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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)
Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe says the Lanka Premier League (LPL) is illegal. The Minister said that even the players participating in the LPL are not paying taxes from the pay they get for the tournament, despite it being a requirement. Ranasinghe said that he had found that the LPL had not followed the Sports Law […]
- President snubs Sports Minister and attends LPL (Category: Breaking News)
- President sacks Sports Minister after Parliament outburst (Category: Breaking News)
- Sports Minister attacks Sagala Ratnayake (Category: Breaking News)
- Gotabaya yet to submit resignation letter (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)
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...
- Sri Lanka reach 400 against England (Category: Breaking News)
- 400 Shops In Colombo To Be Sealed (Category: Breaking News)
- Solid Sangakkara guides Sri Lanka past 400 (Category: Breaking News)
- Video: HIRU THANIWELA EP 400 (Category: Video)
By Shamindra Ferdinando The National Audit Office (NAO) has sought an explanation from Sports Ministry Secretary K. Mahesan regarding the sharp increase of allowances paid to the Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) as well as top management level personnel in USD terms. According
- Damning report on SLC: State audit stands by its findings (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB MP alleges misuse of funds at SLC (Category: Breaking News)
- Cabinet sub committee recommends cricket board to be overhauled (Category: Breaking News)
- US$ 187,000 heist at SLC angers Foreign Minister (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)
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...
- Do What You Like Vs Like What You (Have To) Do! (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka vs Pakistan (Category: Sports)
- Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka Scores (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka Result (Category: Breaking News)
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 ...
- Indiscriminate batting by Sri Lanka in innings and 222-run defeat (Category: Sports)
- SL on good footing at end of day two (Category: Breaking News)
- Perera hat-trick inspires unlikely Sri Lanka victory (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka ‘A’ 166 for 3 at stumps In 1st unofficial Test vs. Pakistan ‘A’ (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)
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)
Ratnapura District Member of Parliament Hesha Withanage is alleging gross misuse of funds at Sri Lanka Cricket with members of the Executive Committee using the board’s money for personal use. Pointing at facts from an audit report, the Opposition MP said that the money meant
- SJB calls for sacking of SLC management (Category: Breaking News)
- SLC files complaint with Bribery Commission against ex-Sports Minister (Category: Breaking News)
- SJB decries govt. bid to extend SLC bigwigs’ terms (Category: Breaking News)
- SLC needs new constitution: Eran (Category: Breaking News)
The post LPL Ticket Sales commenced appeared first on Sri Lanka Cricket.
- The ticket sale for the Pakistan Tour of Sri Lanka commenced (Category: Sports)
- TICKETS FOR THE LPL 2022 MATCHES IN COLOMBO (Category: Sports)
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...
. For […]The post Pakistan sweep to 4-wicket win to go 1-up first appeared on Sri Lanka Cricket...
- 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)
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
- Galle pitch poor-ICC (Category: Breaking News)
- Murali will play vs India before retirement: SLC (Category: Breaking News)
- Cricket-Sri Lanka field after winning toss (Category: Breaking News)
- Murali taking final bow (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)
The post 3rd Day Highlights of SLC Level 3 Coaching Course at SSC appeared first on Sri Lanka Cricket.
- 2nd Day Highlights of SLC Level 2 Coaching Course at SSC (Category: Sports)
- IND v SL – 3rd ODI – Colombo (Category: Sports)
- Lankans prepare ahead of the 3rd Test (Category: Sports)
- PAK v SL – 3rd Test – Pallekele (Category: Sports)
The post 2nd Day Highlights of SLC Level 2 Coaching Course at SSC appeared first on Sri Lanka Cricket.
- 3rd Day Highlights of SLC Level 3 Coaching Course at SSC (Category: Sports)
- 1st Day Highlights of SLC Level 3 Coaching Course II Phase (Category: Sports)
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- 2nd Day Highlights of SLC Level 2 Coaching Course at SSC (Category: Sports)
- 3rd Day Highlights of SLC Level 3 Coaching Course at SSC (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)
Srian Obeyesekere Host country Sri Lanka A lost their second game to Afghanistan A by 11 runs chasing 253 in a cliff hanger ending that saw opening batsman Minod Bhanuka battle his way to a century 119 off 103 inclusive of 17 boundaries and a six to lift Sri Lanka from the peril of 3 […]The post Sri Lanka A’s Minod Bhanuka a battling 119, but cannot stave off defeat as Afghanistan A win by 1...
- 400 families to be evacuate from Colombo district (Category: Breaking News)
- 400 Shops In Colombo To Be Sealed (Category: Breaking News)
- Video: HIRU THANIWELA EP 400 (Category: Video)
- Dharshana and 400 metres sprinters lead yearend rankings (Category: Breaking News)
By Srian Obeyesekere Opener Avishka Fernando came back to the show from injury lay off to losing his Sri Lanka ODI place smashing 133 off 124 balls as Sri Lanka ‘A’ defeated Bangladesh A by 48 runs in a high scoring game of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Men’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup Tournament cricket […]The post Avishka Fernando back to the show 133 in Sri Lanka As 48-run win over Bangl...
- Nissanka and Avishka blitz Afghanistan in Sri Lanka’s clean sweep (Category: Breaking News)
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