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Media Release 29th August 2023 Sri Lanka Cricket selectors have selected the following 15-member squad to take part in the Men’s ODI Asia Cup 2023. The Honorable Minister of Sports and Youth, Roshan Ranasinghe, gave his approval for the squad. Squad 1) Dasun Shanaka – Captain 2) Pathum Nissanaka 3) Dimuth Karunaratne 4) Kusal Janith […]The post Sri Lanka squad for Asia Cup 2023 first appeare...
- Jayasuriya dropped by Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Jayasuriya dropped by Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Jayasuriya dropped by Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Jayasuriya dropped by Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
ALL SPRUCED UP FOR 20M. PRIZE MONEY ASIA CUP By Srian Obeyesekere The INR 2 crore (20 million) prize money 2023 Asia Cup will commence on August 30 with Pakistan taking on Nepal at Multan while defending champions, Sri Lanka will take on Bangladesh on August 31 in the day-night starting at 3 p.m. at […]The post Defending champs Sri Lanka take on Bangladesh on Aug.31 | Pakistan vs. Nepal Curt...
- Pakistan vs India set for September 2 in Kandy in Asia Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Carlton to exclusively show SL vs Pakistan Cricket (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka pip Pakistan to make Asia Cup final vs India (Category: Breaking News)
By Srian Obeyesekere Ravishan Nethsara, Supun Waduge and Dinura Kalupahana hit half centuries as Sri Lanka U19 defeated the West Indies U19 by 6 wickets with 41 balls to spare in the first of three Youth ODIs yesterday at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium. Batting first, West Indies totaled 223 in 49.1 overs with […]The post Sri Lanka U19 defeat West Indies U19 by 41 runs in...
- West Indies defeat Sri Lanka by 3 wkts. in U19 World Cup Super-Sixes (Category: Sports)
- Spinners, fielders give Sri Lanka first win (Category: Sports)
Media Release 26th August 2023 The following 20-member squad has been selected by Sri Lanka Cricket selectors to play against the Touring West Indies U19 Team. The tour consists of three one-day games and two four-day games, which will be played at RDICS, Dambulla.The post Sri Lanka squad for the West Indies U19 tour of Sri Lanka first appeared on Sri Lanka Cricket.The post Sri Lanka squad for the...
- West Indies Under 19 tour of Sri Lanka | Schedule (Category: Sports)
- SLC U19 Squad for the warm-up game (Category: Sports)
- Under-19 Women’s team tour of India 2022 | Match Fixture (Category: Sports)
- Sri Lanka U19 defeat West Indies U19 by 41 runs in first Youth ODI (Category: Sports)
The following 15-member SLC U19 squad has been selected to play in the warm-up game against the visiting West Indies U19 team. The one-day ‘Warm Up’ game will be played at the CCC Grounds, Colombo on August 25th. Following this, Sri Lanka U19 and West Indies U19 will engage in three one-day games and two […]The post SLC U19 Squad for the warm-up game first appeared on Sri Lanka Cricket.The p...
- SLC Board XI squad for 3-day warm-up game against England Lions (Category: Sports)
- Sri Lanka announces squad for warm-up game against Pakistan (Category: Sports)
- Injured Chameera and Hasaranga miss out, Shanaka to lead Sri Lanka at the World Cup (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka National Team players visited the Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) for Children this morning in order to support the ‘Little Hearts Project’ of the hospital. During the visit, the players visited the cardiology ward and cardio-thoracic ward of the hospital. The national players, coaches, and team management took part in the visit. They were […]The post Sri Lanka National Cr...
Sri Lanka Cricket takes a proactive step in nurturing cricket’s future with specialized player education programs for SLYL Under 17 2023 participants. Focused on empowerment and skill refinement, these initiatives promise to shape promising young cricketers, fostering their growth and proficiency in the sport. […]The post Empowering Young Cricketers: Sri Lanka Cr...
