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LPL 2026: 14 pre-signed players announced across five franchises ahead of draft
Hasaranga, Chandimal, Shanaka, Wellalage and Kusal Mendis lead the 14 pre-signed LPL 2026 names; Moeen Ali and Shakib Al Hasan among the overseas picks.
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Former Sports Ministers allege new SLC selection committee appointment is illegal
Former Sports Ministers Fernando and Jayasekara allege the new SLC selectors were appointed without proper process, leaving two selection panels in place.
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Pramodya Wickramasinghe seeks written clarification over removal as SLC selectors chair
Pramodya Wickramasinghe wrote to the Sports Minister and SLC requesting formal notification of the 'premature rescission' of his two-year selectors contract.
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Sanath Jayasuriya steps aside from Sri Lanka Cricket High Performance Centre role
Jayasuriya resigned as SLC HPC Consultant, citing a conflict of interest from his dual role as Matara District Cricket Association president.
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Indian all-rounder Vijay Shankar retires from domestic cricket and IPL, expected to feature in LPL 2026
The 35-year-old retired from domestic cricket and the IPL to pursue new opportunities; LPL 2026 participation is expected but not yet officially confirmed.
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SLC Orders Forensic Audit; Irregularities 'Far Greater Than Initially Feared'
SLC Transformation Committee chair Eran Wickramaratne says cricket board irregularities are worse than expected; a new SLC constitution is also planned.
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Sports Ministry Approves New SLC Selection Committee Under Wijegunawardena
Former fast bowler Kapila Wijegunawardena will chair a five-member panel replacing the previous selectors led by Pramodya Wickramasinghe.
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India U19 to tour Sri Lanka in June-July for bilateral series
Sri Lanka Cricket says India Men's Under-19 will play a three-match ODI series and two four-day matches, arriving 30 June 2026.
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Tuskers return home after historic CASA Sevens double in Tashkent
Sri Lanka's men's and women's rugby teams were welcomed at BIA on Tuesday after sweeping the inaugural Central Asia–South Asia Sevens in Uzbekistan.
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Sri Lanka Cricket rejects 'financial crisis' reports after committee takeover
SLC says day-to-day operations continue without interruption and the Transformation Committee holds full legal authority over finances under the Sports Law.
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India to tour Sri Lanka for two-match Test series August 15–27: Cricbuzz
Cricbuzz reports India will play two Tests in Sri Lanka in a Aug 15–27 window; exact match dates and the proposed Ditwah-relief T20Is remain unconfirmed.
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Pathirana walks off after eight balls on KKR debut with hamstring trouble
Matheesha Pathirana lasted just eight deliveries on his Kolkata Knight Riders debut against Gujarat Titans before walking off with hamstring discomfort.
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ICC officials meet President Dissanayake amid Sri Lanka Cricket reform talks
ICC reps Imran Khwaja and Devajit Sakia meet President Dissanayake in Colombo; signals presidential-level engagement with the SLC governance transition.
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Sri Lanka sweep CASA Rugby 7s: men beat India 31-10, women rout Kazakhstan 27-0
Sri Lanka claimed both men's and women's Cup titles at the Central and South Asia Rugby Sevens in Uzbekistan on Sunday, completing a clean regional sweep.
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ICC Suspends Funding to Cricket Canada for Six Months Over Governance Issues
The ICC has frozen Cricket Canada's funding for six months over governance concerns, days after the board elected a new nine-person leadership.
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Lekamge produces season-best 58.57m javelin throw at Diyagama trials
National thrower Dilhani Lekamge claimed gold with a season-best 58.57m on day two of the Selection Trial at Diyagama, weeks after silver at Mokpo.
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Commonwealth Chess Championship 2026 opens in Waskaduwa with 14 countries
Sri Lanka hosts the Commonwealth Chess Championship from May 17–25 at Citrus Hotel, Waskaduwa. FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich is expected to attend.
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ICC Deputy Chairman and senior BCCI official to visit Sri Lanka over SLC governance
ICC Deputy Chairman Imran Khwaja arrives Friday night, with a senior BCCI official on Saturday, for talks on the government-appointed SLC interim committee.
