Lanka Premier League 2020: Full squads, Fixtures & Preview: All you need to know
SLC is all set to host its own T20 franchise tournament, with Lanka Premier League scheduled to go on November 26 to December 16.
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Sri Lanka and Bangladesh postpone tour
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have decided to postpone the Bangladesh Cricket Team’s Tour of Sri Lanka in October-November 2020 to a later time.
Cricket World Rewind: #OnThisDay – Lasith Malinga is born - slinging his way to white-ball glory
August 28, 1983 - When Lasith Malinga first burst onto the international scene in 2004, it was his action which stood out.
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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020: Sunday 8 March 2020 - The day women’s cricket changed forever
In fact, that’s an understatement - the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020 Final will be seen as the day which marked the dawn of a new era for women’s sport worldwide.
ICC aim for 1 million more girls playing cricket in the next year
The International Cricket Council today launched 100% Cricket, a 12-month campaign dedicated to the promotion of women’s cricket
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ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020: South Africa beat Sri Lanka in warm up match
Suné Luus' decisive four for 20 guided the Momentum Proteas Women to a comfortable 41-run win over Sri Lanka
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup: Best Moments?
Whether it’s Katherine Brunt’s three wickets in England’s 2009 victory or Stafanie Taylor shining for the West Indies in 2016, the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
Chamari Atapattu: New faces give us fresh approach for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020
With new, young and exciting players in our squad, I’m desperate to see how our new-look team will fare in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020.
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Cricket World Rewind: #OnThisDay – Kumar Sangakkara has an imperfect end to his glorious Test career
August 24, 2015 - When Sri Lanka beat India by 63 runs in the series opener at Galle, it seemed that Sangakkara was in for the perfect farewell.
How to become a world class bowler! | Muttiah Muralitharan's Bowling Masterclass | Part 1
Sri Lanka legend and the leading wicket-taker in the history of Test cricket, Muttiah Muralitharan explains the secret behind his success, and runs through the techniques that have made him one of the greatest cricketers of all time.
Cricket World Rewind: #OnThisDay – Mahela Jayawardene's last day in test cricket comes to an emotional end
August 18, 2014 - It's never easy to let go, but the pinch in Jayawardene's case was reduced after Sri Lanka won their first World Cup title after 1996 with a T20 World Cup victory against India
Cricket World Rewind: #OnThisDay - Aravinda de Silva magic helps Sri Lanka register unexpected victory against Australia
August 15, 1992 - The 1992 ODI World Cup did not pan out well for Sri Lanka as the team managed to win just two matches in the tournament.
Cricket World Rewind: #OnThisDay - Mahela Jayawardene's sensible 94* takes Sri Lanka to victory against India in 2005 Indian Oil Cup
August 3, 2005 - India, Sri Lanka and West Indies were part of a tri-series in 2005 hosted by Sri Lanka, called the Indian Oil Cup.
Cricket World Rewind: #OnThisDay - Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara chew up records with 624-run stand against South Africa
July 29, 2006 - There was genuine friendship on display when Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene shared the field...
Who would have predicted that: Russel Arnold, Suresh Perera shepherd Sri Lanka in tricky chase at 2001 Coca-Cola Cup
In our feature series - Who would have predicted that? – we are looking back at matches where there were big upsets or extraordinary individual performances that turned matches on their head.
Cricket World Rewind: #OnThisDay - Murali scales 800-wicket summit on last ball of Test career
July 22, 2010 - Some things are just written in the stars. They are bound to happen. It's destiny.
Cricket World Rewind: #OnThisDay - Dilhara Fernando is born - the Sri Lankan who oscillated between brilliant and ordinary
July 19, 1979 - The manner in which Dilhara Fernando drifted to cricket was unique.
Who would have predicted that: Andy Flower shines on debut with century in 1992 World Cup against Sri Lanka
Zimbabwe have this uncanny ability to stun bigger oppositions, particularly on the big stage....
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Cricket World Rewind: #OnThisDay - Sri Lanka 443/9 blast highest ODI total with turbo-charged tons from Jayasuriya & Dilshan
July 4, 2006 - Sri Lanka broke the record for the highest ODI total with 443/9 against Netherlands in 2006,
Cricket World Rewind: #OnThisDay - Avishka Fernando and Nicholas Pooran raise the bar with maiden ODI tons in 2019 World Cup
July 01, 2019 - It is an uncanny similarity that two youngsters, both playing their ninth ODI and with no three-figure score under their belt,
Cricket World Rewind: #OnThisDay - Sanath Jayasuriya is born - dasher who revolutionized one-day opening
June 30, 1969 - Jayasuriya sits proudly at the 4th spot in the list of highest run-scorers in ODI cricket just behind Sachin Tendulkar, Kumar Sangakkara and Ricky Ponting with 13,430 runs.
