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May 2, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Cricket, International Cricket, National Cricket

Pathum Nissanka’s successful Rajasthan match

Yesterday’s match in this year’s IPL was between Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals.Pathum Nissanka, who was dropped from Delhi in that match, was called back into the match.Batting first,...

April 30, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Cricket, National Cricket

What difference will Kumar Sangakkara make to Sri Lankan cricket?

At a time when Sri Lankan cricket is in a serious decline, the news of Kumar Sangakkara, an intellectual who has won international cricket, joining the Cricket Interim Committee...

April 29, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Cricket, National Cricket

Sri Lanka Cricket appoints Iran Wickramaratne as chairman of new interim committee of management, Mahanama-Sangakkara-Wettamuni as committee members

Former Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Iran Wickramaratne has been appointed as the chairman of the new interim committee of the Sri Lanka Cricket. Roshan Mahanama, Kumar Sangakkara, Thusira Radella,...

April 28, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Cricket, National Cricket

Sri Lanka Cricket Chairman and Executive Committee Decide to Resign

The Sri Lanka Cricket Chairman Shammi Silva and the Executive Committee have decided to resign. It is reported that the Cricket Executive Committee, which met this afternoon (28), took...

April 27, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Cricket, National Cricket

Shammi to resign as Cricket Chairman on Wednesday

Sri Lanka Cricket Chairman Shammi Silva is set to resign from the post on Wednesday (29), reported, citing government sources. According to the report, it has been learned that...

April 24, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Cricket, National Cricket

Sri Lankan cricketers to get bonuses if they win matches, pay cuts if they lose

The Sri Lanka Cricket Board has taken steps to award bonuses to Sri Lankan cricketers when they win matches and to implement a new system of deducting money when...

April 23, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Cricket, National Cricket

“No official notice has been received from Shammi to resign,” says Sri Lanka Cricket

The Sri Lanka Cricket Board says that its side is not aware of any information that the government has asked the executive committee members, including chairman Shammi Silva, to...

April 23, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Cricket, National Cricket

Cricketer Nuwan Thushara has withdrawn the complaint filed in the Colombo District Court today.

He filed the complaint seeking a mandatory interim order compelling the Sri Lanka Cricket to issue him a “no objection” certificate to enable him to participate in international Premier...

April 23, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Cricket, International Cricket, National Cricket

Kusal Mendis makes history in the World T20!

Yesterday, Mendis became the second Sri Lankan to cross the 6,000-run mark in the World T20. 🇱🇰This journey, which came with unwavering effort and dedication, is truly a source...

April 22, 2026
Slsports Viraj
Cricket, International Cricket, National Cricket

Dates Set for Lanka Premier League 2026

The Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 will be held from 10th July to 5 August 2026.The sixth edition of the much-anticipated T20 league will be played across four venues:...

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