tour.

South Africa's Duminy calls time on test career

JOHANNESBURG REUTERS Sept 16 : South Africa batsman JP Duminy has decided to quit test cricket but will continue to feature in the shorter formats of the game, the 33-year-old said in a statement on Saturday.

Sangakkara hits seventh hundred in 12 innings

Surrey batsman Kumar Sangakkara made his seventh County Championship century in 12  innings,  before Yorkshire fought back at The Oval on day two.

Amla, Perera blast resurgent World XI to thrilling victory

Thisara Perera smashed the winning six for a resurgent World XI side as they conquered the 175-run target with seven wickets to spare in the nail-biting second match of the Twenty20 International (T20I) Independence Cup series at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday.  

Labrooy heads five-member new selection panel

Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan rested for South Africa tests

  Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan will miss the two-match test series against South Africa after he asked the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) for time off to recover from exhaustion, BCB CEO Nizam Uddin Chowdhury said.  

Pakistan defeat World XI in first of three T20 matches

Sri Lanka wrap up historic series win

Sri Lanka will play pink ball cricket in UAE

Sri Lanka will play their first-ever pink ball Test from October 6-10 in Dubai, Pakistan Cricket Board announced yesterday. The series will comp

Former Sri Lanka coach Ford named as new Ireland coach