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Sri Lanka “A” amass 403 to complete 5-0 ODI whitewash

January 30, 2019 Leonard Ratnayake 0

The victorious Sri Lanka ‘A’ side that beat Ireland ‘A’ 5-0 in the five-match unofficial ODI series at the R Premadasa Stadium yesterday. Sri Lanka ‘A’ once again came up with a sterling batting performance […]

Sri Lanka call up uncapped pacer Chamika Karunaratne against Australia

January 30, 2019 Hishan Welmilla 0

Sri Lanka have called up right-arm fast bowler Chamika Karunaratne to replace the injured Lahiru Kumara for the second test against Australia and confirmed on Monday that fellow quick Dushmantha Chameera had also been […]

Australia vs Sri Lanka Test series: Mitchell Starc backed to return to best

January 30, 2019 Hishan Welmilla 0

Mitchell Starc is close to recapturing his best form despite attracting a pack of critics during a lacklustre summer, teammate Pat Cummins and former quick Ryan Harris say. The pair have this week defended the under-fire […]

IPC strip Malaysia of 2019 World Para Swimming Championships

January 30, 2019 Hishan Welmilla 0

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) on Sunday (27 January) stripped Malaysia of the right to host the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships, which were due to be held in Kuching between 29 July and 4 […]

Lahiru Kumara ruled out of Canberra Test, South Africa tour

January 28, 2019 Hishan Welmilla 0

Sri Lanka fast bowler Lahiru Kumara has been ruled out of the second Test against Australia in Canberra and the South Africa tour next month, with a hamstring injury. Kumara had sustained the injury on […]

Kamindu Mendis, Avishka Fernando star in SL ‘A’s easy win over Ireland

January 27, 2019 Leonard Ratnayake 0

By Pranavesh Sivakumar An all-round performance by Kamindu Mendis (3 wickets and 50*) alongside Avishka Fernando’s century, enabled Lankans a convincing 202-run, over Ireland ‘A’, at the fourth game, at the SSC, on Saturday (26). […]

Lakmal says he is happy to contribute to the team with a dream five for

January 25, 2019 Leonard Ratnayake 0

By Dhammika Ratnaweera Once a vice-captain, then a stand-in captain and currently under pressure of losing his spot in the team, Sri Lanka lanky paceman Suranga Lakmal has always been a regular contributor to Sri Lanka’s […]

Lakmal takes five but Head, Labuschagne give Australia advantage

January 25, 2019 Leonard Ratnayake 0

Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne added 166 runs for the fifth wicket to take Australia to a position of strength on day two of the first Test in Brisbane. Australia were bowled out for 323 […]

ICC Anti Corruption unit issues statement on amnesty on Sri Lankans

January 25, 2019 Leonard Ratnayake 0

Written below is the statement from Alex Marshall, ICC General Manager – Anti-corruption: “We are approaching the end of the first week of our 15-day amnesty to participants who have previously failed to report any […]

Australia in control after Jhye Richardson stars on debut

January 25, 2019 Leonard Ratnayake 0

There was plenty going Australia’s way on Thursday, 24 January, in Brisbane, but it is Jhye Richardson’s fine debut that will please them the most. Australia ended the day at 72/2, trailing Sri Lanka by […]