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Jaffna Kings change hands as India's Sports Commune takes over LPL franchise
Sports Commune, led by Indian entrepreneurs Manjot Kalra and Mayank Goel, has taken ownership of the Jaffna Kings franchise ahead of LPL Season 6 in July.
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LPL 2026 to run July 17 to August 8; Jaffna vs Galle in opener at SSC
Sri Lanka Cricket has set LPL 2026 for July 17 to August 8, with reigning champions Jaffna meeting Galle in the opening match at the SSC, Colombo.
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Sri Lanka to host India 'A' and Afghanistan 'A' for 50-over Tri-Nation Series in June
SLC has scheduled a 50-over Tri-Nation Series with India 'A' and Afghanistan 'A' at Dambulla in June, plus two Four-Day matches against India 'A' in Galle.
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Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup squad reunites in Malaysia for 30th anniversary
Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup-winning team arrived in Kuala Lumpur on Friday for a four-day reunion featuring a T20 exhibition match on Saturday.
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India A Squad Named for June 2026 Tri-Series in Sri Lanka
Tilak Varma will captain India A in a one-day tri-series in Dambulla featuring Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A, followed by two multi-day matches in Galle.
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Galle Gallants unveiled as new LPL Season 6 franchise ahead of July tournament
Gallant Sports and Media LLC takes over the Galle slot for Lanka Premier League Season 6, naming Pubudu Dassanayake as head coach ahead of the July 17 start.
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Veteran sports administrator Prema Pinnawala passes away at 88
Prema Pinnawala, who served as Sri Lanka's Olympic Committee Secretary General for 15 years and led Sri Lanka Athletics, has died at 88 after a brief illness.
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Sports Ministry Felicitates Sanya 2026 Asian Beach Games Medallists
Sri Lanka's Sports Ministry honoured seven Sanya 2026 medallists, marking the country's 10th-place finish among 45 Asian nations at the 6th Asian Beach Games.
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Sri Lanka to host English club Northampton Saints in August 2026 rugby clash
Northampton Saints will face the Asia Pacific Lions at Colombo's Racecourse Stadium on Aug 28 under an MoU signed in England, organisers confirmed Wednesday.
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Sri Lanka Women's squad announced for New Zealand 'A' One-Day series, Sandeepani to lead
SLC names 15-member squad captained by Sathya Sandeepani for three One-Day matches against touring New Zealand Women 'A' at Dambulla on May 12, 15 and 18.
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Kusal Mendis to be appointed Sri Lanka ODI and T20I captain
Sri Lanka Cricket is set to appoint Kusal Mendis as ODI and T20I captain from the West Indies tour, replacing Charith Asalanka and Dasun Shanaka.
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LPL drops 250,000-follower social-media rule for Icon players one day after backlash
Sri Lanka Cricket scrapped the 250K social-media follower minimum for LPL Season 6 Icon and Star players a day after announcing it, citing community backlash.
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England considering single-Test Sri Lanka tour in future cricket calendar
England's cricket board is weighing scheduling reforms that would reduce some overseas Test tours — including to Sri Lanka and Bangladesh — to a single match.
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Sri Lanka slides to 9th in ICC men's T20I rankings, behind Bangladesh
Sri Lanka loses six rating points in ICC's annual update and falls below Bangladesh, sitting just one point above Afghanistan; women's side holds 7th place.
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LPL 2026 Foreign Player Registration Opens May 8, Closes May 18
Sri Lanka Cricket opens foreign player registration for the sixth Lanka Premier League from May 8 to 18 ahead of the July-August T20 season.
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Cricket Interim Committee to Confront Sri Lanka's Year-Long Test Drought at First Meeting
Sri Lanka's Cricket Interim Committee meets Wednesday with options to extend home Tests to three matches and add fixtures outside the WTC cycle.
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Peshawar Zalmi Win PSL 2026 as Aaron Hardie Stars With Bat and Ball
Aaron Hardie's 4-27 and unbeaten 56 powered Peshawar Zalmi past Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets to claim a second PSL title.
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Sumedha and Dilhani strike javelin silver at Asian Throwing Championship in Mokpo
Olympian Sumedha Ranasinghe throws season-best 76.95m and Dilhani Lekamge 56.79m to claim silvers at the Asian meet in South Korea.
