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Colombo (AFP) – Sri Lanka said Friday they have complained to the International Cricket Council over their T20 World Cup team’s treatment and conditions in co-host the United States.The sports minister Harin Fernando alleged other teams had it better and said Sri Lanka had lodged a formal protest after the squad was held up by a […]
- IT professionals leaving country (Category: Breaking News)
- Japan ready to support debt restructuring – Japanese Ambassador (Category: Breaking News)
- President tells Arab envoys Lanka wants immediate ceasefire in Gaza (Category: Breaking News)
- AAC issues clarification (Category: Breaking News)
Issuing a media release on Friday (24) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) vehemently refutes the allegations made by Member of Parliament Hesha Withanage during a media briefing on Friday (24), which accused the SLC President, the Tournament Director of the Lanka Premier League (LPL), and other SLC officials
- Ranil for cricket select committee (Category: Breaking News)
- Dilshan resigns (Category: Breaking News)
- Fourth edition of LPL to kick off on July 31 (Category: Breaking News)
- Four players fined for breach of LPL code of conduct (Category: Breaking News)
The MCA “G” division 25 – Over League Tournament 2024, last of the main tournaments in the MCA 2024 season, sponsored by Stafford Motor Co. (Pvt.) Ltd for the 13th successive year, got underway on the 4th of May The MCA – Stafford Motor Company partnership is the 3rd longest running sponsorship with the highest […]
- Harsha: Contents of IMF agreement may turn out to be jackpot for some persons (Category: Breaking News)
- Global Cricket Club Junior Championship kicks off (Category: Breaking News)
- St. Anthony’s, Nalanda declared joint champions (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC makes changes to Playing Conditions (Category: Breaking News)
In the bustling heart of Ja-Ela, Moose Clothing Company stands tall as a beacon of creativity, technical expertise, and workmanship. Established in 2018 with a vision to redefine Sri Lanka’s fashion landscape whilst bridging the gap between affordability and accessibility to good quality fashion, Moose Clothing Company has now embarked on a journey that transcends […]
- Moose Clothing Company sponsors Sri Lankan team for World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Moose Clothing Co. SLC’s Official Cricket Clothing Sponsor for 2023-27 (Category: Sports)
- Sri Lanka team departs for ICC T20 World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC T20 official sponsor Hyundai gifts fleet of 60 vehicles (Category: Business)
Sri Lanka cricketers in all categories have been given a pay hike with immediate effect, the Sri Lanka Cricket board said. The cricket board said that 41 players will be offered new contracts under six categories, including the Sri Lanka ’A’ Team. The match fees for the Test format
- Royal College & Bishop’s College shine at RCUAC Challenge Shield 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- RCUAC Challenge Shield – “For the Love of the Game” (Category: Breaking News)
- European Union promotes ‘Art for Peace’ among children in Sri Lanka and the Maldives (Category: Breaking News)
- Cinnamon Hotels And Resorts Holds Winning Streak At SATA 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced that it has increased player fees for all categories of Sri Lanka s international players with immediate effect.
by Dr Upul Wijayawardhana “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” This is very sound advice to be followed at this time of distress in Sri Lanka, as there are many things that are broken and need fixing urgently. Some may say our ruling politicians are not smart enough to grasp the validity of such […]
- Visa scandal exposed after airport chaos (Category: Breaking News)
- A new online visa system in place now (Category: Breaking News)
- Visa controversy: SJB alleges Tiran Alles misled Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Gota leaves Singapore after fleeing protesters at home (Category: Breaking News)
West Indies cricketer Devon Thomas has been handed a five-year period of ineligibility from all cricket after admitting to breaching seven counts of the anti-corruption codes of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB), and the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The ICC announced
- ICC suspends Devon Thomas on corruption charges (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC bans Devon Thomas for five years under Anti-Corruption Code (Category: Breaking News)
- Nasir Hossain handed two year ban for corruption (Category: Breaking News)
- Bangladesh’s Towhid Hridoy found guilty of breaching ICC Code of Conduct (Category: Breaking News)
The ICC has banned West Indies batter Devon Thomas from all cricket for five years. Thomas accepted breaching seven counts of the anti-corruption codes of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) and the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). Thomas had been suspended for corruption
- Arjuna slams ICC over unprofessional handling of Asia Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka lifts Gunathilaka ban after sexual assault acquittal (Category: Breaking News)
- Jimmy Anderson confirms England farewell (Category: Breaking News)
- New York increases security ahead of India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match (Category: Breaking News)
…Arjuna joins SJB Thalawakele rally By Rathindra Kuruwita Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) would renegotiate the agreement with the IMF to make it more people friendly, SJB and Opposition Leader, Sajith Premadasa said yesterday (01) addressing their main May Day event at Chatham Street, Colombo Fort. Premadasa said: “We will also establish presidential task forces to […]
