WATCH: New Zealand beat England by one run in ’crazy’ second Test

New Zealand beat England by just one run in a second-Test thriller on Tuesday to draw the series in the most dramatic fashion in Wellington.

Australian women cricketers hailed as among greatest ever

Australia’s all-conquering women cricketers were hailed Monday as among the greatest sporting teams the country has ever produced after winning yet another Twenty20 World Cup.

Court of Appeal suspends Sport Minister’s regulations

The Court of Appeal today issued an interim order staying the operation of the regulations made applicable to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).

Australia win Women’s T20 World Cup for sixth time

Australia won the Women’s T20 World Cup for the sixth time when they beat South Africa by 19 runs in the final at Newlands on Sunday.

Magnificent Brook puts England in charge of New Zealand Test

Red-hot Harry Brook made a majestic 184 not out to put England firmly in control against New Zealand in the second Test in Wellington on Friday.

10-member committee to draft new constitution for SLC

Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe has appointed a 10-member committee to submit a draft of the proposed new constitution for Sri Lanka Cricket chaired by former Supreme Court Judge Justice KT Chitrasiri.

Chamari sees “one or two more years” with national team, but hopes to build a team for the future

Sri Lanka Women’s team captain Chamari Athapaththu has pledged to continue representing the country for “one or two more years” and hopes that more exposure at international level will help build on the promise of some of the young talent in her team.

Sri Lanka Women thumped by New Zealand Women, knocked out of T20 World Cup

A T20 World Cup campaign which began with much promise for the Sri Lanka Women’s team ended with a chastening defeat at the hands of New Zealand Women in their final Group Stage match in Paarl on Sunday.

SLC overstaffed?

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) stated that their existing staffing levels, which amount to 185 employees on their payroll, is justified given their continuing growth.

Sri Lanka routed by Aussies, semi-final hopes still alive

Australian opening batters Beth Mooney and Alyssa Healy took the defending champions to a dominant 10-wicket Women’s T20 World Cup win against Sri Lanka at St George’s Park in Gqeberha on Thursday.

Trinity end hoodoo, beat Royal at Reid Avenue for first time

A century from opener Kusal Wijetunge and a match bag of 12 for 52 from Dinuka Tennekoon paved the way for Trinity College to record a massive innings and 62-run win over Royal College at Reid Avenue today, their first outright victory at this venue in the 130-year history of the encounter between the two schools.

Mathews retained for second England Lions unofficial ODI, three changes to Sri Lanka ’’A’’ squad

Former national cricket captain Angelo Mathews has been retained for Sri Lanka ’’A’’s second unofficial ODI against the England Lions, named in the 15-member squad led by Sadeera Samarawickrama.

Focused on playing for my country, Chamari says after WPL snub

Sri Lanka Women’s captain Chamari Athapaththu on Thursday said she was focused on playing for the country after she went undrafted for the inaugural Women’s Premier League (WPL) in India.

Harshitha half-century leads Sri Lanka to second victory at T20 World Cup

Harshitha Samarawickrama made a composed half-century to guide Sri Lanka to a seven-wicket win over Bangladesh at Newlands in Cape Town on Sunday for their second successive victory at the Women’s T20 World Cup.

Sri Lanka Women stun South Africa Women in T20 World Cup opener

Sri Lanka Women beat South Africa Women by three runs in the opening game of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in Cape Town, on the back of a half-century from Chamari Athapaththu and a three-wicket haul for Inoka Ranaweera.

Ahan continues batting prowess

Ahan Wickramasinghe continued his batting prowess as he cracked an unbeaten half ton in Kandy’s second innings against Jaffna in the four-day National Super League cricket tournament encounter played at the SSC ground.

Madushka cracks third ton, match ends in tame draw

Sri Lanka ‘A’ opener Nishan Madushka’s third ton against the visiting England Lions was the highlight of the drawn 2nd unofficial Test concluded at the Galle International Stadium on Friday.

Smith cracks ton, England Lions take slender lead

The visiting England Lions took a slender lead as Sri Lanka ‘A’, batting the second time, ended the penultimate day of the four-day 2nd unofficial Test match on 202 for 3, at the Galle International Stadium on Thursday.

Croospulle shines in rain shortened day

Opener Lasith Croospulle shone for Sri Lanka ‘A’ on day one of the four-day 2nd unofficial Test match against England Lions played at the Galle International Stadium on Tuesday.

Selectors await invitation to pick squads for New Zealand tour

The national cricket selectors are awaiting an invitation from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to select the red and white ball teams for the forthcoming tour of New Zealand where Sri Lanka will two Test matches, three ODIs and three T20Is.

Sports Ministry to advertise for cricket selectors

The Department of Sports Development (DSD) has decided to call for nominations through a newspaper advertisement for the 2023 Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee.

St. Anthony’s records win against Ananda after 74 years

St. Anthony’s Katugastota pulled off a convincing innings and 79 runs over Ananda College in the Under 19 inter-school cricket encounter concluded at Ananda Mawatha which they are achieving after a lapse of 74 years with the last being in the year 1949 under the leadership of L. Pamunuwa.

Dewmi Vihanga in ICC U19 World Cup Team of the Tournament

All-rounder Dewmi Vihanga was the only Sri Lankan in the inaugural ICC Under 19 Women’s T20 World Cup Team of the Tournament, named by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday.

U19 Women’s captain Vishmi Gunaratne registers for WIPL

Sri Lanka’s U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup captain Vishmi Gunaratne has registered her name with the Board of Control for Cricket in India to play in the forthcoming Women’s Indian Premier League (WIPL).

Royal, St. Peter’s declared joints champions

The Under 13 Division One cricket tournament final between Royal College and St. Peter’s College played at Ananda Mawatha which ended in a draw saw the two teams being declared joint champions.

Milestone man Kohli leads India to record ODI win by 317 runs

Virat Kohli smashed an unbeaten 166 to help India beat Sri Lanka by 317 runs and record the highest ever victory margin in a one-day international as they swept the series 3-0 on yesterday. Kohli’s third century in his last four matches and 116 by opener Shubman Gill powered India to 390-5 in Thiruvananthapuram. Fast bowler M

Shanaka undergoes finger surgery

Sri Lanka and Dambulla Aura captain Dasun Shanaka underwent finger injury surgery on Monday, it is learnt.

Comfortable win for Jaffna Kings

Jaffna Kings claimed a comfortable 16-run win over Galle Gladiators in their Lanka Premier League 2022 fixture carried out at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo, yesterday

Bopara takes Stars across the line after Chandimal, Asalanka set Colombo up for win

Having fallen seven runs short of the target against the Jaffna Kings on Monday, the Colombo Stars completed a remarkable run chase against the Galle Gladiators yesterday at the Pallekele International Stadium, plundering 111 runs off the last ten overs to record their second win in this year’s Lanka Premier League.

Hasaranga takes first ever LPL hat-trick, Kandy make winning start

It may only have been the first day of this season’s Lanka League Premier, but it is possible there may not be as comprehensive a win as the Kandy Falcon’s 109-run decimation of the Colombo Stars, for the rest of the tournament.