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by Rex Clementine One Day International (ODI) cricket has been played for over half a century now and early this year the sport saw the biggest ever defeat in that format of the game in the Indian city of Trivandrum when Sri Lanka suffered an ignominious defeat by a massive 317 runs at the hands […]
- India registers largest margin of victory in ODI cricket history (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka thrash Afghanistan in 3rd ODI to complete 3-0 series sweep (Category: Breaking News)
- Selection Committee to appoint three new captains? (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan, Sri Lanka in talks for ODI series (Category: Breaking News)
The Colombo Strikers announced their coaching staff for the upcoming season of the Lanka Premier League slated to be held in July-August 2023. The highly experienced Australian coach Simon Helmot will be the Head Coach of the Colombo Strikers, meanwhile, Jerome Jayaratne and Chaminda Vaas will work with the team as Assistant Coach and Bowling Coach respectively. […]
- Colombo Strikers to construct a formidable squad for LPL auction (Category: Breaking News)
- Colombo Strikers target Dambulla Aura (Category: Breaking News)
- Australia tour of Sri Lanka to go ahead as scheduled (Category: Breaking News)
- Colombo Strikers unveil jersey for Lanka Premier League 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Sri Lankan cricket avoids possible ban appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Perks For Gota’s Personal Posse: Rs 400 Million To Move Ali Sabry’s Justice Ministry To WTC For ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Perks For Gota’s Personal Posse: Rs 400 Million To Move Ali Sabry’s Justice Ministry To WTC For ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Perks For Gota’s Personal Posse: Rs 400 Million To Move Ali Sabry’s Justice Ministry To WTC For ... (Category: Breaking News)
- Perks For Gota’s Personal Posse: Rs 400 Million To Move Ali Sabry’s Justice Ministry To WTC For ... (Category: Breaking News)
Legendary Sri Lankan bowlers Lasith Malinga and Chaminda Vaas have disagreed with the advice given by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni to speedster Matheesha Pathirana. Dhoni had earlier advised Sri Lanka speedster Matheesha Pathirana against playing red-ball cricket, adding that he was a “great asset” to the national team and would be pivotal […]
- Sri Lanka’s “Baby Malinga” helps Chennai Super Kings hammer Mumbai Indians (Category: Breaking News)
- Matheesha Pathirana calls MS Dhoni his ‘father figure’ for constant support (Category: Breaking News)
- Slingy Pathirana can be Sri Lanka’s asset with reduced workload – Dhoni (Category: Breaking News)
- Malinga finds kid who bowls like him and offers assistance (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan international cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka has had three of four charges withdrawn relating to the alleged sexual assault of a woman in her home in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.The post Danushka Gunathilaka has three sex assault charges withdrawn appeared first on ONLANKA News | Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories - Sri Lanka News.
- Sri Lanka Cricket hires new lawyers for Dhanushka Gunathilaka (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka makes new legal bid to get out of jail (Category: Breaking News)
- Three sex assault charges against Dhanushka Gunathilake withdrawn (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka granted bail (Category: Breaking News)
Pakistan Cricket Board is in talks with Sri Lanka Cricket about the possibility of playing an ODI series in a bid to prepare for the upcoming 2023 World Cup. Pakistan will travel to Sri Lanka for a two match Test series and PCB and SLC are discussing the possibilities of including ODIs
- Sri Lanka aware Afghanistan will be tougher opponents in ODIs (Category: Breaking News)
- Injury to Pathirana could be a blessing in disguise (Category: Breaking News)
- Zimbabwe welcome more teams in World Cups (Category: Breaking News)
- South Africa’s chances of direct World Cup qualification hit by over-rate penalty (Category: Breaking News)
Mr. Imran Khwaja, the Deputy Chairman of the International Cricket Council, who is a member of the 3-member committee appointed by the International Cricket Council to look into the political interference in administering the game of cricket in Sri Lanka, arrived in the country yesterday morning (May 10).The post ICC Deputy Chairman Imran Khwaja visits Sri Lanka appeared first on ONLANKA News ::. ...
