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World Duty Free Group (WDFG), the leading duty free operator at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) along with the reputed beverage supplier, Brown Forman Worldwide, commenced another exciting mega promotion, ‘Cricket Fever 2012’ on 1 September to coincide with the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup, which will be held in Sri Lanka this September and ...
- HNB Pathum Vimana 2011 prize winners get their rewards (Category: Business)
- Hemas rewards winners of ‘Fems Ran Million’ (Category: Business)
- SLT IDD promotion winners rewarded (Category: Business)
- CIMA felicitates two world prize winners (Category: Business)
MAS Holdings andndash; the official clothing sponsor for Sri Lanka Cricket recently unveiled the official game day clothing line of Sri Lanka Cricket at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo.
- Political Distractions (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka Cricket crave for more matches against India (Category: Sports)
- Not Cricket (Category: Business)
- Team Spirit (Category: Business)
By Shanuka Tissera The hype and tension of the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup is exponentially increasing as we edge days closer to the beginning of the most exciting and fastest brand of cricket today. It is sure to be a high adrenaline sporting event that will bring millions of viewers from around the world ...
- After Being Fined by US, Hyundai Recalls 130,000 Vehicles (Category: USA, Indiana)
- After Being Fined by US, Hyundai Recalls 130,000 Vehicles (Category: USA, Indiana)
- After Being Fined by US, Hyundai Recalls 130,000 Vehicles (Category: USA, Indiana)
- After Being Fined by US, Hyundai Recalls 130,000 Vehicles (Category: USA, Indiana)
Trinidadexpress.com: UNABLE to convince the International Cricket Council (ICC) to provide an exclusive window for the Indian Premier League (IPL), the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) and Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) have decided to do it on their own. As their leading players are likely to be engaged
- ICC rules out window for IPL (Category: Business)
- Emirates and Deccan Chargers Nurture Young Cricketing Talent (Category: Breaking News)
- Five IPL cricketers suspended on corruption allegations (Category: Business)
- Emirates contributes to Sri Lanka’s Carnival of Cricket (Category: Business)
Announcing the renaissance of a victorious partnership with Sri Lanka Cricket, MAS Holdings together with Sri Lanka Cricket and the National Players last night unveiled the new attire for team Sri Lanka; as the company, yet again, embarks on outfitting the National Cricket Team
- ICC Men’s T-20 World Cup Cricket Jersey for team Sri Lanka unveiled (Category: Breaking News)
- The Sri Lanka Cricket team with their new performance enhancing attire…. (Category: Business)
- MAS Holdings to start a factory in Kilinochchi (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lanka Cricket team with their new performance enhancing attire manufactured MAS Active of MAS Holdings Ltd. Chairman MAS Holdings Mahesh Amalean, Group Director Dian Gomez, MAS Active Managing Director Shirendra Lawrence, Sri Lanka Cricket President Upali Dharmadasa, Secretary Nishantha
- MAS Intimates Thurulie announced Winner of Globe Award for Sustainability Innovation 2010 (Category: Breaking News)
- MAS says several of its employees have been infected (Category: Breaking News)
- MAS says several of its employees have been infected (Category: Breaking News)
- Thurulie receives LEED Platinum Green Building Certification (Category: Breaking News)
With cricket fever gripping Sri Lanka in the countdown to the ICC World Twenty20, Emirates – an Official ICC Partner – will be playing a part in the carnival of cricket through a series of activities. Ireland, which arrived in Sri Lanka on an Emirates flight, clinched a place in ICC World Twenty20 by ...
- Emirates and Deccan Chargers Nurture Young Cricketing Talent (Category: Breaking News)
- Emirates’ ‘Lucky Seat’ passengers win autographed ICC Cricket World Cup bats (Category: Business)
- ICC World Twenty20 2012 Trophies arrive (Category: Business)
The ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012 trophies toured the city of Galle, in true twenty20 flare as large crowds gathered along the streets for a firsthand look at the coveted awards. The trophies were paraded in the host city for the women’s group matches, in a traditional Sri Lankan ‘Perahara’ or parade with elephants, dancers, drummers and ...