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Mittal family to acquire Rajasthan Royals in $1.65 billion IPL deal
Steel billionaires Lakshmi and Aditya Mittal will take a 75% stake in Rajasthan Royals alongside Adar Poonawalla, in one of the IPL's largest acquisitions.
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Sri Lanka Men's Tour of West Indies Set for June-July 2026
Sri Lanka will play three ODIs, three T20Is and two Tests on the West Indies tour, starting with the white-ball series and closing with the Test matches.
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Nissanka half-century powers Delhi Capitals to 226 chase against Rajasthan Royals
Pathum Nissanka smashed 52 off 26 balls in the powerplay as Delhi Capitals chased down 226 to beat Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026 at Jaipur.
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Pakistan overtake Sri Lanka in ICC Test rankings annual update
Sri Lanka slip to seventh after Pakistan rise to sixth on 89 points; Australia keep 12-point lead at the top of the table.
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Rumesh Tharanga climbs to world No. 7 in javelin after Nairobi gold
Sri Lanka's leading javelin thrower has cracked the global top ten on the back of his 89.28m meet record at the Kip Keino Classic in Kenya.
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Sri Lanka Women complete 3-0 T20I sweep of Bangladesh as Athapaththu shines
Chamari Athapaththu's 41 with the bat and 2/15 with the ball lifted Sri Lanka to a three-run win in a rain-shortened third T20I at Sylhet.
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Air Force Wrestler Nipuni Wasana Wins Sri Lanka's First Gold at 6th Asian Beach Games
Sri Lanka Air Force wrestler Nipuni Wasana Dharmadasa won the women's 50kg final to claim Sri Lanka's first gold at the 2026 Asian Beach Games in China.
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SJB asks Eran Wickramaratne to relinquish party membership over SLC role
General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara cites SJB's no-politics-in-sports rule after Eran Wickramaratne accepted the SLC Transformation Committee chair.
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Harshitha and Imesha Power Sri Lanka to 25-Run Win Over Bangladesh in First WT20I
Half-centuries from Harshitha Samarawickrama and Imesha Dulani drove Sri Lanka to 161-4 at Sylhet, before Chamari Athapaththu's 2/19 sealed a 25-run victory.
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Eran Wickramaratne to chair 9-member SLC Transformation Committee
Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage names ex-MP Eran Wickramaratne, Sangakkara, Mahanama and Wettimuny to a 9-member committee to transform Sri Lanka Cricket.
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Two Sri Lanka U-19 cricketers arrested over Narahenpita hotel filming; police detail Fife Road incident
Two Sri Lanka U-19 cricketers aged 18 and 19 were arrested after a woman was filmed through a bathroom window at a Narahenpita hotel on 27 April.
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Shammi Silva and SLC Executive Committee Resign, Ending 7-Year Tenure
Sri Lanka Cricket President and ExCo step down at Monday's special meeting; ex-State Minister Eran Wickramaratne tipped as interim head.
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Shammi Silva, SLC ExCo Set to Resign Wednesday After Tuesday Meeting
SLC President and Executive Committee to decide fate at April 28 special meeting; Wednesday resignation expected, Wickramaratne tipped as interim head.
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SLC Renames Women's 50-Over Tournament the 'Gwen Herat Memorial Trophy'
Sri Lanka Cricket has renamed the Major Club Women's 50-Over Tournament the Gwen Herat Memorial Trophy, honouring the SLWCA founding president from 2026.
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Sports Minister Says Ministry Has Made No Official Statement on SLC Resignation Reports
Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage tells media reports of Shammi Silva stepping down for Eran Wickramaratne are circulating only on social media.
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Sri Lanka Wins First HYROX Gold at Bangalore 2026; Women Take Doubles Silver
Yohan Rathnayake and Trevin Reid of FHIIT won Men's Doubles at HYROX Bangalore 2026; Shamara Rahim and Tuwani Wijesundara took Women's Doubles silver.
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Sabastian Sawe Wins London Marathon in 1:59:30, First Sub-Two-Hour Time in Competitive Race
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe won the London Marathon in 1:59:30, the first sub-two-hour finish in a competitive race, surpassing Kelvin Kiptum's 2023 world record.
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Asanga Seneviratne Elected National Olympic Committee President
Sri Lanka Baseball Federation chief Asanga Seneviratne won 16 votes to lead the NOC for the next four years, defeating two rivals.
