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A little over four months after winning the Asia Cup, Sri Lanka are on the verge of a selection committee shake-up and its chief Pramodya Wickramasinghe is likely to be among the first names on the chopping block. Wickramasinghe has headed the selection committee since April 2021, overseeing a youth-driven overhaul of Sri Lanka’s limited overs squads. This has […]
- Cricket selection chief summoned by Sports Ministry s SIU (Category: Breaking News)
- Chief selector reveals reasons behind Sri Lanka s disappointing World Cup campaign (Category: Breaking News)
- Sports Minister orders SIU to probe cricket selection chief s statements (Category: Breaking News)
- Cricket selection chief appears before Sports Ministry s SIU (Category: Breaking News)
Titas Sadhu, Archana Devi and Parshavi Chopra took two scalps each while Gongadi Trisha and Soumya Tiwari made useful scores as India Under-19 scripted a memorable seven wicket win over England Under-19 to seal the inaugural Women’s Under-19 World Cup in Potchefstroom. India U19 chased down the paltry target of 69 in the 14th over. […]
- I will visit India on Sept 19: President Mahinda (Category: Breaking News)
- Unmukt Chand century takes India to final (Category: Sports)
- India win U19 World Cup final (Category: Breaking News)
- India Under-19s continue winning spree (Category: Sports)
The upcoming women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa will have an all-woman line-up of match officials, in what will be a landmark first in the game.On Friday, the ICC announced the panel of three match referees and ten umpires, featuring officials from seven countries. The match referees are GS
- Atapattu special powers Sri Lanka to record run-chase (Category: Breaking News)
- Pressure of expectations bogs South Africa down; freedom gives Sri Lanka wings to fly (Category: Breaking News)
- Shashikala half century helps Sri Lanka make 220 for 6 in 50 overs (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka women create history with series win in South Africa (Category: Breaking News)
Wanindu Hasaranga and Inoka Ranaweera have been included in the ICC T20I men’s and women’s teams of the year. Hasaranga has been included in the ICC T20I Men’s Team of the Year 2022 while Inoka Ranaweera has been included in the T20I Women’s Team of the Year 2022. The ICC Team of the Year recognises […]
- Dravid calls for calm as India experiment in Sri Lanka series (Category: Breaking News)
- Hasaranga tops T20Is global rankings (Category: Breaking News)
- Debutant Shivam Mavi joins exclusive club as India register thrilling win (Category: Breaking News)
- History made as Sri Lanka star claims No.1 batter ranking (Category: Breaking News)
The report of the five-member committee appointed to look into the issues pertaining to the Sri Lanka cricket team s conduct during its tour in Australia for the T20 World Cup has been forwarded to the Attorney General for advice on legal action, the Sports Ministry said.
A Sydney magistrate has adjourned the rape case of Sri Lankan cricketer, Danushka Gunathilaka, so a police brief of evidence can be finalised.The post Sexual assault case against cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka adjourned for evidence to be collated appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Australian court adjourns case against Danushka Gunathilaka (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka being moved to Sydney’s Silverwater Prison – report (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Cricket hires new lawyers for Dhanushka Gunathilaka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka charged with alleged sexual assault of woman in Sydney (Category: Breaking News)
The committee appointed to look into the participation of the Sri Lanka cricket team at the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia last year and related incidents has handed over its report to the Minister of Sports Youth Affairs Roshan Ranasinghe.