SLC Media Release -Sinhala Annexure 01 Annexure 02 Annexure 03The post ශ්රී ලංකා ක්රිකට් ආයතන නිලධාරීන් හට අපහාසාත්මක ප්රකාශ නිකුත් කිරීම වළක්වාලමින් වාරණ නියෝගයක් first appeared on Sri Lanka Cricket.The post ශ්රී ලංකා ක්රිකට් ආයතන නිලධාරීන් හට අපහාසාත්මක ප්රකාශ නිකුත් කිරීම වළක්වාලමින් වාරණ නියෝගයක් appeared first on Sri Lanka Cricket.
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Media Release 22nd August 2023 The following 16-member national squad has been selected by the Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee for the Sri Lanka Tour of England 2023. The Honorable Minister of Youth and Sports, Roshan Ranasinghe, approved the squad. During the tour, Sri Lanka will play three ODIs and three T20Is. 1) Chamari Athapaththu […]The post Sri Lanka Women’s Squad for England To...
- Sri Lanka duo miss England tour (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka leave out 'injured' Malinga (Category: Breaking News)
- Kaushal Silva to lead A squad in England (Category: Sports)
- Sri Lanka leave out Malinga for England Tests (Category: Breaking News)
The post Empowering Northern Province School Coaches: Coach Education Programs Launched in Mannar, Jaffna, Vavuniya, and Kilinochchi Districts appeared first on Sri Lanka Cricket.
ANGELO MATHEWS PLAYER OF THE MATCH 25 N.O., KAMINDU MENDIS 44 THE GAME CHANGER By Srian Obeyesekere Minus their showman captain Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva by injury lay off, B Love Kandy chased down 147 in a much-hyped final of the fourth edition of the Lanka Premier League snatching victory over Dambulla Aura by 5 […]The post Minus injury laid down Hasaranga, B Love Kandy defeat Dambulla...
- Kandy hold nerve in last over thriller to win LPL 4 (Category: Breaking News)
- Wanindu Hasaranga 48 hits B Love Kandy out of trouble to finals (Category: Sports)
- Dambulla Aura-B Love Kandy face off a fitting clash of the titans (Category: Sports)
2023 LANKA PREMIER LEAGUE FINAL By Srian Obeyesekere The countdown to the finals of the 2023 Lanka Premier League between Dambulla Aura and B Love Kandy does hold out to be a facing off of the clash of the titans given the tournament run up that has galvanized into a momentum build up in the […]The post Dambulla Aura-B Love Kandy face off a fitting clash of the titans first appeared on Sri L...
- Dambulla Aura through to finals by 6-wkt. routing of Galle Titans (Category: Sports)
- B-Love Kandy wins Lanka Premier League 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Video: HIRU THANIWELA EP 400 (Category: Video)
- Video: CoL has increased by 400 percent - Maithri (Category: Video)
Srian Obeyesekere B Love Kandy Skipper Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva’s strong point is his ability to bat unfazed in bad situations which he executed to perfection on Saturday striking 48 off 30 in a flow of 4 over the top and 3 to the boundary lifted his side to the finals of the 2023 Lanka […]The post Wanindu Hasaranga 48 hits B Love Kandy out of trouble to finals first appeared on Sri Lanka ...
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Media Release 18th August 2023 Sri Lanka Cricket’s Executive Committee accepted the resignation of Lahiru Thirimanne from playing all forms of International Cricket. This follows a resignation letter the player sent to Sri Lanka Cricket announcing his intention to retire from playing international cricket for his country. The Executive Committee decided to accept the resignation […]The post ...
- Indians outplayed in tame draw (Category: Sports)
- Sri Lanka Cricket team coach Mickey Arthur and Lahiru Thirimanne infected (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka 1-50 in first Test v Pakistan (Category: Breaking News)
- Happy to see youngsters perform - Dilshan (Category: Breaking News)
By Srian Obeyesekere The magical all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva came up with an extraordinary match winning lead from the front 6 for 9 captain’s role in B Love Kandy knocking out Jaffna Kings by 61 runs in yesterday’s decisive eliminator in staying on course to making it to the finals of the Lanka Premier […]The post Wanindu Hasaranga Player of the Match 6/9 magic as B Love Kandy du...
