Last Updated: Tuesday, April 2, 2013, 10:55
Despite mounting pressure from nationalists to snub the event, Sri Lanka Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage said that the players were allowed to take part in the Indian Premier League in view of BCCI`s assistance to Sri Lanka at times of need in the past.
Last Updated: Wednesday, March 6, 2013, 21:13
Middle-order batsman Thilan Samaraweera today said his omission from the Test squad for the series against Bangladesh forced him to retire from international cricket.
Last Updated: Monday, March 4, 2013, 00:08
A row between Sri Lanka Cricket and its centrally contracted players, which had threatened to turn into a major crisis, ended today following talks, according to chief selector Sanath Jayasuriya.
Last Updated: Saturday, February 23, 2013, 18:49
Angelo Mathews, who was recently appointed Sri Lanka``s captain, has claimed the experienced trio of Kumar Sangakkara, Tillakaratne Dilshan and Mahela Jayawardene is still pivotal to team``s success, as they always help talented youngsters emerge into mature individuals.
Last Updated: Tuesday, February 19, 2013, 14:24
Sri Lanka`s veteran batsman and former captain Mahela Jayawardene has been forced out of next month`s three-match Test series against Bangladesh due to a finger injury.
Last Updated: Thursday, February 14, 2013, 16:54
Colombo: All rounder Angelo Mathews has been appointed Sri Lanka`s Test and ODI captain, replacing Mahela Jayawardene, for a period of one year.
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 30, 2013, 21:20
Sri Lanka`s new chief selector Sanath Jayasuriya on Wednesday denied plans to target senior players in a major overhaul of the national team.
Last Updated: Tuesday, January 29, 2013, 15:49
Both Australian and Sri Lankan players have declared that there is no remaining animosity over the heated confrontation which took place at the end of the second Twenty20.
Last Updated: Monday, January 7, 2013, 13:15
Outgoing Sri Lanka captain has urged his young teammates to work hard and raise their game in order to succeed at the international stage and help the national team come out of their current tragic state.
Last Updated: Thursday, January 3, 2013, 13:27
Legendary television commentator Richie Benaud has paid tribute to former England captain Tony Greig, ‘a gifted colleague and friend’.
Last Updated: Saturday, December 29, 2012, 16:11
Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson was the first person to walk into the change-room and make sure everything is fine with Sri Lankan batsman Kumar Sangakkara after hurting him with a venomous bouncer on day three of the Boxing Day Test match.
Last Updated: Friday, December 28, 2012, 14:26
Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene has blasted his players for playing bad cricket during their humiliating innings and 201 runs defeat at the hands of Australia in the Boxing Day Test match at the MCG.
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