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Pakistan legend Sana Mir predicts the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2024 finalists, Sri Lanka and Scotland, to cause major upsets in the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in October. Sri Lanka defeated Scotland by 68 runs in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2024 final on 7
- Sri Lanka clinch ICC Women s T20 World Cup 2024 qualification (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka thrash Scotland to win Women s T20 World Cup qualifiers (Category: Breaking News)
- Chamari Athapaththu to make statement on retirement claims (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka beat UAE to enter ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier final (Category: Breaking News)
Left-arm spinning allrounder Dunith Wellalage has made Sri Lanka’s squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup despite never having played a T20 international. Top-order batter Kamindu Mendis and round-arm seamer Nuwan Thushara are also in the 15. From the older cohort, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de
- Angelo Mathews back in T20I squad after three-year absence (Category: Breaking News)
- Bangladesh look to remedy home record as rivalry with Sri Lanka heats up (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka bowled out for 50 in Asia Cup final (Category: Breaking News)
- Vanuatu stun Zimbabwe to kick off T20 World Cup Qualifier (Category: Breaking News)
Nepal batsman Dipendra Singh Airee became just the third man to hit six sixes in one over in an international T20 match when he achieved the feat against Qatar in Al Amerat on Saturday. He joins India’s Yuvraj Singh, who made his runs off England’s Stuart Broad in Durban in the 2007 World Cup, and West Indian […]
- Scotland thrashed by Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup qualifier (Category: Breaking News)
- Sydney bishop among multiple people stabbed at church in Sydney (Category: Breaking News)
- US citizens in Australia warned to be ‘vigilant’ and ‘exercise caution’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Popular K-Pop singer Park Boram dies aged 30 (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka Women’s team captain Chamari Athapaththu has cleared the air about her future in international cricket. Chamari Athapaththu has her focus entirely on the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifiers, after which she will decide her future in international cricket. Athapaththu stirred
- Chamari Athapaththu tops ICC Women’s ODI batting rankings (Category: Breaking News)
- Athapaththu steers Thunder to crucial win over Perth (Category: Breaking News)
- Chamari Athapaththu reacts after going unsold at WPL 2024 auction (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan women create history beating South Africa in cricket series (Category: Breaking News)
Cricket South Africa have announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming home T20Is against Sri Lanka, featuring a star player from last year’s ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup. Karabo Meso has earned her maiden international call-up in South Africa’s squad for the three-match T20I series against Sri
- World Cup stars dominate ICC Women’s T20I Team of the Year for 2023 (Category: Sports)
- England all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt named ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year for the second year... (Category: Breaking News)
- Kamindu Mendis named ICC Men’s player of the month for March 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka Squad for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 (Category: Sports)
Former Sri Lanka captain Lahiru Thirimanne has been hospitalised after the car he was travelling in was involved in a serious head-on collision near the north-central city of Anuradhapura, on Thursday morning. The exact nature of Thirimanne’s injury is not understood yet, but he is presently in stable condition at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital. At […]
- Live Score: Sri Lanka falter in last 10 overs (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka squad: (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka seven down (Category: Breaking News)
- Live Score: Sri Lanka bowled out for 238 (Category: Breaking News)
Bangladesh captain Najimul Hossain Shanto and Sri Lanka coach Chris Silverwood both played down any narrative of personal scores being settled by the two sides over the next month. While Sri Lanka-Bangladesh clashes in the past have occasionally boiled over, both camps, at least for now, expect little more than a competitive series played in […]
- Bond Auction (Category: Business)
- ‘SL will implement home-grown solution’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Market Flavour (Category: Business)
- Seeking Direction (Category: Business)
Afghanistan Head Coach Jonathan Trott conceded that Sri Lanka outplayed his team in all three departments in the recently concluded bilateral series between the countries. While Sri Lanka won the one-off Test match, they swept Afghanistan 3-0 in the ODIs before taking an unassailable 2-0 in the T-20 series. On Wednesday, Afghanistan managed to record […]
- Pakistan, Sri Lanka in talks for ODI series (Category: Breaking News)
- IPL stars expected to join teams in Hambantota (Category: Breaking News)
- Hundred heroes Cook and Trott punish Sri Lankans (Category: Breaking News)
By Srian Obeyesekere Chamari Athapaththu, Sri Lanka Women’s captain of both formats of instant cricket, has been bestowed with the rare honour of being named captain of the year 2023 by the International Cricket Council of both the World ODI and T20 women’s cricket teams respectively. This singular recognition has roundly earned Sri Lanka fame […]The post Rare honour for Chamari Athapaththu ...
