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 Lahiru Thirimanne
Former Sri Lanka cricketer Lahiru Thirimanne hospitalised after car crash

As per reports, the accident occurred when the vehicle carrying Thirimanne crashed head-on with a lorry traveling in the opposite direction.

  • Thursday, 14 March 2024
Sri Lanka had a dismal show in ODI World Cup 2023
Sri Lanka sports minister revokes sacking of cricket board over corruption charges

Harin Fernando’s decision paves the way for the ICC to end its sanctions on the board for failing to prevent ‘government interference’ in its administration of the game.

  • Tuesday, 12 December 2023
ICC
Sri Lanka Cricket's ICC membership suspended over government interference

ICC said in a statement its Board “determined that Sri Lanka Cricket is in serious breach of its obligations as a Member, in particular, the requirement to manage its affairs autonomously and ensure that there is no government interference in the governance, regulation and/or administration of cricket in Sri Lanka.”

  • Friday, 10 November 2023
Will Pakistan qualify for Semifinals if New Zealand vs Sri Lanka is a washout?
Will Pakistan qualify for Semifinals if New Zealand vs Sri Lanka is a washout?

Currently, Pakistan have 8 points and are scheduled to clash with England on Sunday.

  • Thursday, 09 November 2023
Sri Lanka cricketers celebrate after taking a wicket in a match at the ODI World Cup
ODI WC 2023: Sacked SLC board restored after court quashes sports minister’s decision

Sri Lanka’s Court of Appeal quashed the decision and restored the expelled officials.

  • Tuesday, 07 November 2023
Ind Vs SL
SLC administration sacked in aftermath of Sri Lanka's heavy defeat to India in World Cup

This marked the return of Ranatunga, who also headed a similar interim committee in 2008, at the helm of affairs of Sri Lankan cricket.

  • Monday, 06 November 2023
SLC demands urgent explanation for defeat against India
ODI WC 2023: SLC demands urgent explanation after massive defeat against India

Following the massive defeat against India, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has asked for an ‘urgent and comprehensive explanation’ from the entire coaching staff and selectors.

  • Saturday, 04 November 2023
India Vs Srilanka
Sri Lanka win toss and elect to bowl first against India in Mumbai

India will be looking to make it 7 wins and becoming the first team to reach the semi-finals of the ICC World Cup 2023.

  • Thursday, 02 November 2023
Indian players
Men's ODI WC: India take on Sri Lanka with semis spot in their grasp

In light of the permutations and combinations, as the World Cup reaches the home stretch with 14 matches still to be played, Rohit Sharma's team gets its first chance to secure the last-four berth on Thursday

  • Thursday, 02 November 2023
Sri Lanka register big win as England suffer fourth loss
Men's ODI World Cup: Sri Lanka register big win as England suffer fourth loss

The Lankans also benefitted from some sharp work in the field, which included two run outs. 

  • Friday, 27 October 2023
Dasun Shanaka
ODI World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka ruled out of mega event

Chamika Karunaratne will replace Shanaka in the Sri Lankan squad. The Event Technical Committee of the tournament has given the green light for Karunaratne.

  • Sunday, 15 October 2023
PM Modi
PM Modi launches ferry services between Nagapattinam and Kankesanthurai in Sri Lanka

"India and Sri Lanka are embarking on a new chapter in diplomatic and economic relations. The Ferry service brings alive all historical and cultural connections," he said in his virtual video address on the occasion.

  • Saturday, 14 October 2023
Asia Cup 2023 schedule announced, India to face Pakistan on September 2 in Kandy
Asia Cup 2023: Mega tournament hit by Covid storm as 2 Sri Lanka players test positive

Sri Lankan batters Kusal Perera and Avishka Fernando have tested positive for Covid-19.

  • Saturday, 26 August 2023
ODI WC Qualifiers: Batters, Hasaranga star in Sri Lanka's massive 175-run win over UAE
ODI WC Qualifiers: Batters, Hasaranga star in Sri Lanka's massive 175-run win over UAE

Sri Lanka amassed a big total of 355/6, with the top four of Pathum Nissanka (57), Dimuth Karunaratne (52), Sadeera Samarawickrama (73) and top-scorer Kusal Mendis (78) being the main contributors.

  • Monday, 19 June 2023
Asia Cup
Pakistan may pull out of Asia Cup after SL, Afghan, Bangladesh reject 'Hybrid Model'

Left with no option after Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan backed out of their proposed 'Hybrid Model', hosts Pakistan may pull out of the Asia Cup in September.

  • Tuesday, 06 June 2023
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