Arjuna Ranatunga

Sri Lanka Fail To Qualify For ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Scheduled To Take Place In Pakistan

The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy will witness a clash of the cricketing titans, with Australia, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan securing their spots based on their impressive performances in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.

Nov 11, 2023, 21:01 PM IST

From Sachin Tendulkar To Ricky Ponting: List Of Players Who Played Most Number Of World Cups - In Pics

Cricket history is dotted with remarkable players who etched their names in the annals of the sport through sheer talent, dedication, and longevity. In this listicle, we celebrate some of the cricketing legends who have graced the ODI World Cup stage with their enduring presence. These players, with their extraordinary skills and unwavering commitment, have made multiple appearances in the pinnacle of one-day international cricket, leaving an indelible mark on the tournament's storied history. Join us as we delve into the careers and contributions of these iconic athletes who have illuminated the ODI World Cup with their brilliance.

Oct 07, 2023, 15:15 PM IST

Arjuna Ranatunga Slams Asia Cup 2023 Reserve Day: 'Unfair Advantage To India And Pakistan'

Ranatunga began his critique by addressing the contentious decision to introduce a reserve day for the India-Pakistan Super 4 fixture.

Sep 16, 2023, 15:51 PM IST

Sri Lanka Cricket demand Rs 2 Billion from Arjuna Ranatunga for alleged loss of reputation

The Statement said Ranatunga "has spoken with malicious intent, damaging the goodwill and reputation of the SLC and have deliberately made public comments by making false and defamatory accusations against the Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket."

Aug 16, 2022, 19:32 PM IST

IPL 2022: Arjuna Ranatunga urges Sri Lanka players to leave tournament due to THIS reason

Sri Lanka is battling a severe economic crisis with food and fuel scarcity affecting a large number of the people in the island nation. The economy has been in a free-fall since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 12, 2022, 15:51 PM IST

India vs SL 2021: Hosting ‘second string’ Indian team an insult, says Lankan legend Arjuna Ranatunga

Arjuna Ranatunga also spoke about the current poor run of the Lankan team in the international arena. Sri Lanka lost their fifth T20 series in a row when they went down 3-0 to England last month.

Jul 02, 2021, 14:33 PM IST

Sri Lankan Minister Arjuna Ranatunga arrested after his guards opened fire on protestors

When Ranatunga tried to enter his office, his security guard opened fire in which one person was killed and two were injured.

Oct 29, 2018, 17:48 PM IST

Sri Lanka Cricket Board official arrested, former captain Arjuna Ranatunga wants Indian help to tackle corruption

The corruption and fixing allegations have hit the country's cricket hard after a documentary aired in May alleged massive global corruption in cricket.

Oct 22, 2018, 23:17 PM IST

SLC president Thilanga Sumathipala unhappy with government action against board

The Sri Lanka Cricket president Thilanga Sumathipala is unhappy that the government has decided to hand over the cricket board's administration in hands of Competent Authority (CA).

Jun 01, 2018, 13:19 PM IST

Cricket corruption 'goes right to the top', says Sri Lanka legend Arjuna Ranatunga

World Cup-winning skipper Arjuna Ranatunga on Wednesday said corruption "goes right to the top" in Sri Lanka and accused the International Cricket Council of undermining the game by failing to tackle match-fixing.

May 31, 2018, 08:59 AM IST

Sri Lankan cricketers demand immediate inquiry into match-fixing accusations

Earlier, legendary Arjuna Ranatunga, who led Lanka to the 1996 World Cup triumph, claimed that the final of 2011 edition between India and Lanka was fixed.

Sep 22, 2017, 22:48 PM IST

Cricket is equivalent to gambling, says former Sri Lankan captain Arjuna Ranatunga

In recent years, the former Sri Lankan captain has become extremely outspoken, making several sweeping statements.

Sep 01, 2017, 12:58 PM IST

Twitterati mock Arjuna Ranatunga for his 'don't behave like Indian fans' remark

The 53-year-old, who is now a minister in the Sri Lanka government, is known for making controversial comments. Last month, he had claimed that the 2011 ICC World Cup final match between India and Sri Lanka was fixed.

Aug 31, 2017, 00:07 AM IST

Arjuna Ranatunga slams Sri Lanka board over 3-0 whitewash by India

Ranatunga said Sri Lanka`s XI could not be faulted for the humiliating 3-0 drubbing described by skipper Dinesh Chandimal as the worst series of his career, but squared the blame entirely with management.

Aug 15, 2017, 23:46 PM IST

Virat Kohli has a long way to go as captain, says Arjuna Ranatunga

When asked about what all changes Kohli needs to bring in himself, Ranatunga advised the Indian captain to tone down his aggression a bit.

Aug 08, 2017, 09:30 AM IST

Arjuna Ranatunga hits out at Sri Lankan administrators, says they run cricket in a disgusting manner

He said that instead of the India-Sri Lanka series, he preferred to watch the England-South Africa one.

Aug 02, 2017, 14:33 PM IST

Following Arjuna Ranatunga's claim, Sri Lanka sports minister willing to probe 2011 World Cup final

Ranatunga, who was present at the Wankhede Stadium as a commentator, had said that Sri Lankan performance on the day was questionable and it must be investigated.

Jul 19, 2017, 18:31 PM IST

Gautam Gambhir, Ashish Nehra join fans in roasting Arjuna Ranatunga for his 2011 ICC World Cup final match-fixing claims

Regarded as one of the best captains ever in cricket's history, Ranatunga reduced himself to a laughing stock with the claim, which many claimed was bizarre. But fans, specially Indians, have taken strong exception and targeted Lanka's World Cup winning captain with harsh comments on social media platforms.

Jul 14, 2017, 21:15 PM IST