Sri Lanka

Pakistan announce Twenty20 league in Qatar in 2016

Najam Sethi, former chairman of the PCB, announced the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will be held from 4-24 February, 2016.
26 August 2015, 15:34 PM

Ireland to host Pakistan and Sri Lanka in one-day internationals

Ireland will host one-day internationals against Sri Lanka and Pakistan in the summer of 2016.
25 August 2015, 14:39 PM

Ashwin takes five in commanding win

India defeat Sri Lanka by 278 runs in the 2nd Test at Colombo (PSS) to level the 3-match series.
24 August 2015, 10:33 AM

SL authority cracks down on illegal bowling actions

Sri Lanka Cricket's Illegal Bowling Action Committee (IBAC), headed by former double international Ishak Sahabdeen, has taken several steps to eradicate suspect actions with the immediate aim of ensuring their players are not pulled up during the Under-19 World Cup in Bangladesh next year.
23 August 2015, 06:42 AM

Bangladesh new SAFF U-16 champion

Bangladesh clinch SAFF U-16 football championship 2015 by defeating India 4-2 in tie-breaker at Sylhet District Stadium.
18 August 2015, 13:44 PM

Ex-Sri Lanka leader Rajapakse concedes election defeat

Sri Lanka's former strongman Mahinda Rajapakse admits his dream of a political comeback was over after conceding defeat in parliamentary elections.
18 August 2015, 11:47 AM

SRI LANKA PARLIAMENT ELECTIONS: THE RAJA FACTOR

Rajapaksa's re-entry into politics has changed the total complexion of the election. He organised large rallies and spoke as though he was the PM candidate. He is still popular and has taken the centre stage in the campaign.
16 August 2015, 18:00 PM

Stop talking, focus on playing good cricket: Gavaskar to team India

Former Indian Cricket captain Sunil Gavaskar slams the cricket team for their listless performance.
16 August 2015, 06:16 AM

Sri Lanka v India: Herath's seven inspires stunning SL win

This was a return to what Sri Lanka do really well: runs to play with, in-and-out fields so they are both attacking and defending at the same time.
15 August 2015, 11:11 AM

Virat Kohli was born to lead, says Sunil Gavaskar (video)

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar describes Test skipper Virat Kohli as someone born to assume the leadership role.
14 August 2015, 13:25 PM

Which is the best Test batting pair?

Which Test batting pair was the best in history of cricket?
14 August 2015, 12:05 PM

Bangladesh U16s qualify as group champions

Bangladesh Under-16 football team have confirmed their position at the top of the group after a 2-1 win against India.
13 August 2015, 14:19 PM

Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka 4-0 in SAFF U-16 Championship

Bangladesh made a sparkling start in the SAFF U-16 Championship with an emphatic 4-0 win against Sri Lanka.
11 August 2015, 15:42 PM

Bangladesh, Pakistan have one eye on Champions Trophy

Bangladesh needs to win one game against South Africa to retain pre-series points, Pakistan must win series against Sri Lanka to move ahead of eighth-ranked West Indies.
8 July 2015, 11:04 AM

Pakistan move to 3rd place in Test ranking

Pakistan jump three places to third in the ICC Test Championship table following a 7-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in Pallekele on Tuesday.
7 July 2015, 08:53 AM

Mahinda Rajapakse Bounces Back

After months of negotiation and show of strength, former President Mahinda Rajapakse was finally given a ticket to contest by the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) which is part of the United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA), a conglomerate of around sixteen parties.
5 July 2015, 18:00 PM

Lankan great Sangakkara to quit during India series (video)

Sri Lankan great Kumar Sangakkara will quit international cricket during the test series against India, the island nation's most prolific batsman has said.
27 June 2015, 14:09 PM

Sachin Tendulkar voted best Test player of 21st century by CA website

India's legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar has been voted the 'Best Test player' of the 21st century in an online poll conducted by Cricket Australia's website.
25 June 2015, 13:20 PM

Former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas confirmed as ICC president

Former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas assumed role of International Cricket Council (ICC) president.
25 June 2015, 04:10 AM

Bangladesh at high risk of heart diseases: Report

People in seven South Asian countries including Bangladesh have a higher risk of heart disease at an early age than any other ethnic group.
23 June 2015, 07:33 AM