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Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Wins Javelin Gold Over Olympic Stars in Nairobi
Javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga beats Olympic champion Thomas Röhler and world champion Julius Yego with an 89.28m meet record at the Kip Keino Classic.
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ICC Breaks Ground on LA28 Olympic Cricket Stadium in Pomona
Construction began April 23 at Fairplex in Pomona on the T20 venue for cricket's Olympic return after 128 years; Sri Lanka expected to compete at LA28.
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Kirsten Completes Sri Lanka 'Team Audit' in First Week as Head Coach
New coach Gary Kirsten laid out a data-driven plan focused on squad depth, fitness, and 2027 World Cup preparation in his first media Q&A.
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Thushara Withdraws Court Petition Against SLC Over IPL NOC
Colombo District Court dismisses Thushara's NOC petition after counsel notes several IPL matches have passed, ending his legal bid against SLC.
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Seventeen Air Force Athletes to Represent Sri Lanka at Asian Beach Games in China
SLAF contingent will compete across athletics, handball, volleyball, wrestling and kabaddi at the 6th Asian Beach Games, April 22 to 30.
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SLC CEO Says Board 'Not Aware' of Any Government Resignation Request
Ashley de Silva tells reporters SLC has not been notified of any move by the government to ask the Executive Committee under Shammi Silva to step down.
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Cabinet Denies Report President Asked SLC Chairman to Resign
Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa says neither the government, president nor sports minister has discussed replacing Shammi Silva or installing Eran Wickramaratne.
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Sixth Edition of Lanka Premier League Set for July 10–August 5
Sri Lanka Cricket has scheduled the 2026 LPL T20 tournament for July 10 to August 5 across four venues in Colombo, Pallekele and Dambulla.
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Government May Replace Sri Lanka Cricket Board Before May Day — Marikkar
SJB MP S.M. Marikkar said reports suggest the President may install a new Sri Lanka Cricket administration ahead of May 1 as a popular decision.
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Athapaththu's All-Round Show Levels Women's ODI Series in Rajshahi
Chamari Athapaththu took 3-36 and scored 40 as Sri Lanka chased 166 to beat Bangladesh by four wickets and level the three-match Women's ODI series 1-1.
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Bangladesh Women Record Maiden ODI Win Over Sri Lanka
Sharmin Akhter's 86 and Ritu Moni's 3-36 guided Bangladesh to a three-wicket win in Rajshahi — their first ever Women's ODI victory over Sri Lanka.
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Dasun Shanaka Handed One-Year PSL Ban Over Contract Breach
The PCB banned Dasun Shanaka from the Pakistan Super League for a year after he withdrew from Lahore Qalandars to join Rajasthan Royals as an IPL replacement.
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Pathirana Speaks After IPL Return: 'Focused on Regaining My Confidence'
Sri Lanka pacer Matheesha Pathirana shares his first public comments after joining KKR for IPL 2026 following injury recovery.
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Colombo Colts End 14-Year Drought With Premier First-Class Cricket Title
Chandimal's 800+ run season and 144 in final lead Colombo Colts to only their fourth major title in 150-year history.
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ICC Launches Corruption Probe Into Canada's T20 World Cup Match Against New Zealand
ICC Anti-Corruption Unit investigates a Canada–New Zealand game and governance issues exposed by CBC documentary.
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Jayasinghe Siblings Both Win MVP at All-Island Under-20 Basketball Championship
Methika and Binuthi Jayasinghe create unique record as brother and sister each earn MVP honours at national championship.
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Chandimal joins Quetta Gladiators as PSL replacement for Bevon Jacobs
Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Chandimal has been drafted into Quetta Gladiators as a Pakistan Super League replacement for Bevon Jacobs.
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Dilshan Madushanka Joins Sunrisers Hyderabad as IPL 2026 Replacement
Sri Lanka fast bowler Madushanka replaces injured England pacer Brydon Carse at Sunrisers Hyderabad for IPL 2026.
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Wisden Warns Cricket Governance Becoming 'Orwellian' Under BJP-Aligned BCCI
The 2026 Wisden Almanack criticises India's political influence in world cricket, warning ICC governance is increasingly shaped by BJP-BCCI ties.
