By Srian Obeyesekere If Colombo Strikers Babar Azam succeeded in galvanising the Lanka Premier League into full throttle by his record century as the tournament run up switched from Colombo to the hill terrain of Pallekelle, it was local all-round hero Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva who stole the show in the final countdown in lifting  […]The post Hasaranga magic takes  B-Love Kandy to top of th...

By Srian Obeyesekere Colombo Strikers Babar Azam, who blazed his way to the first three figure mark in the ongoing Lanka Premier League in reaching 104 off 59 balls in becoming the second batsman in T20 cricket to score 10 centuries after West Indian Chris Gayle, did insulate the Pakistan captain in a groove as […]The post Babar Azam’s century blitz in 10-ton T20 record  first appeared on Sr...

Media Release 09th August 2023 The Lanka Premier League 2023 has so far raised Rs. 4.5 million for the ‘Little Hearts’ Project of the Lady Ridgeway Children’s Hospital (LRH) during the first 13 games of the tournament. During the tournament, 136 sixes and 339 boundaries have been scored, along with 1176 dot balls bowled, thus […]The post LPL has so far raised LKR 4.5 million for the ‘Little ...

Media Release 7th August 2023 The following players were charged for breaching the LPL code of conduct during the match played between Dambulla Aura and Colombo Strikers on August 5, 2023, at PICS, Kandy. Hasan Ali of Dambulla Aura was fined 15 percent of his match fee and given 1 demerit point under clause 2.21 […]The post Breach of the LPL Code of Conduct first appeared on Sri Lanka Cricke...

Media Release 3rd August 2023 The Lanka Premier League 2023 has raised Rs. 1.8 million for the ‘Little Hearts’ Project of the Lady Ridgeway Children’s Hospital during the first three days of the tournament. During the first 5 games of the tournament played so far, 129 boundaries and 50 sixes have been scored, with 494 […]The post LPL has so far raised LKR 1.8 million for the ‘Little Hearts’ ...

By Srian Obeyesekere Former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin yesterday paid a glowing tribute to Sri Lanka Cricket for its bold step in gaining rights to staging the Asia Cup 2023 in Sri Lanka which was a far reaching move upping cricket in the Asian region as a whole. One of the most stylish batsmen the […]The post Ex-India captain Mohammad Azharuddin in town, tributes SLC for Staging of A...

By Srian Obeyesekere Tim Seifert pounded 74 off 39 balls with 5 over the top and an equal number of boundaries as the 28-year old New Zealand star showed no love for the B-Love Kandy attack in powering Galle Titans to back to back wins coasting home by 83 runs in yesterday’s night fixture to […]The post Tim Seifert Player of the Match 74 off 39 as Titans roar by 83 over B-Love Kandy to lead ...

By SrianObeyesekere Opening batsman Avishka Fernando starred with a 32-ball 56 as Dambulla Aura upset reigning champions Jaffna Kings in a handsome stroll in the park 8-wicket hurrah with 22 balls to spare on Wednesday in the fourth fixture of the fifth edition of the Sri Lanka Cricket Lanka Premier League Tournament at the R. […]The post Dambulla Aura upset Jaffna Kings – Avishka Fernando P...

PLAYER OF THE MATCH DASUN SHANAKA n.o. 42 & 3/27  By Srian Obeyesekere In a super over drama after Dambulla Aura’s Alex Ross took the game down to the wire hitting a last over 19 to tie the game, however, Bhanuka Rajapaksa swung it back Galle Titans way hammering a boundary and a six in […]The post Bhanuka Rajapaksa wins it for Galle Titans in Super Over after Alex Ross’ 19 for Dambulla ...

By Srian Obeyesekere A 34-ball cameo by Colombo Strikers skipper Niroshan Dickwella could not stop reigning champions Jaffna Kings from winning the inaugural fixture of the Sri  Lanka Cricket (SLC) organised Lanka Premier Leage (LPL) by 21 runs at the R. Premadasa International Stadium on Sunday. Discarded lately from all three formats of international cricket, […]The post Dickwella cameo ca...

PAKISTAN TAKES SERIES 2-NIL By Srian Obeyesekere Sri Lanka once again crumbled for a paltry 188 in conceding Pakistan a crushing innings and 222-run defeat in the second test to complete a 2-nil series triumph in the new ICC Test Championship, at the SSC Grounds on Wednesday. The host team, like in the first innings […]The post Indiscriminate batting by Sri Lanka in innings and 222-run defea...

Pakistan moved from 145 for 2 wickets on the second day to 178 for 2 as the rains wrought havoc with play called off after only ten overs were bowled. Abdullah Shafique remained unbeaten on 84 and Babar Azam on 28. The umpires called off play after several inspections.The post Pakistan 178 for 2 vs Sri Lanka first appeared on Sri Lanka Cricket.The post Pakistan 178 for 2 vs Sri Lanka appeared firs...

