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By Srian Obeyesekere Opening batsman Pulindu Perera led from the front scoring a brilliant 156 off only 96 balls as Sri Lanka U19 defeated Pakistan U19 by 58 runs in the first one-dayer held at National Bank Stadium Karachi. Sri starred with the bat hitting a magnificent century. Put into bat, Sri Lanka U19 ran […]The post Pulindu Perera a masterly 156 as Sri Lanka U19 defeat Pakistan U19 by...
- Sri Lanka U19 defeat West Indies U19 by 41 runs in first Youth ODI (Category: Sports)
- Supun Waduge (56) rallies Sri Lanka to victory over Namibia in U19 World Cup (Category: Sports)
- Sri Lanka exit from U19 Asia Cup following 6-wicket loss to Bangladesh (Category: Sports)
- Sineth Jayawardene to lead Sri Lanka for U19 Asia Cup in Dubai (Category: Sports)
By Srian Obeyesekere A bottom of the table Sri Lanka confronts the Netherlands from a desperate winless blank sheet world cup hoodoo against a minnow’s side buoyed by stunning South Africa to moving to eighth position in the 2023 World Cup points table tomorrow at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, […]The post Sri Lanka carries unscathed record vs Netherlands w...
- Spain lift FIFA World Cup scoring during extra time (Category: Breaking News)
- South Africa beat hosts in women's WT20 opener (Category: Breaking News)
- (T20 World Cup) South Africa fully awake to Sri Lanka spinner (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka bowl in 7-over match v South Africa (Category: Breaking News)
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...
- Sri Lanka Premier League to begin July 19 (Category: Breaking News)
- Waqar, Moody appointed coaches in SLPL (Category: Sports)
- Gayle ruled out of SLPL (Category: Sports)
All-rounder Chamika Karunaratne performed the incredible striking smashing the first two deliveries bowled by James Fuller over the top in meeting the challenge of 16 runs off the final over as Kandy Falcons cleared the 148-run target set by Jaffna Kings in the sixth Night game of the Lanka Premier...The post Bravo Chamika Karunaratne, 2 sixes in incredible final over drama as Kandy Falcons down J...
Athletes in Sri Lanka are in for a windfall with Bank of Ceylon (BOC) agreeing to purge out Rupees 23 million annually to support their needs for a five year term.
Sri Lanka could be deploying its gangly fast bowler Isuru Udana to tackle Indiaandrsquo;s two prolific batters Virender Sehwag and Virat Kohli in the second ODI here at the Mahinda Rajapaksa stadium in Hambantota today.
The Sri Lanka Netball Federation (SLNF) marked a turning point in netball history by signing an attractive Rs. 23 million sponsorship deal with People's Bank for one year with effect from May this year.
Matches featuring Sri Lanka, semi-finals and final in big demand
- ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012 tickets selling quickly (Category: Sports)
- 100-day countdown to the ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012 begins (Category: Sports)
- ICC World Twenty20 tickets go on global sale today (Category: Sports)
- ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012 ticket sales to be launched in Colombo (Category: Sports)
ICC Media Release More than 350 school children from Kandy district formed a …
- ICC World Twenty20 tickets go on global sale today (Category: Sports)
- ICC World Twenty20 2012 trophies arrive in Sri Lanka (Category: Sports)
- More than 100,000 tickets for ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012 sold (Category: Sports)
Sri Lanka's group game against South Africa most popular
- ICC World Twenty20 tickets go on global sale today (Category: Sports)
- ICC World Twenty20 2012 trophies arrive in Sri Lanka (Category: Sports)
- 100-day countdown to the ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012 begins (Category: Sports)
- More than 100,000 tickets for ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012 sold (Category: Sports)
Thousands of Sri Lanka cricket fans snapped up sought-after tickets for the ICC World Twenty20 2012 when box offices, MoneyGram outlets and online booking sites opened at 9am Colombo time today.
- More than 100,000 tickets for ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012 sold (Category: Sports)
- 100-day countdown to the ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012 begins (Category: Sports)
- ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012 tickets selling quickly (Category: Sports)
- ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012 ticket sales to be launched in Colombo (Category: Sports)
The ICC World Twenty20 2012 ticket launch will take place at the Galle Face Green on Saturday 24 March 18.30 (Colombo time) with His Excellency Mahinda Rajapaksa, the President of Sri Lanka, purchasing the very first ticket of the tournament.
- More than 100,000 tickets for ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012 sold (Category: Sports)
- 100-day countdown to the ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012 begins (Category: Sports)
- ICC World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012 tickets selling quickly (Category: Sports)
- ICC World Twenty20 tickets go on global sale today (Category: Sports)
Cricket Australia's National Selection Panel today announced a 14-man squad for the next two Commonwealth Bank Series matches against Sri Lanka at the SCG on Friday 17 February and against India at the Gabba on Sunday 19 February.
