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Afghanistan skipper Gulbadin Naib hailed his “superstar” side Wednesday after they beat defending champions Sri Lanka by eight runs to book an Asian Games semi-final against Pakistan. Bangladesh will meet India in the last four, also on Friday, after scraping home by two runs in a massive fright against Malaysia. After being sent in to […]
- Mitchell set to return for New Zealand against Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Hasaranga suspended for Bangladesh Tests against Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka returns $50m of $200m Bangladesh loan (Category: Breaking News)
- Bangladesh gives Sri Lanka 6 more months to repay $200m loan (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been picked to play in the inaugural season of the Major Cricket League (MLC) in the USA. The draft for the inaugural season of the Major Cricket League (MLC) saw international cricket stars like former Australian skipper Aaron Finch, star Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga, Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis, […]
- Kusal, Hasaranga named Sri Lanka’s ODI and T20I captains (Category: Breaking News)
- Mathews overlooked Chamari picked in The Hundred draft (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka attempting to reach settlement with rape victim (Category: Breaking News)
- Explosive star cast confirmed for Abu Dhabi T10 (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka threw up a big surprise in the opening game of the Women’s Twenty20 World Cup holding its nerve in the field in a frantic finish to beat host South Africa by three runs. Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu hit 68 from 50 balls to set up a total of 129-4 after her team […]
- Chamari Athapaththu to make statement on retirement claims (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka captain quashes retirement speculation (Category: Breaking News)
- Athapaththu guides Sri Lanka to victory in Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Qualifier Final (Category: Breaking News)
- Chameera and Mathews to join Sri Lanka’s World Cup squad as reserves (Category: Breaking News)
Suryakumar Yadav, the world’s leading Twenty20 batsman, said Saturday he was thriving in his role as a “game-changer” after smashing a blazing century in India’s series-clinching 91-run win over Sri Lanka. The hosts rode on Suryakumar’s unbeaten 112 off 51 deliveries
- Record-setting Shanaka helps SL level series against India (Category: Breaking News)
- Dravid calls for calm as India experiment in Sri Lanka series (Category: Breaking News)
- Debutant Shivam Mavi joins exclusive club as India register thrilling win (Category: Breaking News)
- England win third T20 against India despite Yadav’s hundred (Category: Breaking News)
Australia have survived an electric spell from all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga to edge Sri Lanka by three wickets and wrap up their three-match Twenty20 series. Veteran wicketkeeper Matthew Wade (26 not out) handled the immense pressure of batting with the tail to secure victory with 13 balls
- Sri Lanka crash out of T20 World Cup 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- Malinga returns to Sri Lanka in coaching capacity (Category: Breaking News)
- Australia crumble in retro collapse to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Australia tour of Sri Lanka to go ahead as scheduled (Category: Breaking News)
The ICC piloted a partnership with the educational non-profit Room to Read during the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2011 and the success of this initiative convinced both parties to extend the relationship through to 2015. Room to Read works to One of the early fruits of this partnership, has been the development of local language cricket books to promote literacy, the first of which features local sta...
- Sangakkara banks on home advantage at ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012 (Category: Sports)
- ICC World Twenty20 2012 trophies arrive in Sri Lanka (Category: Sports)
Sri Lanka’s star batsman Kumar Sangakkara won the Sir Garfield Sobers trophy for ICC Cricketer of the Year at the prestigious LG ICC Awards, held last night in Colombo. Apart from it, the Lankan cricketing star also grabbed the ICC test cricketer of the year award and the LG People’s Choice trophy. India’s Virat Kohli was awarded ...
- Sangakkara named ODI Cricketer of the Year (Category: Sports)
- Sangakkara bags Peoples Choice and Test Cricketer awards (Category: Breaking News)
- Sanga named as the Wisdens leading cricketer of the world (Category: Breaking News)
- Short-lists announced for LG ICC Awards (Category: Breaking News)
The first edition of the inaugural Sri Lankan Premier League (SLPL) came to an end in a rain curtained final at Colombo on August 31, with Uva Next taking the title after overcoming Nagenahira Nagas by 19 runs on the Duckworth-Lewis method.
