T20 ’Champions Cup’ part of ICC events for 2023-2031

A T20 Champions Cup that would have the world’s top 10 nations ploughing through no fewer than 48 matches - the same number as last year’s 50-over World Cup - is the most contentious event in the ICC’s proposed suite of tournaments for the 2023 to 2031 broadcast rights cycle.

Upul Tharanga scores 120 as SLC XI beat Windies

Veteran opener and former Sri Lanka captain Upul Tharanga struck a swashbuckling 120 off 124 balls with 16 fours and 1 six against touring West Indies as SLC XI beat West Indies by 2 wickets in the 1st one day Warm-UP game held in P. Sara Stadium today.

Faf du Plessis steps down as South Africa captain

‘What can a coach do when the players are not performing?’ – Marvan Atapattu

Former Sri Lanka cricket captain and head coach Marvan Atapattu says one of the main reasons for the decline in Sri Lanka cricket is the lack of quality in school and domestic cricket being played in the country.

Sri Lanka targets No. 4 ranking in all formats this year

Ahead of the three-match ODI series against West Indies, skipper Dimuth Karunaratne says Sri Lanka are targeting to become the No. 4 team in the world across formats by the end of the year.

Sangakkara in Pakistan to ensure ’cricket belongs to everyone’

Kumar Sangakkara, the MCC President and captain of its 12-man squad on a week-long tour of Pakistan, believes in actions more than words, which is why he’s in the country to ensure Pakistan is back on the cricketing map.

Foakes, Jennings earn England calls for Sri Lanka tour

Ben Foakes and Keaton Jennings are back in England’s Test squad for the first time in 12 months after being picked for the tour of Sri Lanka.

When the Tiger Cubs conquered the African Safari

It was always meant to be Bangladesh’s. This day was always theirs. They had no business getting it this close. But Bangladesh being Bangladesh, stayed true to their character and the reputation that comes with it, making sure everybody, every soul at the ground, and every soul watching went through an entire spectrum of emotions.

Focus on elite cricketers as SLC HPC draw up coaching structure to arrest current slide

As calls for overhauling of a ‘weak’ domestic cricket structure continue to go unheeded by the men running the multibillion rupee business at Maitland place, Sri Lanka Cricket’s (SLC) new Chief Cricket Operating Officer Jerome Jayaratne finds comfort in a more structured training programme to help national cricketers attain excellence at international level.

Ultimatum for Slinger? Malinga to lead T20s vs Windies, but under scrutiny

His record as the country’s T20 captain is nothing to boast of with just a single win out of 13 matches during the last 13 months. But Lasith Malinga seems to enjoy the unreserved support of national cricket selectors who have retained him to lead a team battling for consistency against West Indies later this month.

Jofra Archer to miss Sri Lanka tour, IPL with elbow stress fracture

England fast bowler Jofra Archer has been ruled out of England’s tour of Sri Lanka and this year’s Indian Premier League after scans revealed a stress fracture in his elbow. According to www.cricinfo.com Archer was troubled by problems with his right elbow during England’s recent Test tour of South Africa. He missed the second and third Tests as a result and was ruled out of the fourth on match-day morning when he suffered pain in the joint du

Taylor century guides NZ to morale-boosting victory

Ross Taylor and stand-in captain Tom Latham combined in a 138-run stand to guide New Zealand to a morale-boosting four-wicket victory over India in the first one-day international in Hamilton on Wednesday.

New Zealand cricket defend controversial coach holiday

New Zealand Cricket on Tuesday defended Black Caps coach Gary Stead’s decision to take a holiday after critics accused him of abandoning his team in their hour of need.

Hetmyer and Lewis miss out as Windies announce Sri Lanka ODI squad

Cricket West Indies (CWI) have announced a 15-player squad for their ODI series in Sri Lanka beginning this month, with recalls for Darren Bravo, Rovman Powell and Fabian Allen. But there is no place for either Shimron Hetmyer or Evin Lewis, both of whom have failed to meet new minimum fitness standards.

Sri Lanka claim series through Mendis-led draw

At the tea break, a Zimbabwe win was extremely unlikely, given that they needed another seven wickets from a minimum of 29 overs left. Given the largely placid nature of the track and its slowness, it needed a miracle for the hosts. However, Kusal Mendis and Dinesh Chandimal remained unseparated for a major part of the final session, forcing the two captains to shake hands with another nine overs left to play. The result also meant that Sri Lank

Inclement weather forces Zimbabwe into recalibration

Zimbabwe are in control of the second Test match against Sri Lanka. That they are not overwhelming favourites to level the series is down to the city’s weather - that has not shown the same enthusiasm to the return of Test cricket in the country as their cricketers have. Zimbabwe’s push for victory on the fourth day of the Test was quelled by two cloud bursts either side of the Tea interval, the rains allowing only 54 overs of play.

