Sri Lanka cricket

Sri Lanka revokes sacking of cricket board

"I signed a gazette to revoke the decision appointing an interim committee for Sri Lanka Cricket, aiming to lift our ICC suspension," Harin Fernando said on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Theeksana ruled out of Sri Lanka's World Cup opener

"Theekshana is still recovering from a hamstring injury, so he won't be available for this game," Silverwood told reporters on Friday.

Nissanka century books Sri Lanka's World Cup spot

Pathum Nissanka's sublime unbeaten 101 propelled Sri Lanka to a place in this year's Cricket World Cup in India as the 1996 winners trounced hosts Zimbabwe by nine wickets on Sunday.

Pakistan's 'Hybrid Model' for Asia Cup likely to be accepted by ACC

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is likely to approve PCB’s proposed hybrid model for the Asia Cup with Sri Lanka as the neutral venue where India can play their games, reported Cricinfo.

Afghanistan name spin-packed squad for Sri Lanka ODIs

Afghanistan on Monday named a squad packed with spin bowlers for the three-match one-day series in Sri Lanka next month, with one eye on this year's World Cup in India.

Latham smashes century as New Zealand down India in 1st ODI

Tom Latham was left thanking his lucky stars after smashing a majestic century to steer New Zealand to a seven-wicket win over India in Friday's opening one-day international in Auckland.

Sri Lanka asks ICC to probe match-fixing claims

Sri Lanka's cricket board said Wednesday it had invited the sport's world governing body to investigate match-fixing allegations stemming from Pakistan's July tour of the island nation.

Asitha replaces Binura in injury-hit Sri Lanka WC squad

Sri Lanka fast bowler Asitha Fernando on Thursday replaced injured Binura Fernando in their squad at the Twenty20 World Cup, tournament organisers said.

Mendis, Rajapaksa help SL seal tense win

Kusal Mendis' fiery start and a key lower-order knock by Bhanuka Rajapaksa powered Sri Lanka to a four-wicket win over Afghanistan in their Asia Cup Super Four contest on Saturday.

July 18, 2022
July 18, 2022

Chandimal puts Sri Lanka in command

Red hot Dinesh Chandimal struck his second successive half-century to take Sri Lanka's lead past 300 and thwart the Pakistan attack on day three of the opening Test on Monday.

July 18, 2022
July 18, 2022

Yousuf ‘speechless’ seeing Babar’s knock

Azam made a defiant 119 to thwart a Sri Lankan spin attack led by Prabath Jayasuriya on day two of an evenly poised first Test on Sunday.

July 16, 2022
July 16, 2022

Sri Lanka hit back after Shaheen takes four wickets in first Test

Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi led an inspired attack to bowl out Sri Lanka for 222 but the hosts hit back with two wickets before stumps on the opening day of the first Test on Saturday.

July 16, 2022
July 16, 2022

Pakistan pick Yasir, Nawaz for first Test

Pakistan leg-spinner Yasir Shah and all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz have been picked to play the first Test against Sri Lanka as the tourists announced their XI On Friday.

July 14, 2022
July 14, 2022

Pakistan batters 'historically have a weakness against left-arm spinners’

Dimuth Karunaratne's Sri Lanka will be looking to build on their winning momentum at Galle as the hosts take on Pakistan in a likely spin battle in the opening Test starting Saturday.

July 12, 2022
July 12, 2022

Cummins says Sri Lanka tour 'more than just cricket'

Australia Test skipper Pat Cummins said the Sri Lanka trip added to his sense of curiosity about the world.

July 10, 2022
July 10, 2022

Chandimal hundred puts Sri Lanka in strong position

Dinesh Chandimal smashed 118 not out and Kamindu Mendis produced a half-century in his debut test to help Sri Lanka eclipse Australia's first innings 364 on day three of the second Test in Galle on Sunday.

July 6, 2022
July 6, 2022

India should ease grip on T20 leagues: Aravinda

Former Sri Lanka captain Aravinda de Silva acknowledged that the IPL and other T20 leagues have benefited cricket, but urged India to allow star players to take part in tournaments overseas.

May 25, 2022
May 25, 2022

‘Now I know the nature of Test cricket’

Liton Das has been the name of a revolution for Bangladesh over the past one year or so as the elegant right-hander keeps taking his game to greater heights with commendable consistency.

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