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Sri Lanka turns to legends and experts for cricket reform

COLOMBO, Apr 29 (ePRESS) – Sri Lanka’s Sports Minister has appointed a powerful Sri Lanka Cricket Restructuring Interim Committee led...

Six-hitting star Jayatilake turns heads in Major League

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Mar 31 (ePRESS) – Sri Lanka’s domestic season has uncovered a powerful batting force, as Sachitha Jayatilake...

Historic Rathnayake ton in highest-scoring Sri Lanka-England ODI

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, January 27 (ePRESS) – Young Sri Lanka batter Pavan Rathnayake struck a brave century, but England clinched...

Sri Lanka’s iconic SSC set for bright return with new floodlights

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, December 7, Sunday (ePRESS) — Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) says the massive Rs. 1.8 billion floodlight project...

Sri Lanka fall from 81-1 to 114 all out as Pakistan lift title

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan, November 29 Saturday (ePRESS) – Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets in the final of the Pakistan...

Mishara shines but Sri Lanka sputter in final

RAWALPINDI, November 29, Saturday (ePRESS) – Sri Lanka were bowled out for just 114 runs in 19.1 overs while batting...

Rajapaksa back in T20 fold as Shanaka named vice-captain

COLOMBO, Nov 7 (ePRESS) – Power-hitter Bhanuka Rajapaksa has been recalled to Sri Lanka’s Twenty20 International squad for the upcoming...

Enchanteur backs anthem to inspire Sri Lanka’s women cricketers

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Oct 3, 2025 (ePRESS) – Enchanteur, the fragrance and personal care brand, has come forward to support...

Veteran cricket commentator Premasara Epasinghe honoured with ‘Golden Swan’ award

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, October 2 (ePRESS) – The organizing committee of the Sri Lankan Top 100 Awards presented the first-ever...

Maliban named title sponsor of Sri Lanka–Australia U19 Women’s Series 2025

COLOMBO, September 19 (ePRESS) – Maliban, one of Sri Lanka’s most respected confectionary brands, was officially welcomed by Sri Lanka...

Nissanka’s hundred powers Sri Lanka to series sweep over Zimbabwe

HARARE, Aug 31, 2025 (ePRESS) – Opener Pathum Nissanka struck a masterful 122 to guide Sri Lanka to a five-wicket...

Vaz College rise from the ashes under rookie coach Rajakaruna

WENNAPPUWA, Sri Lanka, April 12, 2025 (ePRESS) – Former Sri Lanka Under-19 cricketer and Tamil Union Under-23 captain Denuwan Rajakaruna...

Jayasuriya’s five sets up Sri Lanka’s final push

ST GEORGE’S PARK, Port Elizabeth: (ePRESS) Sri Lanka remains in the hunt for an outstanding victory after a gritty 83-run...

Nissanka’s 89 sets Sri Lanka’s strong platform

Gqeberha, South Africa: (ePRESS) –Sri Lanka’s batsmen fought back strongly on the second day of the second Test against South...

Kumara’s ton-up feat rocks Proteas

GQEBERHA, South Africa (ePRESS) – Sri Lankan pacer Lahiru Kumara achieved a critical breakthough by claiming his 100th Test wicket...

Kithma’s blitz powers Sri Lanka U-17 in draw vs Bangladesh

GALLE: (ePRESS) – Sri Lanka Under-17 captain Kithma Vidanayapathirana played a stunning knock of 164 runs off 132 balls, with 11...

Sri Lanka U-19 hang on for exciting 7-run victory

DUBAI: (ePRESS) – Sri Lanka’s Under-19 cricket team pulled off a thrilling seven-run victory over Bangladesh in their Group ‘B’ match...

British School champ excels in India’s Ranji Trophy

JAIPUR, India: (ePRESS) – Former star cricketer of the British School in Colombo, Rahul Radesh, has achieved a personal milestone...

Sri Lanka break Kiwi curse after 12 years

PALLEKELE: (ePRESS) – Sri Lanka continued their formidable home form in One Day Internationals (ODIs) this year, defeating New Zealand by...

Rusty Kiwis vs. Hungry Sri Lanka in Dambulla ODI

DAMBULLA: (ePRESS) – Sri Lanka, who last tasted victory against New Zealand in a One Day International (OD) back in 2015,...

