Sri Lanka Cricket
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WATCH | Angelo Mathews disturbs own timber in attempt to smash half-tracker from Qais Ahmed
Cricket | Feb 03, 2024, 07:25 PM ISTAngelo Mathews registered his 16th Test hundred by smashing 141 off 259 as Sri Lanka posted 410/6 at the end of Day 2 of the only Test match against Afghanistan. Mathews threw away his wicket when only three were left to play on Saturday.
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WATCH | Sadeera Samarawickrama's swift reflexes deny Rahmat Shah Test hundred in Colombo
Cricket | Feb 02, 2024, 05:42 PM ISTThe experienced batter Rahmat Shah scored 91 off 139 balls to single-handedly keep Afghanistan on track for a challenging total in the first innings of the only Test match against Sri Lanka at Colombo's Sinhalese Sports Club Ground.
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Afghanistan tour of Sri Lanka: Schedule, Squads, broadcast details and all you need to know
Cricket | Feb 01, 2024, 03:03 PM ISTAfghanistan are on a tour to Sri Lanka to play one-off Test, three ODIs and as many T20Is. The two teams will be facing in the longest format of the game for the first time starting from February 2. As far as white-ball cricket is concerned, it is expected to be a closely fought contest.
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Afghanistan announce squad for one-off Test vs Sri Lanka, Rashid Khan still injured
Cricket | Jan 29, 2024, 06:41 PM ISTAfghanistan is set to tour Sri Lanka for one-off Test, 3 ODIs and as many T20Is starting from February 2. The visitors have announced their squad for the Test match and have handed maiden call-ups to two players even as Rashid Khan has been ruled out of the game.
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ICC lifts Sri Lanka Cricket's suspension with immediate effect
Cricket | Jan 28, 2024, 09:29 PM ISTThe International Cricket Council (ICC) has lifted the ban on Sri Lanka Cricket, which was imposed in November due to violation of the 'no government intervention' regulation. SLC lost the hosting rights of the ongoing ICC U19 World Cup during that period.
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Sikandar Raza in possession of T20I milestone far from Virat Kohli and Babar Azam's reach
Cricket | Jan 16, 2024, 01:45 PM ISTWhen it comes to the shortest format, Sikandar Raza is becoming an all-time great all-rounder with his stellar performances. T20 is the format where consistency is least expected given the attacking cricket players play but Raza has been supremely consistent for Zimbabwe over the last year or so.
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Angelo Mathews slams 'agenda driven former selectors after playing match-winning knock vs Zimbabwe
Cricket | Jan 15, 2024, 11:50 AM ISTSri Lanka's veteran cricketer Angelo Mathews played a starring knock on his T20I comeback against Zimbabwe helping his side win the first T20I of the three-match series. He has now come down hard at the selection panel that kept him away from white-ball cricket since 2021.
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SL vs ZIM live: When and where to watch Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe T20 series free on TV, online in India
Cricket | Jan 14, 2024, 05:59 PM ISTAfter clinching the ODI series, the Sri Lankan cricket team hosts Zimbabwe in the first T20I match at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday which will be a captaincy debut for the star spin all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga.
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SL vs ZIM: Rain washes out Charith Asalanka's century as new-look Sri Lanka fail to impress
Cricket | Jan 06, 2024, 11:18 PM ISTPlaying their first international match after a disastrous World Cup 2023 campaign, a new-look Sri Lankan side scored 273 runs while batting first in the opening ODI game against Zimbabwe at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium on Saturday.
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Sri Lanka Cricket appoints Sanath Jayasuriya as full-time 'Cricket Consultant'
Cricket | Dec 15, 2023, 06:46 AM ISTSanath Jayasuriya represented Sri Lanka in 110 Tests, 445 ODIs and 31 T20Is during his playing days. He is rated as one of the greatest all-rounders to have donned the Sri Lankan jersey in history.
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Upul Tharanga appointed as chair of Sri Lanka Cricket's selection committee
Cricket | Dec 14, 2023, 08:34 AM ISTSri Lanka lost the opportunity to earn a qualification berth to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 edition because they failed to finish in the top-eight on the points table at the end of the ODI World Cup 2023 round-robin stage.
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Team India to tour Sri Lanka for white-ball series after T20 World Cup 2024
Cricket | Nov 29, 2023, 12:35 PM ISTIndia's international calendar continues to be hectic in 2024. The team rested for almost a month after the WTC final earlier this year but since then, the players are continuously playing. Even within four days after the World Cup final, India's T20I series vs Australia started last week.
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Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe sacked amid intervention in Sri Lanka Cricket
Cricket | Nov 27, 2023, 07:07 PM ISTSri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe sacked Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe over the latter's intervention in Sri Lanka Cricket board affairs during the cabinet meeting in Colombo on Monday.
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Sri Lanka lose hosting rights, ICC moves U-19 World Cup 2024 to different country
Cricket | Nov 21, 2023, 05:29 PM ISTThe International Cricket Council (ICC) has moved the U19 World Cup 2024 from Sri Lanka, with the country's board still under suspension. Sri Lanka Cricket was suspended immediately after World Cup 2023 group stage due to government interference in board's workings.
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ICC suspends Sri Lanka Cricket following serious breach of obligations
Cricket | Nov 10, 2023, 10:30 PM ISTICC board suspended Sri Lanka's membership following a serious breach in obligations such as the requirement to manage the cricket board autonomously and ensure no government interference in regulation.
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NZ vs SL, World Cup 2023 Highlights: New Zealand record big win to hammer Pakistan's semifinal dream
Cricket | Nov 09, 2023, 07:55 PM ISTNew Zealand vs Sri Lanka live score: The 41st match of World Cup 2023 between NZ and SL has a massive context with the Kiwis looking to seal semifinal spot while Pakistan are praying for rains to abandon the game. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka need to win this match to qualify for Champions Trophy 2025
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Sri Lanka Cricket administration sacked following humiliating loss to India in World Cup
Cricket | Nov 06, 2023, 04:01 PM ISTSri Lanka endured an embarrassing loss at the hands of the Men in Blue at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday, November 2. The Lankan Lions are currently playing for their pride and to gain qualification for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
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Sri Lanka cricket's 'first superfan' Percy Abeysekera passes away
Cricket | Oct 30, 2023, 08:22 PM ISTPercy will always be remembered by the Sri Lankan cricketers and fellow cricket fans for his passion towards Sri Lanka cricket. His name will remain etched in Sri Lankan cricket for years to come.
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World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka register their first win beating Netherlands by five wickets
Cricket | Oct 21, 2023, 06:28 PM ISTSri Lanka had lost the earlier three matches in this World Cup. Despite the Netherlands fought hard, the Lankans kept their nerve and chased down 263 runs. Sadeera Samarawickrama was the star batter for them as he held the innings together batting at four.
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NED vs SL: Netherlands awarded five runs after ball hits helmet | WATCH
Cricket | Oct 21, 2023, 03:16 PM ISTNetherlands and Sri Lanka faced each other at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow today. The Dutch opted to bat first after winning the toss and did well to post 262 runs on the board. Yet again, their lower order stood up as the Netherlands recovered from 91/6 to reach to a competitive total.