- SLPL International Player List (Category: Sports)
- SLPL postponed to next year (Category: Sports)
- Press Release – SLPL Local Players Offer Letters (Category: Sports)
- Sri Lanka Premier League – Icon Player Appointments (Category: Sports)
Mahindra Sri Lanka Premier League to kick off on August 11, 2012 Mahindra …
- Pakistani Cricketer Anwar Ali congratulates Lanka Premier League (LPL) (Category: Sports)
- Former Pakistani Cricketer Zaheer Abbas Congratulates Lanka Premier League (Category: Sports)
- Premier League Tier A & B Tournament 2010-11 – Awards (Category: Sports)
- LPL BOUNDARY LINE LAW WITHIN INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS (Category: Sports)
PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka: Virat Kohli cracked a half-century and Irfan Pathan bagged three key wickets to help India post an easy 39-run win over Sri Lanka in the one-off Twenty20 international in Pallekele yesterday.
PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka, Aug 7, 2012 (AFP) - Virat Kohli cracked a half-century and Irfan Pathan bagged three key wickets to help India post an easy 39-run win over Sri Lanka in the one-off Twenty20 international in Pallekele on Tuesday.
Virat Kohli cracked a half-century and Irfan Pathan bagged three key wickets to help India post an easy 39-run win over Sri Lanka in the one-off Twenty20 international in Pallekele on Tuesday.
Below we reproduce an interview given by Cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya to Wisden India, where he talks about the SLPL, politics and his passion for the game. Q: How excited are you about being a part of the SLPL? Very much so. It’s the first edition of the tournament, and I really can’t wait for it to start. ...
- Mahela wanted Murali to play in the upcoming World T20 – Report (Category: Breaking News)
- Dilshan says Dilscoop will keep his name alive (Category: Breaking News)
- SLPL an exciting opportunity for Sri Lankan cricket: Sandeep Bhammer (Category: Business)
- Malinga says, he is developing a new delivery (Category: Breaking News)
New Delhi : Sports broadcasting major, ESPN STAR Sports on Sunday said it has bagged multi-year broadcast rights for exclusive coverage of the Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL) in India. The first edition of the T20 league will be played in August 2012. No financial details were disclosed. The multi-year deal includes a minimum of ...
- ESPN STAR Sports strikes multi-year broadcast agreement for Sri Lanka Premier League (Category: Breaking News)
- ESPN STAR Sports bags the rights to cover ‘SLPL’ (Category: Breaking News)
- SLPL boost for tourism next month (Category: Business)
- Brian Lara, MCC Chief lift SLPL to the world (Category: Business)
Colombo, July 7 (ANI): Australian Ryan Harris, and South Africans Richard Levi and Johan Botha will star in Sri Lanka's inaugural Twenty20 league next month.
A Governance Analysis of Frequency Allocation & TV Rights in Present Sri Lanka Frequency Allocation- A Grand Corruption? Understanding the state capture by Kleptocrats does not require a dedicated study; it is easily recognizable. For the benefit of keen students of governance, let me begin this article with the definition of Kleptocracy: “A form of political and government ...
- Sri Lanka Cricket signs 15-year deal with little-known company (Category: Breaking News)
- Watch “20-20” On CSN (Category: Breaking News)
- CSN owned by president Rajapaksa's sons - Sri Lanka Cricket (Category: Breaking News)
- SLC secretary’s company wins SLC’s TV rights (Category: Breaking News)
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) Friday unveiled Sri Lanka's star pacer Lasith Malinga as the official ambassador for the ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012.
Dubai, Jun 8 (ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has chosen Sri Lanka's star pacer Lasith Malinga, as the official event ambassador for the Twenty 20 World Cup.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has chosen Sri Lanka's star Lasith Malinga, as the official Event Ambassador for the ICC World Twenty 20 Sri Lanka 2012.