Who would have predicted that: Farveez Maharoof 6/14 runs through West Indies middle order in 2006 Champions Trophy
Farveez Maharoof bagged his best ODI figures of 6/14 against West Indies in the 2006 Champions Trophy
Cricket Match Predictions: UVA T20 Premier League 2020 - Monaragala Hornets vs Wellawaya Vipers - Match 1
The 1st match of the UVA T20 Premier League 2020 will be played between Monaragala Hornets and Wellawaya Vipers in Sri Lanka.
UVA T20 Premier League: Full squads, Icon Players, Fixtures & Preview: All you need to know
UVA T20 Premier League marks the return of some competitive cricket...
UVA Premier League T20 launches in Sri Lanka
The UVA Premier League T20 is a new and exciting T20 tournament in Sri Lanka
Who would have predicted that: Vintage MS Dhoni 183* smashes record for highest score by wicket-keeper in ODIs
Flowing hair, high backlift, and boom! Off she goes in the stands. MS Dhoni hit the ball to the boundary....
Sri Lanka PDC T10 League 2020: Teams, Captains, Fixtures, Preview & everything else you need to know
With Sri Lanka being one of the few countries in the world to have not allowed the Covid-19 pandemic to run amok, the nation is ready to host competitive cricket in the form of Sri Lanka PDC T10 league 2020.
Cricket World Rewind: #OnThisDay - Sri Lanka take Test series 1-0 with last-ball victory against England, Angelo Mathews shines with 160
24 June, 2014 - Sri Lanka had tried thrice but failed each time. When they toured England in 2014
Who would have predicted that: Chanderpaul carts 10 runs off last 2 balls against Chaminda Vaas to take West Indies to memorable win
As Shivnarine Chanderpaul hit the winning runs, Ian Bishop's adrenaline-pumping commentary aptly described the feat: "Shivnarine Chanderpaul has snatched it out of nowhere.....
Cricket World Rewind: #OnThisDay - Afridi, Razzak guide Pakistan to their maiden T20 World Cup title in troubled times
June 21, 2009 - Just three months after the terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore jolted world cricket, the Pakistan cricket team won the 2009 T20 World Cup
Who would have predicted that: Lasith Malinga claims first-ever double hat-trick in ODI history against South Africa at 2007 World Cup
The encounter between South Africa and Sri Lanka was panning out like one of the many tiresome matches in the 2007 edition of the ODI World Cup. With 4 wickets off 4 deliveries, Lasith Malinga infused life into the game.....
Who would have predicted that: Ajantha Mendis 6/13 catches Indian batsmen clueless as Sri Lanka lift 4th Asia Cup
Sri Lankan skipper Mahela Jayawardene was clever enough to not play mystery spinner Ajantha Mendis in the group match against India......
The Best of Tests: Marvan Atapattu, Kumar Sangakkara pile misery on Zimbabwe with 438-run stand
Test cricket mirrors life. The ebbs and flows of the format have given birth to some of the most breath-taking cricketing epics....
Cricket World Rewind: #OnThisDay - Mahela Jayawardene is born - exquisite timer, astute leader
May 27, 1977 - Over a 17-year-long international career, Mahela Jayawardene represented Sri Lanka in 149 Test matches, 448 ODIs and 55 T20Is.
Who would have predicted that: Sanath Jayasuriya's 189 pulverizes India in 2000 Champions Trophy final
Sanath Jayasuriya recorded the third-highest individual score in ODIs at that time, taking Sri Lanka to their biggest ODI victory by 245 runs
The Best of Tests: Sri Lanka v Pakistan: Jayawardene-Samaraweera's 437-run stand and a Younis triple
1553 runs were scored over five days of cricket, within just three innings and this is when neither side's innings reached it completion
ICC Guidelines for Resumption of Cricket
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has published guidelines for the safe resumption of cricket to assist its Members in restarting cricket activity in their countries as government restrictions owing to COVID-19 start to relax.
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International cricket's return after Covid-19 outbreak: Countries all discussing resumption
There have been encouraging signs of international cricket's return from each of England, West Indies, Pakistan, India, South Africa, Australia, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Even an IPL in September-November is very much a possibility.
