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Sri Lanka wins Emerging Teams Asia Cup
Sri Lanka wins Emerging Teams Asia Cup
The Sri Lanka Emerging Cricket Team has won the Emerging Teams Asia Cup Final by defeating India by 3 runs. MORE..
Southee picks five as Sri Lanka reach 275-9
Southee picks five as Sri Lanka reach 275-9
Tim Southee’s prophecy before the start of the first test against Sri Lanka came true on the opening day of the match as he took his eighth five-wicket haul at the Basin Reserve on Saturday. MORE..
Sri Lanka begin fightback after Southee’s early scalps
Sri Lanka begin fightback after Southee’s early scalps
Half-centuries from Dimuth Karunaratne and Angelo Mathews have helped Sri Lanka stave off disaster in the first cricket test against New Zealand at Wellington’s Basin Reserve. MORE..
President approves Malinga as Captain for NZ Tour
President approves Malinga as Captain for NZ Tour
Lasith Malinga has been appointed as the Captain of the Sri Lanka ODI and T20I teams for Sri Lanka’s tour in New Zealand, stated Sri Lanka Cricket. MORE..
Jon Lewis appointed batting coach of Sri Lanka
Jon Lewis appointed batting coach of Sri Lanka
Former England first class cricketer Jon Lewis has been appointed as the national batting coach of the Sri Lankan Cricket team, stated Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). MORE..
Akila Dananjaya banned over illegal bowling action
Akila Dananjaya banned over illegal bowling action
The ICC on Monday announced that an independent assessment has found the bowling action of Sri Lanka’s offspinner Akila Dananjaya to be illegal and, as such he has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect. MORE..
Steve Rixon appointed as Sri Lanka’s fielding coach
Steve Rixon appointed as Sri Lanka’s fielding coach
Sri Lanka Cricket has announced the appointment of Steve Rixon as the national team’s fielding coach. MORE..
USA Gymnastics, reeling from abuse claims, files for bankruptcy
USA Gymnastics, reeling from abuse claims, files for bankruptcy
USA Gymnastics, the sport’s governing body, filed for bankruptcy on Wednesday, saying that it is staggering under the weight of lawsuits filed by hundreds of women who were sexually abused by former national team doctor Larry Nassar. MORE..
Luka Modric wins 2018 Ballon d’Or, breaks Messi-Ronaldo dominance
Luka Modric wins 2018 Ballon d’Or, breaks Messi-Ronaldo dominance
Luka Modric ended the long reign of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo by winning the Ballon d’Or for the first time on Monday, while another first saw Norwegian forward Ada Hegerberg win the inaugural women’s trophy. MORE..
Sri Lanka wins ICC T20 Deaf Cricket World Cup
Sri Lanka wins ICC T20 Deaf Cricket World Cup
The Sri Lankan team claims the victory of ICC T20 Deaf Cricket World Cup 2018 defeating India by 36 runs in the final match.
Chandimal returns as Sri Lanka name squad for New Zealand Tests
Chandimal returns as Sri Lanka name squad for New Zealand Tests
Sri Lanka have named a 17-man squad for the upcoming Test series in New Zealand, with Dinesh Chandimal back at the helm after an injury layoff. MORE..
Pakistan add Sri Lanka as co-hosts of Asian Emerging Nations Cup after India refuse to travel
Pakistan add Sri Lanka as co-hosts of Asian Emerging Nations Cup after India refuse to travel
Pakistan Cricket Board has agreed to co-host the Asian Emerging Nations Cup, which is slated to be held in December, with Sri Lanka after India refused to play in the country citing security concerns. MORE..