- Wanindu Hasaranga Player of the Match 6/9 magic as B Love Kandy dump Jaffna Kings (Category: Breaking News)
- B-Love Kandy knock defending champs out of final (Category: Breaking News)
- Wanidu stars as B-Love Kandy crush Jaffna Kings by eight wickets (Category: Breaking News)
By Srian Obeyesekere In a continuation of their dominative run, Dambulla Aura coasted to the finals of the fourth edition of the Sri Lanka Premier League 2023 defeating Galle Titans by 6 wickets with two balls to spare yesterday at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium. Having bowled out Galle for 146 in 20 overs, […]The post Dambulla Aura through to finals by 6-wkt. routing of Gall...
- Video: HIRU THANIWELA EP 400 (Category: Video)
- Video: CoL has increased by 400 percent - Maithri (Category: Video)
- 400 Shops In Colombo To Be Sealed (Category: Breaking News)
- 400 families to be evacuate from Colombo district (Category: Breaking News)
Media Release 17th August 2023 Sri Lanka Cricket to donate Rs. 100 million for the ‘Little Hearts Project’ of the LRH Sri Lanka Cricket has decided to donate Rs. 100 million for the ‘Little Hearts Project’ of the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children (LRH). The funds will help build a ‘Cardiac and Critical Care Complex’ […]The post Sri Lanka Cricket to donate Rs. 100 million for the ‘Little He...
- Cricketers visit Lady Ridgeway Hospital (Category: Breaking News)
Media Release 17th August 2023 The West Indies U19 Team will tour Sri Lanka during the months of August–September 2023 to take part in three one-day and two four-day games.The post West Indies Under 19 tour of Sri Lanka | Schedule first appeared on Sri Lanka Cricket.The post West Indies Under 19 tour of Sri Lanka | Schedule appeared first on Sri Lanka Cricket.
- Sri Lanka squad for the West Indies U19 tour of Sri Lanka (Category: Sports)
- Under-19 Women’s team tour of India 2022 | Match Fixture (Category: Sports)
- Sri Lanka U19 defeat West Indies U19 by 41 runs in first Youth ODI (Category: Sports)
- FIXTURES RELEASED FOR ICC MEN’S CRICKET WORLD CUP QUALIFIER 2023 (Category: Sports)
By Srian Obeyesekere As the fourth edition of the 2023 Lanka Premier League gathered steam moving into the challenging harsher terrain of making it to the finals and the focus interestingly shifted to the backseat coaches of the five teams facing the media yesterday with the guiding lights of the top placed two teams namely […]The post Slow pitches challenge players, you have to believe in y...
- Sri Lanka must set up cricket school with Murali in charge (Category: Breaking News)
- Role of fast bowlers more important - Waqar (Category: Sports)
- Star Sports To Telecast LPL 2023 in India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan (Category: Breaking News)
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Media Release 16th August 2023 The Lanka Premier League 2023 has raised Rs. 6.7 million for the ‘Little Hearts’ Project of the Lady Ridgeway Children’s Hospital during the first 20 games played so far. So far, the tournament has seen 497 boundaries, 185 sixes scored, and 1802 dot balls bowled. Sri Lanka Cricket will donate […]The post LPL has so far raised Rs. 6.7 million for the ‘Little Hea...
- Cricketers visit Lady Ridgeway Hospital (Category: Breaking News)
By Srian Obeyesekere Left arm wrist spinner,Tabraiz Shamsi grabbed 4 wickets for 20 and Lahiru Kumara 2 for 9 as Galle Titans won a decisive face off against Colombo Strikers by 8 wickets with 69 balls to spare in the 20th match of the 2023 Lanka Premier League drawing closer to the semi-finals at the […]The post Galle Titans Tabraiz Shamsi 4/20 and Lahiru Kumara 2/9 send Colombo Strikers cr...
