4-WKT. DUSHMANTHA CHAMEERA PLAYER OF THE MATCH & PLAYER OF THE SERIES By Srian Obeyesekere In what turned out to be an utter anti-climax to what was a much hyped showdown of the decisive third and final ODI, Sri Lanka enjoyed a cakewalk 9-wicket triumph over Afghanistan to pocket the 3-match series 2-1 at the […]The post Sri Lanka in cakewalk 9-wkt. Routing of Afghanistan to take series ...

DILSHAN MADUSHANKA 4/33 By Srian Obeyesekere Opening batsman Nishan Madushka underlined his potential as a hit in instant cricket when he hammered a cameo unbeaten century as Sri Lanka A won on a canter against South Africa A by 7 wickets the second unofficial ODI to level the 3-match series at the Pallekelle International Cricket […]The post Nishan Madushka 107 n.o. off 85, Sahan Arachchige...

SLC MAJOR CLUBS T20 TOURNEY By Srian Obeyesekere Yasodha Lanka 13-ball 41 in Colt’s 8-wkt.win over Ragama CC, Minod Bhanuka, Anjala Bandara and Yohan Suresh star in CCC’s 5-wkt.win over Kandy Customs Colts CC opening batsman Yasodha Lanka hit a cameo 13-ball 41 powered by 4 sixes and 3 boundaries in his side’s 8-wicket win […]The post Lahiru Madushanka 50 n.o. & 4/17 in Bloomfield’s 8-wk...

6 Jun 23 Two of Sri Lanka’s top talents and a bowling phenom from Thailand have been named as nominees for the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award after they enjoyed successful performances across May. Chamari Athapaththu (Sri Lanka) It’s never a huge surprise to see Sri Lanka’s skipper in lights, though it has […]The post ICC Women’s Player of the Month nominees fo...

By Srian Obeyesekere Locked even at 1-all, the dice is cast to a backdrop scenario of two sides on an even keel ready to unleash to pocketing the decisive third and final ODI where winning the toss would be central to making it when hosts Sri Lanka take on Afghanistan tomorrow at the Mahinda Rajapaksa […]The post Toss the key to decisive showdown between two even sides  first appeared on Sri...

Media Release 6th June 2023 Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce that the following personnel have been appointed to function as the Technical Committee Members of the Lanka Premier League 2023. The role of the technical committee is to ensure that the tournament is conducted according to the rules and regulations set by the governing […]The post Technical Committee Members of the Lanka Prem...

DHANANJAYA DE SILVA PLAYER OF THE MATCH By Srian Obeyesekere Sri Lanka achieved the reality bulldozing 300-plus score in a 323 for 6 off 6 groove to demolish a threatening Afghanistan by 132 runs by a terrific all-round display mounted upfront  by a cameo 75-ball 78 by Kusal Mendis and equally solid 52 of 62 by […]The post Sri Lanka touch 323/6 skyline to annihiliate Afghanistan by 132 to dr...

FOILS LANKAN LATE RALLY CHARITH ASALANKA 91, DHANANJAYA DE SILVA 51 By Srian Obeyesekere Ibrahim Zadran, still in his youth at just 21 returned to haunt Sri Lanka stroking a run a ball 98 powered by 11 boundaries and  2 sixes in Afghanistan’s emphatic 6-wicket stroll in the park domination in making light of the […]The post Ibrahim Zadran 98 puts Lankans to the sword in Afghanistan’s s...

By Srian Obeyesekere Twenty nine year old leg spinner Dushan Hemantha of Badureliya SC got the big break debuting for Sri Lanka in the first ODI against Afghanistan at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium today after star leggie Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva was ruled out of the game following a heel impairment he sustained […]The post Dushan Hemantha gets big break after Wanindu...

By Srian Obeyesekere The Sri Lanka Cricket Major Clubs Tournament 2023 that took off last week saw SSC defeat Kurunegala YCC by 8 runs in a low scoring game at the P. Saravanamuththu Stadium while Tamil Union beat Badureliya SC by 24 runs at the SSC Grounds, Sebastianites got the better of Nugegoda SC by […]The post SSC, Sebastianites, BRC, Tamil Union, Bloomfield and Air Force register wins...

By Srian Obeyesekere Seeking to rid the hangover 60–run defeat that saw virtual newcomers to the game Afghanistan gain automatic qualification for this year’s World Cup at the expense of the 1995-96 world champions, it is quite a revamped Sri Lankan outfit that sees a surprise U-turn reposing of faith in the once axed former […]The post Beefed up Lankan outfit seek to shed hangov...