- ICC World Twenty20 2012 Trophies arrive (Category: Business)
- World T20 trophies arrive in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC World Twenty20 2012 trophies arrive in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Tickets for ICC WT20 final sold out (Category: Business)
Kumar Sangakkara reiterated his status as a cricketing colossus winning three top awards — the CEAT Cricketer of the Year, CEAT Peoples Player of the Year and Best Test Batsman, at the 2012 CEAT Sri Lanka Cricket Awards on Wednesday. Among other top award winners at the glitzy awards night
- CEAT awards on offer for Lankan cricketers (Category: Breaking News)
- Sangakkara bags a magic triple at CEAT Sri Lanka Cricket Awards (Category: Business)
- Sangakkara receives three CEAT Awards (Category: Breaking News)
- Sangakkara is CEAT Peoples Player of the Year for 2nd time (Category: Business)
Kumar Sangakkara reiterated his status as a cricketing colossus winning three top awards — the CEAT Cricketer of the Year, CEAT Peoples Player of the Year and Best Test Batsman, at the 2012 CEAT Sri Lanka Cricket Awards. Among other top award winners at the glitzy awards night at Waters Edge
- CEAT awards on offer for Lankan cricketers (Category: Breaking News)
- Sangakkara receives three CEAT Awards (Category: Breaking News)
- Sangakkara is CEAT Peoples Player of the Year for 2nd time (Category: Business)
- SMS Voting For CEAT Peoples Cricketer Of 2011 Begins Oct 22 (Category: Breaking News)
The seven provinces of Sri Lanka were granted Rs. 1 million each for the development of cricket in their respective areas. Sri Lanka Cricket President Upali Dharmadasa together with his executive committee invited the Hon sports minister to hand over these cheques to the respective stakeholders
- Rs. 1.5 billion allocated for the development of school cricket at provincial level (Category: Breaking News)
- Provinces given Special Grant for Development from Sri Lanka Cricket (Category: Sports)
- Provincial Councilors accuse Sri Lankan government of violating Constitution (Category: Breaking News)
- SLPL to add two more provinces later (Category: Sports)
In an exclusive interaction with the Gamechanger Team on the sidelines of the SLPL match between Basnahira Cricket Dundee and Uva Next, the Secretary of Sri Lanka Cricket Nishantha Ranatunga opened up with his thoughts on the Mahindra Sri Lanka Premier League, its future in the Sri Lankan cricket
- SLPL boost for tourism next month (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka Premier League forges ahead (Category: Business)
- Brian Lara, MCC Chief lift SLPL to the world (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL) to begin from August 10 (Category: Sports)
By Devin Jayasundera In the run up to the ICC world Twenty20 the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Foundation of Goodness (spearheaded by Muttiah Muralidaran and Kushil Gunasekera) partnered in launching the ‘Murali Harmony Cup’ in order to promote Social harmony and unity among the country’s youth. The event is supported by the Mahela ...
- Murali cup: taking cricket to the masses (Category: Business)
- Appalachian State graduate spends summer helping others in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Olympic gold in 2028, Kushil’s dream (Category: Breaking News)
Emerald, the official formal wear provider to Sri Lanka Cricket, launched i t s latest campaign continuing in its commitment to add more vibrancy, colour and value to the National Cricket Team. The local he roe s have been sported in a range of never before seen poster images, giving cricket fans
- Emerald launches colourful 20/20 poster campaign for all Sri Lankans (Category: Business)
- 'Andrew' drawings pop up around Toronto (Category: Canada, Ontario)
- A day after endorsing gay marriage, Obama heads to Seattle (Category: USA, Washington)
- Obama arrives in Seattle, day after gay marriage endorsement (Category: USA, Washington)
Emerald, the official formal wear provider to Sri Lanka Cricket, launched its latest campaign continuing in its commitment to add more vibrancy, colour and value to the National Cricket Team. The local heroes have been sported in a range of never before seen poster images, giving cricket fans
- Emerald launches colourful 20/20 poster campaign for all Sri Lankans (Category: Business)
- 'Andrew' drawings pop up around Toronto (Category: Canada, Ontario)
- A day after endorsing gay marriage, Obama heads to Seattle (Category: USA, Washington)
- Obama arrives in Seattle, day after gay marriage endorsement (Category: USA, Washington)
After 24 exciting matches, the Mahindra Sri Lanka Premier League is finally drawing to a close at the R. Premadasa International Stadium today. The tournament, which kicked off on the 10th of August with the grand opening ceremony at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, provided the cricket-loving public of Sri Lanka an opportunity to watch the ...
