Colombo, Friday: In a historic celebration at the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Headquarters in Colombo on Friday, the spotlight was on more than just cricket as SLC Treasurer Sujeewa Godaliyadda highlighted the transformative vision of SLC President Shammi Silva during the special felicitation ceremony for the 2023 Asian Games athletic medal winners. Speaking passionately about…
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In a Women’s Big Bash League showdown on Wednesday, Sydney Thunders faced defeat as Adelaide Strikers clinched victory by six wickets at Adelaide. Despite a stellar performance from Sri Lanka Women’s captain Chamari Atapattu, Adelaide Strikers emerged victorious in the T20 clash. Opening the innings for Sydney Thunders, Atapattu played a valiant lone hand amid…
In a historic ICC World Cup semifinal match against New Zealand at Wankhede, Virat Kohli, India’s cricket maestro, achieved a monumental milestone by scoring his 50th hundred in One Day Internationals (ODIs). Kohli’s remarkable innings of 117 runs off 113 balls, featuring two sixes and nine fours, played a pivotal role in propelling India to…
In a promising start to the Under-13 Inter-Schools Cricket Tournament, The British School in Colombo clinched a victory against S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia in their rain-affected opening match at Mount Lavinia. Choosing to bat first after winning the toss, The British School faced challenging playing conditions but successfully posted a total of 114 runs…
In a series of unfortunate events, poor selections have been identified as the root cause of Sri Lanka’s recent dismal performances in the ICC World Cup. The team ended up at the bottom of the 10-team tournament, and their subpar showing in the Asia Cup final added to the disappointment. The lack of a consistent…
Sri Lanka faces a potential crisis in its cricketing future with the suspension of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). Despite preparations to host the Under-19 World Cup in January, the ban puts the team’s participation at risk, threatening not only their chance at the Youth World Cup but also impacting various aspects. The Under-19 team, in…
In an unexpected move, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a “suspension” to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), labeling it a serious breach of its obligations as a member. The ICC aims to curb government interference in SLC’s operations, ranging from administration to finance and matters concerning the national team. Although termed a “suspension,” it…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has decided to suspend Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) because they think the Sri Lanka Sports Minister got involved where they shouldn’t have. People are saying that the Sports Minister might have messed with how the teams are picked. This issue is causing a lot of trouble because the Sports Minister…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has taken the immediate decision to suspend Sri Lanka Cricket’s (SLC) membership, citing breaches of obligations as a member, particularly the requirement to manage its affairs autonomously and without government interference. In a statement released on Friday night, the ICC expressed concern that SLC had failed to meet its responsibilities….
In a recent decision, the Court of Appeal has temporarily suspended the seven-member Interim Committee designated to oversee Sri Lanka Cricket. The Court also halted the respective gazette notification released by Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe. This court order emerged following a writ petition filed by ousted Chairman of SLC, Shammi Silva. The Appeals Court President…