- ICC suspends Sri Lanka Cricket’s membership (Category: Breaking News)
- HOSTS OF U19 ICC GLOBAL EVENTS UNTIL 2027 ANNOUNCED (Category: Sports)
- No decision on 2024 Under-19 World Cup yet as SLC suspension row rumbles on (Category: Breaking News)
The 2023 Asia Cup that is scheduled to take place later this year is set to move from Pakistan to Sri Lanka, a report in The Indian Express said on Monday.The post Asia Cup set to be shifted from Pakistan to Sri Lanka – Report appeared first on Sri Lanka Breaking News and Top Headlines - ONLANKA News.
- Cricket: Sri Lanka beat Pakistan to enter Women’s Asia Cup 2022 final (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s victorious Cricket, Netball teams and Commonwealth medal winners felicitated (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka beat Pakistan to clinch sixth Asia Cup title (Category: Breaking News)
- Wanindu Hasaranga likely to miss ICC World Cup due to hamstring injury – report (Category: Breaking News)
Terrorist Iqbal alias Bali Khayara, who was a member of Al-Qaeda and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Khayara group, was killed in a police encounter near Fateh Moor, in Dera Ismail Khan, police officials confirmed. Iqbal was one of the most wanted terrorists, and the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab police had announced a reward of Rs. 10.5 million […]
- Pakistan police kill most-wanted terrorist involved in SL cricket team attack (Category: Breaking News)
- British Muslim leader cites forced cremation in Sri Lanka unacceptable (Category: Breaking News)
- British Muslim leader cites forced cremation in Sri Lanka unacceptable (Category: Breaking News)
- බංග්ලාදේශ ලෝක කුසලාන කණ්ඩායම නම් කෙරේ - ප්රබලයෙක් ඉවතට (Category: Sinhala)
Terrorist Iqbal alias Bali Khayara, who was involved in the 2009 attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore, has been killed in a Police encounter in Pakistan. Iqbal was a member of Al-Qaeda and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Khayara group. He was killed in a Police encounter near Fateh Moor in Dera Ismail […]
- Bangladesh include Mosaddek Hossain in their squad for first Test against Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- BASL concerned over Ranil’s attack on Saliya Pieris (Category: Breaking News)
- Individual killed in another shooting incident (Category: Breaking News)
- Notorious drug dealer shot dead in Minuwangoda (Category: Breaking News)
Moose Clothing Company has once again reaffirmed its commitment to the sport of cricket by pledging to support Sri Lanka Cricket as the Official National Team Sponsor at the upcoming Ireland tour of Sri Lanka in April 2023. The tour will include two Test matches, with the first taking
- Moose Clothing Company sponsors Sri Lankan team for World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka tourism takes center stage in new T20 Jersey (Category: Breaking News)
- Moose signs up as cricket’s clothing partner (Category: Breaking News)
- Moose Clothing Co. SLC’s Official Cricket Clothing Sponsor for 2023-27 (Category: Sports)
A committee led by former captain Sanath Jayasuriya is to investigate Sri Lanka’s recent failures in international cricket. Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe appointed a technical advisory committee to Sri Lanka Cricket led by Sanath Jayasuriya. The other members in the committee includes
- Asia Rugby reinstates Sri Lanka Rugby as full member (Category: Breaking News)
- COPA instructs Police to dispose expired tear gas (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka donates 4.6 tons of apparel to earthquake victims in Türkiye (Category: Breaking News)
- Emirates to promote Sri Lanka as ideal destination for travellers (Category: Breaking News)
Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Roshan Ranasinghe has reportedly written to the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) pertaining to recent reports claiming that a committee has been appointed to investigate Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).