Zimbabwe consolidate lead after Raza’s seven

Sikandar Raza’s career-best seven-wicket haul put Zimbabwe in firm control on the third day in Harare, before rain intervened once again to again towards the end of day’s play. Raza’s 7 for 113 was instrumental in bowling out Sri Lanka for 293, with the hosts picking a 113-run lead, which they extended to 175 by the end of Wednesday (January 29).

Zimbabwe-Sri Lanka share honours on Day 2

Steady showers hastened the close of play on the second day of the final Test between Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka in Harare with the game in the balance. Replying to a challenging total of 406, Lankan openers put on a solid foundation through a partnership of 94 which included a wicketless afternoon session.

Sean Williams ton caps Zimbabwe’s day in Harare

A strong middle-order performance led by Sean Williams’ sparkling century gave Zimbabwe the honours on the opening day of the second and final Test against Sri Lanka at Harare. Williams put on a frenetic 159-run partnership with Sikander Raza to shift the fortunes drastically towards the hosts after they had threatened to implode at one point, having slipped to 133/4. The partnership first set their base with a good mix of caution and aggression

England beat South Africa by 191 runs to take series 3-1

England bowled South Africa out for 274 runs on Monday to win the fourth test at The Wanderers by 191 runs and ensure an emphatic 3-1 series victory. Mark Wood took four wickets as the home team crumbled in the evening session after threatening to offer stoic resistance earlier in the day.

A new-look BRC wants change of fortunes

Since its inception in 1896 Burgher Recreation Club (BRC) has been a silent contributor to Sri Lanka cricket in various ways. But until into its 124th year as one of the pioneers in domestic cricket, BRC has not contemplated seriously on transforming itself into a fully-professional outfit.

Fear of failure haunts revival of domestic T20 league

Of all changes cricket went through in the 2000s, the introduction of club-based T20 leagues worldwide has been the most phenomenal. Boards around the world understand the power of T20, not just in terms of generating revenue, drawing new fans and ensuring financial security to players but also as a way of reinventing the art of cricket and improving standards.

After 200, Mathews looks to 10,000 runs

When Angelo Mathews arrived at the crease with Sri Lanka on 92 for 2–still 266 runs behind Zimbabwe’s first innings total of 358–he knew he had to play a long hand if they were to take control of the match. Physically, however, it proved demanding as he had just recovered from a terrible diarrhoea.

Mathews back in top 20 after Harare double-century

Sri Lanka’s Angelo Mathews is back among the top 20 batsmen in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings after helping his side win by 10 wickets in Harare to take a 1-0 lead in the two-Test series against Zimbabwe.

Sri Lanka go 1-0 with comprehensive win

Sri Lanka’s bowlers were rewarded for their toil on the final day of the first Test in Harare, bowling Zimbabwe out for 170, which in turn set their batsmen a mere 14 runs to chase to go 1-0 in the two-Test series.

Sri Lanka crash out

With six needed off two balls, New Zealand No. 9 Kristian Clarke smashed a six over deep midwicket to knock Sri Lanka out of quarter-final contention and secure his team’s pathway into the next round in dramatic fashion.

Mathews double ton gives Sri Lanka chance to push for victory

Concussion substitutes can have a significant say in the outcome of a Test. Marnus Labuschagne helped Australia draw the Ashes Test at Lord’s and now is a permanent fixture in the Australian setup. By the end of day four in Harare on Wednesday (January 22), uncapped Brian Mudzinganyama found himself with a sudden and nerve-wracking opportunity. With Kevin Kasuza ruled out of the first Test because of a concussion, the responsibility fell on the s

De Kock named new captain of South Africa ODI squad

Quinton de Kock has been named as the new captain of the South Africa One-Day International side, taking over from Faf du Plessis, who is dropped altogether for the three-match series against England next month.

Mendis, Mathews hand Sri Lanka advantage

Captain Angelo Mathews struck an unbeaten 92 as Sri Lanka posted 295 for four at the close of the third day of the first test against Zimbabwe on Tuesday, putting his side in the driving seat at the Harare Sports Club.

Embuldeniya picked his second five-wicket haul

Contributions from Sikandar Raza and Donald Tiripano helped Zimbabwe to reach a respectable 358 all out against Sri Lanka on Monday (January 20). Craig Ervine’s 85 ensured the hosts moved to steadily to 260 for 5 in the first session but Sri Lanka struck late with three wickets to keep things in check. At stumps Sri Lanka were 42 for the loss of Oshada Fernando.