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By Srian Obeyesekere If Colombo Strikers Babar Azam succeeded in galvanising the Lanka Premier League into full throttle by his record century as the tournament run up switched from Colombo to the hill terrain of Pallekelle, it was local all-round hero Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva who stole the show in the final countdown in lifting […]The post Hasaranga magic takes B-Love Kandy to top of th...
- Driver who did not heed alarm killed by Kandy bound train in Kamburugmuwa (Category: Breaking News)
By Srian Obeyesekere Colombo Strikers Babar Azam, who blazed his way to the first three figure mark in the ongoing Lanka Premier League in reaching 104 off 59 balls in becoming the second batsman in T20 cricket to score 10 centuries after West Indian Chris Gayle, did insulate the Pakistan captain in a groove as […]The post Babar Azam’s century blitz in 10-ton T20 record first appeared on Sr...
- Tanzid 84, Rishad blitz seal series for Bangladesh (Category: Breaking News)
- Kohli Blitz Downs Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Nissanka and Avishka blitz Afghanistan in Sri Lanka’s clean sweep (Category: Breaking News)
- Australia blitz, Zampa guile leave England title defence in the balance (Category: Breaking News)
Media Release 09th August 2023 The Lanka Premier League 2023 has so far raised Rs. 4.5 million for the ‘Little Hearts’ Project of the Lady Ridgeway Children’s Hospital (LRH) during the first 13 games of the tournament. During the tournament, 136 sixes and 339 boundaries have been scored, along with 1176 dot balls bowled, thus […]The post LPL has so far raised LKR 4.5 million for the ‘Little ...
- Cricketers visit Lady Ridgeway Hospital (Category: Breaking News)
Media Release 7th August 2023 The following players were charged for breaching the LPL code of conduct during the match played between Dambulla Aura and Colombo Strikers on August 5, 2023, at PICS, Kandy. Hasan Ali of Dambulla Aura was fined 15 percent of his match fee and given 1 demerit point under clause 2.21 […]The post Breach of the LPL Code of Conduct first appeared on Sri Lanka Cricke...
- Four players charged with breaching LPL Code of Conduct (Category: Breaking News)
- Dasun Shanaka fined for showing dissent to on-field umpire (Category: Sports)
- Wanindu Hasaranga suspended for two matches, fined (Category: Breaking News)
- Wanindu Hasaranga suspended for two matches, fined (Category: Breaking News)
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- ACC Men’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2023 | Handbook (Category: Sports)
- Lanka Premier League – Player Auction Register 2023 (Category: Sports)
- Technical Committee Members of the Lanka Premier League 2023 (Category: Sports)
Media Release 3rd August 2023 The Lanka Premier League 2023 has raised Rs. 1.8 million for the ‘Little Hearts’ Project of the Lady Ridgeway Children’s Hospital during the first three days of the tournament. During the first 5 games of the tournament played so far, 129 boundaries and 50 sixes have been scored, with 494 […]The post LPL has so far raised LKR 1.8 million for the ‘Little Hearts’ ...
- Cricketers visit Lady Ridgeway Hospital (Category: Breaking News)
By Srian Obeyesekere Former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin yesterday paid a glowing tribute to Sri Lanka Cricket for its bold step in gaining rights to staging the Asia Cup 2023 in Sri Lanka which was a far reaching move upping cricket in the Asian region as a whole. One of the most stylish batsmen the […]The post Ex-India captain Mohammad Azharuddin in town, tributes SLC for Staging of A...
- Micromax Asia Cup – SL v IND (Category: Sports)
- Micromax Asia Cup – SL v PAK (Category: Sports)
- Micromax Asia Cup – SL v Ban (Category: Sports)
- SL economy on right track: Ex-CBSL Chief (Category: Breaking News)
By Srian Obeyesekere Tim Seifert pounded 74 off 39 balls with 5 over the top and an equal number of boundaries as the 28-year old New Zealand star showed no love for the B-Love Kandy attack in powering Galle Titans to back to back wins coasting home by 83 runs in yesterday’s night fixture to […]The post Tim Seifert Player of the Match 74 off 39 as Titans roar by 83 over B-Love Kandy to lead ...
