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Cabinet approval mandatory in appointing Interim Committees.
at lifting the ban imposed by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sri Lanka Cricket. […...
- Sports Minister attacks Sagala Ratnayake (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet Sub Committee on cricket calls for accountability (Category: Breaking News)
- President warns against holding students hostage (Category: Breaking News)
- President not informed about appointment of Interim Committee for Sri Lanka Cricket (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee Chairman and former cricketer Pramodya Wickramasinghe has no-balled the allegations raised against the team which suffered a humiliating loss at the ongoing cricket World Cup. Wickramasinghe passed the ball onto, what he termed as a “conspiracy”
- Pramodya ready to reveal facts behind tragic defeat of Sri Lanka Cricket team (Category: Breaking News)
- Chief selector reveals reasons behind Sri Lanka s disappointing World Cup campaign (Category: Breaking News)
- Masters of the game….. (Category: Breaking News)
- President hails Sri Lanka team’s victory despite challenges (Category: Breaking News)
A new judge bench of the Appeals Court has been appointed for the consideration of the motion filed by Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe challenging the stay order on the recently-formed Interim Committee for Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).
The Cabinet sub-committee appointed to look into the gazette issued by Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe appointing an Interim Committee for Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), and the other activities of the cricket board has been authorised to make decisions pertaining to the International Cricket Council
- Opening Play (Category: Business)
- UPDATE-1-Cricket-Sri Lanka's Jayasuriya to retire this month (Category: Breaking News)
- Hit Wicket (Category: Business)
- Test cap in sight (Category: Australia, Queensland)
The Court of Appeal President, Justice Nissanka Bandula Karunaratne has recused himself from the hearing of the motion filed by the Minister of Sports seeking the revocation of the stay order issued against the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Interim Committee.
Following the ICC Hall of Fame announcement on 13 November 2023, open letters have been written to the inductees by those close to them, with their reactions to the news. Here, Mahela Jayawardena writes to inductee #110, Aravinda de Silva. To Aravinda Aiya (big brother), It is an honour to welcome you as the fourth […]The post A letter to Aravinda de Silva, from Mahela Jayawardena appeared f...
- Decision was made 3 weeks before World Cup - Sanga (Category: Breaking News)
- Sangakkara and Jayawardene in Sri Lanka all-time XI (Category: Sports)
- SLC Selection Committee Also Resigns (Category: Breaking News)
- Will quit if there is any interference Aravinda (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) officials are slated to make an appearance before the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) today (Nov.14).
A video of a Sri Lankan cricketer grabbing the pants of a teammate, below the belt, has gone viral. The incident took place during a media conference hosted on Sunday with the participation of the Sri Lanka cricket team that was kicked out of the World Cup. The video shows a hand seemingly grabbing
- Ranil loses his cool when questioned on Channel 4 video (Category: Breaking News)
- Masters of the game….. (Category: Breaking News)
- Five arrested during protest in support of Palestine near US Embassy (Category: Breaking News)
- Pillayan’s backup vehicle crashes into motorcycle injuring rider (Category: Breaking News)
Minister of Sports Roshan Ranasinghe has filed a motion requesting the lifting of the stay order issued by the Court of Appeals preventing the operation of the seven-member Interim Committee appointed by him for the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and the relevant gazette notification issued
By N Sathiya Moorthy Guess what is unique about the unanimous parliamentary approval for disbanding the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), the apex body for the sports in the country? Its possibly the first time that Parliament was unanimous on any issue in the post-Aragalaya phase after voting in Ranil
- Lion leads frontier markets (Category: Business)
- Why Lion leads frontier (Category: Business)
- Sangakkara leads Lanka fightback (Category: Business)