- Mahindra SLPL a boost for tourism industry (Category: Business)
- Mahindra SLPL to debut in Pallekele this weekend (Category: Business)
- Mahindra SLPL gives young cricketers a much-needed platform (Category: Business)
- Brian Lara, MCC Chief lift SLPL to the world (Category: Business)
Robinson Crusoe is very much alive! He has been living alone in Australia’s Restoration Island for 20 years. Well, not quite alone. He has some company, a dog and a mannequin. The Aussie Government handed a third of the island to businessman David Glasheen who promised to build a fishing resort. But fate had other ...
- Pillay raises concerns over Silva (Category: Breaking News)
- Opposition to submit petition calling for Fonseka’s release to UN Chief (Category: Business)
- Longest lunar eclipse tonight (Category: Breaking News)
- NASA's next trip to the moon to include Iowa native (Category: USA, Iowa)
The Men’s and Women’s trophies of the ICC WT20 SL 2012 were ceremoniously welcomed by Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage yesterday. ICC Chief Executive David Richardson presented the ICC World Twenty20 2012 Men’s and Women’s trophies to the Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage at the Independence Square in Colombo, a National Monument in Sri Lanka. ...
- ICC World T20 SL 2012 trophies in Galle (Category: Business)
- Emirates contributes to Sri Lanka’s Carnival of Cricket (Category: Business)
- ICC World Twenty20 2012 trophies arrive in Sri Lanka (Category: Sports)
- ICC announces WT20 warm-up schedule (Category: Business)
President Mahinda Rajapaksa over the weekend kicked off the nation’s biggest campaign, Visi Vara Jaya Nada, to build support for the national cricket team at the upcoming ICCT20 World Championship played in Sri Lanka. Visi Vara Jaya Nada is an ambitious campaign that unites the four corners of the island enabling the nation to show ...
- Sri Lanka President kicks off campaign to support the cricket team for T20 championship (Category: Breaking News)
- SLT extends support to CA Sri Lanka as lead sponsor (Category: Business)
- Mobitel official mobile service provider for Deyata Kirula 2012 (Category: Business)
- Malaysia should support resolution on Sri Lanka - MIC (Category: Breaking News)
The inaugural Mahindra Sri Lanka Premier League is giving Sri Lanka’s young blood a chance to showcase their talents on the big stage and rub shoulders with their cricketing icons, and a number of top international players. The cricketers who have been given this opportunity have proved themselves, and the recent World T-20 squad selection ...
- Sangakkara puts Sri Lanka in strong position (Category: Breaking News)
- Cricket-Sangakkara puts Sri Lanka in strong position (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka lead India but test heads for draw (Category: Breaking News)
- Batting Prowess (Category: Business)
SLPL’s young star Akila Dhananjaya wins selection along with Dilshan Munaweera Sri Lanka has picked two uncapped players including the on-going Sri Lanka Premier League’s young star the under 21 player Akila Dhananjaya as part of its 15-man squad for the next month’s World Cup T20 tournament. Offspinner Akila plays for Sri Lanka Captain Mahela ...
- Ajantha Mendis back, Zimbabwe bowl in opener (Category: Sports)
- Sri Lanka include uncapped pair in T20 World Cup squad (Category: Breaking News)
- Dilshan Munaweera on his inclusion in Sri Lankan World Twenty20 Squad (Category: Business)
- Teenage Maestro In Sri Lanka Squad (Category: Sports)
In a press statement Pakistan’s international cricketer Shahid Afridi has said that his sudden and unfortunate exit from the Sri Lanka Premier League was due to an illness in his family. “I would like to thank my management at Ruhuna Royals, the event organisers along with Sri Lanka
- Bond Auction (Category: Business)
- ‘SL will implement home-grown solution’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Market Flavour (Category: Business)
- Seeking Direction (Category: Business)
By Andrew Fernando ESPNCricinfo: Considering the sheer number of complications the SLPL has suffered since its inception, it may not be unfair to say that if the SLPL had been a baby, its parents would probably have put it up for adoption. If it had been a racehorse, it would already be glue. If it ...