The Best of Tests: Sri Lanka create history with first multi-Test series win in England
The two-match Test series between England and Sri Lanka in 2014 was hardly expected to be the blockbuster that it turned out to be.
ICC Cricket Committee recommends prohibition of saliva to shine the ball
The ICC Cricket Committee today recommended changes to ICC regulations to mitigate the risks posed by the COVID-19 virus, and protect the safety of players and match officials....
Cricket World's Saksham Mishra picks his #GOAT XIs - Test, ODI and T20I
There seldom exists a GOAT list which successfully blocks personal biases and so this one too self-admittedly may have inclined one way or the other due to the leanings of the writer.
Who would have predicted that: Sri Lanka's Chaminda Vaas records best ODI figures of 8-3-19-8
The Sinhalese Sports Club ground in Colombo saw the shortest lasting ODI in 2001 as Sri Lanka bowled out Zimbabwe for just 38 runs within 15.4 overs on the back of Chaminda Vaas' jaw-dropping figures.
Who would have predicted that: Dilshan, Malinga hand Sri Lanka Super-Over win at 2012 World Twenty20
Sri Lanka and New Zealand put on an exhibition during the ICC World Twenty20 in 2012 as the two teams took the match into a Super Over.
CWC 2019 Recap: Rohit Sharma scripts record with 5th ton in World Cup 2019
At 55-4 and with Sri Lanka's top four in Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando and Kusal Mendis back in the hut by the 12th over,
CWC 2019 Recap: Malinga and Perera save Sri Lanka blushes against Afghanistan
A Cricket World series, CWC 2019 Recap looks at all the high-octane encounters from the last year's ODI World Cup: from Jofra Archer's bouncers to Rohit Sharma's hundreds and from Mitchell Starc's yorkers to Virat Kohli's antics.
Who would have predicted that: Samuels and Sammy rescue 2012 World T20 title for Windies
West Indies faced Sri Lanka in the final of the T20 World Cup in 2012.
CWC 2019 Recap: Avishka Fernando out-tons Nicholas Pooran in high-scoring encounter
A Cricket World series, CWC 2019 Recap looks at all the high-octane encounters from the last year's ODI World Cup: from Jofra Archer's bouncers to Rohit Sharma's hundreds and from Mitchell Starc's yorkers to Virat Kohli's antics.
Who would have predicted that: The story of Malinga's only ODI fifty and a famous Sri Lankan win
In a knock that remains the maiden and the only half-century of Lasith Malinga's ODI career, Malinga showed the lesser-known aggressive side to his batting.
CWC 2019 Recap: South Africa ease past Sri Lanka, albeit a bit too late
A Cricket World series, CWC 2019 Recap looks at all the high-octane encounters from the last year's ODI World Cup: from Jofra Archer's bouncers to Rohit Sharma's hundreds and from Mitchell Starc's yorkers to Virat Kohli's antics.
Who would have predicted that: When the mighty Bevan miscalculated a chase
In our new feature series - Who would have predicted that? – we are looking back at matches where there were big upsets or extraordinary individual performances that turned matches on their head.
ICC to host Chief Executives Committee meeting via conference call on Thursday April 23rd
The International Cricket Council (ICC) will host a Chief Executives' Committee (CEC) meeting via conference call on Thursday 23 April.
South Africa and SLC Announce Postponement of Tour to Sri Lanka
Cricket South Africa (CSA) and Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) today jointly announced the postponement of the Standard Bank Proteas tour to Sri Lanka that was scheduled to be played in the first half of June and consist of three One-Day Internationals and three T20 International matches.
Sri Lanka offer to host IPL: Is it feasible?
Sri Lanka have recorded only 248 confirmed cases of Covid-19 as of Sunday (April 19) as opposed to 15,712 cases in India.
Cricket World Rewind: #OnThisDay - Muttiah Muralitharan is born - spin wizard par excellence
April 17, 1972 - Muralitharan's unusual action and magician-like hands made him a nightmare for batters.
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Cricket Match Predictions: When a Sri Lankan team sans Test status beat India at Prudential World Cup 1979
In the June of 1979, eight teams arrived in the UK for the Prudential World Cup. West Indies, India and New Zealand were placed alongside Sri Lanka in Group B.
