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Kohli clean sweep of three major ICC awards
Virat Kohli has become the first player in history to win the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Cricketer of the Year, the ICC Men’s Test Player of the Year and the ICC ODI Player […]
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Allegations galore on candidates for SLC cricket elections
By Dhammika Ratnaweera Ever since the 1996 world cup triumph and its consequence of inflating broadcasting rights parted the two vice presidents of world cup winning Ana Punchihewa’s cricket administration, Sri Lanka cricket elections have […]
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SL “A” bats score patiently on final day to save unofficial test against Ireland
By Dhammika Ratnaweera Opener Pathum Nissanka made a career-best first-class double century with a patient inning of 217 to partner with number eight bat and paceman Chamika Karunaratna, who made an unbeaten century to save […]
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Chandika Hathurusingha Charges a whopping 60,000 USD from SLC for Assessment Report
Chandika Hathurusingha, the high profile Coach, has charged Sri Lankan Cricket Board (SLC) a whopping 60,000 US dollars for his annual statistical and assessment report on the national team, Cricket Age online publication reported In December […]
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ICC’s Anti-Corruption office in SL is a disgrace to the country – Arjuna
The setting-up of an ICC anti-courruption office in Sri Lanka is a disgrace to the country, Minister Arjuna Ranatunga said. Minister Ranataunga, who captained the Sri Lanka cricket team to a World Cup win in 1996, […]
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Sri Lanka youth cricketers record a historical win against Australians
By Dhammika Ratnaweera Sri Lankan under 19 team led by Nipun Dhananjaya recorded a thrilling three wickets victory with two balls to spare in their one and only three-day cricket fixture against touring Australian under 19 […]
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Malinga questions ICC amnesty on corruption in cricket
Radio NZ: The Sri Lanka fast bowler Lasith Malinga doesn’t believe players should get an amnesty if they come forward to report previously undisclosed information relating to corruption in the sport. Cricket’s international governing body, […]
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Bracewell, bowlers power New Zealand to 35-run win
Late resurgence, with both bat and ball, helped New Zealand to an exciting win in the lone Twenty20 International against Sri Lanka. First New Zealand lifted themselves to 179/7 after stumbling to 55/5 at the […]
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ICC announces amnesty to Sri Lankan cricketers
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday 09 January announced a 15-day amnesty to participants who have previously failed to report any information concerning corrupt conduct in Sri Lankan cricket. The amnesty, which will run […]
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Upbeat New Zealand look to keep up winning run
Having won the Test series and swept the one-day internationals 3-0, New Zealand will look to finish a high by winning the one-off Twenty20 International against Sri Lanka as well. Overview New Zealand v Sri […]