Stakes high as Australia eye Ashes success with record run chase

Australia will need to break a host of records if they are to win the fifth and final Ashes Test, but batting coach Michael Di Venuto is confident his team can do it.

Imam-ul-Haq, Richard Ngarava among late changes for LPL

Pakistani batsman Imam-ul-Haq and Zimbabwean fast bowler Richard Ngarava were among the last minute additions to Colombo Strikers and Galle Titans franchises respectively, ahead of the fourth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) that starts on Sunday.

Test captaincy is not a burden to me, says Dimuth Karunaratne

Sri Lanka Test captain Dimuth Karunaratne does not believe that captaincy is a burden to him. This he reiterated after his team lost both the Test matches and thus the series against the visiting Pakistan team.

BCCI confirms World Cup 2023 schedule to see changes after 3 ICC full members raise objections

BCCI secretary Jay Shah has said that three member nations have written to the ICC for a change in their World Cup schedules.

Yadav, Jadeja lead India to five-wicket romp over abject West Indies

Left-arm spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja masterminded the rout of an abject West Indies team as India romped to a five-wicket victory with more than 27 overs to spare in the opening One-Day International of a three-match series at Kensington Oval in Barbados on Thursday.

Sri Lanka turn back the clock to record worst Test defeat at home

Sri Lanka suffered their worst defeat at home, losing the second Test against Pakistan by an innings and 222, at the Sinhalese Sports Club.

Stokes to have ’serious conversations’ about knee surgery

England Test captain Ben Stokes has revealed he has no plans to reverse his decision to retire from one-day cricket and play at this year ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup and will instead use the time out of the game to consider surgery for his ongoing knee injury.

Sri Lanka player reprimanded for Code of Conduct breach

Sri Lanka fast bowler Asitha Fernando has been reprimanded for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the third day of the second Test against Pakistan in Colombo on Wednesday.

Shafique double ton puts Pakistan in command of 2nd Test

Opener Abdullah Shafique’s maiden double century and an unbeaten 132 by Agha Salman put Pakistan in the box seat Wednesday on day three of the second Test against Sri Lanka.

Meeting Virat Kohli was not pre-planned, says West Indies stumper Joshua’s mother

The West Indies wicketkeeper Joshua Da Silva’s mother was moved to tears after meeting Virat Kohli after day two of the second Test. in a heart warming video, Da Silva’s mother, Caroline Da Silva, a die-hard Kohli fan, hugged and embraced and Kohli was also seen exchanging pleasantries with her as he was walking towards the team bus.

Did two relatives of Sports Minister also go to Australia with SLC letters?

Two relatives of Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe were also part of the non- Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) contingent that travelled to Australia for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup last year with letters from SLC, sources claimed.

Rain washes out second day’s play after just ten overs

If Sri Lanka feared a long day out in the field with Pakistan piling on the runs, with the second day customarily among the most profitable for batsmen at the SSC, they were spared of that with rain allowing for only ten overs of play.

Bowling with spectacles not easy, says Zaheer Abbas

The highest wicket-taker in Sri Lanka’s first innings in the ongoing 2nd Test at the SSC ground on Monday was Abrar Ahmed, who has been bowling with glasses. He, however, is not the only one in Pakistan camp wearing spectacles.

Sri Lanka’s moments of insanity give Pakistan early honours in second Test

An innings of déjà vu and insanity ended with Sri Lanka bowled out for 166 and Pakistan taking early honours in the second Test at the SSC grounds on the back of half-centuries Abdullah Shafique and Shan Masood.

Danushka Gunathilaka’s sexual assault case to be fast-tracked

Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka, who was charged with for sexually assaulting a woman during the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia, appeared in Sydney Downing Centre District Court on Monday, July 24 to apply for a judge-alone trial.

Ramiz Raja met his old Sri Lankan friends at dinner hosted by Sidath Wettimuny

Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja, who is here in Sri Lanka as a commentator for the Test series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, met his old Sri Lankan friends at a dinner hosted by Sidath Wettimuny, the former opening batter.

LPL Ticket Sales commenced

The ticket sales for the much-awaited Lanka Premier League 2023 commenced today.

Lahiru Thirimanne retires from international cricket

Sri Lanka batter Lahiru Thirimanne has called an end to his long career by announcing his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect.

Asitha Fernando in line for return in second Pakistan Test

With the series on the line, Sri Lanka is set to make changes for the second Test against Pakistan starting today at the SSC Grounds, Head Coach Chris Silverwood confirmed, with particular focus on Asitha Fernando, who was added to the home team’s squad.

Sri Lanka add second fielding coach ahead of second Test against Pakistan

With Sri Lanka’s fielding proving a major concern following their four-wicket defeat to Pakistan in the first Test that ended on Thursday, team management have drafted in an additional fielding coach to work with the team ahead of the second Test.

Virat Kohli ends five-year wait with Port of Spain Test ton

Virat Kohli made his 29th Test century at Port of Spain on Friday against West Indies in the second Test of the World Test Championship series.

IND vs PAK: Fans book hospital beds after hotel room prices go sky high

The hotel room prices are ranging from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh in Ahmedabad in the third week of October when India vs Pakistan encounter is set to be played. The fans are finding new ways to stay in the city to witness the marquee clash.

Dimuth reiterates desire to step down as Test captain

Dimuth Karunaratne has requested the national cricket selection committee to reconsider his request to step down as Sri Lanka’s Test captain.

Angelo Mathews becomes father again for the 4th time

Sri Lanka’s seasoned all-rounder and former national skipper Angelo Mathews became a father again when his wife Heshani gave birth to the couple’s fourth child on Thursday, it is learned.

Sri Lanka to host Afghanistan’s home series against Pakistan

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is all set to host Afghanistan’s one-day bilateral home series against Pakistan here next month, it is learned.

Bollywood star and cricket greats combine to launch World Cup campaign

The International Cricket Council (ICC) and The Board of Control for Cricket (BCCI) have joined forces to unveil a new campaign ahead of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in India later this year.

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka to take 1-0 lead in Test series

Imam-ul-Haq finished unbeaten on 50 as he marshalled Pakistan to a four-wicket win over Sri Lanka, and a 1-0 series lead.

Honours even in fourth Ashes Test as Broad joins 600 club

England’s Stuart Broad became just the fifth bowler to take 600 Test wickets as Australia ended Wednesday’s opening day of the fourth Test at Old Trafford on 299-8.

ACC confirms Asia Cup schedule, final on Sept. 17 at R. Premadasa

The Asian Cricket Council confirmed the schedule for the Asia Cup on Wednesday, with Sri Lanka hosting a majority of its games at the R Premadasa.

India set to face Pakistan on September 2 in Kandy in Asia Cup: Report

The much-anticipated clash between Pakistan and India in the 2023 Asia Cup is scheduled to take place on September 2 in Kandy. The tournament itself is set to commence on August 30, a day earlier than initially planned by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).