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Jay Shah starts tenure as ICC Chair
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is pleased to mark the start of the tenure of its new Chair, Jay Shah, as a new chapter of global cricket begins today. Mr Shah expressed his vision to […]
Articles by Hishan Welmilla
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Sri Lanka, under 19, qualified for the Asia cup semil finals at Sharjah.
By Brian Thomas Sri Lanka, under 19 team who did well to beat Nepal in their lung opener, came up with a sterling performance against the much fancied Afghanistan under 19 team as they thumped […]
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South Africa won the first test comprehensively
By Brian Thomas. The pitch on day 4 of a test match in South Africa could be challenging to any subcontinent team, given the fact that cracks do appear due to wear and tare, especially […]
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South Africa in command as Sri Lanka set a herculean task by the Protease
By Brian Thomas. The taste of bitter feelings of South African superiority was evident as we were welcomed on a bright and sunny morning on day 3 of the first Test at Kingsmead , a […]
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Sri Lanka Cricket Sponsors Blind Cricket Team for the World Cup.
Sri Lanka Cricket granted Rs. 6 million to the Sri Lanka Blind Cricket Team to take part in the 5th edition of the Blind T20 World Cup, which is currently underway in Pakistan. The grant […]
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Sri Lanka recorded their lowest total in an appaling batting performance routed for 42 all out in 13.5 overs
By Brian Thomas Day 2 at kingsmead in Durban was bright and sunny. The gentle breeze with the Cyprus tree swaying indicated the festive season at hand, but to Sri Lanka, it was a day […]
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Rain spoils 2 sessions at kingsmead at Durban on day one of the first Test.
By Brian Thomas The few fans who turned up at Durban this morning were greeted with rain clouds and breeze , however, play got underway on schedule at 1 pm IST. Sri Lanka won the […]
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Mexican Para athlete Fernando Del Rosario Gonzalez receives two-year ban for anti-doping rule violation
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has banned Para athletics athlete Fernando Del Rosario Gonzalez of Mexico for a period of two years for committing an anti-doping rule violation (ADRV), in breach of the IPC Anti-Doping […]
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The first Test against South Africa starts tomorrow. Can Sri Lanka make it to WTC final?
Remaining matches: South Africa (away, Two Tests), Australia (home, two Tests) Best Possible Finish: 69.23% A head-turning victory over England in the third Test in England means Sri Lanka could still make a push for […]
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India regain the top spot in the WTC championship as they beat Australia by 295 runs
By Brian Thomas India seems to have the best combination to play in Australian conditions. They batters who can play drives on the up , execute ramp shots for balls directed with extra bounce, and […]