Media Release 30th May 2023 The following 16-member squad has been selected by the Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee for the first two games of the ODI series vs. Afghanistan. The three-match ODI series between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan will commence on June 2, 2023, at the MRICS in Hambantota. Sri Lanka Squad 1) Dasun […]The post Sri Lanka Announces 16-Member Squad for High-Stakes ODI S...

29th May 2023 The inaugural player auction of the Lanka Premier League will be conducted on June 14, 2023. The much-awaited auction will take place at the Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo. This is the first time the tournament, which is Sri Lanka’s topmost domestic T20 league with an international flavor, is conducting a player auction. […]The post The inaugural LPL player auction will be conduct...

By Srian Obeyesekere As sure as the rising sun, consistency has been young Nishan Madushka’s signature trade mark success story.To fail in the first shy has meant nothing short of coming good in the next. It has been the centre piece to an extraordinary take off that has set him apart as Sri Lanka’s new […]The post NISHAN MADUSHKA: Consistency has been his success story  first ap...

The Lanka Premier League wishes to announce the extension of the deadline for the registration of ‘Overseas Players’ for the upcoming Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023. The decision to extend the deadline for the registration of overseas players was taken following several requests made by the players. With this change, players can submit their names […]The post The LPL overseas player registr...

OFFICIAL ODI JERSEY FOR SRI LANKA VS AFGHANISTAN ODI SERIES LAUNCHED   By Srian Obeyesekere Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) yesterday struck it rich with Moose Clothing Company as it’s official clothing partner for 2023-27 bonding two of Sri Lanka’s main strengths cricket and fashion and apparel manufacturing. The lively occasion last night at the Ramada […]The post Moose Clothing C...

Media Release 25th May 2023 Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce the following newly appointed ‘Executive Committee’ for the period of two years commencing from 20th May 2023. The assigned representatives will function as the Executive Committee members of the SLC in an honorary capacity for the given Term. Name Position Mr. Shammi Silva President […]The post Sri Lanka Cricket Executive Comm...

By Srian Obeyesekere King Cricket cannot have it any better in Sri Lanka! Fresh on the heels of the Shammi Silva administration padding up for a new 2-year term by the overwhelming popular demand of the country’s cricket clubs, the game came alive yesterday in what was the first major assignment by Sri Lanka  Cricket’s […]The post All Spruced up for Showpiece LPL Fourth Edition E...

READY TO WALK THE TALK & WALK THE WALK AGAIN!   By Srian Obeyesekere   Unanimously re-elected for a record third term, an ebullient Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President, Shammi Silva and his team brought alive the show of strength the country’s cricket family – the clubs have reposed in them to deliver for the […]The post Shammi Silva and his team bat new term on auspi...

SAYS, ‘WE HAVE BEEN SO GENEROUS FUNDING OTHER SPORTS TOO’ REGRETS EFFORTS TO HOST WORLD CUP SCUTTLED   By Srian Obeyesekere Shammi Silva and his team were unanimously re-elected uncontested for a record third term to man Sri Lanka Cricket in an overwhelming show of faith by the country’s cricket clubs that matter in the […]The post Shammi Silva and his team unanimously...

Media Release 20th May 2023 During the ongoing elections being held to elect office-bearers of Sri Lanka Cricket, Mr. Shammi Silva was elected uncontested, as the President of Sri Lanka Cricket, for the Term 2023 to 2025. The decision was declared by the Election Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket. Mr. Silva’s election marks his 3rd […]The post Mr. Shammi Silva is elected SLC President for 2023-...

Media Release 18th May 2023 The New Zealand National Women’s Team will be touring Sri Lanka during June–July 2023 to take part in an ODI and T20I series. The ODI series is played as a part of the ICC Women’s Championship. The New Zealand team will arrive in the country on June 23, 2023. DATE MATCH TIME […]The post New Zealand Women’s Tour of Sri Lanka 2023 | Itinerary first appeared on Sri L...

Media Release 16th May 2023 Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce that the ‘Overseas Player Registration’ for the 4th Edition of the Lanka Premier League has now commenced. Overseas players who wish to take part in the upcoming edition can now register themselves by visiting the registration portal at https://srilankacricket.lk/lpl-player- registration-portal/ under two categories, “capped...

By Srian Obeyesekere Sri Lanka Emerging defeated Japan by 45 runs in the penultimate game to make it four in a row and poised for a clean sweep in the 5-match T20 series at the Sano International Cricket Ground on Sunday. Sri Lanka ran up 131 off 19.5 overs on winning the toss and dismissed […]The post Sri Lanka Emerging set for clean sweep – defeat Japan in fourth T20 by 45 runs first appea...