- Commonwelath Bank ODI Series – SL v AUS – 2nd ODI (Category: Sports)
- Johnson, Watson star in Australia’s win (Category: Sports)
- Opportunity for Sri Lanka to become number-one ranked ODI side (Category: Sports)
- Australia too clinical for Sri Lanka (Category: Sports)
Lasith Malinga, who had signed a short-term contract with the Highveld Lions, will not play in the Standard Bank Pro20 tournament, after a directive from the Sri Lanka cricket board, which had concerns over his fitness
MCA T20 Tournament - Day 2 Results
Day 1 Results
- SLC Development Squad U-20 XI scored 2nd successive win (Category: Sports)
- MCA ‘Centenary Year’ 2011 tournament off to a good start (Category: Business)
- ACC Women’s Twenty20 Asia Cup 2012 – 22nd October – 01st Nov 2012 (Category: Sports)
- Squad for Sri Lanka “A” team tour to South Africa 2012 (Category: Sports)
Sri Lanka Cricket invites sealed quotation/s for the above mentioned items with …
- Under 23 Division II Finals – 2010 (Category: Sports)
- Press Release – SLPL Local Players Offer Letters (Category: Sports)
- West Indies matches at SSC (Category: Sports)
- Invitation to former Sri Lanka Cricketers (Category: Sports)
The chance of dew later in the evening prompted Elton Chigumbura to give his spin-heavy attack first use of dry bowling conditions after winning the toss
The Hambantota 2018 Commonwealth Games Candidate City Organising Committee, under the chairmanship of Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal, has recently announced the appointment of an international team of advisers to help Sri Lanka develop its bid to host the 2018 Games. The team is led by pmplegacy, the global sporting events consultancy and includes Fast Track, Bell Pottinger, Populous ...
Australia completed an emphatic 8 wicket win to stop Sri Lanka from executing a series whitewash.
- Channel Eye to cover Zimbabwe tri series (Category: Sports)
- Commonwelath Bank ODI Series – SL v AUS – 2nd ODI (Category: Sports)
- Micromax tri series final – practice session (Category: Sports)
- Sri Lanka Climbs to Number 2 in ICC ODI Ranking (Category: Sports)
A spirited team performance by Sri Lanka enabled them to clinch their 1st ever series win in Aussie soil.
- Channel Eye to cover Zimbabwe tri series (Category: Sports)
- Commonwealth Bank ODI Series – SL v AUS – 3rd ODI (Category: Sports)
- Micromax tri series final – practice session (Category: Sports)
- Sri Lanka Climbs to Number 2 in ICC ODI Ranking (Category: Sports)
A miraculous world record partnership between Mathews & Malinga helped Sri Lanka to stun Australia at the MCG.
- KFC T20 – SL v AUS – Perth (Category: Sports)
- AUS v SL – 2nd ODI – Perth (Category: Sports)
- AUS v SL – 6th ODI – Hobart (Category: Sports)
- AUS v SL – 8th ODI – Melbourne (Category: Sports)
A superb performance by Tharjini Sivalingam saw Seylan Bank scoring a comfortable 78-57 victory over Hatton National Bank in the finals of the 13th Netball Nationals organized by the Sri Lanka Netball Federation and worked off at the Nittawela grounds, Kandy yesterday. At half time Seylan Bank led 39-28. Standing at six feet 10 inches Tharjini Sivalingam from Jaffna clearly dominated the finals b...
- Wider Margins (Category: Business)
- Name Change (Category: Business)
- Change Process (Category: Business)
- Cash Call (Category: Business)
Bank of Ceylon in association with Sri Lanka Cricket felicitated the winning teams and presented Bank of Ceylon Trophy
- SLC thanks BOC and Other Partners (Category: Sports)
- Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL) to begin from August 10 (Category: Sports)
- Under 23 Division I Tournament 2010/11 – Final (Category: Sports)
- SLPL postponed to next year (Category: Sports)
Bank of Ceylon in association with Sri Lanka Cricket felicitated the winning teams and presented Bank of Ceylon Trophy for the joint winners
- SLC thanks BOC and Other Partners (Category: Sports)
- CEAT Cricket Awards 2010 (Category: Sports)
- The BOC Inter Provincial 4 Day Tournament Awards (Category: Sports)
- Pallekele International Cricket Stadium (PICS) (Category: Sports)
The Hony Secretary of Sri Lanka Cricket revealed that the Sri Lanka National Team has a golden opportunity to lead the Test rankings
- SLPL postponed to next year (Category: Sports)
- Seminar on Biomechanical Application of techniques in Cricket (Category: Sports)
- National team sponsor for the ICC WorldT20 2012 (Category: Sports)
Sri Lanka’s selectors have included right-hander Jeevantha Kulatunga in the probables squad for the upcoming World Twenty20 in the Caribbean after overlooking him for the 30-man team initially. A media release from SLC on Thursday said, "Jeevantha was included into the squad considering his outstanding performance in the recently concluded Bank of Ceylon Inter-Provincial Twenty20 tourna...
Sri Lanka’s national cricket selectors have included Jeevantha Kulathunga in the 30-man probable squad for the forthcoming ICC WC T20 tournament scheduled to be held in the West Indies from 30th April to 16th May. A media release from Sri Lanka Cricket said on Thursday that "Jeevantha was included into the squad considering his outstanding performance in the recently concluded Bank of C...
- Kulatunga back in reckoning for World T20 (Category: Sports)
- Cricket Squad (Category: Business)
- Mathews back for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Cricket Squad (Category: Business)
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