- Galle Titans beat B-Love Kandy by 83 runs (Category: Breaking News)
- Colombo Strikers in thrilling seven wicket win (Category: Breaking News)
- Galle Titans crush defending champs by seven wickets (Category: Breaking News)
By SrianObeyesekere Opening batsman Avishka Fernando starred with a 32-ball 56 as Dambulla Aura upset reigning champions Jaffna Kings in a handsome stroll in the park 8-wicket hurrah with 22 balls to spare on Wednesday in the fourth fixture of the fifth edition of the Sri Lanka Cricket Lanka Premier League Tournament at the R. […]The post Dambulla Aura upset Jaffna Kings – Avishka Fernando P...
- Dambulla Aura beat Jaffna Kings by 8 wickets (Category: Breaking News)
- Avishka and Sadeera power Jaffna Kings to nine wicket win (Category: Breaking News)
- Rahmanullah, Avishka and Binura star in Jaffna Kings third win in LPL 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- Dambulla Aura beat Jaffna Kings by nine runs (Category: Breaking News)
PLAYER OF THE MATCH DASUN SHANAKA n.o. 42 & 3/27 By Srian Obeyesekere In a super over drama after Dambulla Aura’s Alex Ross took the game down to the wire hitting a last over 19 to tie the game, however, Bhanuka Rajapaksa swung it back Galle Titans way hammering a boundary and a six in […]The post Bhanuka Rajapaksa wins it for Galle Titans in Super Over after Alex Ross’ 19 for Dambulla ...
- Dambulla Aura through to finals by 6-wkt. routing of Galle Titans (Category: Sports)
- Galle Titans win Super Over in tied game (Category: Breaking News)
- Dambulla Aura storm into LPL final with six wicket win (Category: Breaking News)
By Srian Obeyesekere A 34-ball cameo by Colombo Strikers skipper Niroshan Dickwella could not stop reigning champions Jaffna Kings from winning the inaugural fixture of the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) organised Lanka Premier Leage (LPL) by 21 runs at the R. Premadasa International Stadium on Sunday. Discarded lately from all three formats of international cricket, […]The post Dickwella cameo ca...
- Video: HIRU THANIWELA EP 400 (Category: Video)
- IPO To Raise Rs. 400 mn (Category: Breaking News)
- Video: CoL has increased by 400 percent - Maithri (Category: Video)
- 400 Shops In Colombo To Be Sealed (Category: Breaking News)
PAKISTAN TAKES SERIES 2-NIL By Srian Obeyesekere Sri Lanka once again crumbled for a paltry 188 in conceding Pakistan a crushing innings and 222-run defeat in the second test to complete a 2-nil series triumph in the new ICC Test Championship, at the SSC Grounds on Wednesday. The host team, like in the first innings […]The post Indiscriminate batting by Sri Lanka in innings and 222-run defea...
- Sri Lanka reach 400 against England (Category: Breaking News)
- 400 Shops In Colombo To Be Sealed (Category: Breaking News)
- Solid Sangakkara guides Sri Lanka past 400 (Category: Breaking News)
- Video: HIRU THANIWELA EP 400 (Category: Video)
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)
Pakistan moved from 145 for 2 wickets on the second day to 178 for 2 as the rains wrought havoc with play called off after only ten overs were bowled. Abdullah Shafique remained unbeaten on 84 and Babar Azam on 28. The umpires called off play after several inspections.The post Pakistan 178 for 2 vs Sri Lanka first appeared on Sri Lanka Cricket.The post Pakistan 178 for 2 vs Sri Lanka appeared firs...
- Do What You Like Vs Like What You (Have To) Do! (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka vs Pakistan (Category: Sports)
- Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka Scores (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka Result (Category: Breaking News)
By Srian Obeyesekere A disastrous run out of opening batsman Nishan Madushka off the fourth delivery of the third over when skipper Dimuth Karunaratne called for a needless quick run sparked a collapse with the frontline batting caving in as Sri Lanka was shot out for 166 by Pakistan on the opening day of the […]The post Sri Lanka shot out for 166, Pakistan 145/2 first appeared on Sri Lanka ...
