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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 ...
- Dambulla Aura through to finals by 6-wkt. routing of Galle Titans (Category: Sports)
- Galle Titans win Super Over in tied game (Category: Breaking News)
- Dambulla Aura storm into LPL final with six wicket win (Category: Breaking News)
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
- Video: HIRU THANIWELA EP 400 (Category: Video)
- IPO To Raise Rs. 400 mn (Category: Breaking News)
- Video: CoL has increased by 400 percent - Maithri (Category: Video)
- 400 Shops In Colombo To Be Sealed (Category: Breaking News)
By Shamindra Ferdinando Auditor General W.P.C Wickramaratne yesterday (26) said that the National Audit Office (NAO) firmly stood by its draft report on Sri Lanka’s tour of Australia for the T20 World Cup (Oct. 09-Nov. 13), in 2022. The National Audit Service Commission (NASC) appointed in April this year consists of retired justice Nihal Sunil […]
- Allowances in USD terms increased by over 70%, stipulation amended in favour of Sri Lanka Cricek... (Category: Breaking News)
- Moves to undermine cricket constitution of Justice Chithrasiri? (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB: SLC spent Rs 67,693,679 for 14 persons to watch cricket World Cup in Australia (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB MP alleges misuse of funds at SLC (Category: Breaking News)
REFUTES RATNAPURA MP’S ALLEGATION & THAT HE HAD NO BACK UP AUDIT REPORT By Srian Obeyesekere The President of Sri Lanka Cricket, Shammi Silva, while flatly denying various allegations directed at him and his executive committee emphasised the fact that SLC revenue was not government money
- Govt. orders probe after defeats (Category: Business)
- Is govt afraid of voters? (Category: Breaking News)
- Exporters call for more Govt. support (Category: Business)
- The fall of Pohottuwa govt. (Category: Breaking News)
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...
- India crush Pakistan in Asia Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka crush India in last league game (Category: Sports)
- Sri Lanka crush Ireland by nine wickets (Category: Breaking News)
Questions have been raised over the sudden and unexpected decision taken by former Sri Lanka captain Lahiru Thirimanne to retire from international cricket with immediate effect. Thirimanne today announced that he has decided to retire from international cricket with immediate effect. He said that it was a difficult decision to take but is unable to mention […]
- Legends trophy to kick off with a clash between Yuvraj and Harbhajan in Kandy (Category: Breaking News)
- Match fees of Sri Lanka Women’s cricket team increased (Category: Breaking News)
- Lahiru Thirimanne announces retirement from international cricket (Category: Breaking News)
- SLC defends decision not to cover full cost of Kusal’s surgery (Category: Breaking News)
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...
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- Mathews belts Sri Lanka to series win (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka win thriller to clinch series (Category: Breaking News)
- VIDEO: Pakistan beats Sri Lanka by 6 wickets in 1st ODI (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka beat Pakistan 3-1 in ODI (Category: Breaking News)
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...
- Last leg of Asia Cup matches to be played in Colombo as scheduled (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan vs India set for September 2 in Kandy in Asia Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Decision on Asia Cup venue postponed to March 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan Cricket Board demands compensation for financial losses due to matches in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
‘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...
- India 2023 World Cup brand launched (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC Men’s Player of the Month for June 2023 revealed (Category: Sports)
- ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 schedule announced (Category: Sports)
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...
- Dhananjaya and Jayasuriya give Sri Lanka a fighting chance (Category: Breaking News)
- Shakeel, spinners power Pakistan to victory in first Test (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan sweep to 4-wicket win to go 1-up (Category: Sports)
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...
- India crush Pakistan in Asia Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan A are Asia Cup Champs – crush India A by 128 runs (Category: Sports)
- Ajmal takes five as Pakistan crush Sri Lanka (Category: Sports)
- Galle Titans crush defending champs by seven wickets (Category: Breaking News)
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...
- Shakeel double-hundred scripts Pakistan turnaround on Day 3 (Category: Breaking News)
- Oshada Fernando a brilliant 111 in SL Board XI total of 196, Pakistan 160/3 (Category: Sports)
- Salaam Shakeel (Category: Breaking News)
- Shafique’s maiden double ton headlines Pakistan’s dominance (Category: Breaking News)
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...
- Saud Shakeel, Agha Salman lead Pakistan’s recovery (Category: Breaking News)
- Shakeel, spinners power Pakistan to victory in first Test (Category: Breaking News)
- Dhananjaya and Jayasuriya give Sri Lanka a fighting chance (Category: Breaking News)
17th July 2023 Statement pertaining to a fabricated story published by Hiru TV mentioning that a Sri Lanka ‘A’ team player taking part in the ACC Men’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup has broken team protocols to attend a party. A news item published on July 16, 2023, on Hiru TV citing that a Sri Lanka […]The post Hiru TV’s Fabricated Story Exposed: A Clarification Statement first appeared on Sri La...