- Zadran century leads Afghanistan to ODI win over Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The SJB said on Saturday that the International Cricket Council (ICC) would not have suspended Sri Lanka’s membership if the Interim Committee appointed by the Sports Minister had been allowed to function. Addressing the media in Colombo, Chief Opposition Whip and Kandy District MP Lakshman Kiriella said the ICC had not suspended the membership of […]
- ICC suspends Sri Lanka Cricket s membership (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC confirms terms of SLC suspension; shifting of U19 World Cup 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC to deliberate on SLC s suspension, hosting of U-19 World Cup today (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan cricket issue- Cabinet sub-committee requests meeting from ICC (Category: Breaking News)
by Rex Clementine Cricket is in shambles. The national cricket team has just returned home after our worst World Cup campaign. This is the first time that Sri Lanka has lost World Cup games to Afghanistan and Bangladesh. A ninth-place finish has knocked us out of the Champions Trophy. This is a time for us […]
- Hambantota & Pallekelle included in 2011 World Cup venues (Category: Breaking News)
- Opening Play (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka wobble on way to decider (Category: Breaking News)
- 15-member Sri Lanka squad named for ICC World Cup 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
by Rex Clementine Cricket is in shambles. The national cricket team has just returned home after our worst World Cup campaign. This is the first time that Sri Lanka has lost World Cup games to Afghanistan and Bangladesh. A ninth-place finish has knocked us out of the Champions Trophy. This is a time for us […]
- Hambantota & Pallekelle included in 2011 World Cup venues (Category: Breaking News)
- Opening Play (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka wobble on way to decider (Category: Breaking News)
- This simply isn’t cricket (Category: Breaking News)
World Cup-winning former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga, expressing his views regarding the suspension imposed by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), has called for a comprehensive investigation into the matter.
A post World Cup media briefing attended by members of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) was held at the Sri Lanka Cricket Head Office today (November 12).The post Sri Lanka Cricket’s Consultant Coach says poor fitness level of players led to World Cup defeat appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka
- Mahela to join Sri Lanka team as Consultant Coach for T20 World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to host T20 World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- 15-member Sri Lanka squad named for ICC World Cup 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC pays for World Cup office, says Nishantha (Category: Breaking News)
By Easwaran Rutnam Sri Lanka cricket team consultant coach Mahela Jayawardena defended the team despite their rock bottom performance at the World Cup, saying they are an investment for the future. Jayawardena told reporters in Colombo today that most of the players in the team were inexperienced
- Mahela to join Sri Lanka team as consultant coach (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahela turns down coaching offer from foreign country (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahela to travel to Zimbabwe with Sri Lanka’s squad for World Cup Qualifiers (Category: Breaking News)
- Mahela calls for President’s resignation (Category: Breaking News)
By Easwaran Rutnam Sri Lanka cricket captain Kusal Mendis apologized for a comment he made on Virat Kohli following the latter’s record hundred against South Africa in the 2023 Cricket World Cup. During the World Cup a journalist had asked Mendis if he would like to congratulate Kohli
- Kohli cracks 50th ODI century and surpasses Sachin Tendulkar (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Cricket Secretary resigns (Category: Breaking News)
- Cricket World Cup: India beat New Zealand by 70 runs to reach final (Category: Breaking News)
- Kohli ton powers India to big ODI win over Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The Sri Lanka cricket team apologised to the cricket-loving public of the country, following the team s disappointing showing at the ongoing 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup held in India.
- Opening Play (Category: Business)
- UPDATE-1-Cricket-Sri Lanka's Jayasuriya to retire this month (Category: Breaking News)
- Hit Wicket (Category: Business)
- Test cap in sight (Category: Australia, Queensland)
The Sri Lanka cricket team, which took part in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, has convened a special press conference at Sri Lanka Cricket head office today (Nov. 12).