With a rotated squad for their home T20I series with Sri Lanka, India head coach Rahul Dravid has called for patience as the team’s future stars find their feet. India fell to Sri Lanka by 16 runs in the second T20I in Pune, with touring captain Dasun Shanaka crowned Player of the Match after a […]
- Rahul Dravid thankful New Zealand beat Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Suryakumar powers India to T20 series win over Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- India beats Sri Lanka and takes series (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF still awaiting adequate assurances on Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
England bowled out the West Indies for just 43 on their way to completing a 5-0 clean sweep in the T20 series with an eight-wicket win in Barbados. The hosts were bowled out in 16.2 overs for their lowest-ever total in T20 internationals. Seamers Freya Davies and Alice Davidson-Richards starred with the ball, claiming 3-2 […]
- England women crush West Indies to secure ODI series win (Category: Breaking News)
- England beat Pakistan to win T20 World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- West Indies knocked out of the T20 World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Bairstow’s 90 helps England beat SA in riotous T20 (Category: Breaking News)
India defeated Bangladesh by 120 to secure their third T20 World Cup for the Blind at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, December 17. Opting to bat first, India posted 277 runs on the board for the loss of two wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Sunil Ramesh (136 not off 63
- Flights between Jaffna and Chennai resume (Category: Breaking News)
- Major fire sweeps through Kelaniya factory (Category: Breaking News)
- India’s Lines of Credit to Sri Lanka crosses US$ 3.2 billion (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka seeks Maldives assistance in war on drugs (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka will settle into life in Sydney after being accused of sexually assaulting a woman multiple times, a court has heard.The post Australian court allows Cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka to move house appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Danushka Gunathilaka granted bail (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka being moved to Sydney’s Silverwater Prison – report (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka charged with alleged sexual assault of woman in Sydney (Category: Breaking News)
- Sexual assault case against cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka adjourned for evidence to be collated (Category: Breaking News)
Chamika Karunaratne will be available for selection for the rest of the Lanka Premier League despite undergoing an emergency dental surgery following a fielding mishap against Galle Gladiators on Wednesday. “He’s stable and out of danger,” Kandy Falcons’ team manager said. “He is available for selection and will be able to participate in the Kandy […]
- Chamika Karunaratne handed suspended one-year ban from all cricket (Category: Breaking News)
- Dimuth reiterates he wants to focus as a batsman (Category: Breaking News)
- Paddy cultivators complain of exploitation by traders (Category: Breaking News)
- JVP accuses seed producers of ripping off farmers (Category: Breaking News)
Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Roshan Ranasinghe has appointed a six member committee headed by Retired Supreme Court Judge Kusala Sarojini Weerawardena to inquire into the incidents reported against some members of the Sri Lanka Cricket team that participated at the ICC T20 World Cup
A six-member committee has been appointed to inquire into the incidents reported against Sri Lanka cricket players during their recent stay in Australia for the ICC T20 World Cup.
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- Marital Blitz & On The Subject Of Marriage As A License To Rape (Category: Breaking News)
- Examining Sri Lanka’s New ‘Romeo & Juliet Law’: A Departure From The 1995 Age Of Consent Legisla... (Category: Breaking News)
- A departure from the 1995 Age of Consent Legislation (Category: Breaking News)
- Is Sri Lanka Still The “Pedophile’s Pleasure Center?” (Category: Breaking News)
Mark Waugh has rubbished rumours of a rift between current and former members of the Australian men’s cricket team, describing the claims as ‘rubbish’. Reports have circulated in recent weeks that a host of Aussie greats are unhappy with the treatment of former coach Justin Langer and not on speaking terms with the current group of players. […]
- Ex-Australia coach says some players were ‘cowards’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Australia players criticise rights record of World Cup hosts Qatar (Category: Breaking News)
- Roger Federer retires after Laver Cup loss (Category: Breaking News)
- ECB charges club and ‘number of individuals’ with bringing game into disrepute (Category: Breaking News)
contract extension despite winning the T20 World Cup and beating England 4-0 in the Ashes. “Everyone [...
- Pakistan stun New Zealand to reach final (Category: Breaking News)
- Australia players criticise rights record of World Cup hosts Qatar (Category: Breaking News)
- Australia beat India by nine runs to claim cricket gold (Category: Breaking News)
- Qatar beaten by Ecuador as dream turns into nightmare (Category: Breaking News)
Chamika Karunaratne, the Sri Lanka, all-rounded, has been handed a one-year ban, suspended for a year, by Sri Lanka Cricket following a “disciplinary inquiry”. The SLC found Karunaratne to have breached multiple clauses by a three-member inquiry panel. The all-rounders pleaded guilty to all charges levelled against him. Karunaratne was handed a suspended ban of […]
- One year suspended Cricket ban for Chamika Karunaratne (Category: Sports)
- Chamika Karunaratne gets one year suspended ban (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka hands Chamika Karunaratne suspended ban after disciplinary inquiry (Category: Breaking News)
- Shepherd fined $15,000 for drink driving (Category: Western Australia)
Cricketer Chamika Karunaratne has been slapped with a one year suspended ban after pleading guilty of violating his Player Agreement. Sri Lanka Cricket said that a disciplinary inquiry was carried out by a three-member inquiry panel into the alleged violations by the nationally contracted player, Chamika Karunaratne, for breaching several clauses in the Player Agreement […]
- Sri Lanka hands Chamika Karunaratne suspended ban after disciplinary inquiry (Category: Breaking News)
- Chamika Karunaratne loses four teeth following a fielding mishap (Category: Breaking News)
- One year suspended Cricket ban for Chamika Karunaratne (Category: Sports)
Sri Lanka cricketer Chamika Karunaratne has pledged guilty for all charges levelled against him over the alleged breaching of several clauses in the Player Agreement during the recently concluded ICC T20 World Cup held in Australia, the national cricket board says.
Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka accused of raping a Sydney woman he met on a dating app has been pictured for the first time since leaving custody on bail.The post Sri Lankan Cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka charged with rape seen for first time since leaving custody on bail appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sexual assault case against cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka adjourned for evidence to be collated (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Cricket hires new lawyers for Dhanushka Gunathilaka (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka has three sex assault charges withdrawn (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka being moved to Sydney’s Silverwater Prison – report (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka batter Danushka Gunathilaka has been banned from using Tinder and his social media accounts after being granted bail while awaiting trial on charges of sexual intercourse without consent.Gunathilaka, 31, was arrested in the early hours of November 6 at Sydney’s Hyatt Regency Hotel, where he was staying while the Sri Lankan team were […]
- Danushka denied bail, suspended by SLC from ‘all forms of cricket’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Curfew removed for Sri Lankan cricketer on rape charges (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka has three sex assault charges withdrawn (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka found not guilty in sexual assault trial (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka has been banned from using Tinder and his social media accounts after being granted bail while awaiting trial on rape charges. Gunathilaka, 31, was arrested in the early hours of 6 October at Sydney’s Hyatt Regency hotel, where he was staying while the Sri Lankan cricket team were in Australia […]
- Danushka Gunathilaka cleared of rape in Sydney (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka attempting to reach settlement with rape victim (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka to sue Australian authorities (Category: Breaking News)
- Trial of rape-accused Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka hit by delay (Category: Breaking News)
England beat Pakistan by five wickets in a pulsating final in Melbourne to win the Men’s T20 World Cup and become double world champions. Chasing 138 in front of a raucous Pakistan-supporting crowd, they fell to 45-3 and 84-4 amid electric fast bowling. But, under intense pressure
- England stunned by Ireland as rain results in five-run defeat (Category: Breaking News)
- England batter hits his first IPL century for Sunrisers Hyderabad (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan stun New Zealand to reach final (Category: Breaking News)
- South Africa beat Bangladesh to set up England semi-final (Category: Breaking News)
England are T20 World Champions for the second time after Ben Stokes steered them to a six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the final at the MCG.The post England beat Pakistan to win T20 World Cup appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- England beat Pakistan to win T20 World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Ben Stokes to retire from one-day internationals (Category: Breaking News)
- A repeat of 1992 World Cup final at MCG (Category: Breaking News)
England are T20 World Champions for the second time after Ben Stokes steered them to a six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the final at the MCG.
Rex Clementine in Melbourne This cricket is indeed a funny game. If you remember Sri Lanka’s tour of England in 2006, Mahela Jayawardene’s side was mocked and ridiculed at Lord’s after they conceded over 500 runs and were made to follow on in what was a flat deck. Geoff Boycott ran down the tourists saying […]
- Morgan & Mendis on Top of the Game (Category: Breaking News)
- Did England underestimate Sri Lanka? (Category: Breaking News)
- The Ashes; love story to lifetime memory (Category: Breaking News)
- Third Test delayed due to rain (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka s ace spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has been included in the 9-member shortlist for the Player of the Tournament for the ongoing ICC Men s T20 World Cup 2022.
Pakistan reached the Men’s T20 World Cup final after a thunderous seven-wicket win over New Zealand in Sydney. Chasing 153 to win, Pakistan openers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan hit half-centuries in an opening stand of 105 to tee up a stunning victory. Shan Masood hit the winning runs
- PAK v SL – 3rd Test – Sharjah (Category: Sports)
- PAK v SL – 5th ODI – Abu Dhabi (Category: Sports)
- Pak Army committed genocide in Bangladesh in 1971, says new resolution tabled in US House (Category: Breaking News)
Rashid Khan’s reign at the top of the MRF ICC Men’s T20I Bowling Rankings has been short-lived, with the Afghanistan spinner usurped in top spot by Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga. Rashid had pushed Australian Josh Hazlewood out of top spot after his strong start to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022
- Hasaranga, Theekshana among ICC T20I top 5 bowlers (Category: Breaking News)
- Wanindu Hasaranga becomes world’s top-ranked T20I bowler (Category: Breaking News)
- Wanindu Hasaranga wins ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for June (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka star Hasaranga reprimanded for breach during World Cup qualifier (Category: Breaking News)
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