- ABC’s Hiru TV to launch on 23 May (Category: Business)
- Video: Hiru TV (Hiru Television) Introduction - www.hirutv.lk (Category: Video)
- Video: Hiru TV - 24x7 LIVE STREAM (Category: Video)
- Video: Hiru TV - 24x7 LIVE STREAM ? (Category: Video)
By Srian Obeyesekere Sri Lanka ended the first day of the first test against Pakistan on 242 for 6 wickets having recovered from a shaky 4 for 54 following a 131-run fifth-wicket partnership between Dhananjaya de Silva, who was unbeaten on 94 and Angelo Mathews 64 at the Galle International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Dhananjaya […]The post Sri Lanka 242/6 Dhananjaya de Silva n.o. 94, Angelo...
- Dhananjaya and Afridi the stars of an action packed day in Galle (Category: Breaking News)
- Dhananjaya and tailenders help Sri Lanka to 312 (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan recovers to 221/5 in reply to Sri Lanka’s 312 (Category: Sports)
Media Release 10th July 2023: The inaugural edition of the Lanka T10 League will be held from December 12 to 23, 2023. The tournament, which was initially planned to be held in June 2023, was shifted to December, as SLC deemed the ‘December window’ as the most appropriate to conduct the league, as the timing […]The post The inaugural edition of the Lanka T10 will be played in December 2023 f...
- Inaugural T10 League to get underway in December (Category: Breaking News)
- Inaugural T10 League to get underway in December (Category: Breaking News)
- SLPL to be played in Colombo, Pallekele (Category: Sports)
- Inaugural edition of Lanka T10 to be held in December 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
By Srian Obeyesekere The Sri Lanka Cricket President’s XI forced a draw against the touring Pakistan yesterday at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium. Pakistan ran up 342 in reply to the Board XIs 196 with skipper Babar Azam scoring 79 off 113 balls inclusive of 7 boundaries and a six
- Do What You Like Vs Like What You (Have To) Do! (Category: Breaking News)
- Bangladesh vs Pakistan (Category: Sports)
- Sri Lanka vs Pakistan (Category: Sports)
- Tradition vs modernity dilemma in Tamil literature (Category: Breaking News)
Harshitha Samarawickrama 49 in unfinished record 140-stand By Srian Obeyesekere. Sri Lanka women won the third and final T20 international against New Zealand Women by 10 wickets following a record 143-run partnership by openers Chamari Athapaththu who made 80 and Harshitha Samarawickrama 49 yesterday at the P. Saravanamuththu International Stadium.. It was the fastest partnership […]The pos...
- Sri Lanka thrash Scotland to win Women s T20 World Cup qualifiers (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka women clinch series after Atapattu heroics (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka register highest successful run chase in women s ODI history (Category: Breaking News)
By Srian Obeyesekere Opening batsman Oshada Fernando stroked a brilliant 111 off 127 balls hitting 18 boundaries in a Sri Lanka Board XI total of 196 to which Pakistan had replied with 160 for 3 on the opening day of the two-day warm-up match at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium on Tuesday. Fernando’s innings was […]The post Oshada Fernando a brilliant 111 in SL Board XI total of 1...
- India v SL Board President’s XI (Category: Sports)
- PAK v SL – 3rd Test – Sharjah (Category: Sports)
- PAK v SL – 1st Test – Galle (Category: Sports)
- ENG v SL – 2nd Test – Colombo (Category: Sports)
Sri Lankan spinner Hasaranga clinches the award following record-breaking feats at ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe Women’s Ashes hero Ashleigh Gardner becomes the first player to win three Player of the Month accolades More about the ICC Player of the Month awards is available here. The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the […]The post ICC Men’s Player of ...
