Sri Lanka cricket

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

On this day in 2015, former Sri Lankan skipper Kumar Sangakkara bid adieu to international cricket

Sangakkara's last international fixture was the second Test of India's tour of Sri Lanka in 2015 at P Sara Oval in Colombo.

Aug 24, 2020, 18:59 PM IST

Lasith Malinga likely to miss start of IPL 2020 due to personal reasons

The 2020 edition of the IPL is slated to take place from September 19 to November 10 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Aug 21, 2020, 18:04 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

Lanka Premier League set to begin on August 28

Sri Lanka Cricket Executive Committee at a meeting held on Monday granted approval for the tournament.

Jul 27, 2020, 23:50 PM IST

Sri Lanka woman cricketer Sripali Weerakkody retires from international cricket

She expressed, "The decision to retire was a personal decision."

Jul 22, 2020, 16:29 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

Bangladesh's tour to Sri Lanka in July postponed amid prevailing COVID-19 situation

Earlier, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the New Zealand Cricket (NZC) decided to postpone their two-match Test series.

Jun 24, 2020, 22:00 PM IST

Sri Lanka Cricket planning to begin its Premier League in August

The Lankan Premier League is likely to feature five teams and may last a little over three weeks.

Jun 21, 2020, 11:10 AM 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 helps clubs, umpires affected due to COVID-19 outbreak

Under this measure, 11 member Clubs (ones, which maintain cricket grounds) and 26 District Cricket Associations will receive financial grants.

Apr 28, 2020, 16:22 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 Lankan cricketers to donate for medical equipment to combat coronavirus

Earlier, SLC had donated a sum of Rs 25 million to the the government’s coronavirus relief fund in their bid to fully eliminate the pandemic from Sri Lanka.

Mar 26, 2020, 14:46 PM IST

Angelo Mathews four-wicket haul helps Lanka beat WI in 3rd ODI

Brief scores: Sri Lanka 307 in 50 overs (Kusal Mendis 55, Dhananjaya de Silva 51; Alzarri Joseph 4/68) vs West Indies 301/9 (Shai Hope 72, Sunil Ambris 60; Angelo Mathews 4/59)

Mar 01, 2020, 23:43 PM IST