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System overhaul needed to stop slide of Sri Lankan cricket

March 20, 2021 1:40 pm

This week marked the 25th anniversary of Sri Lankan cricket's most celebrated achievement- the World Cup triumph in 1996. But the memories of those peaks had fans and critics wondering how it all could have gone downhill so quickly.

SLC instructs Sri Lankan team manager to submit report on alleged misconduct by player

January 21, 2021 6:31 pm

The SLC said that there have been several media reports that a team member currently playing in the Test series against England had misbehaved with the medical staff member.

Sri Lanka beat South Africa to claim historic series win

Sri Lanka to tour South Africa for two-Test series: Reports

October 25, 2020 3:11 pm

Sri Lanka last toured South Africa in 2019, becoming the first Asian team to win a Test series there.

Bangladesh's tour of Sri Lanka in October postponed once again

September 28, 2020 5:30 pm

Bangladesh were supposed to tour Sri Lanka in July-August for three Test matches but it was postponed because of the global health crisis.

SLC to launch inaugural T10 tournament in December

September 09, 2020 3:55 pm

Eight teams comprising six foreign players each will compete in the tournament in two venues.

Inaugural Sri Lanka Premier League to start on November 14

September 04, 2020 4:12 pm

The SLPL was initially scheduled to take place between August 28 to September 20, but had to be postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Sri Lanka police drop 2011 World Cup final fixing probe

July 04, 2020 8:04 am

Aravinda De Silva and Kumar Sangakkara, the sitting president of the MCC, were quizzed for over six and 10 hours respectively by the police, which led to protests outside SLC office on Thursday.

Sri Lanka police begin criminal investigation on 2011 World Cup final fixing allegations

June 30, 2020 2:58 pm

2011 World Cup final was recently voted the greatest sporting moment of the century but India’s win is now being investigated by Sri Lankan police.

After declaring Sri Lanka sold 2011 World Cup final, minister says it's his suspicion

June 25, 2020 5:30 pm

The Sri Lankan government has ordered an enquiry into the matter and a special police investigation unit recorded former sports minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage's statement on Wednesday.

Jayawardene, Sangakkara hit back at former Sri Lanka sports minister's 2011 WC final fixing claims

June 20, 2020 5:03 pm

After Sri Lanka’s former sports minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage alleged that the 2011 World Cup final was fixed, the sports ministry of the island-country ordered an investigation into the matter.