- Indiscriminate batting by Sri Lanka in innings and 222-run defeat (Category: Sports)
- SL on good footing at end of day two (Category: Breaking News)
- Perera hat-trick inspires unlikely Sri Lanka victory (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka ‘A’ 166 for 3 at stumps In 1st unofficial Test vs. Pakistan ‘A’ (Category: Breaking News)
MEDIA RELEASE The much anticipated Lanka Premier League 2023 (LPL 2023) is just around the corner, and to kick off the exhilarating countdown to the 4th season, the organizers hosted a thrilling and one-of-a-kind event – the ‘Mini Cooper Rally.’ The heart of Colombo came alive as over 40 Classic Mini Coopers and Mokes gracefully […]The post The Lanka Premier League 2023 – S...
- Sri Lanka Premier League to begin July 19 (Category: Breaking News)
- Waqar, Moody appointed coaches in SLPL (Category: Sports)
- Gayle ruled out of SLPL (Category: Sports)
By Srian Obeyewsekere Pakistan A crushed arch rivals India A by 128 runs with ten overs to spare to clinch the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup in the final of the 2023 Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Emerging Teams Asia Cup to emerge Asian champions on Sunday at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium. Pakistan As […]The post Pakistan A are Asia Cup Champs – crush India A by 128 runs first ap...
- India crush Pakistan in Asia Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka crush India in last league game (Category: Sports)
- Sri Lanka crush Ireland by nine wickets (Category: Breaking News)
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- The ticket sale for the Pakistan Tour of Sri Lanka commenced (Category: Sports)
- TICKETS FOR THE LPL 2022 MATCHES IN COLOMBO (Category: Sports)
Media Release 21st July 2023 The Lanka Premier League 2023, apart from cricket, will also focus on putting its weight behind the ‘Little Hearts’ project of the Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH). Accordingly, Sri Lanka Cricket’s Executive Committee, headed by President Shammi Silva, decided to use the upcoming league’s international exposure to help the ‘Little Hearts’ […]The post Lanka Premier Le...
By Srian Obeyesekere Pakistan swept to a 4-wicket win over Sri Lanka inside of an hour on the fifth and final day of the first test to go 1-up in the 2-Test series at the Galle International Stadium. Overnight opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq remained unbeaten on 50 off 84 hitting 4 boundaries and a six. For […]The post Pakistan sweep to 4-wicket win to go 1-up first appeared on Sri Lanka Cricket...
- Mathews belts Sri Lanka to series win (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka win thriller to clinch series (Category: Breaking News)
- VIDEO: Pakistan beats Sri Lanka by 6 wickets in 1st ODI (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka beat Pakistan 3-1 in ODI (Category: Breaking News)
Media Release 20th July 2023 The Officials of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are currently in Sri Lanka in order to discuss preparation plans pertaining to the Asia Cup. Pakistan Cricket Board officials arrived in Sri Lanka today, while officials from the Asian Cricket Council are already in Sri Lanka […]The post ACC and PCB officials are in Sri Lanka to con...
- Last leg of Asia Cup matches to be played in Colombo as scheduled (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan vs India set for September 2 in Kandy in Asia Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Decision on Asia Cup venue postponed to March 2023 (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan Cricket Board demands compensation for financial losses due to matches in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
Media Release 20th July 2023 Clarification Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) wishes to inform the public that the prize money presented for the winner of the concluded 1st test match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan was a sum of US$ 5000. In the meantime, we express our regret for the error that was caused in the […]The post Clarification: Presentation cheque awarded to the winner of the 1st test match ...
- Galle pitch poor-ICC (Category: Breaking News)
- Murali will play vs India before retirement: SLC (Category: Breaking News)
- Cricket-Sri Lanka field after winning toss (Category: Breaking News)
- Murali taking final bow (Category: Breaking News)
‘It Takes One Day’ campaign connects to the Men’s CWC 2023 ‘Navarasa’ showcasing the raw emotions experienced by fans and players Campaign film featuring Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan along with cricketers including Jemimah Rodrigues, Eoin Morgan, Jonty Rhodes and Shubman Gill available to view here The campaign unveiling saw over 85 content creators, in an […]The post ‘It Takes One Day...
