Sri Lanka

Kulasekara quits Tests

Veteran Sri Lankan seamer Nuwan Kulasekara announces his retirement from Test cricket on Wednesday but said he would continue to be available for limited-overs matches.
1 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Eranga's action reported

Sri Lanka fast bowler Shaminda Eranga has been reported for a suspect bowling action, the ICC said Tuesday, adding to their woes after they lost the Test series to England.
31 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Video catches baby elephant rescue in Sri Lanka

A young elephant is rescued from an uncovered drain in Sri Lanka's southern port of Hambantota. The calf appears to have fallen into a drain on the main road leading to the port.
31 May 2016, 11:20 AM

Sri Lanka’s Eranga reported for suspect bowling action

Shaminda Eranga has been reported with a suspect bowling action during the second Test against England, which the host won at Chester-le-Street on Monday.
31 May 2016, 05:54 AM

I owed the team runs: Moeen

Moeen Ali says he owed England a big score after his Test-best 155 not out helped put Alastair Cook's men in sight of a series-clinching win over Sri Lanka on Saturday.
29 May 2016, 18:00 PM

SL fight after follow on

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews leads from the front in the second Test at the Riverside on Sunday as his side avoids the embarrassment of another defeat by England inside three days.
29 May 2016, 18:00 PM

England eye series win

England may come into the second Test against Sri Lanka in Durham on the back of a crushing win in the series opener, but according to Stuart Broad the hosts have still to hit top form.
26 May 2016, 18:10 PM

Australia employs missile-guided technology to monitor pacers

Australia are making use of technology to the fullest. For the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, the fast bowlers will start training under a technology more commonly used in military settings.
26 May 2016, 09:04 AM

Henriques recalled

All-rounder Moises Henriques earns a surprise recall to Australia's Test squad for Sri Lanka after James Pattinson was ruled out injured.
24 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Devastating effects of cyclone Roanu

Sri Lanka has been severely affected by the unprecedented floods and landslides caused by cyclone Roanu.
24 May 2016, 18:00 PM

PM expresses condolences at SL loss of lives

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expresses her heartfelt condolence and profound sympathy on the tragic loss of lives in devastating floods and landslides in Sri Lanka which was caused by Cyclonic storm Roanu.
21 May 2016, 09:14 AM

ICC will not reimburse SLC

International Cricket Council (ICC) refutes claims made by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) that the governing body had agreed to reimburse the money spent on clearing Kusal Perera of doping charges.
18 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Cook's chance to make history

Alastair Cook will have the opportunity to create history when England take on Sri Lanka in the first Test which begins today in Leeds.
18 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Many feared buried by mudslides in Sri Lanka

A massive landslide triggered by torrential rains buried homes in three villages in the central hills of Sri Lanka, and more than 200 families were missing and feared buried under the mud and debris, the Sri Lankan Red Cross says.
18 May 2016, 10:24 AM

Probe body blames SWIFT for Bangladesh Bank heist

Global financial network SWIFT is primarily responsible for the hacking of Bangladesh central bank reserve, says head of the committee probing into one of the biggest cyber-heists in the world. SWIFT was responsible to ensure around 13 security measures for the safety of the system but it did not do so, he adds.
15 May 2016, 08:41 AM

Pakistan hope to host WI in Lanka

Pakistan hope to host West Indies in Sri Lanka instead of the United Arab Emirates this October, eyeing the island as a neutral venue for the first time since 2002.
13 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Dravid, Jayawardene in ICC cricket committee

Rahul Dravid, the former India captain, and Mahela Jayawardene, the former Sri Lanka captain, have been appointed to ICC cricket committee for the next three years.
13 May 2016, 07:54 AM

Perera dope test botched, cleared to play

Sri Lankan wicketkeeper Kusal Perera target a swift return Thursday to international cricket after officials admitted the analysis of a doping test which triggered his suspension had been botched.
12 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Mathews not a fan of points system

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews has questioned plans to introduce a points system for his side's upcoming tour of England.
7 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Malinga's knee issue a 'substantial injury'

Sri Lanka Cricket's doctors have confirmed a "substantial injury" to Lasith Malinga's left knee, after the bowler was ruled out of both the World T20 and the ongoing IPL. The SLC medical team has not advised surgery, but said the injury requires rest and periodic reassessment.
21 April 2016, 08:57 AM