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The fifth edition of the Lanka Premier League will be played from July 1 to July 21 this year, according to an Sri Lanka Cricket release. This means the tournament will clash with Major League Cricket and the T20 Blast. The second season of MLC starts on July 4 and the final likely on July […]
- Kelaniya University General Convocation (Category: Breaking News)
- Lino Lakes hires $24K consultant on shuttered YMCA (Category: USA, Minnesota)
- Lino Lakes hires $24K consultant on shuttered YMCA (Category: USA, Minnesota)
- Lino Lakes hires $24K consultant on shuttered YMCA (Category: USA, Minnesota)
Former S. Thomas’ College cricketer Trevor Rajaratnam passed away on Tuesday. He was 71 at the time of his death. After his school days, Rajaratnam represented Colts Cricket Club and later went on to become a Honorary Life Member of the club. Rajaratnam served Sri Lanka Cricket as Treasurer, Vice
- 49th BASL Convocation on Saturday: Kaushalya to be inducted as new Head (Category: Breaking News)
- Raj Rajaratnam gets record fine of $92.8m for insider trading (Category: Breaking News)
- Rajaratnam begins serving 11-year prison term (Category: Breaking News)
- Former Sri Lanka Cricket Vice President Trevor Rajaratnam Passes Away (Category: Sports)
Rex Clementine at Pallekele Sri Lanka fought back well in the third ODI against Afghanistan as the tourists were bowled out for 266 in 48.2 overs at Pallekele. The Afghans were well set going into the last ten overs having reached 223 for four but lost six wickets for 43 runs as Sri Lanka turned […]
- Parts of Sri Lanka, Afghanistan OK: PM (Category: Breaking News)
- Parts of Sri Lanka, Afghanistan OK: PM (Category: Breaking News)
- Parts of Sri Lanka, Afghanistan OK: PM (Category: Breaking News)
- Parts of Sri Lanka, Afghanistan OK: PM (Category: Breaking News)
… Dissident SLPPers express contradictory views By Shamindra Ferdinando Prof. Ranjith Bandara, MP, yesterday (09) said that there was absolutely no basis for claims that he was asked to step down as Chairman of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) by anyone. The SLPP National List MP said so when The Island sought his response […]
- Sajith tables evidence of COPE Chairman having conflict of interest (Category: Breaking News)
- Prof. Ranjith Bandara elected new COPE chairman (Category: Breaking News)
- COPE chairman s son attending SLC meeting will be probed  Speaker (Category: Breaking News)
- Prof. Ranjith Bandara appointed COPE Chairman (Category: Breaking News)
Opening batter Pathum Nissanka, who missed the recent series against Zimbabwe due to injury, is back for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, beginning on Friday (February 9). All-rounder Chamika Karunaratne also returns to the mix while former captain Dasun Shanaka is the notable omission from the Zimbabwe series in the 16-member squad announced […]
- SLC announce Men’s 2024 future tours program (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Cricket suspended by ICC: Causes and implications (Category: Breaking News)
- Anderson to retire after Lord’s Test against West Indies (Category: Breaking News)
- Karunaratne pushes for increase in priority to Test cricket (Category: Breaking News)
The ‘Centre of Excellence’ at the Dambulla Stadium, a significant milestone in the “National Cricket Development Pathway” program aimed at providing equal opportunities to talented Sri Lankan cricketers was inaugurated on Monday (05). The event, chaired by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, showcased his commitment to fostering the growth of cricket in the country. President Wickremesinghe, unveiling...
- President inspects International Cricket Stadium in Suriyawewa (Category: Breaking News)
- Sheahan elected MCC president (Category: Australia, Victoria)
- Sri Lanka Cricket defends TV deal (Category: Breaking News)
- Select the best cricket team –MR (Category: Breaking News)
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has lifted its suspension of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) with immediate effect. SLC was suspended in November because of government interference – as the country’s ministry of sport sacked the national cricket board after poor results at the men’
- Australia T20 captain retires from international cricket (Category: Breaking News)
- England stunned by Ireland as rain results in five-run defeat (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan stun New Zealand to reach final (Category: Breaking News)
- New York, Dallas and Florida confirmed as host venues for T20 World Cup 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that the suspension imposed against Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has been lifted, with immediate effect.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has lifted the ban imposed on Sri Lanka Cricket with immediate effect, Sports Minister Harin Fernando said.The post ICC lifts ban on Sri Lanka Cricket with immediate effect appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- ICC suspends Sri Lanka Cricket’s membership (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC lifts suspension on Sri Lanka Cricket - Sports Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC suspends Sri Lanka Cricket s membership (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC confirms lifting of Sri Lanka s suspension (Category: Breaking News)
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has lifted the ban imposed on Sri Lanka Cricket with immediate effect, Sports Minister Harin Fernando revealed.