- Sri Lanka Premier League forges ahead (Category: Business)
- SLC Secy. Nishantha on success of maiden Mahindra SLPL (Category: Business)
- Prima Exclusive Food Partner for SLPL 2012 (Category: Business)
- Mahindra SLPL kicks off today; to be broadcast live in 80 countries (Category: Business)
Icons of the game whose names have entered cricket lore will rub shoulders with as yet uncelebrated club players when top tyre brand CEAT partners with Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to honour the country’s cricketers at the annual CEAT Sri Lanka Cricket Awards next month. The fourth edition
- Sangakkara bags a magic triple at CEAT Sri Lanka Cricket Awards (Category: Business)
- Sangakkara is CEAT Peoples Player of the Year for 2nd time (Category: Business)
- Sangakkara receives three CEAT Awards (Category: Breaking News)
The support from the bastion of the game, Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), and world famous Brian Lara propelled the inaugural Sri Lanka Premier League T20 tournament to the global stage on Saturday. Kicked off via an international style show of dance and culture of seven provinces at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, the SLPL celebrated its ...
- Mahindra SLPL kicks off today; to be broadcast live in 80 countries (Category: Business)
- Mahindra bags Title Sponsorship rights of Sri Lanka Premier League (Category: Business)
- Stage set for Mahindra SLPL Finalé (Category: Business)
- SLC Secy. Nishantha on success of maiden Mahindra SLPL (Category: Business)
By Ashwin Hemmathagama Our Lobby Correspondent Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage yesterday in Parliament expressed displeasure with the performance of Sri Lanka Cricket after he on Wednesday assured national cricketers would be paid on time. Aluthgamage told Parliament
- Minister orders Board to borrow Rs. 600 m from BOC to pay cricketers (Category: Business)
- Aluthgamage orders BoC to pay cricketers' wages (Category: Breaking News)
- Cricketers to be paid dues (Category: Breaking News)
- Cricketers salary issue resolved (Category: Breaking News)
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M Ltd.), India’s leading SUV manufacturer has partnered with the Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL), a cricket league, as their Title Sponsors. The prestigious League kicks off from August 11 and will be played over three weeks at two venues – Colombo and Kandy. The inaugural edition of this League will ...
- Mahindra SLPL kicks off today; to be broadcast live in 80 countries (Category: Business)
- SLPL becomes “Mahindra SLPL” (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahindra bags Title Sponsorship rights of Sri Lanka Premier League (Category: Sports)
- Mahindra to sponsor Sri Lanka Premier League (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL) announced yesterday that it would broadcast its upcoming T20 cricket series to a global audience on the world’s largest online video site YouTube. From 11 to 31 August, cricket fans around the globe will be able to enjoy the league’s seven teams play 24 games on SLPL’s YouTube channel ...
- Sri Lanka Premier League T20 tournament to be broadcast on YouTube (Category: Breaking News)
- New T20 league to give Sri Lanka global reach (Category: Business)
- Lanka, Pakistan likely to sign bilateral agreement for Premier League soon (Category: Business)
- Mahindra SLPL kicks off today; to be broadcast live in 80 countries (Category: Business)
Introduces limited edition shirt for Sri Lankan fans Emerald International, Sri Lanka’s foremost men’s apparel brand, is commemorating the Indian tour of Sri Lanka by launching a special edition formal shirt as tour memorabilia. Emerald as a main sponsor of Sri Lanka cricket
- Emerald releases official “Australia tour collection” merchandise (Category: Business)
- Emerald launches colourful 20/20 poster campaign for all Sri Lankans (Category: Business)
- Emerald launches colourful 20/20 poster campaign for all Sri Lankans (Category: Business)
- Resurgent Pakistan eye Lanka Test scalp (Category: Breaking News)
ESPNCricinfo: Former ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat’s role as special advisor to the SLC will include an independent review of its governance and recommendations to the heavily indebted board on financial management, SLC Secretary Nishantha Ranatunga has said. All recommendations made by Lorgat in his three-month tenure will then be made public. He will also ...
- Lorgat likely to join Sri Lanka Cricket as consultant (Category: Business)
- Lorgat joins Sri Lanka Cricket as special advisor (Category: Breaking News)
- SLC hires former ICC Chief Lorgat as Special Adviser (Category: Business)
- SLC close to appointing Lorgat consultant (Category: Sports)
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