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Sri Lanka U19 Players Released on Bail After Allegations of Filming Teammates in Hotel
13+ hour, 20+ min ago (254+ words) Two members of Sri Lanka's Under-19 men's cricket team have been granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate's Court after their arrest over allegations of secretly filming individuals inside a hotel in Narahenpita. Reports, including those from Sri Lanka Mirror, indicate…...
No Politics, Only Progress: SLC Interim Chief Wickramaratne Outlines Grassroots-to-governance Overhaul
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (139+ words) Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage: Newly-appointed interim chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket, Eran Wickramaratne, has asserted that the ongoing administrative overhaul is aimed purely at revitalising the sport across all levels, dismissing any notion of political interference following the resignation…...
Kumar Sangakkara added to Sri Lanka Cricket's Transformation Committee
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (443+ words) Legendary cricketer Kumar Sangakkara has been instated to the Transformation Committee at Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) after the central government in the country signed a termination of the existing office-bearers in a major development on Wednesday, April 29. Kumar Sangakkara added…...
Wickramaratne Named SLC Interim Committee Chairman, Mahanama, Sangakkara Included
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (135+ words) Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage: Former Member of Parliament and investment banker Eran Wickramaratne has been named as chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket's (SLC) interim committee, established with an aim to run the sport's governing body following the resignation of…...
Shammi Silva to Exit Sri Lanka Cricket Presidency Amid Government Reshuffle
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (309+ words) The administrative structure of Sri Lanka Cricket faces major transformations because its president Shammi Silva prepares to abandon his responsibilities. The board's administrative restructuring will see government nominee Eran Wickramaratne assume the interim chief position to succeed Silva. Silva, who…...
Shammi Silva set to step down as Sri Lanka Cricket president amid government-led transition
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (342+ words) Administrative changes appear imminent at Sri Lanka Cricket, with long-serving president Shammi Silva set to step down from his role. In his place, government nominee Eran Wickramaratne is expected to take charge in an interim capacity as part of a…...
IPL 2026: Is Matheesha Pathirana playing in LSG vs KKR Match 38?
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (227+ words) The return of Matheesha Pathirana was looked forward to ahead of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 encounter between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 38 of the tournament on Sunday, April 26, being played at the…...
KKR vs LSG: Will Matheesha Pathirana play today match 38?
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (267+ words) Match 38 of IPL 2026 will witness Kolkata Knight Riders facing Lucknow Super Giants on April 26th which will be hosted by Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. This match holds significance for the Knights who haven't found the going easy so far this…...
New Coach Gary Kirsten Faces 'A Lot Of Learning' To Rebuild Sri Lanka
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (89+ words) New Sri Lanka head coach Gary Kirsten says understanding the island's cricketing identity will be central to rebuilding the team for the World Cup. New Coach Gary Kirsten Faces 'A Lot Of Learning' To Rebuild Sri Lanka New Sri Lanka…...
Is Nuwan Thushara's RCB stint fading? SL pacer drops NOC legal fight
1+ week, 1+ day ago (409+ words) Sri Lanka seamer Nuwan Thushara has withdrawn his lawsuit against Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), effectively ending a brief legal standoff that had already outlived much of IPL 2026. The development leaves his participation with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in further doubt,…...