Rivals ready for semi-final as South Africa battle Australia in Kolkata

These two rivals know each other extremely well, with a famed history at previous editions of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup and a host of recent battles prior to this tournament.

Prabath, Manoj, guide SSC to third win

A match bag of nine wickets by spinner Prabath Jayasuriya and a half ton by Manoj Sarathchandra helped SSC to record a comfortable innings and 62 run win over Colts CC in the Major Club three day cricket tournament played at the Colts ground. This was SSC’s third outright win of the tournament.

India faces familiar NZ hurdle in WC semis

India has looked invincible in the tournament. They have a clean sheet of nine wins and are just two wins away from laying their hands on the World Cup for the third time.

'Save the art of reverse swing' - Waqar Younis offers unique suggestion to ICC

Pakistan fast-bowling legend Waqar Younis raised the topic of reverse swing as a dying art in modern-day white-ball cricket and gave a unique suggestion to the International Cricket Council (ICC) to reinvigorate the lost skill in the One-Day Internationals format.

Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee Chief exposes conspiracies behind cricket

Chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee Pramodya Wickramasinghe pointed fingers at certain individuals vying for power in the Sri Lanka Cricket Board, brokers involved in match-fixing and those attempting to secure spots in the national team as contributors to the challenges faced by Sri Lankan cricket.

Madushanka justifies mother’s faith; provides silver lining to beleaguered SL

His mother was overjoyed when she heard that her belief in her son was not misplaced. The first step of his cricket dream had come true.

Mahela writes an open letter to Aravinda de Silva

Former Sri Lankan cricketer Mahela Jayawardena pays a heartfelt tribute to newly inducted ICC Hall of Famer Aravinda de Silva.

Shakib & BCB Prеsidеnt handed lеgal noticе after disastrous World Cup campaign

In a shocking turn of еvеnts, Bangladеsh’s crickеt captain, Shakib Al Hasan, along with BCB Prеsidеnt Nazmul Hasan Papon and CEO Nizamuddin Chowdhury, has bееn sеrvеd a lеgal noticе following thе tеam’s dismal pеrformancе in thе ongoing ICC Crickеt World Cup 2023.

Prabath, Manoj, guide SSC to third win

A match bag of nine wickets by spinner Prabath Jayasuriya and a half ton by Manoj Sarathchandra helped SSC to record a comfortable innings and 62 run win over Colts CC in the Major Club three day cricket tournament played at the Colts ground. This was SSC’s third outright win of the tournament.

Kavindu steers Matale to big win over Jaffna

Impressive match figures of six for six by Kavindu Abeyratne paved the way for Matale to record a 162-runs win over Jaffna in their Under-15 Inter-Provincial Limited Overs Cricket Tournament match played at Kurunegala.

Australian club cricketer takes six wickets in final over to win match

It is a cricketing miracle that could sit alongside Ian Botham 1981 or Ben Stokes 2019. But instead of Headingley, this latest incredible comeback took place in the humble surroundings of the Carrara Community Centre on Australia’s Gold Coast.

SLC granted over Rs. 289m to the National Sports Fund

It is reported that Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has granted more than Rs. 289m to the National Sports Fund (NSF) operating under the Ministry of Sports for the last two years 2021-2022.

Morne Morkel resigns as Pakistan bowling coach

Morne Morkel has resigned as the bowling coach of the Pakistan Men’s team. The former South Africa fast bowler joined the Pakistan team on a six-month contract in June this year. Morkel’s first assignment with the men’s team was their tour to Sri Lanka for the two-match Test series.

Cricket World Cup: Ten first round highlights

After almost six weeks of huge totals, shock wins, heartbreaking losses, records and controversies, the group stage of the Cricket World Cup ended on Sunday.

Aravinda de Silva among three inductees announced for ICC Hall of Fame

The ICC announced three new additions to the ICC Hall of Fame on Monday, with legendary opener Virender Sehwag, India trailblazer Diana Edulji and Sri Lanka superstar Aravinda de Silva the latest inductees.

Kohli falls halfway to record 50th ODI ton at World Cup

India’s Virat Kohli reached his 71st ODI fifty in Sunday’s World Cup clash against the Netherlands but was unable to push on for an all-time record 50th century in the format.

'Not crime to make mistakes': Pakistan’s Azam under pressure

Pakistan captain Babar Azam was described as ’’depressed’’ and under pressure to save his job Sunday after the team crashed out of the Cricket World Cup, failing to make the semi-finals for a second successive tournament.

ICC suspends SLC: Need President to assure that there will be no interference – Shammi Silva

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Shammi Silva said assurances would be required from the highest offices of the country that there would be no further political interference in SLC’s administration, if it is to have its suspension by the International Cricket Council (ICC) lifted.

Sports minister-led emergency meeting to be held at 10 a.m. today

The International Cricket Council (ICC) suspended Sri Lanka’s crisis-ridden cricket board yesterday, saying it had failed to ensure there was no government interference in its affairs.

Van der Dussen steers South Africa to victory as Afghanistan exit World Cup

Rassie van der Dussen hit an unbeaten 76 to lead South Africa to a comfortable five-wicket win over Afghanistan in their last World Cup group game on Friday as their opponents were eliminated from the semi-final race.

New Zealand’s Nicholls reported for allegedly tampering ball with fielding helmet | Plunket Shield

Henry Nicholls of Canterbury was reported for alleged ball-tampering during a Plunket Shield match against Auckland.

Sri Lanka face Japan in U-19 Asia Cup opener

The ACC Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup conducted by the Asian Cricket Council and hosted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is scheduled to be held from December 8 to 17 with the participation of eight teams.

Sixteen teams for U-19 Division Two quarters

The quarter-finals of the Under-19 Division Two Tier ‘A’ and Tier ‘B’ Cricket Tournament Limited Overs Cricket tournament will commence on November 11, with the venues to be finalised.

Champions Trophy 2025 qualification scenarios: What WC-eliminated England, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Netherlands need to do

Six teams have already confirmed their spot, the three semifinalists in India, South Africa, and Australia, hosts Pakistan, and sixth-placed Afghanistan.

Sri Lanka to compete in 14 international meets

Sri Lanka Athletic (SLA) has decided to have athletes from Sri Lanka participate in 14 international athletic meets in 2024.

Coach Silverwood rues 'inconsistent' Sri Lanka at World Cup

Sri Lanka on Thursday suffered their seventh World Cup loss in nine matches after going down to New Zealand at the end of a disappointing campaign described as ’’inconsistent’’ by coach Chris Silverwood.

SLC denies transfer of money to third-party accounts

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has said there was no dubiousness behind the transfer of USD 2 million from its accounts this morning, which was highlighted by Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe during the Parliamentary debate on SLC today.

SL-New Zealand WC game faces rain threat

Bad weather threatens to spoil Sri Lanka’s last group game of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup match against New Zealand at Bengaluru in India tomorrow.

Ton-up Stokes stars as England stop rot against the Netherlands

Ben Stokes’ maiden World Cup hundred set-up a 160-run win for England over the Netherlands in Pune on Wednesday as the struggling champions climbed off the bottom of the table.

Waqar Younis in legal crosshairs for criticizing Shakib’s ''timed-out'' appeal

A High Court in Bangladesh has issued a ruling against the former Pakistan cricketer Waqar Younis.