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SLC’s Shammi Silva assumes Presidency of Asian Cricket Council President of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), Shammi Silva has officially assumed the Presidency of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). Issuing a statement, the ACC said Shammi Silva brings extensive expertise to…

Nissanka 89 cuts down SL deficit after Verreynne 105* Afternoon and evening sessions belonged to Sri Lanka with their top four producing best collective effort Kyle Verreynne took only 37 balls to move from fifty to hundred, South Africa vs…

Rickelton’s maiden ton propels SA but Asitha, Kumara ensure opening day is evenly shared Bavuma was proactive and Verreynne stable to ensure Sri Lanka’s pacers, who were effective, could not skittle the hosts South Africa 269 for 7 (Rickelton 101,…

Renovated Matale Hockey Stadium opened without any politicians The renovated Nandimithra Ekanayake International Artificial Hockey Stadium in Matale was officially opened to the public today (December 5). The renovation was made possible with an investment of Rs. 110 million by…

Second Test against South Africa: Sri Lanka’s Mission: Level the Series Sri Lankan players celebrating the wicket of Aiden Markram in the first Test in Durban.Sri Lankan players celebrating the wicket of Aiden Markram in the first Test in Durban.…

Cricket legend Sangakkara speaks about rise of unregulated franchise league 3 Former Sri Lanka cricket captain Kumar Sangakkara has voiced concerns about increasing corruption in cricket, driven by the rise of unregulated franchise leagues. He called on the cricketing world…

Dilruwan resigns from selection committee to take new role Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has confirmed that Dilruwan Perera, one of the country’s most successful spinners, has stepped down from his position as a member of the national selection committee. He…

Jay Shah begins tenure as ICC Chairman Secretary of the Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) Jay Shah has assumed the role of ICC Chair, bringing a wealth of experience from key positions in cricket administration. He succeeds…

35 year old Cricketer dies during match in India A 35-year-old professional Indian cricketer, Imran Patel, died of a massive cardiac arrest during a match in Pune Wednesday night. Patel had entered the pitch at Garware Stadium as opening batsman…

Jansen stars with 11 wickets after SL’s resistance for WTC boost Jansen finished took 4 for 73 in the second innings to add to his tally of seven in the first South Africa 191 (Bavuma 70, Asitha 3-44, Kumara 3-70)…