Cricket Match Predictions: When Kenya fielded their way to a World Cup win against Sri Lanka
2003 ODI World Cup - A look at the Sri Lankan line-up and it was hard to believe that Kenya could pull it off
CWC 2019 Recap: Sri Lankan batsmen surrender against the pace of Ferguson and Henry
A Cricket World series, CWC 2019 Recap looks at all the high-octane encounters from the last year's ODI World Cup: from Jofra Archer's bouncers to Rohit Sharma's hundreds and from Mitchell Starc's yorkers to Virat Kohli's antics.
Covid-19 – All You Need to Know - Useful Links and Resource Centres Around the World
We know we are in uncertain times right now around the world and that we have all spent the last few days trying to understand this new world - whilst at the same time dealing with day to day work tasks and family commitments at home.
Cricket World Rewind: #OnThisDay - Rangana Herath, most successful left-arm spinner ever, was born
March 19, 1978 - Sri Lankan spinner Rangana Herath, who bid adieu to cricket as the highest wicket-taker among left-arm bowlers in Test cricket with 433 scalps, turns 42 today.
Cricket World Rewind: #OnThisDay - When Sri Lanka truly arrived at the world stage
March 17, 1996 - The Arjuna Ranatunga-led Sri Lankan team was not fancied at the 1996 ODI World Cup, but they took the tournament by storm
England's Test series in Sri Lanka postponed due to COVID-19
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic worsening globally, and after discussions with Sri Lanka Cricket, we have today made the decision to return our players to the U.K
England Tour of Sri Lanka – Coronavirus update
Due to the ongoing situation regarding the current coronavirus outbreak around the world
ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2021: Full match schedule announced
A Trans-Tasman face-off at Wellington’s iconic Basin Reserve is one of the highlights of a 31-match schedule announced at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2021
2nd T20I Sri Lanka v West Indies – West Indies win by 7 wickets
West Indies had a convincing 7 wicket win in the 2nd T20I, at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy today, winning the Series 2-0.
1st T20I Sri Lanka v West Indies: West Indies won by 25 runs
West Indies beat Sri Lanka by 25 runs, in a hard fought opening T20I, at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy today.
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020: India stay unbeaten Verma and Yadav shine
Shafali Verma and Radha Yadav shone as semi-finalists India made it four from four at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020 with a comfortable victory over Sri Lanka.
1st ODI Sri Lanka v West Indies: Sri Lanka win thriller by 1 wicket
Sri Lanka won a thrilling contest against the West Indies in the 1st ODI at Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo today.
Sophie Devine registered her sixth consecutive 50+ T20I score in New Zealand’s opening win
Sophie Devine once again proved unstoppable as her sixth consecutive 50+ score steered New Zealand to victory in their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020 opener against Sri Lanka.
India and Australia fight back for warm-up wins as Sri Lanka stun England
Australia and India tuned up for Friday’s blockbuster ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020 opener with hard-fought warm-up victories over South Africa and West Indies respectively.
Sri Lanka triumph over England Women In Final Warm-Up
England Women's final preparations for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup were dealt a surprising blow in Adelaide with a 10-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka.
Captains gather at Taronga Zoo ahead of ICC Women's T20 World Cup
The captains of the 10 teams competing in the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020 came together at Taronga Zoo in Sydney on Monday
ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020 Update: Wins for England and South Africa & rain in Brisbane
Heather Knight and Danni Wyatt led the way as England bounced back from not making the final of a preceding tri-series, beating New Zealand
ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020: Sri Lanka Team Preview
Skipper Chamari Atapattu is the best Sri Lankan player by far and she would have to outshine the opponents for the team to make a mark in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020.
England Announce Squad for Test Tour of Sri Lanka
England National Cricket Selectors have named a 16-strong squad for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka starting at Galle International Stadium on March 19 2020.
Dan Mousley Century Leads England to Victory in u19 World Cup Plate Final
Dan Mousley hit his first Youth ODI century as England dominated Sri Lanka to win the Plate Final at the ICC U19 World Cup in South Africa, taking victory by 152 runs.
2nd Test Zimbabwe v Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka secure draw and series win 1-0
Sri Lanka secured the draw and a series win 1-0 over Zimbabwe, at the Harare Sports Club, today
2nd Test Zimbabwe v Sri Lanka: Weather interrupts play on Day 4
The weather interrupted a fascinating day’s play in the 2nd Test between Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, at the Harare Sports Club today.