- Sri Lanka captain quashes retirement speculation (Category: Breaking News)
- Chamari Athapaththu to make statement on retirement claims (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Chamari Bay’ dedicated for Chamari Athapaththu at Sydney Cricket Ground (Category: Breaking News)
Bolt Gear, one of the leading Activewear Brands, announces the opening of its first-ever store at One Galle Face Mall, marking a significant milestone in the Brand’s expansion strategy. The Store showcases the latest in Premium Lifestyle and Sports-focused Activewear for Men, Women, and Children. Founded in 2012 by Shafraz Mansoor, Bolt Gear has emerged […]
- Waves Challenge Yohani and 50 Influencers to Celebrate “Show Your Two Colours” Trend (Category: Breaking News)
- Fatym brings modern fashion into the spotlight with new retail outlet (Category: Breaking News)
- Aviraté Unveils ‘A Luxe Summer Story’ Collection (Category: Breaking News)
- Union Assurance is a Most Loved Life Insurance Brand in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka T20 Captain Wanindu Hasaranga vented his disapproval of social media comments about Sri Lanka cricketers when he declined to field questions by certain sections of the media during yesterday’s confab by Sri Lanka Cricket to recognise its main sponsor Nippon Paints of the tour of Zimbabwe as well as other sponsor partners. “I […]The post “I don’t like to reply to social media commen...
- Mathews has not retired to be invited T20 squad - Wanindu (Category: Breaking News)
- Wanindu Hasaranga Retires from Test Cricket (Category: Sports)
- Hannibal unfit for international games – Hasaranga (Category: Breaking News)
- Wanindu Hasaranga wins ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for June (Category: Breaking News)
by Rex Clementine Former captain Angelo Mathews made a grand return to Sri Lanka’s T-20 side scripting a nail-biting three wicket win over Zimbabwe in a last ball thriller at RPS on Sunday night. Playing his fist T-20 International in almost three years, Mathews opened bowling and then chasing a target of 144, dug […]
- Brain fade at RPS! (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka would be better off with Mathews in ODIs (Category: Breaking News)
- Selectors bite the bullet and call up Mathews (Category: Breaking News)
- Choose your fights wisely (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka pulled off a thrilling three-wicket win over Zimbabwe in a last ball thriller in the first Twenty20 international in Colombo on Sunday. Requiring six runs off the last two balls, tail-ender Dushmantha Chameera smashed a boundary off the penultimate ball. Then he pushed the last ball to square leg, scampering for two runs […]
- Nissanka ton helps Sri Lanka level Bangladesh series (Category: Breaking News)
- Scotland thrashed by Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup qualifier (Category: Breaking News)
- Chamari Athapaththu scores 195 in record chase (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka eke out narrow four-run victory over Afghans (Category: Breaking News)
In a media release issued today (29) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced its Men’s future tours program for 2024. Sri Lanka will commence their 2024 international calendar with a white-ball home series against Zimbabwe in January, which will consist of three ODIs and as many T20Is. This will be closely followed by the arrival […]
- Karunaratne pushes for increase in priority to Test cricket (Category: Breaking News)
- Shanaka dropped for Afghanistan ODIs; Nissanka and Karunaratne return (Category: Breaking News)
- Mathews becomes first batter to be timed out in international cricket (Category: Breaking News)
- Dominant Sri Lanka claw back to level series (Category: Breaking News)
Media Release 29th November 2023 The Sri Lanka National Team will commence its 2024 international cricket calendar with a home series against Zimbabwe in January, which will consist of three ODIs and three T20i series. It would be followed by a series against Afghanistan during the January–February period, consisting of one test match, three ODIs, […]The post Men’s 2024 Future Tours Program ...
