18-member squad for Asian U-20 Meet

Sri Lanka Athletic (SLA) will field an 18-member contingent for the 21st Asian Under-20 Junior Athletic Championship, conducted by the Asian Athletic and to be held from April 24 to 27 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Sharfuddoula becomes the first Bangladesh umpire to be included in the ICC Elite Panel

Bangladesh umpire Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid becomes the first from his country to be named in the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Umpires following the International Cricket Council’s annual review and selection process.

Big names miss out as Australia announce men’s players to win new contracts

A quartet of experienced performers have missed out as Australia announced their list of men’s players to be offered national contracts for 2024-25.

Hathurusinghe to miss 2nd Test against Sri Lanka

Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe will not be present during the upcoming second and final Test against Sri Lanka, scheduled to commence on March 30 in Chattogram.

Eyes on T20 World Cup as South Africa prepare for Sri Lanka series

South Africa Women are prepared to play six limited-overs games against Sri Lanka at home starting Wednesday.

Women’s Asia Cup 2024 to be held in Dambulla

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has announced the upcoming Women’s Asia Cup 2024, scheduled to take place in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, from July 19th to July 28th, 2024.

Rajitha takes five wickets as Sri Lanka crush Bangladesh

Kasun Rajitha claimed his second five-wicket haul in Test cricket as Sri Lanka crushed Bangladesh by 328 runs on Monday in Sylhet to go 1-0 up in the two-match series.

Sri Lanka pushes Bangladesh to brink after de Silva, Mendis score centuries

Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis both slammed their second century of the match as Sri Lanka set up a 511-run target for Bangladesh before pushing the host to the corner in the first Test today.

Seamers put Sri Lanka in control as Bangladesh chase 280

Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis both hit knocks of 102 to help Sri Lanka post 280 in their first innings before their seamers rattled Bangladesh on the opening day of the first Test in Sylhet on Friday.

Sri Lanka announces women’s cricket squad for South Africa tour

The Cricket Selection Committee selected the following 17 member national women’s squad to tour South Africa.

Former Brazil international Robinho arrested to serve rape sentence

Former Brazil international football player Robinho has been arrested to serve a nine-year prison sentence for rape.

Bangladesh have 'high expectations' for Sri Lanka Test series

Bangladesh host a ’’formidable’’ Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series starting on Friday and ambitions are growing after years of struggle.

Groups, fixtures confirmed for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2024

Groups and fixtures have been revealed for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2024 that commences in Abu Dhabi next month.

Former Pakistan captain Saeed Ahmed passes away at 86

Former Pakistan captain and all-rounder Saeed Ahmed breathed his last on Wednesday, 20 March at the age of 86 in Lahore after a period of brief illness.

Oval Invincibles Sign Chamari Athapathu in the Hundred Draft

Dawid Malan, Chamari Athapaththu and Amanda-Jade Wellington were the big players of the night to join Oval Invincibles at The Hundred Draft, powered by Sage.

Martis recommended for Head Coach position

Former Isipathana College, CR and FC and national youth player, current St. Peter’s College and CH and FC Head Coach, Sanath Martis was recommended by Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) Technical Committee for the appointment as Head Coach of the Sri Lanka 15-A-Side outfit for the Asia Rugby Division 1 Series against the Qatar national outfit.

MILO Football Champs 2024 of Kilinochchi-Northern Province

The fourth match of the MILO Football Champs 2024 - Northern Province,(under 10 and under 12) was held in the Kilinochchi district over the weekend with the participation of 22 teams, comprising 6 Girls teams and 16 Boys teams.

Matheesha and Dilshan doubtful for IPL 2024

Sri Lankan star pacers Matheesha Pathirana and Dilshan Madushanka face uncertainty ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, set to kick off this Friday (22).

Sri Lanka to host Asia Rugby Division 1 in Colombo

Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) is set to host the Asia Rugby Division 1 Championship in Colombo from April 28 to May 5 between hosts Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Qatar.

Bangladesh’s Mushfiqur injured, out of Sri Lanka Tests

Veteran Bangladesh batsman Mushfiqur Rahim has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka due to a thumb injury, the cricket board said Tuesday.

Hasaranga's return to Test Cricket saves T20 World Cup participation

Sri Lanka all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been suspended for Bangladesh’s two-Test series against Bangladesh, shortly after announcing his decision to return to Test cricket following his retirement from the format last year.

Udan, Yuthika, Liviru guide Kalutara MV to victory

A six wicket haul by Udan Thejaka and half tons by Yuthika Dilruk and Liviru Sanmith helped Kalutara MV to record a four wicket win over Anuradhapura Central in the Under 19 inter-school cricket encounter played at Anuradhapura.

Bangladesh mocks Sri Lanka after series defeat

Bangladesh clinched the third ODI against Sri Lanka by four wickets to secure a 2-1 series win on Monday (18) which was followed up by a celebration from their veteran wicket-keeper Mushfiqur Rahim who brought his helmet as they were lining up to pose for the post-match photograph adding more fuel to the fire.

Cricket Australia postpones Afghan T20 series

Cricket Australia cites deteriorating human rights conditions for women and girls under Taliban rule

Wanindu Hasaranga comes out of retirement for Bangladesh Tests

Sri Lanka Cricket has named a 17-member squad and Wanindu Hasaranga, who announced his retirement from Test cricket last year, has made a comeback for the ICC World Test Championship series against Bangladesh, commencing on March 22.

Sri Lanka names Test squad for Bangladesh Test series

Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Harin Fernando approved the 17-member squad selected by the Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee to take part in the Test series against Bangladesh.

Mushfiqur mocks Mathews, recreates helmet malfunction scene from World Cup after ODI series win

During the post-match presentation, Mushfiqur Rahim celebrated the win by mocking Angelo Mathews’ ’timed out’ dismissal during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 as he gestured with a broken helmet.

Litton and uncapped Rana in squad for first Test vs Sri Lanka

Bangladesh have named a strong 15-member squad for the first Test against Sri Lanka in Sylhet, which begins on 22 March.

St. Aloysius’ fight back to record outright win

St. Aloysius’ College Galle fought their way back after conceding a first innings lead to record an outright win by four wickets over Holy Cross College Kalutara in the Under 19 inter-school cricket encounter played at Weeraketiya.

Nuwanidu, Dasun shines in Colombo’s win

Nuwanidu Fernando and Dasun Shanaka shone in Colombo’s first innings win over Jaffna in a high scoring match of the National Super League four day tournament encounter concluded at R. Premadasa Stadium.