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Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee Chairman and former cricketer Pramodya Wickramasinghe has no-balled the allegations raised against the team which suffered a humiliating loss at the ongoing cricket World Cup. Wickramasinghe passed the ball onto, what he termed as a “conspiracy”
A new judge bench of the Appeals Court has been appointed for the consideration of the motion filed by Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe challenging the stay order on the recently-formed Interim Committee for Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).
The Cabinet sub-committee appointed to look into the gazette issued by Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe appointing an Interim Committee for Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), and the other activities of the cricket board has been authorised to make decisions pertaining to the International Cricket Council
The Court of Appeal President, Justice Nissanka Bandula Karunaratne has recused himself from the hearing of the motion filed by the Minister of Sports seeking the revocation of the stay order issued against the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Interim Committee.
Following the ICC Hall of Fame announcement on 13 November 2023, open letters have been written to the inductees by those close to them, with their reactions to the news. Here, Mahela Jayawardena writes to inductee #110, Aravinda de Silva. To Aravinda Aiya (big brother), It is an honour to welcome you as the fourth […]The post A letter to Aravinda de Silva, from Mahela Jayawardena appeared f...
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) officials are slated to make an appearance before the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) today (Nov.14).
A video of a Sri Lankan cricketer grabbing the pants of a teammate, below the belt, has gone viral. The incident took place during a media conference hosted on Sunday with the participation of the Sri Lanka cricket team that was kicked out of the World Cup. The video shows a hand seemingly grabbing
Minister of Sports Roshan Ranasinghe has filed a motion requesting the lifting of the stay order issued by the Court of Appeals preventing the operation of the seven-member Interim Committee appointed by him for the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and the relevant gazette notification issued
By N Sathiya Moorthy Guess what is unique about the unanimous parliamentary approval for disbanding the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), the apex body for the sports in the country? Its possibly the first time that Parliament was unanimous on any issue in the post-Aragalaya phase after voting in Ranil
The SJB said on Saturday that the International Cricket Council (ICC) would not have suspended Sri Lanka’s membership if the Interim Committee appointed by the Sports Minister had been allowed to function. Addressing the media in Colombo, Chief Opposition Whip and Kandy District MP Lakshman Kiriella said the ICC had not suspended the membership of […]
by Rex Clementine Cricket is in shambles. The national cricket team has just returned home after our worst World Cup campaign. This is the first time that Sri Lanka has lost World Cup games to Afghanistan and Bangladesh. A ninth-place finish has knocked us out of the Champions Trophy. This is a time for us […]
by Rex Clementine Cricket is in shambles. The national cricket team has just returned home after our worst World Cup campaign. This is the first time that Sri Lanka has lost World Cup games to Afghanistan and Bangladesh. A ninth-place finish has knocked us out of the Champions Trophy. This is a time for us […]
World Cup-winning former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga, expressing his views regarding the suspension imposed by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), has called for a comprehensive investigation into the matter.
12th November 2023 Media Release We wish to inform that the International Cricket Council’s ( ICC ) Board of Directors, composing of representatives from the 17 member boards ( countries), convened on Friday the 10th of November has determined that Sri Lanka Cricket ( SLC ) is in serious
A post World Cup media briefing attended by members of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) was held at the Sri Lanka Cricket Head Office today (November 12).The post Sri Lanka Cricket’s Consultant Coach says poor fitness level of players led to World Cup defeat appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka
By Easwaran Rutnam Sri Lanka cricket team consultant coach Mahela Jayawardena defended the team despite their rock bottom performance at the World Cup, saying they are an investment for the future. Jayawardena told reporters in Colombo today that most of the players in the team were inexperienced
By Easwaran Rutnam Sri Lanka cricket captain Kusal Mendis apologized for a comment he made on Virat Kohli following the latter’s record hundred against South Africa in the 2023 Cricket World Cup. During the World Cup a journalist had asked Mendis if he would like to congratulate Kohli
The Sri Lanka cricket team apologised to the cricket-loving public of the country, following the team s disappointing showing at the ongoing 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup held in India.
The Sri Lanka cricket team, which took part in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, has convened a special press conference at Sri Lanka Cricket head office today (Nov. 12).
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) president Shammi Silva has warned that the country could lose out on hosting the men’s Under-19 World Cup in January and February if the ICC’s suspension of SLC was not lifted. He also said the ICC wanted to suspend Sri Lanka back in July, but he prevented
ECONOMYNEXT –Chair of Sri Lanka Cricket’s selection committee Pramodya Wickramasinghe has implied the existence of a conspiracy behind Sri Lanka’s less than spectacular performance at the Cricket World Cup. The beleaguered cricket team along with officials returned to the island Friday November 10 morning and, amid tight security, spoke to reporters at the Bandaranaike International […]
There are more layers to the suspension of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) than are visible. On the surface, the International Cricket Council (ICC) decision, taken after an emergent board meeting, seems beneficial to the body it has suspended. Shammi Silva, the elected president of the SLC, is not exactly
The President of the Sri Lanka Cricket board, Shammi Silva, admitted that he has had drinks with a number of Parliamentarians. Silva did not name the MPs he had drinks with but said that he has never had drinks with National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The President
Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe has attacked Presidential Advisor Sagala Ratnayake, going to the extent of even raising fears of an attempt by the Presidential Secretariat to poison him. Speaking to reporters, Roshan Ranasinghe said that he has faith in President Ranil Wickremesinghe but not the Presidential Secretariat. He said that Sagala Ratnayake was backing the […]
Sri Lanka will appeal over its suspension from the International Cricket Council (ICC), sports minister Roshan Ranasinghe said on Saturday, following the national team's dismal World Cup performance.The post Sri Lanka will appeal ICC suspension – Sports Minister appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
President of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Shammi Silva has warned that in the event the International Cricket Council (ICC) does not lift the ongoing suspension against the country s membership, the country stands to lose 50 millions of US Dollars.
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has convoked a special press conference this afternoon (11 Nov.).
Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe has questioned the recent ban imposed by the International Cricket Council (ICC) against Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), and assured that Sri Lanka would appeal to the global cricket governing body in this regard.
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has been suspended by the ICC with immediate effect because of extensive government interference in the board's administration, ESPN CricInfo website reveals.The post Sri Lanka Cricket suspended by ICC due to extensive government interference? appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri
By Shamindra Ferdinando Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapakshe yesterday (10) said that a unanimous decision taken by Parliament to ask the top management of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to vacate office was non-binding. Therefore, the SLC wouldn’t comply with the decision taken by Parliament, the Deputy