By Srian Obeyesekere A disastrous run out of opening batsman Nishan Madushka off the fourth delivery of the third over when skipper Dimuth Karunaratne called for a needless quick run sparked a collapse with the frontline batting caving in as Sri Lanka was shot out for 166 by Pakistan on the opening day of the […]The post Sri Lanka shot out for 166, Pakistan 145/2 first appeared on Sri Lanka ...

MEDIA RELEASE The much anticipated Lanka Premier League 2023 (LPL 2023) is just around the corner, and to kick off the exhilarating countdown to the 4th season, the organizers hosted a thrilling and one-of-a-kind event – the ‘Mini Cooper Rally.’ The heart of Colombo came alive as over 40 Classic Mini Coopers and Mokes gracefully […]The post The Lanka Premier League 2023 – S...

By Srian Obeyewsekere Pakistan A crushed arch rivals India A by 128 runs with ten overs to spare to clinch the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup in the final of the 2023 Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Emerging Teams Asia Cup to emerge Asian champions on Sunday at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium. Pakistan As […]The post Pakistan A are Asia Cup Champs – crush India A by 128 runs first ap...

Media Release 21st July 2023 The Lanka Premier League 2023, apart from cricket, will also focus on putting its weight behind the ‘Little Hearts’ project of the Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH). Accordingly, Sri Lanka Cricket’s Executive Committee, headed by President Shammi Silva, decided to use the upcoming league’s international exposure to help the ‘Little Hearts’ […]The post Lanka Premier Le...

By Srian Obeyesekere Pakistan swept to a 4-wicket win over Sri Lanka inside of an hour on the fifth and final day of the first test to go 1-up in the 2-Test series at the Galle International Stadium. Overnight opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq remained unbeaten on 50 off 84 hitting 4 boundaries and a six. For […]The post Pakistan sweep to 4-wicket win to go 1-up first appeared on Sri Lanka Cricket...

Media Release 20th July 2023 The Officials of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are currently in Sri Lanka in order to discuss preparation plans pertaining to the Asia Cup. Pakistan Cricket Board officials arrived in Sri Lanka today, while officials from the Asian Cricket Council are already in Sri Lanka […]The post ACC and PCB officials are in Sri Lanka to con...

Media Release 20th July 2023 Clarification Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) wishes to inform the public that the prize money presented for the winner of the concluded 1st test match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan was a sum of US$ 5000. In the meantime, we express our regret for the error that was caused in the […]The post Clarification: Presentation cheque awarded to the winner of the 1st test match ...

‘It Takes One Day’ campaign connects to the Men’s CWC 2023 ‘Navarasa’ showcasing the raw emotions experienced by fans and players Campaign film featuring Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan along with cricketers including Jemimah Rodrigues, Eoin Morgan, Jonty Rhodes and Shubman Gill available to view here The campaign unveiling saw over 85 content creators, in an […]The post ‘It Takes One Day...

 By Srian Obeyesekere Following a fighting 82 by vice captain Dhananjaya de Silva that lifted Sri Lanka from peril of 4 for 91 in the second innings, slow left arm orthodox bowler Prabath Jayasuriya gave Sri Lanka a whiff of a chance to stopping high riding Pakistan sighting a modest 131 for victory, reduced to […]The post Prabath Jayasuriya grabs 2 – Pakistan 43/3 chasing 131; Dhananjaya de...

ACC EMERGING TEAMS ASIA CUP 2023 By Srian Obeyesekere Sri Lanka A trounced Oman A by a massive 217 runs to sweep into the semi-finals of the 2023 Asian Cricket Council Emerging Teams Asia Cup Tournament yesterday at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium. Accordingly, Sri Lanka topping Group A will meet Pakistan A in […]The post Sri Lanka A crush Oman by 217 – book semi-final berth v...

 By Srian Obeyesekere Middle order batsman Saud Shakeel struck a career best unbeaten 208 as Pakistan piled up 461 with its middle order and tail putting the Sri Lankan attack to the sword as the tourists took a box seat 151-run first innings lead which the hosts had cut down to 135 responding with 14 […]The post Saud Shakeel hammers career best unbeaten 208 as Pakistan lead by 135 runs, Sri...

DHANANJAYA DE SILVA SCORES 10TH TEST CENTURY By Srian Obeyesekere The first test was on an even keel with Pakistan on 221 for 5 wickets in reply to Sri Lanka’s 312 on an eventful second day highlighted by the host team’s vice captain Dhananjaya de Silva going on to score 122 for his tenth test […]The post Pakistan recovers to 221/5 in reply to Sri Lanka’s 312 first appeared on Sri Lanka Cric...