- India 2023 World Cup brand launched (Category: Breaking News)
- ICC Men’s Player of the Month for June 2023 revealed (Category: Sports)
- ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 schedule announced (Category: Sports)
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- 2nd Day Highlights of SLC Level 2 Coaching Course at SSC (Category: Sports)
- IND v SL – 3rd ODI – Colombo (Category: Sports)
- Lankans prepare ahead of the 3rd Test (Category: Sports)
- PAK v SL – 3rd Test – Pallekele (Category: Sports)
The post 2nd Day Highlights of SLC Level 2 Coaching Course at SSC appeared first on Sri Lanka Cricket.
- 3rd Day Highlights of SLC Level 3 Coaching Course at SSC (Category: Sports)
- 1st Day Highlights of SLC Level 3 Coaching Course II Phase (Category: Sports)
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- 2nd Day Highlights of SLC Level 2 Coaching Course at SSC (Category: Sports)
- 3rd Day Highlights of SLC Level 3 Coaching Course at SSC (Category: Sports)
By Srian Obeyesekere Following a fighting 82 by vice captain Dhananjaya de Silva that lifted Sri Lanka from peril of 4 for 91 in the second innings, slow left arm orthodox bowler Prabath Jayasuriya gave Sri Lanka a whiff of a chance to stopping high riding Pakistan sighting a modest 131 for victory, reduced to […]The post Prabath Jayasuriya grabs 2 – Pakistan 43/3 chasing 131; Dhananjaya de...
- Dhananjaya and Jayasuriya give Sri Lanka a fighting chance (Category: Breaking News)
- Shakeel, spinners power Pakistan to victory in first Test (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan sweep to 4-wicket win to go 1-up (Category: Sports)
ACC EMERGING TEAMS ASIA CUP 2023 By Srian Obeyesekere Sri Lanka A trounced Oman A by a massive 217 runs to sweep into the semi-finals of the 2023 Asian Cricket Council Emerging Teams Asia Cup Tournament yesterday at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium. Accordingly, Sri Lanka topping Group A will meet Pakistan A in […]The post Sri Lanka A crush Oman by 217 – book semi-final berth v...
- India crush Pakistan in Asia Cup (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan A are Asia Cup Champs – crush India A by 128 runs (Category: Sports)
- Ajmal takes five as Pakistan crush Sri Lanka (Category: Sports)
- Galle Titans crush defending champs by seven wickets (Category: Breaking News)
By Srian Obeyesekere Middle order batsman Saud Shakeel struck a career best unbeaten 208 as Pakistan piled up 461 with its middle order and tail putting the Sri Lankan attack to the sword as the tourists took a box seat 151-run first innings lead which the hosts had cut down to 135 responding with 14 […]The post Saud Shakeel hammers career best unbeaten 208 as Pakistan lead by 135 runs, Sri...
- Shakeel double-hundred scripts Pakistan turnaround on Day 3 (Category: Breaking News)
- Oshada Fernando a brilliant 111 in SL Board XI total of 196, Pakistan 160/3 (Category: Sports)
- Salaam Shakeel (Category: Breaking News)
- Shafique’s maiden double ton headlines Pakistan’s dominance (Category: Breaking News)
DHANANJAYA DE SILVA SCORES 10TH TEST CENTURY By Srian Obeyesekere The first test was on an even keel with Pakistan on 221 for 5 wickets in reply to Sri Lanka’s 312 on an eventful second day highlighted by the host team’s vice captain Dhananjaya de Silva going on to score 122 for his tenth test […]The post Pakistan recovers to 221/5 in reply to Sri Lanka’s 312 first appeared on Sri Lanka Cric...
- Saud Shakeel, Agha Salman lead Pakistan’s recovery (Category: Breaking News)
- Shakeel, spinners power Pakistan to victory in first Test (Category: Breaking News)
- Dhananjaya and Jayasuriya give Sri Lanka a fighting chance (Category: Breaking News)
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