- Craig Howard: The newly appointed National Spin Bowling Coach (Category: Sports)
- Sri Lanka has won 47 ODIs and all 3 T20s vs Zimbabwe (Category: Sports)
- Sri Lanka retain the same 15-member squad for 2nd Test (Category: Sports)
- Sri Lanka T20 Squad For Afghanistan Tour 2024 (Category: Sports)
Sri Lankan international cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka has been found not guilty of sexual assault by a Sydney judge who said the evidence established there was “no opportunity” for him to have removed a condom during sex, and that he was truthful in his police interview.The post Danushka Gunathilaka found not guilty of sexual intercourse without consent appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Late...
- Danushka Gunathilaka found not guilty of sexual assault (Category: Breaking News)
- Australian woman ‘felt fearful’ for her life during alleged rape by Danushka (Category: Breaking News)
- Hearing of Danushka Gunathilaka’s case concludes, verdict to be delivered next week (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka cleared of rape in Sydney (Category: Breaking News)
The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Monday that Kumar Dharmasena and Nitin Menon will be the on-field umpires for the opening fixture of the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup taking place between England vs New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on October 5 England’s group-stage clash against New Zealand will be a […]
- Aleem Dar steps down from ICC’s Elite Panel of Umpires (Category: Breaking News)
- Key South Africa pacer ruled out of third ODI against Australia (Category: Breaking News)
- India 2023 World Cup brand launched (Category: Breaking News)
- Match officials for World Test Championship Final revealed (Category: Breaking News)
The alleged victim of a cricket star accused of raping a woman after an international sporting event in Sydney told a court she “feared” for her life.The post Alleged rape victim of Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka ‘feared’ for her life, court appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Alleged victim of Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka grilled over intimate acts (Category: Breaking News)
- Hearing of Danushka Gunathilaka’s case concludes, verdict to be delivered next week (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka allowed back on social media after court ruling (Category: Breaking News)
- Police ‘unreasonable’ to charge Danushka Gunathilaka with stealthing: Australian court (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan international cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka made his Tinder date fearful for her life as they had sex inside her home in Sydney’s east before he removed a condom against her wishes, a court has heard. Gunathilaka, 32, is facing a judge-alone trial in Downing Centre District Court after pleading not guilty to one count […]
- Australian Police accused of being unreasonable in Danushka Gunathilaka case (Category: Breaking News)
- Harin meets rape accused Danushka Gunathilaka in Australia (Category: Breaking News)
- Alleged victim of Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka grilled over intimate acts (Category: Breaking News)
- Gunathilaka has three sexual assault charges dropped (Category: Breaking News)
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)
- Prez should explain why he scrapped time-tested exchange controls – NFF (Category: Breaking News)
- Impact of foreign-funded projects on Parliament’s standing as sole sovereign and supreme body (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunthilaka, who has been stranded in Australia for more than eight months, will be allowed to travel domestically after his bail conditions were eased on Tuesday (August 08).The post Danushka Gunathilaka’s bail conditions eased appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Trial of rape-accused Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka hit by delay (Category: Breaking News)
- Sexual assault case against cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka adjourned for evidence to be collated (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka allowed back on social media after court ruling (Category: Breaking News)
- Sexual assault trial against Danushka Gunathilaka hit by delay (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
- 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 or public money, but membership money and that nobody […]The post ‘SLC money is not Govt. money or P...
