World Cup finalist named in USA T20 World Cup 2024 squad

Former New Zealand player and 2015 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup finalist Corey Anderson has been named in USA’s squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.

Co-hosts West Indies announce squad for T20 World Cup

West Indies announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, which will be co-hosted by the Caribbean nations and the USA.

LPL 2024 Player Auction on May 21

The Player Auction of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024 will be conducted on May 21, 2024 at the Hotel Shangri-La, Colombo starting at noon.

ICC announce Match Officials for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the 26 match officials for the first round of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 in the United States of America (USA) and the West Indies.

South Africa to host Sri Lanka for two tests

South Africa will host Sri Lanka for two tests and Pakistan for an all-formats tour in the 2024-25 home summer, officials confirmed on Friday, with the women’s team to play a first test on home soil since 2002 when they welcome England.

West Indies cricketer banned for five years

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has imposed a five-year period of ineligibility from all cricket on West Indies player Devon Thomas after he accepted breaching seven counts of the anti-corruption codes of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) and the Caribbean Premier League (CPL).

Nepal put forward strong squad on T20 World Cup return

The Cricket Association of Nepal have named their 15-player group for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the USA and the Caribbean.

Sri Lanka continue unbeaten streak, Netherlands push for top spot in Group B

Sri Lanka resumed their remarkable run in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2024 with a third win in as many games while Netherlands edged Zimbabwe in the Group B fixture.

Wasim Akram to conduct training program for national players

Former Pakistani legend Wasim Akram will conduct a two-day training program for national players, SLC High Performance Coaches, and the coaches of the major clubs, the Sri Lanka Cricket said.

Afghanistan announce T20 World Cup 2024 squad

Afghanistan named their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 in the West Indies and the USA in June this year, with Rashid Khan set to lead the side.

Rusty Sri Lanka subdue gritty India

Sri Lanka put up a brave effort in two weeks of training as a XV a side outfit to outclass India by 45 points (7 tries, 5 conversions) to 10 points (1 try, 1 conversion, 1 penalty) at the Racecourse ground in Colombo last night.

Big names miss out as Australia reveal squad for T20 World Cup

A host of big names have missed selection as Australia announced their 15-player group for next month’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

Sri Lanka ‘A’ prevail to take 2-0 lead

Sri Lanka ‘A’ prevailed with a comfortable eight wicket win over Afghanistan ‘A’ in the second match of the five match ODI series played at the Sooriyawewa Stadium today to take a 2-0 lead.

Kazakhstan edge Qatar in Racecourse thriller

Kazakhstan had a great start to the Asia Rugby Division 1 Championship opening encounter when they edged out a spirited Qatar outfit by 33 points (five tries and four conversions) to 31 points (one penalty try, three tries, three conversions and one penalty) in a thriller at the Racecourse Grounds in Colombo.

India announce squad for T20 World Cup

The Senior Selection Committee on Tuesday picked India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, which will be hosted in the West Indies and USA.

Archer named in England’s T20 World Cup squad

Jofra Archer has been recalled to the England squad for their defence of the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and United States in June.

South Africa announce T20 World Cup 2024 squad

South Africa named their 15-man squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 on Tuesday, 30 April.

Independent three-member inquiry board appointed: SLAMS

The Sri Lanka Automobile Sports (SLAMS) today appointed a three-member independent board of inquiry to investigate into the tragedy at the Fox Hill Supercross Motor Racing Event on April 21.

Asia Rugby Division 1 Championship begins tomorrow

Colombo is set to witness an exhilarating clash of talents as the Asia Rugby (AR) Division 1 Championship will kick-off at the Racecourse Grounds tomorrow.

Over 500 overseas players registered for LPL 2024

The fifth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024 has seen interest from over 500 players from overseas, ready to take the field in the upcoming edition.

Billy Vunipola ‘tasered twice’ during arrest in Spanish bar

Saracens and England rugby player, who allegedly threatened staff and customers with bottles and chairs, reportedly had to be sedated

Sahan Arachchige to lead Sri Lanka ‘A’

All-rounder Sahan Arachchige has been selected to lead the Sri Lanka ‘A’ Team against the visiting Afghanistan ‘A’ Team during their five-match unofficial one-day series and in the only four-day encounter.

Dates confirmed for 78th Bradby Shield

The dates for the 78th Bradby Shield rugby encounter between the traditional rivals Trinity College and Royal College have been confirmed.

SLAS appoints independent committee for investigation

While the Sri Lanka Army is conducting an inquiry, a three-member independent committee headed by a Senior President’s Counsel has been appointed by Sri Lanka Automobile Sports (SLAS) to conduct an inquiry into the tragic incident that occurred during the Fox Hill Super Cross 2024 event in Diyatalawa.

Pakistan lose key players for last two T20Is against New Zealand

Pakistan have been dealt with more injury blows in the ongoing T20I series against New Zealand at home.

Is Chamari Athapaththu Sri Lanka’s greatest cricketer ever?

Chamari Athapaththu’s historical 195 against South Africa last week saw her claiming the top spot of ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings on Tuesday.

Sri Lanka secures third spot in South Asian Kurash Championship 2024

Sri Lanka clinched the third position in the South Asian Kurash Championship held from April 19th to 21st in Cochin, Kerala, India. The championship, which saw participation from five nations, witnessed intense bouts and strategic maneuvers as athletes vied for supremacy in the ancient Central Asian sport.

Athapaththu back atop ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings

Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu is back at the top of the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings after a superb 195 not out in the third ODI against South Africa in Potchefstroom that helped her team level the ICC Women’s Championship Series 1-1.

Army forms committee to probe Diyatalawa Fox Hill Supercross accident

The Sri Lanka Army has decided to appoint a special investigation committee consisting of 07 senior officers chaired by a Major General to probe the accident that occurred during the Diyatalawa Fox Hill Supercross.

Indian cricket manager indicted for Legend Cricket League match-fixing allegations

The Attorney General’s Department informed court today that an indictment has been filed before the Colombo High Court against an Indian cricket manager over match-fixing allegations during the Legend Cricket League 2024.