A legal battle has unfolded between Sri Lankan pacer Nuwan Thushara and Sri Lanka Cricket, with the fast bowler seeking court intervention to participate in IPL 2026 for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The 31-year-old has approached the Colombo District Court after being denied the mandatory No Objection Certificate (NOC), a decision that could jeopardise his place […]

Nuwan Thushara is set to miss the Indian Premier League 2026 after Sri Lanka Cricket reportedly denied him a No Objection Certificate (NOC) under its newly implemented fitness policy. The decision comes as a major blow for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who were counting on the pacer as part of their overseas bowling attack this season. […]

Sri Lanka’s campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 ended in disappointment after a heavy 61-run defeat against the New Zealand national cricket team at the R Premadasa Stadium on February 25. The loss officially knocked the co-hosts out of semifinal contention and capped off a dramatic collapse after a promising start to […]

Sri Lanka have suffered a major blow in their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out of the remainder of the tournament due to a left hamstring injury. The star all-rounder picked up the strain during Sri Lanka’s opening match against Ireland in Colombo, and scans have confirmed that he will be […]

Sri Lanka Cricket have made a decisive move ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 by appointing former India batting coach Vikram Rathour as the national team’s new batting coach. With Sri Lanka set to co-host the marquee tournament, the appointment signals the board’s intent to leave no stone unturned in their quest […]

Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi was left visibly shaken after learning about the tragic demise of Dunith Wellalage’s father during the Asia Cup 2025 in Abu Dhabi. Only moments earlier, Nabi had brutally targeted the young Sri Lankan spinner, smashing him for five sixes in a single over. Yet, the cricketing battle quickly gave way to […]

Former Sri Lanka all-rounder Farveez Maharoof has backed India as the outright favourites for the Asia Cup 2025. This tournament is set to bring high-voltage action when it kicks off on September 9 with Afghanistan taking on Hong Kong in the opener. Defending champions India, under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, find themselves in Group […]

A tribute to two of cricket’s greatest spinners, Shane Warne and Muttiah Muralitharan adorns the entrance to the Galle International Stadium now. The tribute in terms of a commemorative display, unveiled before the first Test between Sri Lanka and Australia and the inaugural Warne-Muralitharan Trophy, has fans honouring the duo by adding their signature to […]

Former Sri Lankan captain Angelo Mathews recently expressed his disappointment over Sri Lanka’s sparse Test schedule for 2024. The International Cricket Council (ICC) recently unveiled the Test match itinerary, revealing that Sri Lanka will play just one Test series this calendar year—a two-match series against Bangladesh—after hosting Australia for a similar series in January and […]

Sri Lankan pacer Lahiru Kumara produced a moment of brilliance during the second Test against South Africa in Gqeberha, clean-bowling star batter Aiden Markram with a stunning inswinger. The delivery was one of the standout moments of the series so far, leaving the South African vice-captain bewildered. Aiden Markram, who looked composed at the crease, […]