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ICC lifts ban on Sri Lanka Cricket

Jan 29, 2024, at 04:25 am

The Sri Lankan Cricket on Sunday announced the International Cricket Council has lifted the immediate ban on the board which was imposed last year.

ICC suspends Sri Lanka Cricket over government interference

Nov 11, 2023, at 04:59 am

Dubai/IBNS: The International Cricket Council (ICC) Friday suspended Sri Lanka Cricket's membership with immediate effect after observing government interference in the national board.

Sports Minister suspends Sri Lanka Cricket board amid poor show in World Cup, Arjuna Ranatunga-led interim committee formed

Nov 06, 2023, at 04:31 pm

Sri Lankan sports minister Roshan Ranasinghe has sacked the national cricket board following the team's poor show in the ongoing Cricket World Cup in India.

World Cup: Sri Lanka Cricket calls for urgent explanation from coaching staff, selectors after defeat against India 

Nov 04, 2023, at 07:33 pm

Sri Lanka Cricket has expressed 'disappointment and concern' over the national side's performance in the ongoing World Cup especially in the match against India and directed for an urgent and comprehensive explanation from the entire coaching staff and selectors.

Sri Lanka Cricket postpones Lanka Premier League amid 'economic crisis'

Jul 18, 2022, at 12:12 am

Colombo: The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Sunday announced the cash-rich  Lanka Premier League 2022 has been postponed due to the economic crisis in the country.

Sri Lankan coach Mickey Arthur, cricketer Lahiru Thirimanne test COVID-19 positive 

Feb 03, 2021, at 11:06 pm

Colombo: Sri Lanka Cricket on Wednesday said Head Coach Mickey Arthur and cricketer Lahiru Thirimanne have tested positive for COVID-19.

Sri Lanka: Pallekele, Hambantota to host all LPL matches

Oct 13, 2020, at 09:26 pm

Colombo/UNI: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy and Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Hambantota will host all 23 matches to be played in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2020.

Angelo Mathews to miss Hero Nidahas Trophy due to injury

Feb 27, 2018, at 11:07 pm

Colombo, Feb 27 (IBNS): Sri Lankan cricketer Angelo Mathews will miss the upcoming Hero Nidahas Trophy 2018 due to injury.

Sri Lanka Cricket announces new selection panel

Sep 19, 2017, at 11:59 pm

Colombo, Sept 19 (IBNS): Appointing Graeme Labrooy as the Chairman, Sri Lanka Cricket on Tuesday announced the name of the new selection panel.

Chaminda Vaas appointed to guide Sri Lankan bowlers for India tour

Jul 22, 2017, at 12:43 am

Colombo, July 21 (IBNS): Sri Lanka Cricket on Friday announced that ace paceman Chaminda Vaas has been drafted into the National side to guide the pace attack for the India tour of Sri Lanka.

Lasith Malinga gets suspended ban for remarks against minister

Jun 28, 2017, at 11:12 pm

Lasith Malinga gets suspended ban for remarks against minister

Malinga to face inquiry for breach of contract terms, SLC says

Jun 27, 2017, at 11:22 pm

Colombo, June 27 (IBNS): The Sri Lanka Cricket on Tuesday said it would conduct a Disciplinary Inquiry against cricketer Lasith Malinga for repeated breach of the terms of his contract.

Sri Lankan side for Test series against South Africa named

Dec 09, 2016, at 12:59 am

Colombo, Dec 8 (IBNS): Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal were named in the Sri Lankan Test squad for the upcoming series against South Africa.