‘Back in form’ Mohammad Yousuf eyeing international comeback

Last Updated: Saturday, June 16, 2012, 16:52

Mohammad Yousuf, who returned from England after a successful brief stint with Lashings World XI Cricket Club, is now eyeing the inaugural Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL) as he strives to make his international comeback.

Indian players could play in SLPL: Srinivasan

Last Updated: Saturday, May 12, 2012, 22:28

There is a possibility of Indian players` participation in the inaugural edition of the Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL), provided the hosts make such a proposal, said BCCI president N Srinivasan.

SL Sports Minister appoints probe committee on SLPL deal

Last Updated: Saturday, February 25, 2012, 17:57

Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage has appointed a top level probe committee to look into the deal made by the Singapore based company, Somerset Entertainment Ventures, which promoted the aborted Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL).

Sri Lankan T20 struggles on opening day

Last Updated: Thursday, July 21, 2011, 00:00

Sri Lanka`s inaugural Twenty20 premier league began on Thursday in front of sparse crowds with the first game decided by a bowl-out due to overnight showers.

Can’t run SLPL without BCCI’s support: SLC

Last Updated: Saturday, July 9, 2011, 00:00

The Sri Lankan cricket board has admitted that they can`t organise the T20 league without the support of the BCCI.

Sri Lanka Premier League postponed to next year

Last Updated: Friday, July 8, 2011, 00:00

The inaugural edition of the Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL) has been postponed to August 2012.

PCB clears Afridi to play in SLPL

Last Updated: Monday, July 4, 2011, 00:00

Pakistan Cricket Board today said it had given clearance to former captain Shahid Afridi to take part in the inaugural Sri Lankan Premier League starting later this month.

I have learnt the art of captaincy from Warne, says Tanvir

Last Updated: Monday, July 4, 2011, 00:00

After leading Rawalpindi Rams to title beating Karachi Dolphins in the inaugural Super-8s Twenty20 championship, discarded all-rounder Sohail Tanvir attributed his success to the subtle nuances of captaincy he picked up from Shane Warne during his stint at Rajasthan Royals in IPL-I.

SL Sports Minister urges Indian counterpart to resolve SLPL

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 29, 2011, 00:00

Somachandra de Silva revealed that Sri Lanka`s Sports Minister has written to his Indian counterpart, urging him to resolve the deadlock over SLPL.

BCCI holds firm on Indian players` participation in SLPL

Last Updated: Friday, June 24, 2011, 00:00

The BCCI has turned down Sri Lanka sports minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage`s request to revise its ban on Indian players participating in the inaugural Sri Lankan Premier League (SLPL).

Sri Lanka officials head to India for T20 league talks

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 21, 2011, 00:00

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) officials are hopeful that hastily arranged talks with their Indian counterparts will succeed in releasing players from that country to participate in the inaugural Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL) Twenty20 tournament.

SLC to discuss BCCI no to SLPL

Last Updated: Sunday, June 19, 2011, 00:00

Taken aback by the BCCI`s refusal of permission to the Indian players to participate in the Sri Lanka Premier League, SLC will meet to discuss the matter.