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The case filed pertaining to the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Interim Committee is due to be taken up for further consideration before the Court of Appeal on 23 November.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe is to study three letters sent by the Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC) to the International Cricket Council (ICC) which led to the ICC suspending Sri Lanka. Responding to a statement made in Parliament today by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, the President
- Sajith and Sports Minister declare war on Sri Lanka Cricket (Category: Breaking News)
- SLC admits it complained to ICC leading to ban (Category: Breaking News)
- President orders Police protection for Israelis in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt restructuring to be completed before polls (Category: Breaking News)
The ICC Board on Tuesday decided to shift the 2024 men’s Under-19 World Cup from Sri Lanka to South Africa. The move, a unanimous decision by the board, was taken as a consequence of the ICC recently provisionally suspending Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) due to extensive government interference
- Bangladesh set to tour USA for three T20Is ahead of World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Cricket suspended by ICC: Causes and implications (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC U-19 World Cup 2024 moved from Sri Lanka to South Africa - Report (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC strips Sri Lanka of right to host U19 Cricket World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
By Srian Obeyesekere Half centuries by Erosha Shyamali, an unbeaten 55 in SSC’s 7-wicket win over Badureliya, and 51 not out by NCC ‘s Harshi Wijeratne in a 9-wicket win over Ace Capital were the highlights of the Sri Lanka Women’s Cricket Invitaional Tournament matches that concluded yesterday. Meanwhile CCC defeated Galle CC, Air Force […]The post SLC WOMEN’S INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT Half c...
ICC Media Release The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board met today and confirmed the terms of the suspension of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). After hearing representation from SLC, the ICC Board decided that Sri Lanka can continue to compete internationally both in bilateral cricket and ICC
- ICC suspends Sri Lanka Cricket s membership (Category: Breaking News)
- HOSTS OF U19 ICC GLOBAL EVENTS UNTIL 2027 ANNOUNCED (Category: Sports)
- ICC confirms terms of SLC suspension; shifting of U19 World Cup 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to abide by ICC edict, new interim committee appointed (Category: Breaking News)
By Srian Obeyesekere Sadeera Samarawickrama was Sri Lanka’s leading run-scorer in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, with 373 runs from 9 innings with a highest of 108 against Pakistan off 89 balls inclusive of 11 boundaries and 2 sixes. He averaged a pleasing 53.28. He was overall placed 17th among the top batters of […]The post Sadeera Samarawickrama Sri Lanka’s leading run getter at world cu...
- Sri Lanka get on the board at World Cup with win over the Netherlands (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan complete record run chase to dim Sri Lanka’s semi hopes (Category: Breaking News)
- The curious case of Sadeera Samarawickrama (Category: Breaking News)
21st November 2023 Media Release The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board convened on November 21, 2023, in Ahmedabad, where the question of Sri Lanka’s suspension from the ICC was taken up. Participating in the proceedings as an observer, the President of SLC, Mr. Shammi Silva, urged the Board to grant additional time for the Sri […]The post SLC Statement on the decisions taken by the ...
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- Video: HIRU THANIWELA EP 400 (Category: Video)
- Over 400 respond (Category: Breaking News)
- Video: CoL has increased by 400 percent - Maithri (Category: Video)
The ICC Men’s U19 Cricket World Cup 2024 in January will be held in South Africa after the ICC Board that met today confirmed Sri Lanka would be replaced as hosts. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) was recently suspended by the ICC for breaching its obligations as a Member, namely for failing to manage
- SLC defends decision not to cover full cost of Kusal’s surgery (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahela to join Sri Lanka team as consultant coach (Category: Breaking News)
- Arjuna Ranatunga to chair 15-member National Sports Council (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith and Sports Minister declare war on Sri Lanka Cricket (Category: Breaking News)
The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board met today and confirmed the terms of the suspension of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).
Minister of Sports Roshan Ranasinghe states that he has written evidence to prove how the funds received by the Sports Ministry from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) were spent.
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- Capturing the best sports photos from the biggest stages in 2020 (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Capturing the best sports photos from the biggest stages in 2020 (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- 2020: A sports year for the ages (Category: USA, North Dakota)
The post Prima U15 Sri Lanka Youth League 2023 appeared first on Sri Lanka Cricket.
- Men’s 2024 Future Tours Program of Sri Lanka Cricket (Category: Sports)
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is slated to make a decision in respect of the temporary ban imposed on the national cricket governing body today (Nov.21).
to a COPE hearing on Sri Lanka Cricket, the Speaker said: “I have received complaints […]
Opposition and SJB leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday called on Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena to remove parliamentary committee chairmen who had conflicts of interest. Premadasa demanded to know from the Speaker what moral right a person had to chair a committee investigating Sri Lanka Cricket
- Speaker responds to President’s letter (Category: Breaking News)
- Parliament to convene from March 21st to 24th (Category: Breaking News)
- Members nominated to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services (Category: Breaking News)
- Members nominated to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services (Category: Breaking News)
The Committee on Parliamentary Business has agreement to appoint a Special Parliamentary Select Committee to investigate the irregularities in Sri Lankan Cricket (SLC), under a co-chairmanship of the ruling parties and the opposition.
Stars from champions Australia, runners-up India, semi-finalists South Africa and New Zealand, as well as Sri Lanka all feature in a glittering line up. All-rounder Glenn Maxwell and spinner Adam Zampa are included after helping Australia to a record-extending sixth triumph. KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah are among the six Indian stars selected […]The post ICC Cricket World Cup...
- India 260/9 (Category: Breaking News)
- India amass 260 against Pakistan (Category: Breaking News)
- India bagged the Under 19 Cricket World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Sangakkara reaches summit of world batting rankings (Category: Breaking News)
The Court of Appeal has decided to take up for further consideration the petition against the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) interim committee, on Wednesday (22).
