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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.