By Srian Obeyesekere   Sri Lanka’s disastrous world cup campaign ended with further defeat in the final one by 5 wickets to New Zealand who thus enhanced their semi-final chances at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru yesterday. New Zealand was in the reckoning up by 10 points with a net run rate (NRR) of 0.743.  […]The post Sri Lanka’s ICC Champions Trophy qualification in jeopardy fo...

09th November 2023 PRESS RELEASE The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) would like to issue a statement clarifying recent assertions made by the Minister of Sports in Parliament regarding the transfer of USD 2 million from its accounts. SLC categorically denies any attempt to transfer funds from its accounts to third party accounts and wishes to […]The post SLC Clarifies Misinformation Regarding Fund T...

By Srian Obeyesekere Their world cup hopes gone asunder, a battered Sri Lanka however, go into their final game of the extravaganza against New Zealand in a yet must win now or never urgency of qualifying for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy today at the Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium in Bangalore at 2 p.m. where forecast […]The post Must Win for Sri Lanka to qualify for ICC Champions Trophy, and ...

08th November 2023 Media Release Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is committed to upholding the principles of integrity, transparency, and accountability in the administration of cricket in Sri Lanka. In line with this commitment, SLC has taken a proactive step to invite respected individuals appointed by the Minister of Sports through a recent gazette notification to […]The post SLC’s Ongoing ...

08st November 2023 Media Release Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) aims to correct and address the false, malicious and misleading information circulated by the Minister of Sports under the cover of parliamentary privileges on November 7th, 2023. SLC takes this opportunity to provide the public with accurate information regarding the ongoing preparations for the ICC Under […]The post Sri Lanka Cricket...

By Srian Obeyesekere Despite a 105-ball 108 by Charith Asalanka in a score of 279, Bangladesh defeated Sri Lanka by 3 wickets in a game marred by a first in history of cricket timed out Angelo Mathews who was given out by the two umpires in consultation following an appeal by Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al […]The post Asalanka ton cannot stave off defeat as Bangladesh win by 3-wkts. in controv...

HELMET PLAYER SAFETY DID NOT HOLD FORTH FROM PHIL HUGHES TRAGEDY By Srian Obeyesekere Sri Lankan veteran Angelo Mathews slammed Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan’s decision to have him timed out in their World Cup match labelling it as “disgraceful” after the former skipper became the first player in 146 years of international cricket given […]The post Mathews lashes out at Bangladesh capta...

By Srian Obeyesekere Sri Lanka was routed by India by a massive 302 runs shot out for 55 in 19.4 overs in a repeat performance of their dismal Asia Cup final defeat at home as India romped to the semi-finals of the world cup on the fourth biggest ODI win in unbeaten run of seven […]The post Sri Lanka cave in for 55 as India record smashing 302-run win to enter world-cup semi-finals on unbeat...

Angelo Mathews needs to be promoted up the order By Srian Obeyesekere Sri Lanka, with 4 points from six outings, meet unbeaten India today at the batting friendly Wankhede, 12 years since they last met at the 2011 World Cup final with an outside mountainous semi-final chance as Pakistan and Netherlands of still finishing on […]The post Sri Lanka take on unbeaten India in herculean task of ma...

Media Release 3rd November 2023 Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has expressed its deep concern and disappointment over the performance of the Sri Lanka National Team during the ongoing World Cup 2023, particularly the disappointing loss against India yesterday. In light of these concerns, SLC has called for an urgent and comprehensive explanation from the entire […]The post Sri Lanka Cricket Calls f...

Sri Lanka Cricket Accredited Match referee Panels effective 1st November 2023 Panel One Graeme La Brooy – ICC Referee Wendal La Brooy – ICC Referee Ms Michel Pereira – ICC Referee Ms Vanessa De Silva – ICC Referee Manoj Mendis Pradeep Jeyapragash Mangala Jayasena T.H.R Priyantha Ravi Punchihewa Sudharma De Silva Chandana Mahesh Priyantha Udayaratne […]The post Sri Lanka Cricket Accredi...

By Srian Obeyesekere Sri Lanka cricketing Cheer Man Percy Abeysekera, who passed away this week at the age of 87, will go down in history as a celebrated off field figure in world cricket to have lit up the game. Strutting around cricket fields with a fluttering Lion flag held high matched by a sense […]The post Percy Abeysekera, Sri Lanka’s Cheer Man who lit up the cricket fields with a hip...