- Vadivel Suresh resigns from all posts in SJB (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith promises to establish independent body to retrieve stolen public funds (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith-Anura debate next month (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith blasts govt. for turning country into auction house (Category: Breaking News)
Speaking at the 125th anniversary celebration of the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) at the Shangri-La Hotel Colombo on Thursday (28), President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed his aspirations for Sri Lanka to reclaim its position as the champion of cricket, highlighting the government’s commitment to providing all necessary support to achieve this goal. The President also emphasized […]
- Candidates hand over nominations for Sri Lanka Cricket Board elections (Category: Breaking News)
- SL Cricket interim Committee breaks all team records pays 52 lakhs for a team of lawyers !! (Category: Breaking News)
- SPORTS MEDICINE: ARE WE MAKING THE RIGHT DIAGNOSIS ? (Category: Breaking News)
- Collateral Publicity (Category: Business)
Sri Lankan fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka will no longer participate in the ongoing Bangladesh tour due to a left hamstring injury sustained during the 2nd One Day International (ODI) on Friday (March 15).The post Dilshan Madushanka to miss remainder of Bangladesh tour due to hamstring injury appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Theekshana replaces injured Madushanka as Sri Lanka bat in series decider (Category: Breaking News)
- Madushanka to miss rest of Bangladesh tour due to injury (Category: Breaking News)
- Wanindu Hasaranga likely to miss ICC World Cup due to hamstring injury – report (Category: Breaking News)
- Pathirana returns to Sri Lanka to recover from hamstring injury (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka have reignited the row over the 2023 World Cup timed-out dismissal of Angelo Mathews after celebrating their Twenty20 series win in Bangladesh by pointing to their wrists.The post Sri Lanka reignite timed-out row after T20 series win over Bangladesh appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Shanto calls on Bangladesh to play ‘as a unit’ in ODI series against Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- T20Squad (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka clinches the T20 series 2-0 with six-wicket haul from Mendis (Category: Breaking News)
- Highlights: Only T20: India Vs Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The inaugural edition of the Lanka T10 League will be held from December 12 to December 22, 2024. The tournament, which was initially planned to be held in 2023, will now be held in December this year, which provides us with an ideal window to conduct a successful competition. Lanka T10 League, Sri Lanka’s newest […]
- Abu Dhabi T10 at Zayed Cricket Stadium from 23 November (Category: Breaking News)
- New York Strikers join Legends Cricket Trophy in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Rajeev Khanna appointed as COO of Abu Dhabi T10 (Category: Breaking News)
- Zimbabwe unveils new T10 franchise tournament (Category: Breaking News)
‘Umpire hora’ is a famous cry in this country whether be it at backyard cricket after school, soft ball games played on the Parliament grounds during the weekend, inter-school fixtures or even during international games. Some 25,000 ardent cricket fans were yelling the same on Wednesday night as Sri Lanka lost a tense game against […]
- Hannibal was brought in for Palliyaguruge due to fatigue (Category: Breaking News)
- Hannibal unfit for international games – Hasaranga (Category: Breaking News)
- Wanindu Hasaranga conundrum (Category: Breaking News)
- Hasaranga suggests ‘another job’ for umpire following no ball controversy (Category: Breaking News)
A mini stampede broke out when a crowd pushed down a fence at the Dambulla International Cricket stadium in an attempt to grab tickets for the remaining matches between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. Long queues were seen outside the stadium over the past few days ahead and during the T-20 series in Dambulla. The Sri […]
- Hasaranga suggests ‘another job’ for umpire following no ball controversy (Category: Breaking News)
- Police fire tear gas to disperse protest (Category: Breaking News)
- Mathews leads Sri Lanka to T20 win over Afghanistan (Category: Breaking News)
- Sabaragamuwa University temporarily closed (Category: Breaking News)
It was a power-packed day in the pool when 30 teams from U9, U11, U13, U15 and +25 Masters competed for the coveted RCUAC Challenge Shield 2024 now in its 3rd consecutive year. Organized by the Royal College Union Aquatics Club, the largest junior Water Polo \ Tournament saw the participation of 400 athletes. Organized with […]
- RCUAC Challenge Shield – “For the Love of the Game” (Category: Breaking News)
- Security tightened around girls schools as Big Match fever grips Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Royal Touch Rugby Fiesta 2011 kicks off on 12 Nov. (Category: Business)
- King Charles sends special message to Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
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 […]
- SLC announce Men’s 2024 future tours program (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Cricket suspended by ICC: Causes and implications (Category: Breaking News)
- Anderson to retire after Lord’s Test against West Indies (Category: Breaking News)
- Karunaratne pushes for increase in priority to Test cricket (Category: Breaking News)
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...
