By Srian Obeyesekere In a 102-run world cup downsizing by record breaking South Africa, Sri Lanka can yet pick themselves up from the battle-scarred dust of the daring challenge mounted to achieving the 429 target that they roared after true to the trademark Lions dubbed slogan falling short literally in a last post thrust in […]The post Battle scarred Sri Lanka can take heart from 300-plus ...

Dasun Shanaka a redeeming 68, Charith Asalanka 79, Kusal Mendis 76 By Srian Obeyesekere South Africa broke the records by the highest ever ODI total 428, against a hapless Lankan attack in a 102-run victory, but credit to Sri Lanka for making a valiant effort to making a match of it in totaling 326 despite […]The post South Africa smash records, fastest ton by Aiden Markram in 102-run triump...

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Sri Lanka Cricket has decided to provide prize money of Rs. 10 million to Tharushi Karunaratne, who won the Gold in the women s 800m event at the ongoing 19th Asian Games.

COUNTDOWN Sri Lanka – the iceberg challenge to World Cup Akin to a ship going past a floating iceberg to the world cup, consistency will be the tall order bugged by top order batting failures while the same applies to the bowling department in the wake of three straight ODI defeats from being bowled out […]The post Curtain raiser today between defending champs England and New Zealand appeare...

ON EVE WORLD CUP WARM UP By Srian Obeyesekere Kusal Mendis’ singlehanded lionhearted gung-ho 158 off 87 powered by 19 boundaries and 9 over the top in a total of 294 could not prevent Afghanistan from speeding to a 6-wicket win over Sri Lanka with 23 balls to spare after being set a rain revised […]The post Kusal Mendis blitzkrieg 158 off 87 cannot stave Afghanistan from 6-wkt. win on Rahman...

By Srian Obeyesekere In a high scoring affair, Sri Lanka lost their first World Cup warm up match against Bangladesh by 7 wickets having totaled 263 off 49.1 overs at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. Bangladesh skippered by Mehidy Hasan Miraz made light of the target with openers Tanzid Hasan 84 off 88 inclusive of […]The post Bangladesh make light of Sri Lanka’s 263 to win warm up b...

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is considering lifting the temporary cricket ban imposed on cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka, who was acquitted by an Australian court over sexual assault charges today (28), according to sources.

Minister of Sports Roshan Ranasinghe has emphasized the importance of investigating if the funds received by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) are utilized to produce talented players.

Herath alleges Budget Office part of flawed political strategy By Shamindra Ferdinando Civil society activist Sirithunga Jayasuriya Tuesday (26) said that those genuinely concerned about political strategies of the Wickremesinghe-Rajapaksa government should be wary of possible moves to put off the presidential election scheduled for next year. Pointing out that both Provincial Councils and Local [...

By Srian Obeyesekere Sri Lanka’s batswomen watched the Asian Gold Medal disintegrate before their eyes by reportedly overawed by the magnitude of the final in losing their cool to faltering despite a midway late rally by Hasini Perera in  a 6, 4 and 6 25-run flurry off 22 crossing the boundary line on four occasions […]The post Sri Lanka Women settle for Silver Medal as India Women take Asia...

SLC MAJOR LEAGUE TOURNAMENT 2023 By Srian Obeyesekere Kandy Customs CC defeated Negombo CC by 35 runs in a Group B fixture of the SLC Major League Tournament at the FTZ Sports Complex, Katunayake while the rest of the fixtures ended in rain marred no decisions. Negombo CC, chasing 208, was dismissed for 172 having […]The post Kandy Customs CC defeat Negombo CC; rest drawn; Nimanda Madushanka...

The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the approved Sri Lanka squad taking part in the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

By Srian Obeyesekere Sri Lanka Women stormed into the finals of the Asian Games Women’s Cricket Competition by crushing Pakistan Women by 6 wickets with 21 balls to spare in the second semi-final at the Zhejiang University of Technology Cricket Field at Hangzhou, China today. Accordingly, Sri Lanka will meet India in the gold medal […]The post Sri Lanka Women defeat Pakistan Women by 6 wkts....

The match schedule for the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024 has been revealed as hosts Sri Lanka prepare to welcome the future stars of world cricket to the island nation for the first time since 2006.Five venues in Colombo are set to stage the action from 13 January, with the Final on 4 […]

Media Release 22nd September, 2023 Sri Lanka Cricket held a special meeting headed by President Shammi Silva with National Team Management and the selection panel to preview Sri Lanka’s World Cup preparations. Also present at the meeting, which were held on the 20th September were Mr. Mohan de

Media Release 21st September, 2023 Sri Lanka Cricket will recommence the domestic cricket tournaments starting on Friday, September 22nd, following consent given by the Ministry of Sports and Youth pertaining to the matter. The consent was given by the Ministry of Sports and Youth, subsequent

Media Release 18th September, 2023 Sri Lanka Cricket presented Rs. 5 million to Mr. Percy Abeysekera, Sri Lanka’s legendary cheerleader on the cricket field. This donation was made to Mr. Abeysekera to support his wellbeing and maintenance of good health. The decision

By Srian Obeyesekere India crushed Sri Lanka by 10 wickets as the co-hosts were shot out for 50 in only 15.2 overs in the lowest ODI total in history in sweeping to the Asia Cup in a final that lasted just 126 minutes on Sunday against a hostile Indian attack mounted by medium pacer Mohammed […]The post India crushes Sri Lanka by 10 wkts. wrapping it up in just over one hour to the Asia Cup ...

All-rounder Sahan Arachchige in squad for injured Maheesh Theekshana; Washington Sundar for unfit Axar Patel By Srian Obeyesekere Defending champions Sri Lanka’s hopes of laying hands on the pot of gold for a second successive year in quest of Asia’s cricketing supremacy will necessarily hinge on the hosts batting mechanism meeting the ultimate test of […]The post Sri Lankan top order faces ...

By Srian Obeyesekere With two needed off the final ball, a battered and bruised Sri Lanka from a 41-run loss to India a day ago, won a pulsating Super Four Asia Cup showdown over Pakistan with both sides totaling 252 off 42 overs that saw the hosts go through on the DRS in a rain […]The post Sri Lanka win thrilling showdown over Pakistan to set up final against India as Charith Asalanka does...

Tickets prices for the C and D stands at the RPICS, Colombo, will be reduced for the ongoing Asia Cup Tournament games as follows: C & D Upper Block: Rs. 1000 per ticket C & D Lower Block: Rs. 500 per ticket The price reduction is applicable for all the Super 4 Games, including today’s […]The post Reduced Ticket Prices for C and D Stands at RPICS, Colombo for Asia Cup Games! ap...