The 30-year-old de Silva had to be taken off the field following, what was later diagnosed as, a thigh injury.

’’It looks like he has a thigh strain. At present he is being treated at the ground but after the match will be taken for ultrasound scans and the reports only will decide his fate in the Test,’’ de Mel said during the tea break.

’’He failed the fitness tests and will not be playing the first Test,’’ Team Manager and the Selector on Tour Ashantha de Mel said from Pretroria.

“Due to Oshada’s injury we will need a new opener. I think Kusal Perera has a decent chance of playing as he has exhibited his skills before and has opened for us in the limited overs format. We feel he will do well on these playing surfaces,”

Dialog Axiata joined hands with SLC as the official sponsor of the national team on June 1, 2013 and this latest extension will carry the partnership onwards till September 2023. Through the sponsorship, Dialog Axiata will help facilitate the growth

The results of the second PCR test given by all players and support staff members were found to be negative for Covid-19.

The introduction of two home team umpires for bilateral series after nearly two decades due to the logistical challenges of travelling given flight restrictions in place globally will mean South African umpires will officiate in both the Tests.

Udana is set to showcase his slower ball variations as the Icon player for the Bangla Tigers. He has come to be known as a T20 specialist in the world of franchise cricket thanks to his performances in the Indian Premier League and Afghanistan Premie

’’The three-day practice match which was scheduled to be played at Willowmoore Park, Benoni will not be played and Dimuth Karunratne’s team will play only two tests matches on this tour’’, a source close to the team management said from Pr

National Olympic Committee (NOC) president Suresh Subramaniam has proposed the formation of a National Sports Aut

Central Crusaders swept to a 3-0 lead when Goonathilake and Hasara Wijeratne won the mixed doubles defeating Roshan Padma Kumara and Nilasi Balasooriya 21-12 21-14 before Dumindu Abeywickrama stunned Sachin Dias 21-11, 17-21, 21-2 in the men’s sing

A wicket in the first over, that of Hazratullah Zazai, and the unfortunate run out of man in form Danushka Gunatilaka in the second over, with just three runs on the board, put the Galle Gladiators on the back foot in their chase of the 189-run targe

Inaugural LPL final sees the Galle Gladiators take on the Jaffna Stallions

The Viiking lost two early wickets in their run chase, inside the first three overs with the score on 18, and despite a third wicket partnership of 44 between Niroshan Dickwella and Upul Tharanga, could never get ahead of the chase.

According to sources in Hambantota, the 33-year-old all-rounder, who has been selected in the 22-member squad may be out of cricket for about 3-4 weeks.

As much as the dropped catches may have cost the Kings, credit cannot be taken away from Dhananjaya Lakshan, who turned out to be the Gladiators’ hero as he made an unbeaten 31 off 23 balls to guide the side to a thrilling victory.

The late Mr Jayasuriya was 86 years at the time of his demise.

According to the highly placed sources, the 34-year-old wicketkeeper batsman had been approached to be a part of the television commentary team for the last three matches of the Lanka Premier League.

An extraordinary half-century from leg-spinner Qais Ahmad, who earlier had figures of 2 for 23 in his more proficient skill, proved pivotal in Friday’s result, confirming the Kings’ position at the top of the points table and setting up a semi-fi

The 46-year-old South African opener came to Sri Lanka as a TV commentator but was appointed as a coach of the Colombo Kings franchise team.

Kandy Tuskers and Galle Gladiators face off for the last semi-final place

If a decision is taken to send the team, two key persons, Dr. Daminda Attanayake and the head coach Mickey Arthur, will be sent next Monday to assess the arrangements before the team is flown after the Lanka Premier League (LPL).

Madugalle, a member of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees has refereed in seven ICC Cricket World Cups, including the finals of 1999, 2003, 2015, and 2019 tournaments, whilst Dharmasena, has won the ICC David Shepherd Trophy for Umpire of the Year

The premier athletic competition among international schools, ISAC attracts 2500 participants from 24 schools.

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) officials had an important meeting with a key member of the health ministry and the mindset was conveyed to SLC.

Outbreak of Covid-19 in England and South Africa camp leaves Sri Lanka’s tour in limbo

The first Test series between New Zealand and West Indies was held in 1951-52 in New Zealand. The West Indies were led by J. D. C. Goddard and the New Zealand team captain was B. Sutcliffe.

This international marathon could not be held in 2019 because of the Easter attacks and this year owing to COVID-19 pandemic.