- ICC Player of the Month Nominees for June Revealed (Category: Sports)
- GILL AND ATHAPATHTHU NAMED ICC PLAYERS OF THE MONTH FOR SEPTEMBER (Category: Sports)
- Wanindu Hasaranga wins ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for June (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup (Category: Sports)
Sri Lanka Cricketer Wanindu Hasaranga has been awarded the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for June, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced.The post Wanindu Hasaranga wins ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for June appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Wanindu named ICC Men s Player of the Month for June 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka star Hasaranga reprimanded for breach during World Cup qualifier (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC Men’s Player of the Month for June 2023 revealed (Category: Sports)
- Kamindu Mendis named ICC Players of the Month (Category: Breaking News)
by S. Skandakumar Dear Mr. Taufel As you were an Umpire who was held in the highest esteem throughout your tenure, I read your comments on the Bairstow dismissal with interest. Since it was an incident that raised comments from two Prime Ministers and turned the sacred Long Room at Lord’s temporarily into an angry […]
- Hannibal was brought in for Palliyaguruge due to fatigue (Category: Breaking News)
- Hannibal unfit for international games – Hasaranga (Category: Breaking News)
- Umpire hora! (Category: Breaking News)
- Wanindu Hasaranga conundrum (Category: Breaking News)
The fourth season of the Lanka Premier League is all set to start from July 30 and continue till August 21 and Star Sports has secured the television media rights for the upcoming edition. Star Sports will be the tournament’s official broadcaster in India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives, and the MENA (Middle […]
- Sports Minister says LPL is illegal (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka Premier League to take place in July-August (Category: Breaking News)
- Situation in Sri Lanka forces postponement of LPL (Category: Breaking News)
- President snubs Sports Minister and attends LPL (Category: Breaking News)
ICC Men’s Player of the Month contenders include Wanindu Hasaranga (SL), Travis Head (AUS) and Sean Williams (ZIM) Tammy Beaumont (ENG), Ashleigh Gardner (AUS) and Hayley Matthews (WI) comprise the list of ICC Women’s Player of the Month nominees More about the ICC Player of the Month awards is available here VOTE NOW FOR ICC MEN’S […]The post ICC Player of the Month Nominees for June ...
- SL A v Aus A – Day 2 report (Category: Sports)
- AUS v SL – 1st Final – Brisbane (Category: Sports)
- AUS v SL – 2nd Final – Adelaide (Category: Sports)
July 4, 2023: Star Sports, the country’s leading sports network, will have the exclusive television media rights for the upcoming Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023, scheduled to be played in Sri Lanka from July 30 to August 21. Having bagged the television broadcast rights, Star Sports will telecast the league’s exciting action live, exclusively in […]The post Star Sports acquires television b...
- Expolanka acquires controlling stake in Akquasun Holidays for US$ 915,000 (Category: Business)
- Expolanka acquires controlling stake in Akquasun Holidays for US$ 915,000 (Category: Business)
- Carlyle Group acquires 9% stake in India Infoline (Category: Business)
- Access acquires control of Sathosa Motors (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka Women in historic 2-1 ODI series win over New Zealand Women By Srian Obeyesekere Skipper Chamari Athapaththu’s extraordinary 80-ball 140 in Sri Lanka Women’s historic 2-1 ODI series win over New Zealand by pocketing the decisive third game by 8 wickets off 26.5 of the DRS revised 29 overs at the Galle International […]The post Chamari Athapaththu extraordinary 80-ball 140 stamps he...
- SL Women win third T20 by 10 wkts. Chamari Athapathu 80 (Category: Sports)
- Athapaththu slams 80-ball 140 as Sri Lanka ease past New Zealand and seal ODI series (Category: Breaking News)
- Chamari Athapaththu won ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year for 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Chamari Athapaththu signs with Northern Brave for Super Smash 2023-24 (Category: Breaking News)
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the schedule for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 at a ‘Countdown to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023’ event in Mumbai. Ahmedabad to host World Cup opener between England and New Zealand on 5 October as well as the final on 19 November Nine more […]The post ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 schedule announced first appeared on Sr...
- Schedule for ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 announced (Category: Breaking News)
- India vs New Zealand: Cricket World Cup debacle as accusation emerges of India switching pitches... (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan vs India set for September 2 in Kandy in Asia Cup (Category: Breaking News)
by Rex Clementine A new controlling body for cricket in Ceylon was formed on the 25th of June 1948 and was named Board of Control for Cricket in Ceylon. Today marks the 75th anniversary of the formation of the cricket board. At a meeting held at the Malay Cricket Club at Rifle Green, P. […]
- Sri Lanka’s World Cup campaign goes from bad to worse (Category: Breaking News)
- The corrosive Impact of Politics on India-Pakistan Test Cricket (Category: Breaking News)
- A repeat of 1992 World Cup final at MCG (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan brand of cricket is back (Category: Breaking News)
Media Release 21st June 2023 The membership of Sri Lanka Cricket unanimously approved the Audited Financial Statements of the SLC for the financial year 2022, which recorded a net surplus of Rs. 6.3 billion and a total income of Rs. 17.5 billion, which is 120% over the 2021 revenue
- SLC records total income of Rs. 17.5 bn in 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- EPF rejects UNP MP’s allegations of fraud (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka Cricket accounts not audited for five years - Minister (Category: Breaking News)
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