Sri Lankan white-ball player Isuru Udana, who had resisted recent pay restructuring, quit the national team Saturday in an apparent move to join financially more lucrative foreign leagues. Sri Lanka Cricket said the 33-year-old allrounder was retiring from national duties with immediate effect. “I believe the time has come for me to make way for […]
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Sri Lanka-India international postponed over Covid-19 case
Sri Lanka on Tuesday postponed the second Twenty20 international against India just hours before its start, after an Indian player tested positive for coronavirus. All-rounder Krunal Pandya was found positive during a routine check, Sri Lanka Cricket said in a statement. “The medical teams have identified eight members as close contacts,” the board said. “The […]
Sri Lanka squad hits back at criticism with social media boycott
Sri Lanka’s head coach Mickey Arthur ordered the national squad off social media on Saturday after disgruntled fans launched a campaign to boycott players following a string of defeats overseas. The South African coach said players were getting “absolutely hammered” and it was affecting their judgement and mood as they prepare for the T20 World […]
Sri Lanka seek wicketkeeper on eve of India series
Twenty-four hours before Sri Lanka start a one-day series against India on Sunday, the beleaguered home side still did not know who their wicketkeeper would be, new captain Dasun Shanaka said. With a multitude of disciplinary, injury and coronavirus problems, Shanaka was also putting on a brave face over throwing five players with no international […]
Sri Lanka skipper Perera injured for India series
Sri Lanka captain Kusal Perera sprained his shoulder in training and will miss a one-day series against India starting Sunday, cricket authorities said. The wicketkeeper-batsman will miss three one-day internationals and three Twenty20 matches after, Sri Lanka Cricket said Friday. Fast bowler Binura Fernando was also injured during practice on Thursday and will miss the […]
Sri Lanka-India postponed for five days by coronavirus
Sri Lanka’s cricket board said Saturday that a one-day series against India would be postponed for five days because of a Covid-19 outbreak in the Sri Lankan camp. Several Sri Lankan players and officials have been put into isolation after batting coach Grant Flower and a team data analyst tested positive for coronavirus on Friday. […]
Sri Lanka cricketers sign pay deals after board threat
Sri Lankan cricketers due to play India in a series this month signed new performance-related contracts after being given a Wednesday deadline, but Test captain Dimuth Karunaratne and former skipper Angelo Mathews have been left out, sources said. The national squad, which has suffered a number of defeats on the pitch and discipline problems out […]
India dismiss ‘B-team’ claims on Sri Lanka tour
India batsman Suryakumar Yadav on Wednesday shrugged off complaints that only a weakened side had been sent to Sri Lanka for a limited overs tour. Former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga slammed the island’s sports leaders for agreeing to the tour by a “B Team” Indian side without top stars Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Mohammed […]
Sri Lanka’s Rajapaksa fined for slamming cricket board
Sri Lanka T20 player Bhanuka Rajapaksa was fined $5,000 and handed a suspended one year ban Monday for giving interviews critical of the national board management. Sri Lanka Cricket said the 29-year-old was in breach of his contract with the interviews to local media and on social media platforms. His ban was suspended for two […]
Sri Lanka’s ‘terrible trio’ dropped from Indian series
Three Sri Lankan cricket players ordered to leave the tour of England on disciplinary grounds will be dropped from a home series against India in July, officials said Wednesday. Dubbed the “terrible trio” by media, vice captain Kusal Mendis, opener Danushka Gunathilaka and wicket keeper Niroshan Dickwella returned home Tuesday Sri Lanka Cricket officials said […]