- Opening Play (Category: Business)
- UPDATE-1-Cricket-Sri Lanka's Jayasuriya to retire this month (Category: Breaking News)
- Hit Wicket (Category: Business)
- Test cap in sight (Category: Australia, Queensland)
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) president Shammi Silva has warned that the country could lose out on hosting the men’s Under-19 World Cup in January and February if the ICC’s suspension of SLC was not lifted. He also said the ICC wanted to suspend Sri Lanka back in July, but he prevented
- Sri Lanka Cricket suspended by ICC board (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Cricket suspended by ICC due to extensive government interference? (Category: Breaking News)
- Contract players payments will continue despite ICC suspension - Shammi (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Cricket suspended by ICC: Causes and implications (Category: Breaking News)
ECONOMYNEXT –Chair of Sri Lanka Cricket’s selection committee Pramodya Wickramasinghe has implied the existence of a conspiracy behind Sri Lanka’s less than spectacular performance at the Cricket World Cup. The beleaguered cricket team along with officials returned to the island Friday November 10 morning and, amid tight security, spoke to reporters at the Bandaranaike International […]
- SJB calls for sacking of SLC management (Category: Breaking News)
- SLC needs new constitution: Eran (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB MP alleges misuse of funds at SLC (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s fast bowling resources excites Ravi Ratnayake (Category: Breaking News)
There are more layers to the suspension of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) than are visible. On the surface, the International Cricket Council (ICC) decision, taken after an emergent board meeting, seems beneficial to the body it has suspended. Shammi Silva, the elected president of the SLC, is not exactly
- SLC announce Men’s 2024 future tours program (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC suspends Devon Thomas on corruption charges (Category: Breaking News)
- Marlon Samuels slapped with six-year ban under anti-corruption code (Category: Breaking News)
- Harmanpreet may miss two knockout matches in Asian Games (Category: Breaking News)
The President of the Sri Lanka Cricket board, Shammi Silva, admitted that he has had drinks with a number of Parliamentarians. Silva did not name the MPs he had drinks with but said that he has never had drinks with National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The President
- SLC admits it complained to ICC leading to ban (Category: Breaking News)
- President sacks Sports Minister after Parliament outburst (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Cricket donates Rs. 5 million to Uncle Percy (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith and Sports Minister declare war on Sri Lanka Cricket (Category: Breaking News)
Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe has attacked Presidential Advisor Sagala Ratnayake, going to the extent of even raising fears of an attempt by the Presidential Secretariat to poison him. Speaking to reporters, Roshan Ranasinghe said that he has faith in President Ranil Wickremesinghe but not the Presidential Secretariat. He said that Sagala Ratnayake was backing the […]
- President sacks Sports Minister after Parliament outburst (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith and Roshan confirm meeting Indian HC (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet approval mandatory to appoint cricket interim committee (Category: Breaking News)
- Roshan Ranasinghe likely to join opposition (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka will appeal over its suspension from the International Cricket Council (ICC), sports minister Roshan Ranasinghe said on Saturday, following the national team's dismal World Cup performance.The post Sri Lanka will appeal ICC suspension – Sports Minister appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- First priority is to get the ICC suspension on SLC lifted – Kanchana (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Cricket suspended by ICC due to extensive government interference? (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s Sports Minister revokes interim committee of Sri Lanka Cricket (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Cricket suspended by ICC board (Category: Breaking News)
President of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Shammi Silva has warned that in the event the International Cricket Council (ICC) does not lift the ongoing suspension against the country s membership, the country stands to lose 50 millions of US Dollars.
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has convoked a special press conference this afternoon (11 Nov.).
Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe has questioned the recent ban imposed by the International Cricket Council (ICC) against Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), and assured that Sri Lanka would appeal to the global cricket governing body in this regard.
- Opening Play (Category: Business)
- UPDATE-1-Cricket-Sri Lanka's Jayasuriya to retire this month (Category: Breaking News)
- Hit Wicket (Category: Business)
- Test cap in sight (Category: Australia, Queensland)
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has been suspended by the ICC with immediate effect because of extensive government interference in the board's administration, ESPN CricInfo website reveals.The post Sri Lanka Cricket suspended by ICC due to extensive government interference? appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri
- Sri Lanka Cricket suspended by ICC board (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka govt dissolves cricket board (Category: Breaking News)
- SLC asked ICC for a suspension? (Category: Breaking News)
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