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Reports of players ‘deliberately underperforming’ in T20I series denied by SLC

Reports of players ‘deliberately underperforming’ in T20I series denied by SLC

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Thursday refuted allegations of its players ‘deliberately underperforming’ in the recently-concluded T20I series against South Africa. The development came after some media reports in the island nation claimed that some…

T20 World Cup: Dasun Shanaka to lead 15-member Sri Lankan squad

T20 World Cup: Dasun Shanaka to lead 15-member Sri Lankan squad

Dasun Shanaka will lead a 15-member Sri Lankan squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021, scheduled to be held in the UAE and Oman in October-November this year, the Sri Lanka Cricket…

Angelo Mathews, 3 banned cricketers missing in SLC’s annual contract list of 18 players

Angelo Mathews, 3 banned cricketers missing in SLC’s annual contract list of 18 players

As many as 18 cricketers in the national men’s cricket set-up have signed for the Annual Player Contracts, Sri Lanka Cricket announced on Friday. The contratcs will be in effect from August 1 to December…

Kusal Perera doubtful for South Africa series, tests positive for Covid-19

Kusal Perera doubtful for South Africa series, tests positive for Covid-19

Sri Lanka’s wicketkeeper-batsman Kusal Perera has tested positive for Covid-19, the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said on Monday. Perera, who will turn 31 on Tuesday, was forced to miss the recent limited-overs home series against…

SLC earns revenue of USD 14.5 million from recent series against India

SLC earns revenue of USD 14.5 million from recent series against India

The recently held limited-overs series between India and hosts Sri Lanka has come as a huge relief for Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), which was going through a financial crisis. While touring India won the ODI…

Dialog Axiata named as sponsor of SLC Invitational T20 League

Dialog Axiata named as sponsor of SLC Invitational T20 League

Dialog Axiata, one of Sri Lanka’s largest telecommunications service providers, has been named as the title sponsor for the upcoming SLC Invitational T20 League, which will be played from between August 12 and 24 at…

Sri Lanka pacer Isuru Udana announces retirement from international cricket

Sri Lanka pacer Isuru Udana announces retirement from international cricket

Sri Lanka pacer Isuru Udana has announced his retirement from international cricket. Udana, 33, had made his debut back in 2009 T20I World Cup, scalping couple of wickets against Australia. He was also one of…

Danushka Gunathilaka, Kusal Mendis & Niroshan Dickwella banned from Int cricket for a year

Danushka Gunathilaka, Kusal Mendis & Niroshan Dickwella banned from Int cricket for a year

The Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has decided to ban the trio of Danushka Gunathilaka, Kusal Mendis and Niroshan Dickwell for a period of one year from international cricket for breaching the bio-bubble…

Alliance Advertising bags broadcasting rights of Sri Lanka Cricket for UK region

Alliance Advertising bags broadcasting rights of Sri Lanka Cricket for UK region

Alliance Advertising has acquired the broadcasting rights of Sri Lanka Cricket for the UK region. During the period of the contract, which runs for a period of three years, Sri Lanka is slated to host…

2nd India vs Sri Lanka T20I postponed after Krunal Pandya tests positive for Covid-19

2nd India vs Sri Lanka T20I postponed after Krunal Pandya tests positive for Covid-19

The second T20I of the ongoing three-match series between India and Sri Lanka has been postponed after all-rounder Krunal Pandya returned positive for Covid-19. Although no official announcement has been made, it has been learnt…