ICC CEO Geoff Allardice holds talks in Sri Lanka amidst ICC ban

Geoff Allardice, the CEO of the International Cricket Council (ICC), has arrived in Sri Lanka against the backdrop of the ICC’s ban on Sri Lanka Cricket.

Sebastianites CAC crush Negombo CC for fifth win

Sebastianites CAC recorded a crushing 96 run win over Negombo CC in the match played at Katunayake to record their fifth win of the ongoing Major Club limited over cricket tournament. Sebastianites CAC taking first lease of the wicket made a modest score of 207 runs and then bowled out their opponents for a score of 111 runs.

ICC gives verdict on Newlands pitch

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday (8 January) rated the Newlands pitch ’Unsatisfactory’ after the low-scoring ICC World Test Championship clash between South Africa and India.

Sri Lanka announces squad for T20I series against Zimbabwe

The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has unveiled a formidable 16-member squad for the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe.

Janith Liyanage: Career crowned with Player of the Match

Newcomer Janith Liyanage crowned his career in only his second appearance in hitting Sri Lanka out of trouble to a 2-wicket victory firing a Player of the Match 95 off 127 balls showcased by 6 boundaries and 2 over the top in foiling Zimbabwe and its tearaway lively pace bowler Ngarava who had put his side on top with a 5-wicket burst when the hosts were struggling on 112 for 6 wickets after 30.5 overs in the second ODI in yesterday’s rain affect

Afghanistan lock in all-format series against Sri Lanka and Ireland

The Afghanistan Cricket board have announced an away tour to Sri Lanka on top of a series against Ireland in UAE, taking on both teams across all three formats.

Afghanistan allows Mujeeb, Naveen, Fazalhaq to receive central contracts, participate in franchise leagues

Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq and Fazalhaq Farooqi will be eligible to receive central contracts and play in franchise leagues around the world after the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) modified sanctions against the trio on Monday.

Theekshana, Janith Liyanage shine in Sri Lanka’s thrilling 2-wicket victory over Zimbabwe

Mahesh Theekshana and Janith Liyanage played pivotal roles in guiding Sri Lanka to a thrilling two-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the second ODI at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Monday (08).

Zimbabwe elects to bat in 2nd ODI; Sri Lanka sticks to unchanged lineup

Zimbabwe has won the toss and chosen to bat in the second ODI between Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

Thushara replaces Archer in Mumbai Indians Cape Town ahead of SA20 2024

Sri Lankan right-arm speedster Nuwan Thushara has been roped in by Mumbai Indians Cape Town ahead of the upcoming edition of SA20, replacing England quick Jofra Archer. Archer has been ruled out of the tournament due to his ongoing elbow injury.

South Africa batter announces shock Test retirement

Heinrich Klaasen, the big-hitting South Africa batter, announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday (8 January).

There’s always the next day, says Muralitharan

Sri Lankan spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan, was in Kochi to inaugurate the TCC Spin Foundation and to interact with young players at the Tripunithura Cricket Club’s Palace Oval on Sunday.

Warner signs off dream farewell at SCG: ’Hopefully, the young kids can follow in my footsteps’

Australia’s star opener David Warner retired from the Test and ODI format at the conclusion of the Sydney Test.

Ten key matches at T20 World Cup 2024

Beginning on 1 June, the USA and West Indies host 18 of the best teams in the world in what is the biggest line-up in ICC global tournament history.

Sri Lanka eyes redemption in ODI series against Zimbabwe

Sri Lanka’s ODI series against Zimbabwe is set to commence on Saturday (06) in Colombo, with the Sri Lanka cricket team aiming for redemption following a disappointing performance in the World Cup.

T20 World Cup 2024: Sri Lanka schedule unveiled

International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled Sri Lanka’s schedule for the highly anticipated ICC T20 World Cup 2024, which is set to begin on June 1. The T20 tournament will be hosted first time in the United States with the West Indies.

Lumbini in historic win over Ananda

The right-arm spin and pace combination of Praveen Maneesha and Shahan Kaushalya combined to help Lumbini MV record a historic 10-wicket win against Ananda College in their Under-19 Inter-Schools cricket encounter, which concluded at Ananda Mawatha.

Setback for Sri Lanka as Pathum ruled out of Zimbabwe ODI series

Sri Lanka’s opening batsman, Pathum Nissanka, is set to miss the upcoming ODI series against Zimbabwe due to a suspected Dengue infection.

Probable draw for 2024 T20 World Cup unveiled

The first two teams from each group will qualify for the Super Eights, in which their starting position has already been arranged

Warner ’Pleased And Relieved’ After Missing Test Caps Found

David Warner was reunited on Friday with his missing ’’baggy green’’ Test caps after the veteran Australian cricketer issued a public plea.

Dialog Axiata powers SLC as official team sponsor

Dialog Axiata PLC has extended its partnership with Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) as the official sponsor of the Sri Lankan National Cricket Team.

Sineth Jayawardena to lead SL at U-19 WC

The national selectors of Sri Lanka Cricket have picked Sineth Jayawardena of Royal College, Colombo to lead the 15-member Sri Lanka Under-19 Team for the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup from January 19 to February 11 in South Africa.

SSC, Colts claim top spot in L/O Cricket Tourney

SSC and Colts CC recorded victories to take the top spot in their respective groups in the SLC Major Club Limited Overs Cricket Tournament.

SSC cruise through to their sixth win

SSC cruised through to their sixth win of the ongoing Major Club limited over cricket tournament with a convincing 97 run win over Chilaw Marians CC in the match played at SSC ground.

Atapattu nominated for Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Year

Three all-rounders and the top-ranked women’s T20I bowler have been shortlisted for the ICC Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Year 2023 Award.

All Eyes on Captain Hasaranga

Sri Lanka taking on Zimbabwe in the first T20 International on January 15 will see the dawn of a new era. Arguably the only world class cricketer Sri Lanka has in the shortest format - Wanindu Hasaranga would lead the country in the T20s.

Madushanka nominated for top ICC Award

Sri Lanka’s ace left-arm seamer Dilshan Madushanka was today nominated for the ICC Men’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year 2023.

Dhananjaya appointed Test captain replacing Dimuth

Dhananjaya de Silva has been appointed as the captain of the Sri Lanka Test team replacing Dimuth Karunaratne.

South Africa left reeling after Siraj barrage

Indian bowler Mohammed Siraj engineered an extraordinary South African batting collapse as the hosts were bowled out for 55 before lunch on the first day of the second Test at Newlands on Wednesday.

National Super League tournament from January 18

Sri Lanka Cricket will conduct the National Super League (NSL) four day tournament which is scheduled to get underway from January 18 and slotted to come to an end on May 3.