- Galle Titans skittle Colombo Strikers for 74 (Category: Breaking News)
- Galle Titans crush defending champs by seven wickets (Category: Breaking News)
- B-Love Kandy register third win in LPL 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Colombo Strikers in thrilling seven wicket win (Category: Breaking News)
Media Release 15th August 2023 Sri Lanka Men’s all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has informed Sri Lanka Cricket that he will retire from playing test cricket. Informing his decision, Hasaranga said the reason behind the move is to prolong his career as a limited-overs specialist. “We will accept his decision and are confident that Hasaranga will be […]The post Wanindu Hasaranga Retires fro...
- Murali retires from test cricket (Category: Breaking News)
- Muralidaran retires in third position (Category: Sports)
- Symonds retires from all forms of cricket (Category: Business)
- Haddin retires from Twenty20 cricket (Category: Business)
By Srian Obeyesekere Dhananjaya de Silva, captaining Dambulla Aura yesterday bamboozled B-Love Kandy claiming 4 wickets for 6 runs in guiding his side to a 20-run victory in the 19th fixture of the 2023 Lanka Premier League at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium. Put into bat, table leaders Dambulla Aura posted 162 for 7 […]The post Dhananjaya de Silva Player of the Match 4/6 take...
- Kandy hold nerve in last over thriller to win LPL 4 (Category: Breaking News)
- Dambulla Aura top points table with 20 run win over B-Love Kandy (Category: Breaking News)
- Dambulla Aura through to finals by 6-wkt. routing of Galle Titans (Category: Sports)
BUT KANDY STILL 2ND IN POINTS TABLE By Srian Obeyesekere The stakes for the 2023 Lanka Premier League championship title hotted up with Colombo Strikers winning a close contest by 9 runs over B Love Kandy in Sunday’s night game and the 18th of the mega tournament. However, Kandy with 8 points from 7 games with […]The post Pathum Nissanka 51, Nipun Dhananjaya 40 star in Colombo Strikers...
- Colombo Strikers win by 9 runs (Category: Breaking News)
- Pathirana, Udana, Janat the most expensive picks in Lanka Premier League 2024 auction (Category: Breaking News)
By Srian Obeyesekere Ben McDermott 69 off 46 and Alex Ross’ 52 off 38 highlighted Dambulla Aura’s 50-run triumph over Colombo Strikers to further insulating its hold at the top of the points table with yesterday’s 2 points in the night fixture and the 16th of the mega Sri Lanka Cricket organised Lanka Premier League […]The post Ben McDermott Player of the match 69 n.o. and ...
- McDermott and bowlers propel Dambulla Aura to fifty run win (Category: Breaking News)
- Dambulla Aura beat Colombo Strikers by ten runs (Category: Breaking News)
- Dambulla Aura through to finals by 6-wkt. routing of Galle Titans (Category: Sports)
By Srian Obeyesekere Twenty-two year old Mohammad Haris came to the show yesterday in B Love Kandy’s fourth LPL win as the ruight-hander, in only his second game, reeled Player of the Match stuff 81 off 51 powered by 10 boundaries and 2w over the top in handing Jaffna Kings their fourth loss in the […]The post Mohammad Haris Player of the Match 81 off 51, Angelo Mathews 3/10 star as B ...
- B-Love Kandy register fourth consecutive win in LPL 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
HEAD POINTS TABLE By Srian Obeyesekere Avishka Fernando struck a composed unbeaten 70 off 49 balls going over the top thrice and an equal number of boundaries to fire Dambulla Aura to a handsome 7-wicket triumph with 15 balls to spare over Galle Titans and to topping the points table in making light of the […]The post Avishka Fernando a composed unbeaten 70 as Dambulla Aura crush Galle Titan...
- Jaffna Kings crush Galle Titans by eight wickets (Category: Breaking News)
- England women crush West Indies to secure ODI series win (Category: Breaking News)
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...
- Driver who did not heed alarm killed by Kandy bound train in Kamburugmuwa (Category: Breaking News)
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...
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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 ...
- Cricketers visit Lady Ridgeway Hospital (Category: Breaking News)
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