- 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)
A Sydney judge has questioned the “focused” media attention on Sri Lankan cricket star Danushka Gunathilaka as he prepares to face a trial over allegations he raped a woman after an international sports event. Danushka Gunathilaka appeared in Sydney Downing Centre District Court on Monday wearing a crisp white jacket and black pants as he […]
- Danushka Gunathilaka accused of raping woman in Sydney seeks no-jury trial (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka to stand trial for sexual assault (Category: Breaking News)
- Australian Police pushing for court order on Danushka Gunathilaka (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka leaves Sydney after being cleared of rape (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka batter Lahiru Thirimanne has announced his retirement from international cricket after a 13-year career. “As a player I have given my best, I have tried my best, I have respected the game and I have done my duty honestly and ethically to my motherland,” Thirimanne posted on Facebook. “It was a difficult decision […]
- Lahiru Thirimanne hospitalised after car crash in Anuradhapura (Category: Breaking News)
- Live Score: Sri Lanka falter in last 10 overs (Category: Breaking News)
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- Heartfelt gifts that she's guaranteed to love (Category: USA, Maryland)
A number of Sri Lankan players, including Wanindu Hasaranga and Matheesha Pathirana, have been retained for the DP World ILT20 Season 2 which begins in Dubai in the second week of January 2024. DP World ILT20 Season 2 is all set to provide enthralling cricket action for a second successive season with the six participating […]
- UAE cricketers eager to play with Wanindu in DP World ILT20 (Category: Breaking News)
- UAE’s International League T20 locked-in for January-February 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Five-wicket Hasaranga leads Sri Lanka to rout of Oman (Category: Breaking News)
- ILT20 brings ‘Smartball’s’ ‘Smarter Play’ technology to its inaugural tournament (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan international cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka wants to avoid placing his fate in the hands of a jury when on trial accused of sexually assaulting a woman while on tour in Sydney for the T20 World Cup.The post Danushka Gunathilaka seeks no jury after being accused of sexual assault appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka accused of rape returns to court as new details emerge (Category: Breaking News)
- Trial of rape-accused Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka hit by delay (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka granted bail (Category: Breaking News)
- Woman assaulted by Danushka said she feared for her life (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan international cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka wants to avoid placing his fate in the hands of a jury when on trial accused of sexually assaulting a woman while on tour in Sydney for the T20 World Cup. The 32-year-old is facing one count of sexual intercourse without consent
- Over 20 injured after bus falls down precipice in Punduloya (Category: Breaking News)
- TNA demands federal solution and PC polls (Category: Breaking News)
- Military placed on standby to maintain law and order (Category: Breaking News)
- Canadian official discusses range of issues in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The Colombo Strikers announced their coaching staff for the upcoming season of the Lanka Premier League slated to be held in July-August 2023. The highly experienced Australian coach Simon Helmot will be the Head Coach of the Colombo Strikers, meanwhile, Jerome Jayaratne and Chaminda Vaas will work with the team as Assistant Coach and Bowling Coach respectively. […]
- Colombo Strikers to construct a formidable squad for LPL auction (Category: Breaking News)
- Colombo Strikers target Dambulla Aura (Category: Breaking News)
- Australia tour of Sri Lanka to go ahead as scheduled (Category: Breaking News)
- Colombo Strikers unveil jersey for Lanka Premier League 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka has had three out of his four sexual assault charges dropped after he allegedly raped a Sydney woman. The 32-year-old was facing four counts of sexual intercourse without consent while in Sydney for the T20 World Cup, however, the public prosecutor withdrew
- Australian Police accused of being unreasonable in Danushka Gunathilaka case (Category: Breaking News)
- Judge questions media coverage in Danushka Gunathilaka’s Sydney rape case (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka Gunathilaka to stand trial for sexual assault (Category: Breaking News)
- Danushka to settle in Sydney as rape case continues (Category: Breaking News)
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