by Rex Clementine Sri Lanka Cricket announced yesterday that the three-match ODI series involving Afghanistan has been shifted to Pallekele. The series was initially scheduled to take place at RPS. The board did not provide a reason for the shift. The Afghans will arrive in the island on the 30th
- Herath rested for ODI series; Weerakoon picked (Category: Sports)
- Sadeera recalled for Indian series (Category: Breaking News)
- Atapattu special powers Sri Lanka to record run-chase (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka register highest successful run chase in women s ODI history (Category: Breaking News)
By Harischandra Gunaratna The Sinhalese Sports Club paid a glowing tribute to one of its loyal and trusted members last Monday (15) by naming its new state-of-the-art administration block the Nimal Dias Jayasinha Administration Enclave. The new administration enclave was ceremonially opened amidst a large gathering of club members, well-wishers, and a galaxy of past […]
- Nimal Dias Jayasinha to be honoured by SSC (Category: Breaking News)
- Trevor Rajaratnam passes away (Category: Breaking News)
- President invites Aravinda and Sidath to spearhead special cricket project (Category: Breaking News)
- President Ranil to meet Paris Club creditors next week (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) says it has obtained the services of former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes and Bharat Arun, the former India fast bowling coach, to provide advanced training to local coaches and trainers. The board has also roped in former Sri Lankan physiotherapist Alex Kountouri.
- India's vote against Sri Lanka not a ‘let-down': Chandrika (Category: Breaking News)
- Photos: Who's attending the inauguration? (Category: USA, New Hampshire)
- Photos: Who's attending the inauguration? (Category: USA, Nebraska)
- Photos: Who's attending the inauguration? (Category: USA, Mississippi)
Sri Lanka’s former Test captain Arjuna Ranatunga has voiced his concerns about the International Cricket Council’s inaction to protect the future of Test cricket. Franchise T-20 cricket is mushrooming around the world and the cash rich IPL has now stretched beyond India owning franchises in other parts of the world. Ranatunga warned that future for […]
- Ranatunga commends ICC for not giving a window for IPL in its FTP (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Cricket board is the most corrupt institution in the country - Arjuna (Category: Breaking News)
- Pace dominates spin in Sri Lankan attack (Category: Breaking News)
- Murali’s ‘800’ to be screened from Oct 6th (Category: Breaking News)
By Easwaran Rutnam Sri Lanka has made a request to host a few matches of the Indian Premiere League (IPL) this year. Sports and Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said he made the request from the Indian Cricket Board. The Minister said that hosting the IPL will give Sri Lanka tourism a huge boost. He said […]
- Harin labels Wimal as a barking dog (Category: Breaking News)
- Over USD 1 million earned from tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka this year (Category: Breaking News)
- Harin hails Australian media over online safety (Category: Breaking News)
- Government preparing a new tourism policy for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Geoff Allardice and Sports Minister Harin Fernando had talks on the way forward for Sri Lanka Cricket. The discussion took place in Colombo during a visit by the ICC CEO to Sri Lanka. “Had the great pleasure
- Sri Lanka beat England by seven wickets to win women’s T20 series (Category: Breaking News)
- International Cricket Council lifts ban on Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- England stunned by Ireland as rain results in five-run defeat (Category: Breaking News)
- Afghanistan beat the Netherlands to boost World Cup semi-final hopes (Category: Breaking News)
by Rex Clementine The Cabinet sub committee appointed to look into affairs of Sri Lanka Cricket and submit recommendations in a report has called for the complete overhaul of the governing body. The committee headed by Foreign Minister Ali Sabry comprised Tiran Alles, Kanchana Wijesekara
- Cabinet sub-committee authorised to make decisions on ICC suspension of SLC (Category: Breaking News)
- Kanchana warns of possible ICC ban due to parliamentary resolutions on Sri Lanka Cricket (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB MP alleges misuse of funds at SLC (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC would not have suspended SLC if interim committee had been functional – SJB (Category: Breaking News)
Four Sri Lankan cricketers who have represented the Police Cricket Club since 2023, joined the Sri Lanka Police.The post Four Sri Lankan Cricketers join Sri Lanka Police appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Pakistan police blamed (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Cricket denies fixing allegations (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. rejects match fixing allegations (Category: Breaking News)
- Warning to cricketers unfair UNP (Category: Breaking News)
by Rex Clementine Following Sri Lanka’s embarrassing exit in the ICC Cricket World Cup, where they finished ninth and suffered first ever losses to Afghanistan and Bangladesh and missed out on the Champions Trophy, you expected many changes to be made. However, barring the selectors nobody has been held accountable for the horrible show. […]
- 15-member Sri Lanka squad named for ICC World Cup 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- LIVE- Sri Lanka cricket team s special press conference (Category: Breaking News)
- Six-member panel to probe alleged incidents involving SL players during T20 WC (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe to qualify for 2023 World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
The report addressing issues in Sri Lanka’s cricket realm, prepared by the Cabinet Sub-Committee, was presented to President Ranil Wickremesinghe today (01). Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Ali Sabri, PC, who chairs the committee, handed over the report.