Sri Lanka Cricket recorded a net profit of Rs. 6.3 billion during the year 2022, recording the highest annual net income earned by the institution in its entire history. This record marks a 3-fold year-on-year increase compared to the Rs. 2.1 billion of net profits earned in 2021. The latest growth
- Sri Lanka Cricket demands Rs. 2 billion from Arjuna (Category: Breaking News)
- Excise duty on liquor and cigarettes increased (Category: Breaking News)
- Union Assurance is the Trailblazing Life Insurer of Sri Lanka, Setting New Standards in 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- Four paratroopers injured during Independence Day rehearsals (Category: Breaking News)
A cricket ground in Radella, Nuwara Eliya has been redeveloped for national level cricket and will be used for training by the Sri Lanka Cricket team ahead of their tour of New Zealand. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said that a practice game was played at the Radella Cricket Ground in Nuwara Eliya
- “Radella,” now redeveloped, is ready for National Team training (Category: Sports)
- National team members applaud the “Radella” training facility (Category: Sports)
- Match fees of Sri Lanka Women’s cricket team increased (Category: Breaking News)
- Rockland infuses life back into the Toddy Tapping Industry (Category: Breaking News)
The Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket has decided to raise the match fees of the National Women’s Players for the year 2023. As a result, match fees for both formats of white-ball cricket have been increased from US$ 250 to US$ 750 per match, per player. Each reserve player in the squad
- Jacqueline Fernandez to become the face of FairPlay (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka picks 17-member Test squad to tour New Zealand (Category: Breaking News)
- SLTDA offers temporary registration for homeowners in Kandy (Category: Breaking News)
- Inaugural edition of Lanka T10 to be held in December 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
The Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket took a decision to raise the match fees of the National Women’s Players for the year 2023 during a meeting held on January 31st, 2023. As a result, match fees for both formats of white-ball cricket have increased from US$ 250 to US$ 750 per match
- SLC raise match fees of National Women’s Players for the year 2023 (Category: Sports)
- Match fees of Sri Lanka Women’s cricket team increased (Category: Breaking News)
- 17-member squad named for upcoming New Zealand Tour (Category: Breaking News)
by Rex Clementine Sri Lanka Cricket and Ministry of Sports are at daggers drawn and virtually naming of new selectors has become impossible after SLC submitted the same set of names to be reappointed. SLC wants a fresh term for Pramodaya Wickramasinghe under whose tenure the team won the Asia Cup
- SLC to appoint new selectors (Category: Breaking News)
- Selectors set to be first casualties post World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka on the verge of a selection committee shake-up (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka says no changes to the National cricket team (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post colombotelegraph.com – Sri Lanka And Its Passion For Gambling appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Sri Lankan cricket avoids possible ban (Category: Breaking News)
- Restoring The Dignity Of Sri Lankan Cricketers (Category: Breaking News)
- Learning from Gambling Laws Worldwide to Regulate Our Market (Category: Breaking News)
- Boost of Gambling Legalisation in Asia: Thailand Leads the Way (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) board has sought a report on the humiliating loss to India in the 3rd one Day International (ODI). SLC said it has directed the Manager of the National Team to submit a report pertaining to Sri Lanka’s heavy defeat faced against India in the 3rd ODI, which was played
- Nominations handed over for Sri Lanka Cricket elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka cricket board denies claims officials to go on joy ride (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Cricket demands Rs. 2 billion from Arjuna (Category: Breaking News)
- President to study letters sent by SLC to ICC (Category: Breaking News)
The Lanka Premier League 2022 will open the C and D Lower Stands of the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium (RPICS) for spectators to witness the knock-out stage games, free of charge, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced today (Dec. 21).
