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Sri Lanka prepare for rain-soaked T20 showdown with New Zealand

Sri Lanka hope to maintain their purple patch at home with a two-match Twenty20 series against New Zealand starting Saturday -- but rains may force the hosts to keep their formidable spin attack on standby.

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Ashantha de Mel resigns

27 Jan 2021

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Thirimanne’s attitude and effort impress fielding coach

26 Jan 2021

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Arthur says batsmen didn’t stick to plan

26 Jan 2021

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Sibley shines as England win second test by six wickets

25 Jan 2021

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Jerome Jayaratne to be manager for West Indies tour

25 Jan 2021

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Jerome Jayaratne to be manager for West Indies tour

25 Jan 2021

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The current team manager and the chief selector de Mel who was a stop-gap arrangement has decided to seek a break. He will, however, continue to be the chairman of the selection committee.

Not the end of the world for Ramesh Mendis, says Hashan Tillakaratne

23 Jan 2021

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’’Obviously, I am disappointed but hope he will do well,” his mentor and childhood coach Isuru Anushka, who now resides in Australia, said.

Cricket is my second religion, says Sri Lankan fan Sunil Govinna

23 Jan 2021

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Rob Lewis, the sole member of the Barmy Army who chose to stay back in Sri Lanka for ten months in anticipation of England returning to tour Sri Lanka, was present during the first Test as well.

Mathews ton lifts Sri Lanka to 229-4

22 Jan 2021

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Angelo Mathews scored a stubborn century to take Sri Lanka to 229-4 on the first day of the second Test against England on Friday after early strikes by James Anderson made the home side look vulnerable.

Chandimal calls for clinical execution in second Test against England

21 Jan 2021

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The hosts have lost their last five home Tests against England and defeat in the second Test, which starts at the Galle International Stadium today, will see Sri Lanka lose consecutive Tests in Galle for the first time.

Binura Fernando, Chamika Karunaratne test positive for COVID-19

21 Jan 2021

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Fast-bowlers Binura Fernando and Chamika Karunaratne are said to have returned positive tests, but reportedly have not come in contact with other national players.

Chathurya, Thehan clinch Men’s Doubles title

20 Jan 2021

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Bottom seeds Chathurya Nilaweera and Thehan Wijemanne pulled off a stunning win over the top seeds Sankha Athukorala and Yasitha de Silva to clinch the Men’s Doubles title at the 105th National Tennis Championships played at the SLTA Courts in Green Path yesterday.

Kusal Mendis left out for second Test

19 Jan 2021

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Following a discussion this morning, the team management decided to also release Minod Bhanuka, Lahiru Kumara and Nuwan Pradeep.

Karunaratne to miss second Test

18 Jan 2021

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According to highly placed sources, the 32-year-old is not yet fully recovered from a thumb injury and will leave the bio-bubble and head home tomorrow.

England’s Bairstow, Lawrence seal seven-wicket win over Sri Lanka

18 Jan 2021

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After losing three quick wickets before the overnight close, Bairstow and Lawrence steadied the innings and scored the required 36 runs in less than 10 overs on the final day.

Professional full-time administrators, way forward for Cricket in Sri Lanka, says former SLC Sec. Skandakumar

18 Jan 2021

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Sri Lanka was awarded Test status back in 1981 and played their first Test match in 1982 at a time when there were eight clubs in the top division. Performing notably enough to ascend to ICC Full-Membership spoke volumes for the talent produced from the leading clubs at the time.

Yasitha de Silva and Anika Seneviratne win Open singles titles

17 Jan 2021

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Second seeded Yasitha de Silva and top seeded Anika Seneviratne clinched the Men’s and Women’s Open singles title of the 105th National Tennis Championships by coming out victorious in the final played at the SLTA tennis courts in Greenpath, Colombo today.

