Cricket

Government-Backed Jaffna International Cricket Stadium Project Moves Forward on Schedule

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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) confirmed on Monday (29) that construction of the Jaffna International Cricket Stadium (JICS) in Mandaitivu, Jaffna, is progressing steadily and in line with planned timelines, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to developing world-class sports infrastructure in the Northern Province. In a media release, SLC stated that construction work at the venue had […]

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Lasith Malinga Returns to Strengthen Sri Lanka’s World Cup Fast-Bowling Arsenal

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Sri Lanka Cricket has announced the appointment of Lasith Malinga as Consultant – Fast Bowling Coach for the National Men’s Team. The former Sri Lanka pace spearhead will serve in a short-term role of one month, from 15 December to 25 January 2026, as part of the team’s preparations for the ICC Men’s T20 World

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Hasini, Imesha Shine in Vain as India Seal 5–0 Whitewash Over Sri Lanka Women

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Opener Hasini Perera (65) and Imesha Dulani (50) struck impressive maiden T20I half-centuries, but their efforts were not enough as India defeated Sri Lanka Women by 15 runs to complete a 5–0 whitewash in the fifth and final Women’s T20I at Thiruvananthapuram. India dominated the series in emphatic fashion, registering their first-ever 5–0 T20I series

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Football Champions League 2025 Kicks Off in Grand Style, Signaling New Era for Sri Lankan Football

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 The newly shaped Football Champions League 2025 commenced yesterday in grand style, officially marking the beginning of a transformative chapter for the sport in Sri Lanka. The league, which is Sri Lanka’s premier domestic football tournament featuring top-tier clubs, launched with two thrilling opening fixtures held at the Racecourse Grounds in Colombo. The opening match

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Indian cricket team suffers Super Over heartbreak against Bangladesh A in semi-final

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India A bowed out of the Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025 cricket tournament in the semi-finals after a loss against Bangladesh A in a Super Over at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Friday. Bangladesh, sent in to bat first, put up a formidable total of 194/6 on the board in their 20

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PM Harini Amarasuriya Encourages Sri Lanka Women’s Team Ahead of Key World Cup Matches

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The Sri Lanka women’s national cricket team, currently competing in the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup, met Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today (October 23) at Temple Trees. During the meeting, discussions focused on the team’s ongoing World Cup campaign, preparations for upcoming fixtures, and the challenges faced by the players both on and

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“Don’t Tamper with the LPL Window” — Dodanwela Calls for Stability After 2025 Postponement

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Director of the country’s flagship T20 Tournament-Lanka Premier League (LPL) Samantha Dodanwela, called for the original window of July-August to be kept untampered with for the annual competition in the aftermath of the cancellation of this year’s edition on Wednesday (22). He made this comment while insisting that they need to take the cue from

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Historic Investment: SLC Pledges Rs. 1.5 Billion a Year for School Cricket Revival

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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will allocate approximately Rs. 1.5 billion each year to develop and promote school cricket, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Sunil Kumara Gamage told Parliament today (24). The funding channeled through the School Cricket Association will support infrastructure upgrades, sports equipment, and school-level tournaments.  The Minister added that plans are also

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PCB Vows Tri-Nation T20I Series Will Proceed Despite Afghanistan’s Withdrawal; Search for Replacement Underway

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LAHORE, PAKISTAN – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that the upcoming three-nation T20I tournament will proceed as scheduled in Lahore from November 17 to 29, despite the sudden withdrawal of the Afghanistan national team. Afghanistan pulled out of the tournament following a tragic cross-border incident in which the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) claimed

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Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage Launches Official Website of Sri Lanka Sports Journalists Association: A New Era for Sports Journalism

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Colombo, October 17, 2025 – In a significant milestone for the sports journalism community in Sri Lanka, Minister of Sports Sunil Kumara Gamage officially launched the website of the Sri Lanka Sports Journalists Association (SLSJA) during a ceremony held at the Ministry of Sports Auditorium. This initiative aims to enhance the visibility of sports journalism,

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