Ahan Wickramasinghe to lead SL Emerging XI

Former Royal College captain and NCC player Ahan Wickramasinghe has been selected to lead a 15 member Sri Lanka Emerging XI squad for the forthcoming one day series against the visiting Bangladesh Emerging XI.

Nissanka says Sri Lanka in good mental shape to win rest of matches

Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka on Monday said the team will learn from their mistakes after going down to Australia in the World Cup and strive to win the remaining matches.

New captain Mendis says Sri Lanka have edge over Australia

Kusal Mendis, who had captaincy added to his workload on Friday after injured skipper Dasun Shanaka was ruled out of the Cricket World Cup 2023, believes Sri Lanka has the momentum against Australia, who they face on Monday at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.

Afghanistan shock defending champions England at World Cup

Afghanistan pulled off one of the greatest World Cup shocks on Sunday when they defeated defending champions England by 69 runs in New Delhi.

Afridi flayed for comment on Indian bowlers

Former captain of the Pakistan cricket team, Shahid Afridi’s comment ascribing India’s success in cricket to a meat diet has drawn a lot of flak. ’’India has a huge 1.4 billion population, and the quality of cricket has changed over the years. Back then, we used to say that they were producing great batters while Pakistan was creating good bowlers.

Rohit hits 86 as India hand Pakistan seven-wicket World Cup rout

Skipper Rohit Sharma’s 86 and an inspired bowling display helped India hammer Pakistan by seven wickets in their high-profile World Cup clash at the 132,000-capacity Ahmedabad stadium on Saturday.

Team doesn’t lack skill, just experience - Mahela

On the sidelines of the Cricket World Cup, Sri Lanka’s consultant coach Mahela Jayawardena spoke to journalists, about the preparations that went into the tournament, and what Sri Lanka needs to do to keep their semi-final hopes alive.

SL need to win at least two crucial matches to keep SF hopes alive, says Mahela

Ahead of Sri Lanka’s third match of the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup, Mahela Jayawardena, the consultant coach of the national team says Sri Lanka must win at least two crucial games in the remaining seven to have a realistic chance at a semi-final spot.

Shanaka ruled out for Australia World Cup clash

There were multiple injury concerns for Sri Lanka ahead of Monday’s clash against Australia as captain Dasun Shanaka has joined the list of players who will be unavailable.

Jonathan Trott, Afghanistan coach ready for friends reunited

Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott will try to plot the downfall of England when his current side meets his former team in a World Cup match in New Delhi on Sunday.

Pakistan look to end World Cup jinx against India in front of 120,000 fans

Babar Azam’s Pakistan look for their first ever World Cup win over India on Saturday in front of a record crowd expected to number around 120,000 fans who will overwhelmingly be backing Rohit Sharma’s home side.

Williamson leads New Zealand to victory, suffers new injury worry

Kane Williamson marked his return to the World Cup with an undefeated 78 as New Zealand cruised past Bangladesh by eight wickets on Friday but the captain was forced to retire hurt with a thumb injury.

Dimuth and Lahiru Kumara for Monday's Aussie game

Opening batter Dimuth Karunaratne and seamer Lahiru Kumara are being considered for Sri Lanka’s World Cup game against Australia on Monday, as they look to bounce back after two demoralising defeats.

De Kock stars as South Africa crush go-slow Australia in World Cup

Quinton de Kock hit his second successive century at the World Cup on Thursday as South Africa sent five-time champions Australia crashing to a 134-run defeat.

De Kock hits back-to-back hundreds at World Cup

South Africa opening batsman Quinton de Kock made his second successive century at the World Cup on Thursday in the group game against five-time champions Australia.

Australia win toss, bowl against South Africa

Australia captain Pat Cummins won the toss and chose to bowl first in their World Cup clash against South Africa at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Thursday.

Ayesh, Minaga steer Ananda to fourth win

A half ton by Ayesh Shashimal and a four wicket haul by Minaga Perera paved the way for Ananda College to record a convincing 131 run win over St. Sylvester’s College in the Under 19 inter-schools limited over tournament encounter played at Ananda Mawatha.

Australia seek to bounce back against familiar foes in Lucknow

This clash looms as a crucial battle for both teams, with the race for a semi-final berth at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup already looking like it will go right down to the wire.

Maintaining discipline key to progress - Theekshana

Sri Lanka play Australia in their next first-round match on October 16 in Lucknow and Theekshana said they need to work hard to get accustomed to these wickets where batsmen can easily score 350-360 runs.

Rohit’s record ton powers India to World Cup win over Afghanistan

Captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday surpassed compatriot Sachin Tendulkar with a record seventh World Cup century to lead India to a crushing eight-wicket win over Afghanistan.

Rohit beats Gayle in battle of the sixes

India’s Rohit Sharma hit his 554th career six during the World Cup match against Afghanistan on Wednesday, surpassing the mark of West Indies star Chris Gayle.

Shahidi, Omarzai guide Afghanistan to 272-8 against India

Skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi and Azmatullah Omarzai hit half-centuries as Afghanistan reached 272-8 against hosts India in their World Cup clash on Wednesday.

Sydney Thunder signs Chamari Athapaththu for WBBL

WBBL side Sydney Thunder recently came forward to announce the signing of Sri Lanka women’s skipper Chamari Athapaththu ahead of the WBBL 2023–24 season. Notably, Athapaththu was recently snubbed from the overseas draft of the same tournament.

Bangladesh fined for slow over rate against England in Dharamsala

Bangladesh have been fined five percent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against England during their clash in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.

Rizwan, Shafique lead Pakistan to World Cup record win over Sri Lanka

Mohammad Rizwan and Abdullah Shafique clubbed centuries as Pakistan chased down the highest target in World Cup history to beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

Topley, Malan star as England hammer Bangladesh at Cricket World Cup

Dawid Malan bludgeoned 140 before Reece Topley destroyed the Bangladesh top order on Tuesday as England bounced back from their mauling by New Zealand in their World Cup opener.

Kusal Mendis suffers injury

Kusal Mendis was taken to the hospital after the player suffered cramps upon returning from the field after his brilliant knock of 122 runs from 77 balls in the ongoing game vs. Pakistan.

Mendis, Samarawickrama hit tons as Sri Lanka make 344-9 against Pakistan

Swashbuckling Kusal Mendis smashed the fastest century for Sri Lanka in a World Cup match on Tuesday, guiding his team to an imposing 344-9 against Pakistan in Hyderabad.

Kusal Mendis makes history with record-breaking century

Kusal Mendis hit the fastest century by a Sri Lanka batter in men’s ODI World Cup on Tuesday against Pakistan at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.

Chamari Athapaththu among ICC Women’s player of the month

Apair of stars from South Africa and an experienced Sri Lankan batter are in the running for the ICC Women’s Player of the Month Award for September 2023.