Moeen Ali tests negative, joins team bio-bubble

16 Jan 2021

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Prof. Arjuna de Silva, the Chairman of the medical panel of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), told the Daily Mirror: ’’Moeen Ali is now COVID-19 negative and has joined the team bio-bubble in the hotel’’.

Mendis okay to bat, close to dubious record

15 Jan 2021

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Kusal Mendis, who was twice hit by Joe Root while fielding at short leg, is okay and will bat, according to team sources. It is to be seen whether the team management would want him to bat at number five instead of at three.

Bowlers failed to put pressure on Root, Lawrence – SL bowling coach Saker

15 Jan 2021

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Sri Lanka’s bowling coach David Saker admitted that the home side had not been good enough to combat an authoritative Joe Root and failed to put pressure on debutant Dan Lawrence early in his innings, as England piled on a 180-run first innings lead to take command of the first Test by the end of the second day in Galle today.

Yasitha de Silva sets up final showdown against Sharmal Dissanayake

15 Jan 2021

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Defending champion Sharmal Dissanayake, the top seed, and Yasitha de Silva, the bottom seeded player, booked their berths to the final of the Men’s Opens singles final of the 105th National Tennis Championships when they recorded easy wins in the semi-finals played at the SLTA tennis courts in Greenpath, Colombo on Friday.

Root masterclass helps England dominate rain-hit day two

15 Jan 2021

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It has been by no means plain sailing on a pitch with prodigious turn, but Roots skill in scoring all around the wicket secured him an 18th test century and he will resume on the third morning with Jos Buttler (7 not out).

England cricket fan waits 10 months for Sri Lanka Test - and gets kicked out

14 Jan 2021

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Rob Lewis, who flew out last March before the original tour was aborted over the coronavirus, and decided to stay until England returned, said he was ’’very frustrated’’ by the turn of events.

Bess five-for gives England opening day honours in Galle

14 Jan 2021

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Bess, who returned figures of 5-30, combined with paceman Stuart Broad, who took three wickets, as Sri Lanka were all out in two sessions as the two-Test series resumed in Galle after the original tour was aborted over the coronavirus in March.

SL wary of England’s depleted spin attack - Karunaratne

13 Jan 2021

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Wet weather has already restricted Sri Lanka’s preparations for today’s Test, and while the forecast suggests dry conditions at the start of play today, there is rain forecast over the course of the match.

Mathews returns from injury for England Tests

13 Jan 2021

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But the injured pair of batsman Dhananjaya de Silva and pace bowler Kasun Rajitha will miss the series starting on Thursday after being part of the 2-0 Test series defeat in South Africa this month.

Sharmal, Yasitha, Chathurya advance to semis

12 Jan 2021

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Top seed Sharmal Dissanayake along with second seed Yasitha de Silva and seventh seed Chathruya Nilaweera advanced to the Men’s Singles semi-finals of the 105th National Tennis Championships by recording victorious in their respective quarter-finals played at the SLTA Courts in Green Path today.

SLAF Commander’s Cup golf tourney set for January 23

12 Jan 2021

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The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) and the Eagles’ Golf Links will host the Commander’s Cup 2021 annual golf tournament for men and women from January 23 at China Bay in Trincomalee.

Six men, three women advance to quarter-finals

11 Jan 2021

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The 105th National Tennis Championship which was scheduled to be played last year but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic got underway at the SLTA tennis courts in Greenpath, Colombo.

Stokes, Archer-less England can be beaten – Dickwella

11 Jan 2021

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Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batsman Niroshan Dickwella said the absence of fast-bowler Jofra Archer and talismanic all-rounder Ben Stokes, along with three further players from the English side, could tip the scales in Sri Lanka’s favour in the upcoming Test series between the two sides which is scheduled to kick-off on Thursday in Galle.

Alagic’s future depends on SAFF Cup results - FFSL President

11 Jan 2021

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This will be a decisive year for European Pro-Licence Coach, Amir Alagic from Bosnia who is Sri Lanka’s Head Coach, according to Anura de Silva, President of the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL).

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