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By Shamindra Ferdinando Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakse, PC, declared in Parliament that the winners of LPL (Lanka Premier League) 2023 B-Love Kandy had been sponsored by an enterprise that was banned in the country. The statement was made in Parliament on 24th August. The one-time President of the Bar Association found fault with SLC […]
- In terms of RTI Act House releases names of MPs who voted for new law (Category: Breaking News)
- All praise for Lanka’s saviours! (Category: Breaking News)
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The 15 member squad selected by Sri Lanka Cricket for the Men’s ODI Asia Cup 2023 has been approved by the Minister of Sports and Youth, Roshan Ranasinghe. The Sri Lanka Squad – Dasun Shanaka – Captain, Pathum Nissanaka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Janith Perera, Kusal Mendis – Vice Captain
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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
- 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)
by Rex Clementine Hot on the heels of the Parliament debate on the affairs of Sri Lanka Cricket, the Sports Ministry could present the newly drafted Constitution for Sri Lanka Cricket that had been drawn up after meticulous consideration following a petition to the courts. Leading stakeholders
- Chitrasiri Committee report on new constitution for Sri Lanka Cricket to Cabinet Sub-Committee (Category: Breaking News)
- New constitution to be drafted for SLC Â Sports Minister informs court (Category: Breaking News)
- Interim order issued against taking further steps to amend SLC constitution (Category: Breaking News)
- New draft constitution for Sri Lanka Cricket handed over to President (Category: Breaking News)
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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
- 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 problem with Sri Lanka Cricket was too much political interference and the government must introduce a new constitution for that outfit, said SJB MP, Eran Wickramaratne addressing Parliament on the adjournment debate on Sri Lanka Cricket on Thursday (24.) “Things are so bad that coaches
- SJB calls for sacking of SLC management (Category: Breaking News)
- IT professionals leaving country (Category: Breaking News)
- President invites Aravinda and Sidath to spearhead special cricket project (Category: Breaking News)
- Rule of Law in SL must be upheld – US Ambassador (Category: Breaking News)
Ratnapura District SJB MP Hesha Withanage told Parliament yesterday that Rs 67,693,679 had been spent by Sri Lanka Cricket for 14 persons to travel to Australia to watch the Men’s T20 cricket World Cup last year. When the waste of funds came to light following an audit conducted on the request
- SJB MP alleges misuse of funds at SLC (Category: Breaking News)
- SLC has spent over Rs. 34 mn on lawyers alone  Sports Minister tells Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- SLC to form independent committee to probe audit reports (Category: Breaking News)
- SLC files complaint with Bribery Commission against ex-Sports Minister (Category: Breaking News)
By Saman Indrajith The Cricekt Borad crisis cannot be sorted out without changing the method of electing office-bearers, says Chief Opposition Whip SJB MP Lakshman Kiriella told parliament yesterday. Participating in an adjournment debate on an Auditor General’s Department report on SLC officials participating in the Men’s T-20 world cup tournament in Australia last year, […]
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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 accepted by […]
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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
නියෝගයක් appeared first on Sri Lanka Cricket.
- Lanka Premier League 2023 | Handbook (Category: Sports)
- West Indies Under 19 tour of Sri Lanka | Schedule (Category: Sports)
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
- 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)
and the Sri Lanka Cricket board had not obtained his approval to host the […]
- Sports Minister says LPL is illegal (Category: Breaking News)
- Overseas travel ban slapped on former Sri Lankan cricketer (Category: Breaking News)
- Former Sri Lankan cricketer Sachithra Senanayake granted bail (Category: Breaking News)
- Former Sri Lankan cricketer Sachithra Senanayake arrested (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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The Committee on Parliamentary Business has scheduled an Adjournment Debate on Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) moved by the Opposition for August 24.
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
- 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
- Cricketers visit Lady Ridgeway Hospital (Category: Breaking News)
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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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)
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