“Ready to step down if anyone can prove SLC funds spent on outsiders” – Shammi Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Chairman, Shammi Silva, has made a bold statement, asserting that he will step down from his position if any evidence…
PERSISTENT RAIN RESTRICTS 2nd DAYS PLAY TO TEN OVERS HASAN ALI HAS FUN ON THE COVERS
Hasan Ali has fun on the covers as Day 2 play called off Day 2 of the Second Test between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in Colombo has been called off due to inclement weather. Rain interrupted the game, while Pakistan…
TO OVERLOOK FFSL ELECTIONS A COMMITTEE APPOINTED
Committee appointed to overlook FFSL elections A Gazette notification has been issued announcing the appointment of a 3-member committee to call for and hold elections to the Football Federation of Sri Lanka. Accordingly, the Gazette notification has been issued…
ONLY TEN OVERS WERE POSSIBLE ON DAY TWO
Pakistan take lead before rain ends second day’s play after ten overs Shafique and Babar stitched an unfinished 57-run stand to help Pakistan get in front before rain lashed the ground Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam drove Pakistan into the…
MEDIA COVERAGE ON DANUSHKA’S CASE QUESTIONED BY JUDGE
Judge questions media coverage on Danushka Gunathilaka’s case A judge has questioned the “focused” media attention on a Sri Lankan cricket star as he prepares to face a trial over allegations, he raped a woman after an international sports…
OPTING TO BAT SRI LANKA RECORDS LOWEST SCORE AT SSC PAKISTAN ONLY 21 RUNS SHORT WITH EIGHT WICKETS IN HAND AT END DAY ONE
Shafique, Masood extend Pakistan’s advantage after Sri Lanka fold cheaply Abrar picked four wickets while Naseem took three to bowl Sri Lanka out for 166 on day one Pakistan 145 for 2 (Shafique 74*, Masood 51, Fernando 2-41) trail Sri Lanka 166 (Dhananjaya…
INDIAN WOMEN SKIPPER SLAMS BANGLADESHI UMPIRES AT PRIZE AWARDING CEREMONY
Ugly scenes at Bangladesh-India women’s series prize awarding ceremony Indian Women’s skipper Harmanpreet Kaur is under the scanner for her on-field and off-field actions following the third ODI against Bangladesh that finished in a tie After her dismissal, she…
RAIN DEPRIVES ENGLAND OF THE ASHES BUT ENGLAND GRABBED ALL HONOURS
No regrets for Stokes but Old Trafford draw will hurt England remain committed to the brand despite missed opportunity for legacy-defining comeback Stokes: Mark Wood’s impact at Headingley was a game-changer Brendon McCullum whistles as he leans on the…
LAHIRU CALLS IT A DAY HANGS UP BOOTS AFTER THIRTEEN YEARS
Lahiru Thirimanne retires from international cricket Veteran left-hander Lahiru Thirimanne has announced that he will retire from international cricket with immediate effect. Thirimanne made his international debut in January 2010 against India. The 33 year-old has represented Sri Lanka…
LABUSCHAGNE’TON ASSISTS AUSTRALIA A STEP CLOSER TO RETAIINING ASHES NEEDS 61 RUNS TO AVOID INNINGS DEFEAT
Labuschagne gets his act together after testing Ashes tour Australia’s No. 3 finds form at crucial juncture to move side a step closer to retaining the AshesLabuschagne: For Australia it’s all about retaining the Ashes Two balls into the 58th…
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