Rankings boost for SL ahead of T20 WC

Sri Lanka have received a massive boost ahead of this year’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup with a group of their best white-ball players achieving career-best ratings on the latest ICC Women’s ODI Player Rankings.

32nd MSBA League Tournament 2024

The MSBA will host its 32nd League Tournament this year from the 9th of September to the 22nd of November at the Royal College Indoor Complex.

Pathum Nissanka and Lahiru Kumara in for Kusal Mendis and Vishwa Fernando for Lord’s clash

Sri Lanka faces a crucial challenge as they head into the second Test against England on Thursday at Lord’s, a venue that has often served as an unlikely home away from home for the visiting side.

Could Nissanka turn Sri Lanka’s fortunes at Lord’s?

Sri Lanka were comfortably defeated by England in the first of the two-match Test series in Manchester last week with the home team taking a 1-0 lead.

England batter announces retirement from international cricket

Dawid Malan, England’s former No.1-ranked T20I batter, has announced his retirement from international cricket at the age of 37.

Jay Shah elected unopposed as Independent Chair of ICC

Jay Shah, the current honorary secretary of the BCCI, has been elected unopposed as the Independent Chair of the ICC, and will assume his position on 1 December, 2024.

The race for the mace: Remaining World Test Championship fixtures

We take a look at all the fixtures remaining in the lead-up to next year’s ICC World Test Championship final.

Bangladesh players rally behind accused teammate Shakib Al Hasan

Bangladesh players have rallied round teammate Shakib Al Hasan, the ousted lawmaker who faces a case of alleged murder connected to unrest that toppled the government earlier this month.

ICC announces revised schedule for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in the UAE

Ten teams will play 23 matches, over 18 action-packed days, at two venues in the UAE, the Dubai International Cricket Stadium and the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, as the world’s best battle it out for the ultimate prize in T20 cricket.

Najmul dedicates Bangladesh’s historic cricket win to protest victims

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said his team’s first win in Test cricket against Pakistan on Sunday was a tribute to people killed during protests that toppled former premier Sheikh Hasina.

England’s Wood out of last two Tests against Sri Lanka

England fast bowler Mark Wood has been ruled out of the remainder of the Test series against Sri Lanka after scans confirmed a right thigh muscle strain, team management announced Sunday.

Rest day returns as Sri Lanka announce schedule for New Zealand Test series

The schedule for Sri Lanka’s upcoming Test series has been confirmed, with the opening match set to be played across six days

Thalduwa Buddhist Vidyalaya clinches Sabaragamuwa Province Sevens Rugby championship

Thalduwa Buddhist Vidyalaya clinched the Sabaragamuwa Province Sevens Rugby Championship for the second consecutive year this week. The team triumphed with a narrow 12-14 victory in the final against Kegalu Vidyalaya, held at the School Stadium in Kegalle.

India batter announces retirement from all cricket

India batter Shikhar Dhawan has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Saturday, 24 August.

Dinesh Chandimal Injured

Sri Lanka’s middle-order batsman, Dinesh Chandimal, was injured while batting in the 2nd innings after receiving a nasty blow from Mark Wood’s thunderous delivery.

Bangladeshi cricket star Shakib Al Hasan named in murder case

Bangladeshi cricket star and ousted lawmaker Shakib Al Hasan has landed in big trouble as a murder case has been filed against him in Dhaka, according to local media reports.

ACBT Kart Fight Championship 2024 Delivers High-Octane Action at SpeedBay Amidst Rainy Weather!

The fourth and final round of the ACBT Kart Fight Championship 2024, by David Pieris Racing & Leisure (Private) Limited in conjunction with Ceylon Motor Sports Club and Motor Racing Association, concluded successfully at SpeedBay, Bandaragama, on Saturday, August 17. Despite the challenging weather conditions, the event showcased the exceptional talent and determination of Sri Lankan drivers across twelve competitive classes.

Sri Lanka ‘A’ to tour South Africa

The Sri Lanka ‘A’ Team will tour South Africa during August and September period to play three one-day games and two four-day games against their counterparts.

Sports Ministry allocates funds for Peru-bound athletes

Following the Daily Mirror’s exposure highlighting the risk of 12 Sri Lankan junior athletes missing the 2024 World Junior Athletic Championships in Lima, Peru, due to a last-minute withdrawal of financial support by the Sports Ministry, the Ministry has now confirmed that the necessary funds have been allocated for all athletes to participate.

New BCB president openly threatens Hathurusingha, says ’’We can find someone better’’

Hathurusingha recently expressed his readiness to resign if the Bangladesh Cricket Board opts for a different direction.

Sri Lanka debutant creates history with stunning Manchester knock

A magnificent half-century from Milan Rathnayake helped the debutant break a 41-year Test record.

Harshitha Samarawickrama joins Trinbago Knight Riders for WCPL 2024

Sri Lankan batter Harshitha Samarawickrama has joined the Trinbago Knight Riders for the 2024 Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL). She replaces Meg Lanning who has been forced to withdraw due to injury.

ENG vs SL: Who is Milan Rathnayake?

Sri Lanka’s right-arm medium-fast bowler Milan Rathnayake will make his Test debut in the first match of the three-Test series against England at Old Trafford. His inclusion marks a significant moment for the uncapped pacer with a strong domestic record.

Sri Lanka beat series winners Ireland in last ODI

Sri Lanka secured a dominant eight-wicket consolation victory over series winners Ireland in the third one-day international at Stormont.

Ministry refuses to fund junior athletes for World Meet

Twelve Sri Lankan junior athletes are at risk of missing the 2024 World Junior Athletic Championships in Lima, Peru, due to the Sports Ministry’s last-minute withdrawal of financial support.

Sinner cleared after testing positive twice for banned substance

World number one Jannik Sinner has been cleared of any wrongdoing after twice testing positive for a banned substance in March.

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup to be moved to the UAE

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be moved from Bangladesh to the United Arab Emirates.

39 runs scored from one over as Samoa batter breaks international record

A new international record at men’s T20I level as 39 runs were conceded from one over in the match between Samoa and Vanuatu.

England, Sri Lanka name playing XIs on the eve of first Test

Matthew Potts and Dan Lawrence were included for England while Milan Rathnayake is poised for Sri Lanka debut in the first match of the crucial ICC World Test Championship series.

Hathurusingha keen to remain Bangladesh Head Coach

Bangladesh Head Coach Chandika Hathurusingha is still interested in completing his contract with the Men’s National Cricket Team to 2025 despite the recent political turmoil in the country.