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December 14, 2023

Sri Lanka Cricket appoints Sanath Jayasuriya as the full-time ‘Cricket Consultant’

Lahiru Udara falls for 91, just shy of his maiden T20 century!

Sri Lanka win toss, bat first against Pakistan in first T20I. after that Sri Lanka finish on 182/8 in 20 overs. In that match a brilliant 91 off 55 balls from Lahiru Udara helps Sri Lanka post 182 against Pakistan in the 1st T20I. Pakistan need 183 runs to win!

Another Explosive Innings from Sanjana Kavindi

The Sri Lanka team secured a magnificent 9-wicket victory over Pakistan today in the second match of the Under-19 Women's T20 Tri-Nation Series currently being held in Pakistan.It is noteworthy that, just as in previous matches, Sanjana Kavindi displayed explosive batting, scoring 61 runs off 46 balls—including eight fours and a six.Commentators praised Sanjana’s batting performance enthusiastically, noting that it frequently evoked memories of Sanath Jayasuriya’s style of play.Having won three of the four matches played in the series, Sri Lanka has taken the lead in the points table, while Bangladesh holds second place and hosts Pakistan sit in third.Each team is scheduled to play two more matches.

The IPL and the PSL will clash this time as well

It is reported that the IPL will be held in India between March and May 2027 as usual, and the Pakistan Super League will also be held for the third time in the same period.From the beginning of 2016 to 2024, this PSL tournament has been held in the months of February and March.However, the Pakistan Cricket Board decided to move the PSL tournament to April and May due to the severe cold weather and fog in Punjab.

Another commanding win for Sri Lanka U19 womens against Pakistan

The Sri Lanka team won the second match against Pakistan in the Under-19 girls' T20 tri-nation cricket tournament by 9 wickets.Batting first in the match held in Faisalabad, the Pakistan Under-19 team scored 111 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.Chasing the target, the Sri Lanka Under-19 girls' team reached the required score in 15.2 overs, losing only one wicket.The Under-19 girls' T20 tri-nation cricket tournament features teams from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and the hosts, Pakistan.

Statement from the Sri Lanka Cricket Transformation Committee

The Sri Lanka Cricket Transformation Committee wishes to place in proper context certainremarks made during a recent television interview by its Honoary Chairman, EranWickramaratne.The Committee wishes to clarify that the remarks were not intended, nor should they beconstrued, as casting any adverse reflection upon the ICC, nor upon the manner in which theICC has engaged with or dealt with Sri Lanka Cricket.The Chairman’s observations were made in the context of explaining the existing legal andadministrative mechanisms in Sri Lanka relating to the election of sports governing bodies andthe provisions governing the appointment of interim administrations and how such mechanismsoperate within Sri Lanka’s existing legal and administrative framework.The observations were in no way intended to counter, question, or depart from the principles,guidelines, or requirements of the ICC but were intended solely to explain the prevailing legaland administrative mechanisms applicable in Sri Lanka and the manner in which the ongoinggovernance reform process is being undertaken within that framework.The Chairman’s comments were therefore made in the context of explaining the broadergovernance reform process and the various considerations arising in relation to the futureadministration of cricket in Sri Lanka and were not intended to question the role, conduct, orposition of the ICC in relation...

Pakistan U17 and Sri Lanka U17 battle begins tomorrow

Measures have been taken to tighten security across the city of Rawalpindi, Pakistan, for the upcoming T20 cricket series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The Pakistani federal government and the Punjab provincial government have deployed the army and special forces to ensure the safety of the visiting Sri Lankan team and the matches themselves. The Sri Lankan team has already arrived in Rawalpindi for this three-match T20 series, with all games scheduled to take place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on October 9, 11, and 13. Authorities have taken steps to bolster security around the stadium and other key locations in Rawalpindi as the city prepares for the international cricket series. In addition to the police and other law enforcement agencies, the army and special forces have been integrated into the security operations. This security plan covers the touring Sri Lankan team's travel and accommodation, as well as security around the stadium during matches. Five additional players from the Sri Lankan squad are scheduled to join the team today, completing the full squad. Eight Sri Lankan players and five officials arrived in Rawalpindi on Sunday night, while another five players arrived on Monday morning. The Pakistan T20 squad is also...