Sri Lanka Cricket
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Police remand for Shehan Madhusanka extended for further probe into drug possession charge
Cricket | Jun 02, 2020, 06:44 PM ISTMadushanka, 25, and one of his friends were arrested on May 23 at Pannala in the country's North-Western province for allegedly possessing heroin.
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Select group of Sri Lanka cricketers to resume training on Monday, South Africa to follow suit
Cricket | May 31, 2020, 10:26 PM ISTA select group of players from Sri Lanka, especially bowlers, will resume training on Monday as confirmed by the cricket board on Sunday, amid efforts to restart the sports post the coronavirus break.
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Sri Lanka Cricket suspends Shehan Madushanka for alleged possession of illegal drugs
Cricket | May 26, 2020, 06:37 PM ISTThe Sri Lanka Cricket announced on Tuesday that it has suspended Shehan Madushanka after a drug-related arrest.
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Sri Lanka Cricket set to suspend drug-charged player Shehan Madushanka's contract
Cricket | May 26, 2020, 12:17 PM ISTMadushanka's arrest was the first time a contracted player was remanded over a drug charge.
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Sri Lanka abandons project to build a new cricket stadium
Cricket | May 22, 2020, 09:09 AM ISTThere was no immediate reaction from the governing body, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to the Prime Minister's decision.
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SLC requests BCCI to explore possibilities of playing scheduled series in July
Cricket | May 15, 2020, 05:26 PM ISTSri Lanka Cricket has reportedly written a letter to BCCI to consider the possibility of touring the island nation for three-match T20I and ODI series in July.
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Will take call on India and Bangladesh's upcoming tours to Sri Lanka later this week: SLC
Cricket | May 13, 2020, 05:38 PM ISTIndia was scheduled to tour Sri Lanka in June-July for three ODIs and as many T20Is while Bangladesh was due to visit in July-August for a three-Test series as part of the ICC World Test Championship.
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England tour of Sri Lanka rescheduled to January, claims SLC CEO
Cricket | May 02, 2020, 10:48 AM ISTEngland had spent around 10 days in Sri Lanka in March and played a warm-up match before the tour was called-off due to the coronavirus outbreak. It was supposed to be a two-Test series as part of the World Test Championship.
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BCCI refuses to discuss idea of holding IPL 2020 in Sri Lanka
Cricket | Apr 17, 2020, 01:47 PM ISTThe BCCI official confirmed that currently, there is no proposal from the SLC and there is no guarantee when a meaningful discussion can take place on the subject even if it comes along.
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Sri Lanka Cricket offer to host IPL 2020 after BCCI postpones 13th season until further notice
Cricket | Apr 16, 2020, 06:30 PM ISTSri Lanka Cricket chief Shammi Silva will be writing to BCCI soon to offer to host the IPL 2020 after the 13th season was suspended indefinitely.
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So many questions unanswered: Kumar Sangakkara on Sri Lanka Easter bombing
Cricket | Apr 13, 2020, 08:56 AM ISTSri Lanka celebrated a quiet Easter Sunday amid the coronavirus lockdown, while remembering the victims of the terror attacks that killed at least 270 people on the resurrection day last year.
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Sri Lanka Cricket grants LKR 25 Million to Government to fight COVID-19 in country
Cricket | Mar 23, 2020, 02:03 PM ISTThe Sri Lankan cricket board has decided to grant LKR 25 Million (approx 133,700 USD) to the country's Government to fight against COVID-19 pandemic.
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Teenager with Malinga-like action takes social media by storm
Cricket | Sep 27, 2019, 07:38 PM ISTThe 17-year old was identified as Matheesha Pathirana of Kandy's Trinity College and his figures of 6/7 on his debut for the domestic side amazed one and all.
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PCB hopeful Sri Lanka will turn up for limited over tour
Cricket | Sep 13, 2019, 09:55 PM ISTEhsan Mani said on Friday they are positive that Sri Lanka will turn up for the series as there has been no negative feedback from their Cricket Board.
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'Carrom-ball' specialist Ajantha Mendis retires from all forms of cricket
Cricket | Aug 28, 2019, 10:55 PM ISTFamous for his "carrom ball", Mendis snapped 70 wickets in 19 Tests, 152 in 87 ODIs and 66 in 39 T20Is but he couldn't prolong his career due to injuries and loss of form.
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2nd Test: New Zealand level two-match series with an innings and 65-run win over Sri Lanka
Cricket | Aug 26, 2019, 06:58 PM ISTNeeding 187 runs in the second innings to make New Zealand bat again, Sri Lanka was bowled out for 122 runs in the final session as the series ended in a 1-1 draw.
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2nd Test: De Grandhomme, Watling fifties put New Zealand in commanding position over Sri Lanka on Day 4
Cricket | Aug 25, 2019, 09:38 PM ISTCollin de Grandhomme smashed five sixes and five boundaries in a 75-ball 83 not out and shared an unbroken 113-run partnership for the sixth wicket with BJ Watling who made an unbeaten 81.
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Lasith Malinga to lead Sri Lanka in New Zealand T20I; Thisara, Mathews dropped
Cricket | Aug 24, 2019, 06:41 PM ISTNiroshan Dickwella, the left-handed wicket-keeper batsman, has been named as Malinga's deputy in the 15-member squad for the home series.
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Sri Lanka captain Karunaratne hails bowlers' effort after win over New Zealand in opening Test
Cricket | Aug 18, 2019, 02:59 PM ISTKarunaratne led from the front with a crafty 122 as Sri Lanka chased down 268 with relative ease, bettering the previous record chase in this venue.
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Dimuth Karunaratne pleased with Sri Lanka bench strength after series whitewash against Bangladesh
Cricket | Aug 01, 2019, 11:48 AM ISTThe 31-year-old, however, insisted that they need bowlers who have the ability of picking up wickets at crucial junctures of the game, especially following Malinga's retirement from ODI cricket.