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දෙසැම්බර් 14, 2023

සනත්ට ශ්‍රී ලංකා ක්‍රිකට් ආයතනයේ තනතුරක්

Humanity that transcends victory…

This photo shows members of the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team posing with a dedicated cricket fan named Adeesha Herath, who is in a wheelchair. Adeesha Herath, an avid Sri Lankan cricket enthusiast who frequently attends national cricket matches across Sri Lanka. This serves as the perfect proof that cricket is not merely a game confined to a scoreboard or the outcome of a win or loss.Following a historic victory—and setting aside any exhaustion—reaching out to this special, devoted fan (Aroob) and bringing a beautiful smile to her face is worth far more than the win itself!

Sri Lanka Moves to 6th Place in ODI Rankings After Defeating England

Following their historic victory against England in Rawalpindi, Sri Lanka has advanced to 6th place in the ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings, pushing England down in the process. According to the ICC rankings, Sri Lanka has accumulated 3,896 points from 41 matches, resulting in a rating of 95. Consequently, Sri Lanka now sits ahead of Afghanistan—who hold 7th place with a rating of 94—and England, who have dropped to 8th place with a rating of 93. India leads the rankings with a rating of 115, followed by New Zealand (109), South Africa (104), Pakistan (103), and Australia (102) in the subsequent positions. These new rankings have been released following Sri Lanka’s successful chase of a 430-run target against England—a feat that marks the second-highest successful run chase in the history of men’s One Day International (ODI) cricket. The latest rankings, updated on October 23, confirm that Sri Lanka has moved up to 6th place. In the rankings released on October 18, the team had been in 7th position.

Pakistan Test squad announced for upcoming two-match WTC series against Sri Lanka

The Pakistan Cricket Board has today announced an initial 14-member Test squad for the two-match ICC World Test Championship series against Sri Lanka set to be played in Rawalpindi and Lahore from 9 to 21 November. A 13-member PCB Patron’s squad has also been announced for the three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka from 4-6 November at the Islamabad Club. The selectors will add two pacers from the Patron’s squad to the Test squad following the conclusion of the warm-up match on 6 November. Babar Azam is set to continue leading the Test side, while Abdullah Fazal, Arafat Minhas, Azan Awais, Mohammad Abbas, wicketkeepers Mohammad Ghazi Ghori and Saad Baig, along with Razaullah and Saud Shakeel have retained their place in the Test squad. Left-arm spinner Ali Usman and batter Salman Ali Agha are also part of the Test squad for the series against Sri Lanka. Furthermore, a trio of batters including left-handed Mohammad Taha, right-handed Sameer Minhas and Mohammad Suleman have received maiden call-ups to the Pakistan Test squad. 26-old left-handed batter Taha is the leading run-scorer in the President’s Trophy Grade-I first-class, which began in September, with 730 runs across seven matches with the help of three centuries...

Exemplary Conduct by Sri Lankan Cricketers at Rawalpindi Stadium

It is reported that following a match held in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, several members of the Sri Lanka cricket team took the initiative to clean the dressing room and its surrounding area. After the match concluded, the players gathered empty water bottles and disposed of them in trash bins. The report notes that team captain Kusal Mendis also participated in this effort. Furthermore, the players collected and cleared away various bottles and other items that had been left scattered around the dressing room area. The report mentions that, as a result of these efforts, the departure of the team bus was delayed by approximately 30 minutes—a time during which the players were occupied with cleaning the dressing room and its surroundings. Beyond their sporting performance, this act—demonstrating a commitment to environmental cleanliness and responsible behavior—has earned the players praise from cricket fans.

AFC President Commends Significant Progress in Sri Lankan Football

Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), met with Mr. Jaswar Umar, President of the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL), on the sidelines of the AFC Extraordinary Congress held in Tokyo, Japan.During the meeting, the AFC President commended the progress achieved by the Sri Lanka national football team in recent times. He noted that Sri Lanka’s notable advancement in the FIFA World Rankings clearly reflects the country's growth potential and future prospects within the regional football landscape.Mr. Jaswar Umar expressed his sincere gratitude for the continued support provided by the AFC leadership toward the development of football in Sri Lanka. In particular, he thanked the AFC for facilitating the provision of two high-standard, new football stadiums, which will serve to strengthen Sri Lanka's football infrastructure. In addition to financial grants, the AFC continues to provide the necessary infrastructure and technical support for the development of football in Sri Lanka. This assistance contributes significantly to strengthening all facets of the sport—from grassroots development to high-performance football.Under the leadership and sound strategic vision of Mr. Jaswar Umar, Sri Lanka football has undergone a notable transformation over the past two years. This progress is clearly evident...

Pradeep Somasiri wins gold in the 1500m event at the 2026 Asian Para Games

Gold medal for Pradeep Somasiri in the 1500m event at the 2026 Asian Para GamesPradeep Somasiri secured the gold medal in the men’s 1500m (T46) event at the 2026 Asian Para Games, currently being held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, today (23).Demonstrating exceptional skill and a high level of competitiveness from the very start, he managed to surpass strong Asian competitors to claim first place. India secured second place, while the Philippines took third.