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Australian Sprinter Gout Gout Eclipses Usain Bolt's Under-20 200m World Record
Gout Gout, 18, runs 19.67 seconds at Australia's national championships, shattering Bolt's under-20 200m record set in 2003.
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ICC Announces Record $8.76M Prize Pool for Women's T20 World Cup 2026
Winners of the 12-team tournament in England and Wales will receive $2.34M, with Sri Lanka Women among the participants.
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Matheesha Pathirana Clears Fitness Tests, Set to Join KKR for IPL 2026
Sri Lanka fast bowler Pathirana passes fitness assessments and is expected to travel to India imminently to join Kolkata Knight Riders.
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Trinity Demolish Royal 58-26 to Win Dialog Schools Rugby President's Trophy
Ten-try Trinity end long silverware drought with commanding victory at Sugathadasa Stadium
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Chamari Athapaththu Appointed to WCA Player Advisory Board
Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu joins Pat Cummins and Heather Knight on the World Cricketers' Association advisory board.
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Nuwan Thushara Apologises to SLC, Willing to Withdraw IPL Court Petition
Fast bowler emails SLC CEO saying he sought 'fairness and justice' and is ready to drop legal action over NOC.
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Lucknow Confirm Hasaranga Replacement Hunt as Pathirana Due at KKR
LSG Cricket Director Tom Moody says a Hasaranga replacement will be named within 48 hours; Matheesha Pathirana still expected at KKR around April 15–16.
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Muthumudalige Pushpakumara appointed head coach of China national cricket team
Former Sri Lanka cricketer Muthumudalige Pushpakumara has been appointed head coach of the China national cricket team, Newswire reported Thursday.
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Sri Lanka Cricket to Contest Thushara's IPL NOC Case; Next Hearing April 23
SLC has told the Colombo District Court it will file objections to Nuwan Thushara's petition seeking a court order to issue him an IPL NOC.
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Croospulle Century Powers Sri Lanka 'A' to Unassailable Series Lead Over New Zealand 'A'
Opening batter Lasith Croospulle hits 103 off 76 balls as Sri Lanka 'A' take 2-0 lead in the three-match One-Day series at Suriyawewa.
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Sri Lanka Reach First-Ever Asian Games Hockey Qualifiers Final After 3-2 Win Over Indonesia
National side defeats Indonesia in Bangkok semi-final to set up Friday final against Oman, marking a historic milestone for Sri Lankan field hockey.
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Sri Lanka Cricket Clears Construction Ventures Amid Colts Governance Backlash
SLC approved amendments opening the way to construction and housing contracts — a move Colts Cricket Club has formally protested on governance grounds.
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Siddons Sets Giant-Killing Goal for Sri Lanka Women at England World Cup
New women's head coach Jamie Siddons wants Sri Lanka to do more than make up the numbers at the England World Cup, starting with hosts England at Edgbaston.
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World Cricketers' Association Backs Nuwan Thushara in NOC Court Battle with SLC
WCA CEO Tom Moffat said players should not have to sue for basic rights as Nuwan Thushara's Colombo court case over the IPL NOC heads to hearing April 9.
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Cabinet Approves Permanent Employment Scheme for National Athletes
Cabinet cleared a merit-based framework offering permanent jobs to national athletes across state and semi-state institutions to curb premature retirements.
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Sri Lanka to Make Historic Modern Pentathlon Debut at Cairo World Cup
Air Force athletes Isiwaruna De Silva and Gayani Dasanayake will represent Sri Lanka for the first time at the UIPM Pentathlon World Cup from April 8.
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Colombo BC and Track Masters Win Sri Lanka Basketball League Titles
Colombo BC completed an unbeaten run to claim the men's championship 73-69, while Track Masters rallied from behind to win the women's title 53-46.
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Asalanka, Chandimal Hit Back at 'False' Fitness Test Failure Reports
Asalanka and Chandimal deny failing fitness tests; Chandimal says he is 'deeply hurt' by the unverified reports circulating in Sri Lanka cricket.
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Sri Lanka Name 28-Member Squad for New Zealand A Tour
Sri Lanka Cricket has selected a 28-member squad for the New Zealand A tour featuring three one-day matches and two four-day games across April.