One of the most revered figures in the world of cricket and brand ambassador for the Lanka Premier League 2022, Wasim Akram will be in attendance during the Final of the tournament on 23rd December, 2022. Talking about witnessing the final in Sri Lanka, one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time, who picked […]
- LPL signs Sanath Jayasuriya and Wasim Akram as brand ambassadors (Category: Breaking News)
- Deafening silence by Government on emblematic cases (Category: Breaking News)
- President snubs Sports Minister and attends LPL (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka crash out of T20 World Cup 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
by Rex Clementine This week’s court ruling giving thumbs up to changes be made to the constitution of Sri Lanka Cricket has been welcomed in cricket circles. Don’t want to sound like a doomsday prophet but you can bet your bottom dollar that the aggrieved parties will fight tooth and nail to ensure
- Sports Min. calls for report on exclusion of Chamika from national team (Category: Breaking News)
- Where is accountability? (Category: Breaking News)
- This simply isn’t cricket (Category: Breaking News)
- Selectors set to be first casualties post World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Danushka’s Sex Scandal: Time For “Me Too Aragalaya” In Sri Lanka appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Marital Blitz & On The Subject Of Marriage As A License To Rape (Category: Breaking News)
- Examining Sri Lanka’s New ‘Romeo & Juliet Law’: A Departure From The 1995 Age Of Consent Legisla... (Category: Breaking News)
- A departure from the 1995 Age of Consent Legislation (Category: Breaking News)
- Is Sri Lanka Still The “Pedophile’s Pleasure Center?” (Category: Breaking News)
The ICC Anti-Corruption Unit has been invited to investigate match fixing claims during Pakistan’s tour to Sri Lanka. The Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket decided today (November 23) to invite Alex Marshall, the General Manager of the ICC Anti-Corruption Unit, to Sri Lanka
- Wanindu and Inoka in ICC T20I Team of the Year 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- Offshore patrol vessel gifted by US arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC strips Sri Lanka of right to host U19 Cricket World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to take stern action if Danushka found guilty (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka's World Cup-winning captain Arjuna Ranatunga has been ordered to pay $70,000 in a defamation case arising from a long-running feud over control of the island nation's cash-rich cricket board.The post Arjuna Ranatunga ordered to pay over cricket feud appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Arjuna ordered to pay Rs. 25 Mn in compensation to Thilanga (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Cricket board is the most corrupt institution in the country - Arjuna (Category: Breaking News)
- Arjuna puts conditions to consider Namal’s appeal (Category: Breaking News)
- Arjuna puts conditions to consider Namal’s appeal (Category: Breaking News)
A New South Wales Supreme Court hearing will be held in December after Sri Lankan international Danushka Gunathilaka launched a second bail bid following his arrest and charges of four counts of sexual intercourse without consent.The post Danushka Gunathilaka makes new legal bid to get out of jail appeared first on Sri Lanka News - Latest Breaking News in Sri Lanka - ONLANKA News.
- Sri Lanka Cricket hires new lawyers for Dhanushka Gunathilaka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka accused of rape returns to court as new details emerge (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka being moved to Sydney’s Silverwater Prison – report (Category: Breaking News)
- Sexual assault trial against Danushka Gunathilaka hit by delay (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lanka Cricket board says it will take “stern action” if Danushka Gunathilaka is found guilty of sexual assault in Australia. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said that it was notified by the International Cricket Council (ICC) that Danushka Gunathilaka has been arrested
- Danushka attempting to reach settlement with rape victim (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka suspended from all forms of cricket (Category: Breaking News)
- Trial of rape-accused Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka hit by delay (Category: Breaking News)
- Gunathilaka appears in court via video link to face sex assault charges (Category: Breaking News)
Official sponsor of the National Cricket Team, Dialog Axiata PLC launched a wishing sticker campaign in support of the National T20 Cricket Team who qualified for the Super 12 Round of the World Cup currently played in Australia. After their resounding win against Pakistan in the finals of the Asia Cup 2022, which secured their […]
- Sri Lanka team departs for ICC T20 World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Where is accountability? (Category: Breaking News)
- Selectors set to be first casualties post World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka focus on fitness tests after World Cup debacle (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Auditors Could Have Prevented Alleged ‘Thico’/Thilini Scandal appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Litro Gas & Sri Lanka Ports Authority File Challenges To RTI Commission Orders In CA (Category: Breaking News)
- CA Sri Lanka helps fight cyber crime (Category: Business)
- CA Sri Lanka goes to Kalmunai (Category: Business)
- CA Sri Lanka Members’ Night (Category: Business)
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