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By Srian Obeyesekere Sri Lanka and Afghanistan renew rivalry in the ODI format in the hill climes of the Pallekelle International Cricket Stadium from this week’s one-off Test match with the visitors reverting on Friday to the more familiar short format on which Hashmatullah Shahidi’s charges have fast earned a name and will seek to […]The post Favourites Sri Lanka will be challenged by shor...
8th February 2024 Media Release The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee selected the below-given 16-member squad to take part in the ODI series against Afghanistan. The Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Honorable Harin Fernando, approved the squad. The 03 ODIs will be held on the 9th
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 […]
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...
AFGHANISTAN HEAD COACH JONATHAN TROTT AIRS By Srian Obeyesekere Afghanistan’s Head Coach, Jonathan Trott, the former England batting star, said at yesterday’s post-match press confab that he was fairly pleased with his team’s performance despite losing the one-off test to Sri Lanka in that there were the plus points such as the batting performance on […]The post I’m pleased with Afghanistan’...
5th February 2024 Media Release Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce the appointment of former Australian First Class Cricketer Craig Howard as the National Spin Bowling Coach. Howard was the spin bowling coach of the New Zealand White Ferns team and the Victorian Men’s First Class team
DELIGHTED LANKAN SKIPPER DHANANJAYA DE SILVA SAYS By Srian Obeyesekere Sri Lankan captain Dhananjaya de Silva expressed his post-match ecstasy of leading his country to his maiden triumph in the job by stating that ‘we always kept their run rate down while comparatively maintaining a higher run rate. We knew that even if the wickets […]The post ‘Prabath Jayasuriya a match winner, I’m confide...
By Srian Obeyesekere Sri Lanka swept to a 10-wicket victory over Afghanistan with a day and nearly 3 hours to spare knocking off the 56 to seal it a short time before tea after the visitors had flattered and faltered crashing from a formidable overnight 199 for 1 wickets to 296 in losing their last […]The post New ball havoc – Prabath Jayasuriya’s 5-wkt. haul demonises Afghanistan as ...
Sri Lanka Cricket, for the first time, will launch the Women’s National Super League (WNSL). Both the 50 over competition and the T20 Tournament will be held back to back during the Month of February 2024. The 50 over tournament, which will start on February 6, is a major elevation for women
By Srian Obeyesekere Minnows to the world and with next to no experience with only 7 test match outings in seven years, and ground to the dust by Sri Lanka facing a 141-run first innings deficit it was truly bravo Afghanistan riding trouble to a tremendous recovery score of 199 for 1 wicket on a […]The post Bravo Afghanistan 199/1 spurred by Ibrahim Zadran 101 n.o., Noor Ali Zadran 47, Rahma...
4th February 2024 Media Release A new swimming pool, a Hydrotherapy and Injury Rehabilitation Unit, and a Modern Flood Light System for the ground are among the facilities. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will declare open several ground-breaking facilities at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket
By Srian Obeyesekere The old guard of Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal set run making in the sweet rhapsody of a flowing fountain century act in a ground 232-run partnership on an eventful second day commanding 212-run first innings lead that was tainted by the cruel first ball run out of skipper Dhananjaya de Silva […]The post Old guard of Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal flay tons i...
, will be opened on February 15.The post Afghanistan tour Ticket Prices appeared first on Sri Lanka Cricket.
Vishwa Fernando 4/51. Rahmat Shah a praiseworthy 91. By Srian Obeyesekere Sri Lanka took control of the historic one-off test against Afghanistan dismissing the visitors for 198 runs in 62.4 overs despite the tricky decision by skipper Dhananjaya de Silva of putting the opposition to bat after winning the toss the opening day at the […]The post Sri Lanka take control of historic maiden test ...
By Srian Obeyesekere Sri Lanka took control of the historic one-off test against Afghanistan dismissing the visitors for 198 runs in 62.4 overs despite the tricky decision by skipper Dhananjaya de Silva of putting the opposition to bat after winning the toss the opening day at the Sinhalese Sports Club Grounds that has traditionally been […]The post Sri Lanka take control of historic maiden ...
