Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe has urged the Executive Committee (ExCo) of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and the Selection Committee to step down from their positions or face drastic action, in light of the Lions crushing defeat to India by a massive 302 runs in the ODI 33 of the ongoing ICC

Cricket in the country has collapsed due to mismanagement by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) officials, says Chief Executive of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Ajith P. Perera. Commenting on the disastrous showing by the national team at the ICC World Cup, Perera said: “There is high level

Saturday 4th November, 2023 Cricket is said to be a game of glorious uncertainties, but the present-day Sri Lankan cricketers seem determined to disprove this aphorism; they have made their humiliating defeats almost certain and predictable, if their pathetic performance in the past several international tournaments is any indication. It looks as if they specialised […]

In a media release issued today (03), Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has expressed its deep concern and disappointment over the performance of the Sri Lanka National Team during the ongoing World Cup 2023, particularly the disappointing loss against India yesterday. In light of these concerns, SLC

by Rex Clementine Renowned cheerleader Percy Abeysekara passed away yesterday after a brief illness. He was 87 years old. Uncle Percy as he was popularly known had seen all the highlights of Sri Lankan cricket. He had seen Sir Don Bradman play in 1948. In 1971, he was arrested for invading the pitch and had […]

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has lifted the ban imposed on Danushka Gunathilaka, who was acquitted following a lengthy legal battle in Australia over sexual abuse allegations.

Sri Lanka Cricket has decided to provide prize money of Rs. 10 million to Tharushi Karunaratne, who won the Gold in the women s 800m event at the ongoing 19th Asian Games.

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is considering lifting the temporary cricket ban imposed on cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka, who was acquitted by an Australian court over sexual assault charges today (28), according to sources.

Minister of Sports Roshan Ranasinghe has emphasized the importance of investigating if the funds received by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) are utilized to produce talented players.

Herath alleges Budget Office part of flawed political strategy By Shamindra Ferdinando Civil society activist Sirithunga Jayasuriya Tuesday (26) said that those genuinely concerned about political strategies of the Wickremesinghe-Rajapaksa government should be wary of possible moves to put off the presidential election scheduled for next year. Pointing out that both Provincial Councils and Local [...

The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the approved Sri Lanka squad taking part in the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

The match schedule for the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024 has been revealed as hosts Sri Lanka prepare to welcome the future stars of world cricket to the island nation for the first time since 2006.Five venues in Colombo are set to stage the action from 13 January, with the Final on 4 […]

The Court of Appeal today (Sept. 12) issued an interim order preventing the Sports Minister from taking further steps to amend the constitution of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).

Rex Clementine at Pallekele The much-hyped Asia Cup clash between nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan was a flop with rain ruining the game and both teams sharing a point each. Although there were two rain interruptions during India’s innings, a full quota of 50 overs was bowled, but after the dinner break the run chase […]

Wet weather could further impact the Asia Cup schedule with the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) considering moving games in the Super Four round away from Colombo. Officials from Sri Lanka Cricket and the PCB have confirmed to ESPNcricinfo that they are looking at alternative venues in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Friday announced that it was suspending all board-run domestic tournaments in the country, a move understood to have stemmed from a dispute surrounding the restructuring of these tournaments. “Sri Lanka Cricket has decided to immediately halt all board-conducted

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By Shamindra Ferdinando Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakse, PC, declared in Parliament that the winners of LPL (Lanka Premier League) 2023 B-Love Kandy had been sponsored by an enterprise that was banned in the country. The statement was made in Parliament on 24th August. The one-time President of the Bar Association found fault with SLC […]

The 15 member squad selected by Sri Lanka Cricket for the Men’s ODI Asia Cup 2023 has been approved by the Minister of Sports and Youth, Roshan Ranasinghe. The Sri Lanka Squad – Dasun Shanaka – Captain, Pathum Nissanaka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Janith Perera, Kusal Mendis – Vice Captain

by Rex Clementine Hot on the heels of the Parliament debate on the affairs of Sri Lanka Cricket, the Sports Ministry could present the newly drafted Constitution for Sri Lanka Cricket that had been drawn up after meticulous consideration following a petition to the courts. Leading stakeholders