The Latest Breaking News from Sri Lanka Cricket

Sri Lanka suspended by ICC board over 'government interference'

Sri Lanka are due to travel to England for a three-Test tour next summer

Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2023

ICC suspends Sri Lanka over government interference

The news follows a disastrous World Cup campaign for the Asian side

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2023

ICC suspends Sri Lanka's membership over government interference

ICC suspends Sri Lanka Cricket membership due to government interference; SLC board dismissed and replaced with interim committee by Sri Lanka's ministry of sport; Court of Appeal stayed sacking; ICC Board determined SLC in serious breach of obligations; ICC to decide conditions of suspension.

The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023

Sri Lanka lifts ban on cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka after acquittal of rape charges in Australia

Sri Lanka Cricket on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 said its executive committee accepted a recommendation by an inquiry panel to restore Gunathilaka’s right to play cricket.

The Hindu · Oct 18, 2023

SLC hope to keep Premadasa Stadium ready for Asia Cup Super 4, final despite rain

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) officials are maintaining a positive outlook despite the varying intensity of rain predictions over the next two weeks. They are determined to ensure that the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo remains ready for the Asia Cup Super 4 matches and the title clash.

The Times of India · Sep 6, 2023

Heads of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan cricket boards to attend IPL final

AHMEDABAD: The heads of Sri Lanka Cricket (Shammi Silva), Bangladesh Cricket Board (Nazmul Hasan) and Afghanistan Cricket Board (Mirwais Ashraf) will attend IPL-2023 final, which will be preceded by a closing ceremony, at the monumental Narendra Modi Stadium here on Sunday, informed BCCI secretary Jay Shah.

The Times of India · May 25, 2023

Celebrated athlete Susanthika appointed by Sri Lanka to promote women's cricket

COLOMBO: Legendary track athlete and Olympic silver medallist Susanthika Jayasinghe has been appointed by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to promote women's cricket in the country.

The Times of India · Feb 2, 2023

Sri Lanka team manager asked to submit report on record defeat against India

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has given the manager of the team touring India five days to submit his report on the world record defeat at the hands of Rohit Sharma's side in the third and final ODI at Thiruvananthapuram.

The Times of India · Jan 16, 2023

Sri Lanka cricket inquiry finds team 'influenced by fake PROPHET as casino brawl emerges'

An independent panel investigated the circumstances behind Sri Lanka's poor T20 World Cup performance which saw them exit the tournament in the group stages after an embarrassing defeat to Namibia

Daily Mirror · Jan 12, 2023

Sri Lanka Cricket sets up panel to investigate sexual assault allegations against Danushka Gunathilaka, looking into 'various alleged incidents'

Sri Lanka Cricket reveals its three-person panel for an inquiry into sexual assault allegations against player Danushka Gunathilaka, which will also look into "various alleged incidents … that are said to have allegedly taken place during the national team's stay in Australia".

ABC News · Nov 8, 2022