‘I miss my dad as never before as he would have been the happiest person to see me captain Sri Lanka’ By Srian Obeyesekere Sri Lanka’s new test cricket captain Dhananjaya de Silva, addressing the media ahead of Friday’s one-off test match against Afghanistan at the SSC, while theming on playing positive attacking cricket with […]The post A Positive SL Captain Dhananjaya De Silva, with 10 Tes...
AFGHANISTAN CAPTAIN HASHMATULLAH SHAHIDI SAYS By Srian Obeyesekere Afghanistan Test captain, Hashmatullah Shahidi, addressing the media yesterday on the eve of the historic one-off test match against Sri Lanka voiced that his side was indeed looking forward to beating opponents Sri Lanka. Responding to my question as to whether he was positive Afghanistan could […]The post We lack Tes...
By Srian Obeyesekere West Indies U19 defeated Sri Lanka U19 by 3 wickets in a Super Sixes fixture of the Under-19 World Cup at the Diamond Oval ground in Kimberley, South Africa. Chasing 232 for victory, Steve Wedderburn set his side on course with a top score of 61 off 71 balls in his first […]The post West Indies defeat Sri Lanka by 3 wkts. in U19 World Cup Super-Sixes appeared first on ...
By Srian Obeyesekere The one-off test match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan tomorrow February 2 at the Sinhalese Sports Club Grounds that enters a historic page in the international arena is hyped in a twofold momentum build-up of the hosts entering a new phase under a new test captain in Dhananjaya de Silva while Afghanistan […]The post Historic one-off Test match will test Sri Lanka’s ne...
By Srian Obeyeseere Shashika Dulshan took the week-end’s honours claiming 6 for 99 in spinning Jaffna to a comprehensive 165-run run win over Kandy in the Sri Lanka Cricket National Super League 4-Day Tournament fixture at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Hambantota. Chasing
31st January 2024 Media Release The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee selected the following 16-member squad to take part in the Test match against Afghanistan. The Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Honorable Harin Fernando, approved the squad. The test match will commence on February 2
Level 4 Evaluations January 2024 – To be Promoted to Level 3 (Effective 1st February 2024) NO Name Rank 1 Arumadura Nandana Sanjeewa De Silva 1 2 Udumullegedara Dewayalage Diliru Daham Chinthana 2 3 Vanathe Gedara Ananda Kurunarathne 3 4 Yubunu Sudood Mohamed Zihan 4 5 Kalabowilage Ajith Warna Kumara 5 6 Patuththuwadura Surendra 6 […]The post Level 4 Final Rankings / Promotions to L...
By Srian Obeyesekere Australia defeated Sri Lanka by 6 wickets chasing down 209 guided by a Player of the Match 77 by Ryan Hicks in an Under-19 World Cup game yesterday. Openers Harry Dixon (49) and Sam Konstas (23) gave their side a fine start posting 49 runs. Sri Lanka, opting to bat on winning […]The post Australia defeat Sri Lanka by 6 wkts in U19 World Cup appeared first on Sri Lanka Cr...
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’
ICC Media Release The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board has today lifted the suspension of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) with immediate effect. SLC was suspended in November for being in serious breach of its obligations as an ICC Member, in particular, the requirement to manage its affairs
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.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has lifted the ban imposed on Sri Lanka Cricket with immediate effect, Sports Minister Harin Fernando revealed.
By Srian Obeyesekere Chamari Athapaththu, Sri Lanka Women’s captain of both formats of instant cricket, has been bestowed with the rare honour of being named captain of the year 2023 by the International Cricket Council of both the World ODI and T20 women’s cricket teams respectively. This singular recognition has roundly earned Sri Lanka fame […]The post Rare honour for Chamari Athapaththu ...
By Srian Obeyesekere Sri Lanka won their second U19 World Cup match against Namibia by 77 runs in the U19 World Cup at the Diamond Oval, Kimberley in South Africa yesterday. Sri Lanka, put into bat, posted 133 in 37.5 overs with Supun Waduge showing the way in overcoming an early collapse top scoring with […]The post Supun Waduge (56) rallies Sri Lanka to victory over Namibia in U19 World Cu...