- 100 days to go countdown celebrations for ICC World Twenty20 2012 (Category: Sports)
- ICC World Twenty20 2012 trophies arrive in Sri Lanka (Category: Sports)
- Sri Lankan Team with children from the charity ‘Room to Read’ (Category: Sports)
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has chosen Sri Lankas star Lasith Malinga, as the official Event Ambassador for the ICC World Twenty 20 Sri Lanka 2012. The cricketing icon is renowned and admired for his unique cricketing style and vibrancy and is one of the worlds best Twenty20 players. .
Sri Lanka’s former star batsman Sanath Jayasuriya is among several international players who are yet to be paid for their participation in a friendly Twenty20, which has taken place during the weekend in Canada, a Media report said. The match which has been organized by Kat Rose Inc. a Toronto
- MP Sana to open a new bar (Category: Breaking News)
- Sanath Jayasuriya valued at US$ 35,000 for the SLPL (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Mahindagamanaya’ to be released (Category: Breaking News)
- New members appointed to Film Corporation Trust Board (Category: Breaking News)
With cricket fever gripping the India, Emirates – the Team Sponsor of Deccan Chargers – reiterated its commitment towards the sport and the country by providing lucky youngsters a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet their idols. The international airline, which serves India with 185 weekly flights, staged a coaching clinic in conjunction with the IPL franchise ...
- Emirates contributes to Sri Lanka’s Carnival of Cricket (Category: Business)
- Emirates’ ‘Lucky Seat’ passengers win autographed ICC Cricket World Cup bats (Category: Business)
- Emirates and Deccan Chargers Nurture Young Talent (Category: Breaking News)
Significant progress made on Future Tours Programme 2012-20 and context and content for international cricket
- ICC Cricket Committee concludes two-day meeting at Lord’s (Category: Sports)
- CWC 2011 mascot introduced as ‘Stumpy’ (Category: Sports)
- CEC supports ICC’s decisive action against corruption (Category: Sports)
- ICC Cricket Committee to hold two-day meeting at Lord’s (Category: Sports)
CRICKET:ENGLAND CAPTAIN Paul Collingwood believes Kevin Pietersen will be ready for this afternoon’s World Twenty20 semi-final clash against Sri Lanka despite having just 20 hours to reacclimatise to Caribbean conditions.
CRICKET:ENGLAND CAPTAIN Paul Collingwood believes Kevin Pietersen will be ready for this afternoon’s World Twenty20 semi-final clash against Sri Lanka despite having just 20 hours to reacclimatise to Caribbean conditions.
CRICKET:ENGLAND CAPTAIN Paul Collingwood believes Kevin Pietersen will be ready for this afternoon’s World Twenty20 semi-final clash against Sri Lanka despite having just 20 hours to reacclimatise to Caribbean conditions.
CRICKET:ENGLAND CAPTAIN Paul Collingwood believes Kevin Pietersen will be ready for this afternoon’s World Twenty20 semi-final clash against Sri Lanka despite having just 20 hours to reacclimatise to Caribbean conditions.
CRICKET:ENGLAND CAPTAIN Paul Collingwood believes Kevin Pietersen will be ready for this afternoon’s World Twenty20 semi-final clash against Sri Lanka despite having just 20 hours to reacclimatise to Caribbean conditions.
CRICKET:ENGLAND CAPTAIN Paul Collingwood believes Kevin Pietersen will be ready for this afternoon’s World Twenty20 semi-final clash against Sri Lanka despite having just 20 hours to reacclimatise to Caribbean conditions.
CRICKET:ENGLAND CAPTAIN Paul Collingwood believes Kevin Pietersen will be ready for this afternoon’s World Twenty20 semi-final clash against Sri Lanka despite having just 20 hours to reacclimatise to Caribbean conditions.
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