- UNP will not allow state media says ITN (Category: Breaking News)
- SL UNP crisis: Reforms committee report next week (Category: Breaking News)
- CPJ protests against the repression of media (Category: Breaking News)
- VIDEO: Nuclear options set out for UK (Category: Technology)
A Cabinet Sub Committee appointed to propose solutions to the issues faced by Sri Lanka cricket, has called for accountability in the system. The report addressing issues in Sri Lanka’s cricket realm, prepared by the Cabinet Sub-Committee, was presented to President Ranil Wickremesinghe
- Sri Lanka appointed a cabinet sub-committee to look into activities of Sri Lanka Cricket (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet approval mandatory to appoint cricket interim committee (Category: Breaking News)
- Court issues stay order on Sri Lanka Cricket’s Interim Committee (Category: Breaking News)
- Court issues interim order against selling shares of SLT, Lanka Hospitals (Category: Breaking News)
The report addressing issues in Sri Lanka’s cricket realm, prepared by the Cabinet Sub-Committee, was presented to President Ranil Wickremesinghe today (01). Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabri, PC, who chairs the committee, handed over the report. Notably, this report was swiftly completed within a brief span of one and a half months following the […]
- Chitrasiri Committee report on new constitution for Sri Lanka Cricket to Cabinet Sub-Committee (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet Sub Committee appointed to resolve Sri Lanka cricket issues presents it report to Presid... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka appointed a cabinet sub-committee to look into activities of Sri Lanka Cricket (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet sub-committee appointed to look into Sports Minister’s gazette (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has reportedly decided to make a few changes in the coaching positions of the national men s squad named for the upcoming Zimbabwe tour of Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka’s new cricket selectors have picked Kusal Mendis and Wanindu Hasaranga as the captains of the men’s ODI and T20I teams respectively for the home series against Zimbabwe in January. The Sri Lanka cricket board said that the Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee had picked
- Sri Lanka register 175-run win over UAE in Cricket World Cup Qualifier (Category: Breaking News)
- Selectors hope to keep Kusal, Wanindu till next World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka names ODI and T20 squads for New Zealand series (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka advance in World Cup qualifying as Ireland crash out (Category: Breaking News)
CameraLK, the renowned camera retail giant and Sri Lanka’s leading camera store, is gearing up for an exciting new venture, delving into Sri Lanka’s most beloved sport, Cricket. The company is set to make its debut in the F Division of the Mercantile Cricket Association in 2024, marking a significant stride in its enthusiastic embrace […]
- Police fire water on protest led by MP Harini Amarasuriya (Category: Breaking News)
- Indonesia notes the good relationship it maintains with Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- India extends tenure of USD 1 billion credit facility provided to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Probe over fire at Sri Lanka’s Finance Ministry (Category: Breaking News)
by Dr Upul Wijayawardhana Memories are short, unfortunately, or maybe fortunately! In most minds, the nightmare we went through with the Covid-19 pandemic is a distant memory. The hardships we went through and uncertainties we faced seem to be largely forgotten. After the 1918-1920 flu pandemic, commonly referred to by the misnomer, ‘Spanish flu’, which […]
- COVID vaccine phobia in lanka might be a serious problem in the next Pandemic (Category: Breaking News)
- COVID Fund wound up (Category: Breaking News)
- Four new COVID-related deaths confirmed (Category: Breaking News)
- Covid-19 Vaccination: Who Gets, When And How? (Category: Breaking News)
South Asian pop music sensation – Yohani, bagged top honors in the categories of “Most Popular Music Video” and “Most Viewed Music Video of 2021” at the TV Derana Music Video Awards held recently. The win comes on the back of the launch of Yohani’s debut album – “Kella,” which was released on all […]
- Yohani’s debut album “Kella” to be launched in October (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan star Yohani featured at Times Square in New York (Category: Breaking News)
- Yohani attends F1 Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi as TAG Heuer Brand Ambassador in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Waves Challenge Yohani and 50 Influencers to Celebrate “Show Your Two Colours” Trend (Category: Breaking News)
The newly-appointed Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Selection Committee headed by former cricketer Upul Tharanga is scheduled to meet at the SLC head office today (18).
- '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)
Unseating of Ahamed no deterrent: By Shamindra Ferdinando The unseating of Batticaloa District Opposition MP Naseer Ahamed for voting for the 2022 Budget during its Third Reading on Dec 10, 2021, was widely expected to serve as a deterrent to other dissidents, but over 20 MPs voted for or against the 2024 Budget last week […]
- Expulsion of Ahamed could have bearing on budget vote – SLMC Secy. (Category: Breaking News)
- Budget 2024: Did AKD vote? (Category: Breaking News)
- GL alleges Wijeyadasa’s move ruse to put off national polls (Category: Breaking News)
- Interim Budget passed (Category: Breaking News)
The Urban Development and Housing Ministry has launched an investigation into the housing projects conducted by Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa during his tenure as the Housing Minister of the Yahapalana government (2015-2019). Alleging that the then Deputy Leader of the UNP had distributed housing loans, etc., in violation of proper procedures, Urban […]
- Sajith ready to accept Premiership if President resigns (Category: Breaking News)
- Parliamentary sittings cost Rs.10 mn a day, says Chief Govt. Whip (Category: Breaking News)
- Vadivel defects from SJB (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB govt will amend Sri Lanka s IMF agreement - Sajith (Category: Breaking News)
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