The International Cricket Council (ICC) today confirmed that the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Umpires and the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees will remain unchanged for the 2026-2027 international cricket season, following its annual review and selection process. After a comprehensive assessment conducted by the ICC’s Umpire Selection Panel, it has been determined that the current group […]
Australia Squad named for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
Darcie Brown has been left out of Australia’s T20 World Cup squad, while Grace Harris has returned to the fold Lucy Hamilton will feature in her first T20 World Cup after squeezing out fellow fast bowler Darcie Brown for a place in Australia’s squad for the coming tournament in England and Wales. Australia have revealed […]
South Africa Squad named for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
The South African Women’s National Selection Panel has today confirmed the 15-player squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, set to take place in England and Wales from 12 June – 05 July. Aiming to continue inspiring the future generations of women’s cricket in the country, the Proteas squad, captained by Laura […]
Massive LKR 450 Million Investment for School Sports!
The government has launched a project worth LKR 450 million to encourage school children across the island to engage in sports. The inaugural event, chaired by the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mr. Sunil Kumara Gamage, was held today (08th) at the Department of Sports Development, where the official distribution of sports equipment to […]
The Story of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup So Far
Nine editions of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup have provided breathtaking action for nearly two decades. Here is a look back at each chapter of the tournament’s story so far. 2009 Winner: England Runners-up: New Zealand The inaugural edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup was held in England as an eight-team tournament at the same time as the men’s tournament. England, Australia, […]
Imesha Dulani and Laura Cardosa form the shortlist for ICC Player of the Month
Bangladesh fast bowler Nahid Rana, Oman captain Jatinder Singh and left-arm seamer Ajay Kumar of the United Arab Emirates have made the shortlist for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for April, while South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt, Sri Lanka batter Imesha Dulani and Brazil all-rounder Laura Cardosa are in line for the women’s award. […]
Lanka Premier League 2026: Foreign Player Registration to Open!
The online portal for foreign player registration for the upcoming Lanka Premier League (LPL) will open on 8 May 2026.Once launched, the portal can be accessed via www.srilankacricket.lk and will remain open until 18 May 2026. The sixth edition of the much-anticipated T20 league will be played across four venues: SSC, Colombo; RPICS, Colombo; PICS, Pallekele; and […]
Sri Lanka Tour of West Indies 2026 | Match Fixture
Sri Lanka’s Men’s National Team will tour the West Indies during the months of June-July 2026 to engage in a bilateral series. The team during the tour will play 03 ODIs, 03 T20Is, and two test matches. The tour will commence with the ODI series and end with the test series.
New Transformation Committee Appointed for Sri Lanka Cricket
The Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mr. Sunil Kumara Gamage, issued Extraordinary Gazette No. 2486/16 today, 29.04.2026, by virtue of the powers vested in him under Sections 32 and 33 of the Sports Law No. 25 of 1973 (as amended). Accordingly, the registration of the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Committee has been temporarily suspended. […]
Sri Lanka Cricket Grants Rs. 10 Million to Rising Javelin Athlete Rumesh Tharanga
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) today provided a financial grant to rising javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage. He was awarded a grant of Rs. 10 million. This support was extended under the direction of the SLC President Mr. Shammi Silva and the Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket, following a request made by the Minister of […]
Sri Lanka Cricket to name a women’s cricket tournament under late ‘Gwen Herat.’
Sri Lanka Cricket decided to dedicate the ‘Major Club Women’s 50-Over Tournament’ in memory of the late Gwen Herat, the founding president of the Sri Lanka Women’s Cricket Association. This decision has been made in recognition of the outstanding service rendered by Mrs. Herat towards the founding of Women’s Cricket Association in the country. It […]
AC Milan Academy Coaching Legend Davide Battistini Returns to Sri Lanka !
Cinnamon Grand Colombo recently welcomed back Davide Battistini on his second visit to the island, facilitated through Colombo Athletic’s long standing partnership with AC Milan. Battistini’s visit coincided with the third international training camp conducted by Colombo Athletic. Within just 15 months, the programme has already delivered multiple camps in Colombo, along with an international […]