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

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena yesterday told Parliament that any MP deprived of the opportunity to speak in Parliament could approach him beforehand and that he would allocate time for them. Earlier, Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLPP) dissident MP, Dayasiri Jayasekera told Parliament that he had been denied an opportunity to speak during Thursday’s debate on […]

There was an international conspiracy to ban cricket in Sri Lanka, Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa told Parliament on Friday. “All MPs agreed that high officials of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) must go home. This is a symbolic gesture. We must take concrete steps to send this group of crooks

Saturday 11th November, 2023 The incumbent office-bearers of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) are facing a seemingly insurmountable obstacle in their path in the form of a resolution Parliament unanimously passed on Thursday, calling for their ouster. This is something unprecedented

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has been suspended by the ICC with immediate effect because of extensive government interference in the board’s administration. Though the ICC has termed the sanction a “suspension”, in reality it is a warning as the ICC seeks to prevent further government

The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board has suspended Sri Lanka Cricket s membership of the ICC with immediate effect.

By Srian Obeyesekere   Sri Lanka’s disastrous world cup campaign ended with further defeat in the final one by 5 wickets to New Zealand who thus enhanced their semi-final chances at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru yesterday. New Zealand was in the reckoning up by 10 points with a net run rate (NRR) of 0.743.  […]The post Sri Lanka’s ICC Champions Trophy qualification in jeopardy fo...

of Sri Lanka Cricket. The state minister said […]

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has been issued summons to appear before the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) later this week.

The Sri Lanka cricket squad that participated in the 2023 edition of the ICC Men s Cricket World Cup returned to the island this morning (10 Nov.).

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka issuing a statement yesterday said that it was disturbed by the allegations made by a Cabinet Minister in Parliament on 08 Nov., 2023, in respect of a case relating to a matter concerning the appointment of an Interim Committee to Sri Lanka Cricket and the alleged

President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Thursday said he did not support any faction vying for power of Sri Lanka Cricket. During a meeting with government MPs at parliament, the President added that his intention was to protect cricket in Sri Lanka. Laws governing the sport had to be overhauled

By Shamindra Ferdinando Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe yesterday (09) said that just weeks after being appointed sports and youth affairs ministry by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, he had sought direct intervention of Indian High Commissioner Gopal Baglay to secure a meeting with Asia Cricket Council (ACC) President Jay Shah to clarify issues at hand. The UNP […]

By Saman Indrajith Parliament yesterday unanimously resolved to oust the incumbent office -bearers Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).At the end of the debate on a motion moved and seconded by both sides of the House, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena inquired whether it should be put to a vote

President Ranil Wickremesinghe says the best solution for the Sri Lanka Cricket crisis is to implement the recommendations made in the Chitrasiri committee report which suggested that a new SLC constitution be formed through a parliamentary act.

The joint proposal regarding the removal of the Office Bearers of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) brought forth by the government and the opposition, has been passed unanimously in Parliament without a vote.

09th November 2023 PRESS RELEASE The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) would like to issue a statement clarifying recent assertions made by the Minister of Sports in Parliament regarding the transfer of USD 2 million from its accounts. SLC categorically denies any attempt to transfer funds from its accounts

Minister Kanchana Wijesekara, a member of the four-member 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 its future activities, states that the Cabinet sub-committee

By Srian Obeyesekere Their world cup hopes gone asunder, a battered Sri Lanka however, go into their final game of the extravaganza against New Zealand in a yet must win now or never urgency of qualifying for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy today at the Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium in Bangalore at 2 p.m. where forecast […]The post Must Win for Sri Lanka to qualify for ICC Champions Trophy, and ...

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has hit back at Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe s recent allegations regarding the purported fund transfer of USD 2 million from its account, vehemently denying any such attempts.

Minister of Sports Roshan Ranasinghe has accused a group of senior officials of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) of attempting to withdraw USD 2 million from a state bank account, in a supposed bid to flee the country.

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) says it is disturbed by the allegations made by a Minister of Cabinet in parliament on November 08, 2023, in respect of a case relating to a matter concerning the appointment of an Interim Committee to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and the alleged conduct

The entry road to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) head office has been temporarily closed, Ada Derana correspondent says.

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa tabled the joint resolution regarding the removal of Office Bearers of Sri Lanka Cricket in the Parliament this morning (09).