EXPLAINED: The Reason Behind ICC Suspending Sri Lanka Cricket Amid The Ongoing Cricket World Cup 2023
Did current boss of Sri Lanka Cricket Shammi Silva himself asked ICC to suspend the national cicket board? What is the reason for ICC's shocking reaction? Check here
Nov 11, 2023, 08:29 AM IST
Sri Lanka Cricket Board Suspended By ICC: Turmoil Amidst Cricket World Cup 2023 Woes
The ICC Board convened urgently on Friday and concluded that Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is in serious breach of its obligations as a Member.
Nov 10, 2023, 21:16 PM IST
Asia Cup 2023: Sri Lanka Offer To Host Tournament As India Continue To Oppose Pakistan Cricket Board’s Hybrid Model
With BCCI rejecting Pakistan’s ‘hybrid’ model proposal to host Asia Cup, SLC have offered to be the host as ACC get ready to take a call on the six-nation event.
May 31, 2023, 07:01 AM IST
India vs SL 2022: Sri Lanka announce squad for T20 series – check here
Leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga, who missed the last three matches on the tour due to COVID-19 positive test, is available for the three-match series against India.
India vs SL: Series to begin with T20Is; Bengaluru to host day-night Test
This change in the dates also means that Virat Kohli will not play his 100th Test in Bengaluru, a prospect that was on the cards after he finished the South Africa tour with 99 Tests.
Sri Lanka batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa withdraws retirement, wants to play for country again
Bhanuka had announced his retirement on January 3, 2022, with immediate effect.
Jan 13, 2022, 16:50 PM IST
Sri Lanka opener Danushka Gunathilaka retires from Test cricket at the age of 30
Gunathilaka, who stated that he has taken the decision after evaluating all aspects, hasn't played a Test since 2018, with his eight appearances getting him 299 runs, two half-centuries, and a career-best score of 61. He has got a better record in limited-overs cricket.
Jan 08, 2022, 13:01 PM IST
Sri Lanka cricketers refuse to sign contracts, England tour in jeopardy
Thirty-eight Sri Lanka cricketers have signed a statement refusing to sign the tour contracts and it is an increase from 24 players who had previously made their resistance to the new scheme.
Jun 06, 2021, 08:09 AM IST
COVID-19: Asia Cup 2021 cancelled due to pandemic
The tournament which was originally scheduled to be held in September, 2020 in Sri Lanka was moved to June, 2021 due to Covid-19. However, the unrelenting pandemic has played spoilsport again.
May 19, 2021, 21:06 PM IST
India tour of Sri Lanka: Limited overs series to be played in Colombo - Report
India are reportedly set to arrive in Sri Lanka for the series on July 5 and, after the team completes its week-long quarantine, will play the ODI series starting on July 13. The T20I series will begin on July 22.
Thisara Perera announces retirement from international cricket
A powerful hitter of the white-ball, Thisara Perera was an all-rounder and had been a vital cog in the Sri Lankan cricket team.
May 03, 2021, 13:38 PM IST
Sri Lanka's Tharanga Paranavitana announces retirement from international cricket
The Sri Lankan all-rounder made his last international appearance against New Zealand in Colombo in November 2012.
Aug 28, 2020, 16:34 PM IST
Sri Lanka Cricket sounds out Board of Control for Cricket in India to play host to England's Test tour of India early next year: Report
According to a report, Sri Lanka is willing to play the host for England's Test tour to India next year amidst the rising COVID-19 pandemic in India
Aug 15, 2020, 12:22 PM IST
SLC optimistic about inaugural Lanka Premier League despite concerns over border reopening
The Lankan Premier League is likely to feature five teams and may last a little over three weeks.
Jul 02, 2020, 16:02 PM IST
Sri Lankan cricketers to resume training from Monday
Notably, all those taking part in the camp will not be allowed to leave the hotel premises or the practice venue to attend personal matters during the training period.
May 31, 2020, 16:38 PM IST
Sri Lanka suspends project to build new cricket stadium
A few days after proposal was made, the new project of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) of contructing a 40,000-capacity stadium in Colombo has been suspended.
May 22, 2020, 12:58 PM IST
Sri Lanka Cricket donates over Rs 1 crore towards coronavirus relief fund
Earlier, the SLC had announced the postponement of all domestic tournaments until further notice besides also asking its players to stay at home.
Apr 11, 2020, 16:24 PM IST
Sri Lanka opener Dimuth Karunaratne out of danger, confirms SLC
Thirty-year-old Karunaratne was 46 not out when he was hit in the back of the neck by a bouncer from Cummins.
Feb 02, 2019, 19:26 PM IST
Sri Lanka's Akila Dananjaya suspended over illegal bowling action
Dananjaya was reported with a suspect bowling action during the opening Test against England, which the visitors won by 211 runs in Galle
Dec 11, 2018, 13:59 PM IST
Sri Lankan spinner Rangana Herath planning to retire in November
Herath says England series this year might be his last series.
Jul 11, 2018, 11:23 AM IST