- President inspects International Cricket Stadium in Suriyawewa (Category: Breaking News)
- Sheahan elected MCC president (Category: Australia, Victoria)
- Sri Lanka Cricket defends TV deal (Category: Breaking News)
- Select the best cricket team –MR (Category: Breaking News)
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’
- Australia T20 captain retires from international cricket (Category: Breaking News)
- England stunned by Ireland as rain results in five-run defeat (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan stun New Zealand to reach final (Category: Breaking News)
- New York, Dallas and Florida confirmed as host venues for T20 World Cup 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
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.
- ICC suspends Sri Lanka Cricket’s membership (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC lifts suspension on Sri Lanka Cricket - Sports Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC suspends Sri Lanka Cricket s membership (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC confirms lifting of Sri Lanka s suspension (Category: Breaking News)
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has lifted the ban imposed on Sri Lanka Cricket with immediate effect, Sports Minister Harin Fernando revealed.
by Rex Clementine Sri Lanka Cricket announced yesterday that the three-match ODI series involving Afghanistan has been shifted to Pallekele. The series was initially scheduled to take place at RPS. The board did not provide a reason for the shift. The Afghans will arrive in the island on the 30th
- Herath rested for ODI series; Weerakoon picked (Category: Sports)
- Sri Lanka Women to host West Indies for three ODIs and three T20Is in June (Category: Breaking News)
- Sadeera recalled for Indian series (Category: Breaking News)
- Atapattu special powers Sri Lanka to record run-chase (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s former Test captain Arjuna Ranatunga has voiced his concerns about the International Cricket Council’s inaction to protect the future of Test cricket. Franchise T-20 cricket is mushrooming around the world and the cash rich IPL has now stretched beyond India owning franchises in other parts of the world. Ranatunga warned that future for […]
- Ranatunga commends ICC for not giving a window for IPL in its FTP (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Cricket board is the most corrupt institution in the country - Arjuna (Category: Breaking News)
- Pace dominates spin in Sri Lankan attack (Category: Breaking News)
- Murali’s ‘800’ to be screened from Oct 6th (Category: Breaking News)
By Easwaran Rutnam Sri Lanka has made a request to host a few matches of the Indian Premiere League (IPL) this year. Sports and Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said he made the request from the Indian Cricket Board. The Minister said that hosting the IPL will give Sri Lanka tourism a huge boost. He said […]
- Harin labels Wimal as a barking dog (Category: Breaking News)
- Over USD 1 million earned from tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka this year (Category: Breaking News)
- Harin hails Australian media over online safety (Category: Breaking News)
- Government preparing a new tourism policy for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Geoff Allardice and Sports Minister Harin Fernando had talks on the way forward for Sri Lanka Cricket. The discussion took place in Colombo during a visit by the ICC CEO to Sri Lanka. “Had the great pleasure
- Sri Lanka beat England by seven wickets to win women’s T20 series (Category: Breaking News)
- International Cricket Council lifts ban on Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- England stunned by Ireland as rain results in five-run defeat (Category: Breaking News)
- Afghanistan beat the Netherlands to boost World Cup semi-final hopes (Category: Breaking News)
by Rex Clementine The Cabinet sub committee appointed to look into affairs of Sri Lanka Cricket and submit recommendations in a report has called for the complete overhaul of the governing body. The committee headed by Foreign Minister Ali Sabry comprised Tiran Alles, Kanchana Wijesekara
- Cabinet sub-committee authorised to make decisions on ICC suspension of SLC (Category: Breaking News)
- Kanchana warns of possible ICC ban due to parliamentary resolutions on Sri Lanka Cricket (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB MP alleges misuse of funds at SLC (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC would not have suspended SLC if interim committee had been functional – SJB (Category: Breaking News)
South Asian pop music sensation – Yohani, bagged top honors in the categories of “Most Popular Music Video” and “Most Viewed Music Video of 2021” at the TV Derana Music Video Awards held recently. The win comes on the back of the launch of Yohani’s debut album – “Kella,” which was released on all […]
- Yohani’s debut album “Kella” to be launched in October (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan star Yohani featured at Times Square in New York (Category: Breaking News)
- Yohani attends F1 Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi as TAG Heuer Brand Ambassador in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Waves Challenge Yohani and 50 Influencers to Celebrate “Show Your Two Colours” Trend (Category: Breaking News)
The Urban Development and Housing Ministry has launched an investigation into the housing projects conducted by Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa during his tenure as the Housing Minister of the Yahapalana government (2015-2019). Alleging that the then Deputy Leader of the UNP had distributed housing loans, etc., in violation of proper procedures, Urban […]
- Sajith ready to accept Premiership if President resigns (Category: Breaking News)
- Parliamentary sittings cost Rs.10 mn a day, says Chief Govt. Whip (Category: Breaking News)
- Vadivel defects from SJB (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB govt will amend Sri Lanka s IMF agreement - Sajith (Category: Breaking News)
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