By Srian Obeyesekere While Bloomfield pulled off a comprehensive 8-wicket win over Air Force with a day to spare in the Major Club 3-day Tournament, NCC staved off defeat against Moors SC after being made to follow on finishing on 112 for 1 wicket on a brave unbeaten knock of 78 off 66 by Lahiru […]The post NCC stave off defeat vs Moors SC, Tamil Union and Sebastianites settle for a draw app...
- Army SC defeat Ace Capital by 195 runs (Category: Sports)
By Srian Obeyesekere Sri Lanka’s most famous 1996 world cup winning century maker Aravinda de Silva’s first comments on being inducted to the ICC Hall of Fame were, “I am honoured by this recognition by the ICC at the highest level, and what immediately comes to mind is that great effort of scoring that world […]The post ‘I treasure my world cup ton which is the ultimate dream of any cricket...
- Former Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee chief denies any interference in team selections (Category: Breaking News)
- Rejection was tough choice, says Aravinda (Category: Breaking News)
- English encounter will be tough - Aravinda (Category: Breaking News)
- English encounter will be tough - Aravinda (Category: Breaking News)
20th November 2023 Media Release Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) unequivocally rejects the baseless and malicious allegations made by the Minister of Sports, Mr. Roshan Ranasinghe. MP, during a media conference held yesterday (19th November). The SLC asserts that the Minister’s statements
- Video: HIRU THANIWELA EP 400 (Category: Video)
- Video: CoL has increased by 400 percent - Maithri (Category: Video)
- 400 new teachers for the Central Province (Category: Breaking News)
- 400 teacher appointments to the Western Province (Category: Breaking News)
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe declared war on Sri Lanka Cricket in Parliament today, accusing the cricket board of influencing the International Cricket Council (ICC) to ban Sri Lanka. Premadasa accused the Sri Lanka Cricket board of violating the Sri
- President to study letters sent by SLC to ICC (Category: Breaking News)
- SLC admits it complained to ICC leading to ban (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith Premadasa tables SLC letter to ICC over undue interference (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC CEO and Sri Lanka’s Sports Minister discuss way forward for SLC (Category: Breaking News)
By Srian Obeyesekere Nugegoda S&WC pulled off an innings and 4 runs win over Panadura SC in their Group A game of the SLC Major League Tournament. The toast of Nugegoda S&WC was Rumesh Buddika who scored a superb unbeaten 126. Meanwhile, BRC defeated Kandy Customs by 145 runs in a Group A fixture on […]The post Nugegoda S&WC trounce Panadura SC by an innings and 4 runs, BRC defe...
- Army SC defeat Ace Capital by 195 runs (Category: Sports)
By Srian Obeyesekere Milinda Siriwardana struck 127 off 179 balls inclusive of 17 boundaries, and Madawa Warnapura 57 off 135 with 4 boundaries as Negombo CC totaled a handsome 274 against Colombo Cricket Club on the second day of their Group A match of the Sri Lanka Cricket Major League Tournament
- Seven batsmen hit centuries (Category: Sports)
- Jaffna fight back 219/5 after restricting Galle to 258 (Category: Sports)
- Lahiru Madushanka career best unbeaten 178 assault (Category: Sports)
By Srian Obeyesekere Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), as it has done so in the past, once again came out with a magnanimous gesture of promoting and helping out other sportspersons by honouring eleven Asian Games medal winners by a total sum of Rs.28 million under the patronage of SLC President, Shammi
- Sri Lanka Cricket recognizes the Asian Games medal winners (Category: Sports)
- Treasury approved Rs.50 million for cricketers (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Cricket gets Rs. 50 million from the Treasury to help its financial issues (Category: Breaking News)
- Rs 2.5 million Gold plaque to Murali from SLC (Category: Sports)
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) says it unequivocally rejects the baseless and malicious allegations made by the Minister of Sports Roshan Ranasinghe, during a media conference held yesterday (19).
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today revealed that Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) president Shammi Silva had sent a letter to the International Cricket Council (ICC) alleging that the Sports Ministry had made undue interferences in its activities and claimed that this had paved the way for the ICC ban
- Letter To Tiran (Category: Breaking News)
- Gotabaya yet to submit resignation letter (Category: Breaking News)
- An Open Letter To The President & The Judiciary (Category: Breaking News)
- An Open Letter To All Parliamentarians (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) led by Shammi Silva today admitted it had complained to the International Cricket Council (ICC) over the interference by Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe, which eventually led by the ban on SLC by the ICC. Issuing a statement today (Sunday), SLC said that it strongly
- Sri Lanka Cricket board President admits to having drinks with MPs (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith and Sports Minister declare war on Sri Lanka Cricket (Category: Breaking News)
- President to study letters sent by SLC to ICC (Category: Breaking News)
- President sacks Sports Minister after Parliament outburst (Category: Breaking News)
Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe claims that Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) forced the International Cricket Council (ICC) to suspend Sri Lanka from international cricket.
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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) states that it strongly refutes the recent allegations made by the leadership of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) in parliament regarding the communication between the SLC and the International Cricket Council (ICC).
- 'Five years' to resolve SLC crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Sports Minister slams SLC (Category: Breaking News)
- SLC eager to host IPL matches (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka eager to host IPL matches - Dharmadasa (Category: Breaking News)
19th November 2023 Media Release Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) strongly refutes the recent allegations made by the leadership of the SJB (Samagi Jana Balawegaya) in the parliament regarding the communication between SLC and the International Cricket Council (ICC). It is evident
- SJB calls for sacking of SLC management (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Cricket suspended by ICC due to extensive government interference? (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith Premadasa tables SLC letter to ICC over undue interference (Category: Breaking News)
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