Sri Lanka cricket

Skipper Angelo Mathews promises 'no mercy' for misconduct following 'demoralising' New Zealand tour

Sri Lanka lost the two-match Test series 0-2, five-match ODI series 1-3, and two-match Twenty20 series 0-2 in New Zealand.

Jan 13, 2016, 22:11 PM IST

Thilanga Sumathipala of Sri Lanka takes over as chief of Asian Cricket Council

He will replace fellow Sri Lankan Jayantha Dharmadasa.

Jan 08, 2016, 00:05 AM IST

Arjuna Ranatunga suffers embarrassing defeat in Sri Lanka Cricket election

Arjuna was also defeated in his bid to become a vice-President.

Jan 03, 2016, 13:20 PM IST

Lasith Malinga ruled out of remaining NZ series, Dinesh Chandimal to lead Sri Lanka in T20Is

Dinesh Chandimal will now replace Malinga as Sri Lanka's T20 captain.

Dec 29, 2015, 18:00 PM IST

Kusal Perera fails doping Test, sent home from New Zealand tour

Sri Lanka is sending Kaushal Silva to take the place of Kusal Perera.

Dec 07, 2015, 20:43 PM IST

Sri Lanka's tour of New Zealand: Uncapped Vishwa Fernando replaces injured Dhammika Prasad

Vishwa Fernando replaces injured Dhammika Prasad for their tour of New Zealand.

Dec 07, 2015, 00:47 AM IST

Arjuna Ranatunga vies for lesser role in SLC election

Ranatunga says he will be contesting for the post of vice president.

Nov 26, 2015, 20:23 PM IST

SLC not hosting Indo-Pak series for benefits: SLC Secretary

Prakash Schaffter feels it is an act of goodwill gesture.

Nov 25, 2015, 20:25 PM IST

Sri Lanka suspends official over match fixing probe

Jayananda Warnaweera was accused of sharing pitch information in an ICC anti-corruption probe.

Nov 16, 2015, 23:08 PM IST

2nd ODI: Kusal Perera shines as Sri Lanka thrash West Indies by 8 wickets to seal series

Perera added 156 runs for the second-wicket partnership with Thirimanne.

Nov 05, 2015, 08:52 AM IST

SLC governing body election in January

The government demanded that SLC pay the dues that remain outstanding to the government institutions.

Nov 01, 2015, 11:54 AM IST

Jason Holder-led West Indies bid to do Garfield Sobers proud in Sri Lanka

The West Indies will look to the legendary Garfield Sobers for inspiration as they bid for an unlikely series-saving victory when they take on fellow strugglers Sri Lanka in the second Test in Colombo on Thursday.

Oct 21, 2015, 13:16 PM IST

Five foreigners in fray for Sri Lanka head coach job

At least five foreign applicants are in the fray to become Sri Lanka's head coach for the national team.

Oct 17, 2015, 17:54 PM IST

ICC probes Sri Lanka official over match-fixing

The ICC launched a probe into a top Sri Lankan official suspected of involvement in match-fixing.

Oct 11, 2015, 17:27 PM IST

Tharindu Kaushal could be picked for West Indies tests despite ban

Angelo Mathews has backed Tharindu Kaushal despite a ban for one of his bowling actions.

Oct 07, 2015, 12:03 PM IST

Our fielding worst in Asia: Sri Lanka coach Jerome​ Jayaratne

 Branding Sri Lanka's fielding standards as the worst in Asia, interim coach Jerome Jayaratne said on Saturday that poor fitness levels is the chief reason for the team's problems.

Sep 19, 2015, 20:25 PM IST