Cricket news

Sri Lanka name new Test skipper

Kusal Mendis takes over from Dhananjaya de Silva as the new Test skipper of Sri Lanka.

Dhananjaya de Silva steps down as Sri Lanka Test Captain

Sri Lanka’s Test captain, Dhananjaya de Silva, has decided to step down from the captaincy with immediate effect.

De Silva steps down from Sri Lanka Test captaincy

Dhananjaya de Silva, who was appointed as the Sri Lanka Test captain in January 2024, has stepped down from the captaincy with immediate effect.

Sri Lanka Cricket facilitates Bahrain Cricket with training facilities in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Cricket facilitated the Bahrain Cricket Federation with logistical and coaching support to train its team in Sri Lanka, as part of its continued efforts to support the development of cricket among Associate Nations.

Sri Lanka Cricket extends facilities to Bahrain cricket team

Under its ongoing programme of supporting the development of the game in Associate Member nations, Sri Lanka Cricket has provided the Bahrain cricket team with the playing and training facilities required for a training stint in Sri Lanka, along with support in organising matches.

Pakistan name squads for Sri Lanka series

Pakistan's squads for the T20 and ODI international series against Sri Lanka were named recently. Sahibzada Farhan has been handed the captaincy of the T20 side, while the ODI side will be led by Shaheen Shah Afridi.

Nalanda College seal nine-wicket win

Nalanda College, Colombo recorded a nine-wicket victory over Gurukula College, Kelaniya in the match played today (6) in the Inter-School Division One Limited-Over Cricket Tournament, organised by the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with the support of Sri Lanka Cricket.

Sri Lanka women seal victory off the final ball

Sri Lanka's Women's Under-19 side launched their campaign in the tri-series in Pakistan with a thrilling four-wicket win over Bangladesh.

Sri Lanka U17 team departs for Pakistan tour

Sri Lanka Under-17 team has left for Pakistan to take part in a series comprising one three-day match and five one-day matches.

Pakistan squads announced for Sri Lanka T20Is and ODI Tri-Series

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced Pakistan men’s squads for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka and the ODI tri-series involving England and Sri Lanka.

Under-17 cricketers depart for Pakistan tour

The Sri Lanka Under-17 team left the island to take part in a three-day match and a five-match one-day series to be played in Pakistan from the 9th of this month.

Sri Lanka seal thrilling last-ball win over Bangladesh in Women’s U19 Tri-Series

Sri Lanka registered a thrilling last-ball victory over Bangladesh in the third match of the Women’s U19 T20 Tri-Series in Pakistan 2026.

Sri Lanka Tour of Pakistan 2026 | ODI squad

The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has selected the following 16-member squad to take part in the Tri-Nation Series in Pakistan.

Avishka Fernando recalled to Sri Lanka's ODI side for tri-series in Pakistan

Sahan Arachchige took the spot of the injured Hasaranga, while Charith Asalanka was dropped

Avishka Fernando, Sahan Arachchige return for ODI Tri-Series in Pakistan

The National Cricket Selection Committee has announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming ODI Tri-Series in Pakistan, featuring Sri Lanka, Pakistan and England.

Sri Lanka squad named for Pakistan tri-nation ODI series

Sri Lanka Cricket's selection committee has named a 16-member squad for the tri-nation ODI series in Pakistan featuring Pakistan, Sri Lanka and England.

Sri Lanka unveil ODI squad for tri-series in Pakistan

Chamudi and company go down to Pakistan

The Sri Lanka Women's Under-19 team, taking part in the women's youth tri-series hosted by Pakistan, had to settle for a 5-wicket defeat in their opening match. Their opponents were hosts Pakistan.