Embuldeniya’s Test return after 18 months

COLOMBO: (ePRESS) – Sri Lanka’s left-arm spin specialist, Lasith Embuldeniya, has been recalled to the national Test team after a year...

Sri Lanka’s WTC hopes rest on McKenzie’s expertise

COLOMBO: (ePRESS) – Sri Lanka Cricket has appointed former South African batsman Neil McKenzie as the Consultant Coach for the...

Ferguson’s hat-trick dashes Sri Lanka’s hopes

DAMBULLA: (ePRESS) – Pathum Nissanka’s gritty 13th half-century on a sluggish Dambulla pitch was not enough to seal Sri Lanka’s series...

Sri Lanka’s spin attack floors NZ

DAMBULLA: (ePRESS) – Sri Lanka’s spinners and a strong innings from captain Charith Asalanka guided the team to a four-wicket victory...

Sri Lanka eyes first T20 series win over New Zealand since 2013

DAMBULLA: (ePRESS) – Sri Lanka will look to carry their recent momentum into the Ritzbury Sri Lanka vs New Zealand T20I...

Perera back in Sri Lanka’s 17-man squad after year-long ODI gap

COLOMBO: (ePRESS) – Sri Lanka has recalled seasoned top-order batsman Kusal Janith Perera to their 17-member One-Day International squad for the...

NZ cricketers touch down ahead of T20I and ODI matches

COLOMBO: (ePRESS) – The first group of New Zealand cricketers has arrived in Colombo yesterday as they prepare for the upcoming...

Sri Lanka to face New Zealand’s backup side in T20s, ODIs

COLOMBO: (ePRESS) – Sri Lanka will begin their limited-overs series against New Zealand with a two-match Twenty20 series, starting on Saturday,...

Sri Lanka claims Hong Kong Sixers title after 17 years

HONG KONG: (ePRESS) – Sri Lanka celebrated a memorable victory over Pakistan by three wickets with six balls to spare to...

Sri Lanka Cricket confirms Aussie series

COLOMBO: (ePRESS) – ICC’s top-ranked Test side, Ausralia team will visit Sri Lanka for a two-match Test series and a one-off...

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Sri Lanka turns to legends and experts for cricket reform

COLOMBO, Apr 29 (ePRESS) – Sri Lanka’s Sports Minister has appointed a powerful Sri Lanka...

Six-hitting star Jayatilake turns heads in Major League

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Mar 31 (ePRESS) – Sri Lanka’s domestic season has uncovered a powerful...

Historic Rathnayake ton in highest-scoring Sri Lanka-England ODI

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, January 27 (ePRESS) – Young Sri Lanka batter Pavan Rathnayake struck a...

Sri Lanka’s iconic SSC set for bright return with new floodlights

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, December 7, Sunday (ePRESS) — Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) says the massive...

Sri Lanka fall from 81-1 to 114 all out as Pakistan lift title

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan, November 29 Saturday (ePRESS) – Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets in...

Mishara shines but Sri Lanka sputter in final

RAWALPINDI, November 29, Saturday (ePRESS) – Sri Lanka were bowled out for just 114 runs...

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Australia’s comprehensive win puts Sri Lanka in a tight spot

Australia’s comprehensive win puts Sri Lanka in a tight spot Sri Lanka faced a tough loss against Australia in a...

Australia’s Zampa finds his groove to stun Sri Lankan batters

Australia’s Zampa finds his groove to stun Sri Lankan batters In an ICC World Cup match in Lucknow on Tuesday,...

Mendis takes reins as Shanaka sidelined for key match

Mendis takes reins as Shanaka sidelined for key match In a significant setback for Sri Lanka’s cricket team, their captain...

Sri Lanka’s cricket squad gets a boost with Chameera and Mathews comeback

Sri Lanka’s cricket squad gets a boost with Chameera and Mathews comeback In a recent update from Sri Lanka Cricket,...

Sri Lanka Claims First ICC World Cup Victory with a 5-Wicket Win Over Netherlands

Lucknow, Saturday – Sri Lanka celebrated their first victory in the ICC World Cup series with a comfortable 5-wicket win...

Chameera May Replace Injured Pathirana in Sri Lanka’s World Cup Squad

In cricket, it’s always sad to see a player get injured and miss out on any match, especially a World...