2nd Test Zimbabwe v Sri Lanka Day 3: Zimbabwe fighting hard to win this Test
Zimbabwe continued their fightback today against Sri Lanka to win this Test match and level the series
2nd Test Zimbabwe v Sri Lanka Day 2: Zimbabwe have the edge at close of play
Zimbabwe have the edge, against Sri Lanka, at the close of play on the second day of the 2nd Test, at the Harare Sports Club
ICC U19 World Cup: England and Sri Lanka win Plate Quarter-Final matches
England and Sri Lanka sealed safe passage to the Plate semi-finals with assured wins as the next stage of the ICC U19 World Cup got underway.
2nd Test Zimbabwe v Sri Lanka: Zimbabwe bat themselves into good position
In the 2nd Test, which started today at the Harare Sports Club, Zimbabwe batted themselves into good position by th eclose of play.
ICC U19 Cricket World Cup: Super League and Plate get underway in South Africa
There’s nowhere better to learn your trade as a young player than knock-out cricket and that’s what awaits emerging stars at the ongoing ICC U19 Cricket World Cup
ICC Test Player Rankings: Mathews back in top 20 after Harare double-century
ri Lanka’s Angelo Mathews is back among the top 20 batsmen in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings
1st Test Zimbabwe v Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka pull off 10 wicket win in Harare
Sri Lanka pulled off a remarkable 10 wicket win, in Harare today, on the final day of the 1st Test match against Zimbabwe.
ICC U19 Cricket World Cup: Afghanistan & Pakistan qualify - wins for New Zealand & South Africa
Afghanistan and Pakistan will both compete in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup Super League after maintaining their perfect group-stage records in South Africa.
1st Test Zimbabwe v Sri Lanka Day 4: Mathews 200*secures strong position for Sri Lanka
A brilliant unbeaten double hundred from Angelo Mathews secured a strong position for Sri Lanka, going into the final day’s play, at the Harare Sports Club
West Indies tour dates to Sri Lanka have been confirmed
The West Indies Men’s Team commence their first away series of 2020 with three One-day and two Twenty20 internationals in Sri Lanka from February 22 to March 6.
1st Test Zimbabwe v Sri Lanka Day 3: Sri Lanka comeback leaves Draw the likely outcome
Sri Lanka came back strongly against Zimbabwe, on day 3 of the 1st Test, at the Harare Sports Club, putting on 253 for the loss of 3 wickets today.
1st Test Zimbabwe v Sri Lanka: Zimbabwe have the edge at close of play on Day 2
At Close of Play on Day 2 of the 1st Test between Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, at the Harare Sports, in Harare, Sri Lanka trail Zimbabwe by 316 runs with 9 wickets remaining.
ICC U19 World Cup: Wins for India and Pakistan
Defending champions India got their ICC U19 Cricket World Cup title defence off to a perfect start with an impressive 90-run win over Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Test tour of Zimbabwe: Preview, Match Schedule, Team Squads and Series Predictions
All you need to know about Sri Lanka's two-match Test series against Zimbabwe as the hosts return to international red-ball cricket after a gap of 26 months.
ICC U19 Cricket World Cup: Warm-up wins South Africa, Afghanistan, India & Pakistan
South Africa and Afghanistan warmed up for the opening game of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup with victories in their final preparation games before the curtain-raiser.
ICC U19 World Cup Warm-Up matches - India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka all Win
Group A rivals India and Sri Lanka claimed contrasting wins on the opening day of warm-up action ahead of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2020 in South Africa.
Sri Lanka v SA U19s in World Cup warm-up clash in Dobsonville
The Sri Lanka under-19s clinched a thrilling 15-run victory over South Africa in the team’s first of two ICC under-19 Cricket World Cup warm-up matches in Soweto on Sunday.
ICC U-19 World Cup 2020: Preview, Match Schedule, Team Squads and Tournament Predictions
All you need to know about the ICC U-19 World Cup 2020, comprising 16 teams who will compete in a total of 48 ODIs, starting in South Africa on January 17.
Dhawan and Rahul half-centuries guide India to 2-0 series win against Sri Lanka at Pune
After a good start, good contributions from Manish Pandey and Virat Kohli and a useful 8-ball 22 from Shardul Thakur ensured that India breached the 200-run mark.
All-round performance helps India go 1-0 up against Sri Lanka at Indore
After KL Rahul set up the chase, Shreyas Iyer and Virat Kohli ensured that India did not have any further troubles in reaching the total and won the match by 7 wickets, to go 1-0 up in the series.
India v Sri Lanka 1st T20I in Guwahati abandoned without a ball being bowled
9:46 p.m. IST being the cut off time, the umpires had no option but to call off the match. The good thing though is that the fans will not have a long wait as the action begins in Indore on Jan 7.
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