Media Release 7th August 2023 The following players were charged for breaching the LPL code of conduct during the match played between Dambulla Aura and Colombo Strikers on August 5, 2023, at PICS, Kandy. Hasan Ali of Dambulla Aura was fined 15 percent of his match fee and given 1 demerit point under clause 2.21 […]The post Breach of the LPL Code of Conduct first appeared on Sri Lanka Cricke...

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) today announced that four players including Kusal Mendis and Chamika Karunaratne have been charged for breaching the LPL Code of Conduct during two separate matches of the ongoing Lanka Premier League 2023.

Friday 4th August, 2023 Never a dull day in Sri Lanka! Hardly a day passes without some controversy, and issues crop up at such a rate that one cannot keep track of them, the latest being what has come to be termed the ‘distortion’ of the national anthem at a sports event. Popular singer, Umara […]

Media Release 3rd August 2023 The Lanka Premier League 2023 has raised Rs. 1.8 million for the ‘Little Hearts’ Project of the Lady Ridgeway Children’s Hospital during the first three days of the tournament. During the first 5 games of the tournament played so far, 129 boundaries and 50 sixes have been scored, with 494 […]The post LPL has so far raised LKR 1.8 million for the ‘Little Hearts’ ...

By Srian Obeyesekere Former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin yesterday paid a glowing tribute to Sri Lanka Cricket for its bold step in gaining rights to staging the Asia Cup 2023 in Sri Lanka which was a far reaching move upping cricket in the Asian region as a whole. One of the most stylish

By Srian Obeyesekere Tim Seifert pounded 74 off 39 balls with 5 over the top and an equal number of boundaries as the 28-year old New Zealand star showed no love for the B-Love Kandy attack in powering Galle Titans to back to back wins coasting home by 83 runs in yesterday’s night fixture to […]The post Tim Seifert Player of the Match 74 off 39 as Titans roar by 83 over B-Love Kandy to lead ...

By SrianObeyesekere Opening batsman Avishka Fernando starred with a 32-ball 56 as Dambulla Aura upset reigning champions Jaffna Kings in a handsome stroll in the park 8-wicket hurrah with 22 balls to spare on Wednesday in the fourth fixture of the fifth edition of the Sri Lanka Cricket Lanka

Wednesday 2nd August, 2023 A brouhaha has erupted over what is described as the distortion of the national anthem at the Lanka Premier League (LPL) opening ceremony. Talented young vocalist Umara Sinhawansa has been drawing heavy fire for singing the national anthem in operatic style, and mispronouncing some words therein. Her performance has sparked a […]

PLAYER OF THE MATCH DASUN SHANAKA n.o. 42 & 3/27  By Srian Obeyesekere In a super over drama after Dambulla Aura’s Alex Ross took the game down to the wire hitting a last over 19 to tie the game, however, Bhanuka Rajapaksa swung it back Galle Titans way hammering a boundary and a six in […]The post Bhanuka Rajapaksa wins it for Galle Titans in Super Over after Alex Ross’ 19 for Dambulla ...

By Srian Obeyesekere A 34-ball cameo by Colombo Strikers skipper Niroshan Dickwella could not stop reigning champions Jaffna Kings from winning the inaugural fixture of the Sri  Lanka Cricket (SLC) organised Lanka Premier Leage (LPL) by 21 runs at the R. Premadasa International Stadium on Sunday

PAKISTAN TAKES SERIES 2-NIL By Srian Obeyesekere Sri Lanka once again crumbled for a paltry 188 in conceding Pakistan a crushing innings and 222-run defeat in the second test to complete a 2-nil series triumph in the new ICC Test Championship, at the SSC Grounds on Wednesday. The host team, like in the first innings […]The post Indiscriminate batting by Sri Lanka in innings and 222-run defea...

By Shamindra Ferdinando The National Audit Office (NAO) has sought an explanation from Sports Ministry Secretary K. Mahesan regarding the sharp increase of allowances paid to the Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) as well as top management level personnel in USD terms. According

By Shamindra Ferdinando Auditor General W.P.C Wickramaratne yesterday (26) said that the National Audit Office (NAO) firmly stood by its draft report on Sri Lanka’s tour of Australia for the T20 World Cup (Oct. 09-Nov. 13), in 2022. The National Audit Service Commission (NASC) appointed in April this year consists of retired justice Nihal Sunil […]

Pakistan moved from 145 for 2 wickets on the second day to 178 for 2 as the rains wrought havoc with play called off after only ten overs were bowled. Abdullah Shafique remained unbeaten on 84 and Babar Azam on 28. The umpires called off play after several inspections.The post Pakistan 178 for 2 vs Sri Lanka first appeared on Sri Lanka Cricket.The post Pakistan 178 for 2 vs Sri Lanka appeared firs...

By Srian Obeyesekere A disastrous run out of opening batsman Nishan Madushka off the fourth delivery of the third over when skipper Dimuth Karunaratne called for a needless quick run sparked a collapse with the frontline batting caving in as Sri Lanka was shot out for 166 by Pakistan on the opening day of the […]The post Sri Lanka shot out for 166, Pakistan 145/2 first appeared on Sri Lanka ...

MEDIA RELEASE The much anticipated Lanka Premier League 2023 (LPL 2023) is just around the corner, and to kick off the exhilarating countdown to the 4th season, the organizers hosted a thrilling and one-of-a-kind event – the ‘Mini Cooper Rally.’ The heart of Colombo came alive as over 40 Classic Mini Coopers and Mokes gracefully […]The post The Lanka Premier League 2023 – S...

By Srian Obeyewsekere Pakistan A crushed arch rivals India A by 128 runs with ten overs to spare to clinch the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup in the final of the 2023 Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Emerging Teams Asia Cup to emerge Asian champions on Sunday at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium. Pakistan As […]The post Pakistan A are Asia Cup Champs – crush India A by 128 runs first ap...

Ratnapura District Member of Parliament Hesha Withanage is alleging gross misuse of funds at Sri Lanka Cricket with members of the Executive Committee using the board’s money for personal use. Pointing at facts from an audit report, the Opposition MP said that the money meant

Media Release 21st July 2023 The Lanka Premier League 2023, apart from cricket, will also focus on putting its weight behind the ‘Little Hearts’ project of the Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH). Accordingly, Sri Lanka Cricket’s Executive Committee, headed by President Shammi Silva, decided to use the upcoming league’s international exposure to help the ‘Little Hearts’ […]The post Lanka Premier Le...

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Media Release 20th July 2023 The Officials of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are currently in Sri Lanka in order to discuss preparation plans pertaining to the Asia Cup. Pakistan Cricket Board officials arrived in Sri Lanka today, while officials from the Asian Cricket Council are already in Sri Lanka […]The post ACC and PCB officials are in Sri Lanka to con...

Media Release 20th July 2023 Clarification Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) wishes to inform the public that the prize money presented for the winner of the concluded 1st test match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan was a sum of US$ 5000. In the meantime, we express our regret for the error that was caused

‘It Takes One Day’ campaign connects to the Men’s CWC 2023 ‘Navarasa’ showcasing the raw emotions experienced by fans and players Campaign film featuring Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan along with cricketers including Jemimah Rodrigues, Eoin Morgan, Jonty Rhodes and Shubman Gill available to view here The campaign unveiling saw over 85 content creators, in an […]The post ‘It Takes One Day...