Dhananjaya de Silva has been appointed as the captain of the Sri Lanka Test team, replacing Dimuth Karunaratne, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) chief selector Upul Tharanga said.When he leads, Dhananjaya will become the 18th cricketer to lead Sri Lanka in men’s Test matches.Dhananjaya...

Following the disgraceful defeat by a mammoth 302 runs against India on Thursday, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has called for an urgent and comprehensive explanation from the entire coaching staff and selectors.After getting all out on a mere 50 runs in the Asia Cup...

Sri Lanka's cabinet has approved a proposal of offering visa-free entry for nationals from India and six other countries, Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said.The minister said that the cabinet approved visa-free entry for travellers from India, China, Russia,...

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Tuesday announced that Dilshan Madushanka, Dunith Wellalage, and Sahan Arachchige will fly to Zimbabwe to join the squad as stand-by players for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier. The three players will join their team...

A total of 8,875 road accidents were reported in Sri Lanka so far this year, resulting in the loss of 1,043 lives, Transport Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna said.The majority of vehicles involved in these accidents were buses, motorcycles, and three-wheelers,...

Canada-based pro-Khalistan leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was declared a 'wanted terrorist' by the Indian government, was shot dead by two unidentified gunmen at the parking lot of Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara in the Punjabi-dominated Surrey city of British Columbia...

Over 700 people were killed in road accidents in Sri Lanka during the first four months of this year, the police said on Tuesday.Police spokesman Nihal Thalduwa told the media that a total of 8,202 accidents occurred during the given period, reports Xinhua...

Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan, who played the India Premier League (IPL) 2023 final against Chennai Super Kings earlier this week, has suffered a lower=back injury and is ruled out of the first two matches of the third match ODI series against Sri Lanka starting...

Sri Lanka has invited Tamil superstar Rajinikanth to visit the island nation in an effort to boost tourism.Sri Lanka's Deputy High Commissioner, Dr. D. Venkateshwaran met the world renowned actor at the latter's residence in Chennai invited him to visit...

At least 11 people were killed and 10 others remained missing after an explosion ripped through a coal mine in Colombia's Cundinamarca, local authorities said. "We are making every effort with the Cundinamarca government to rescue the trapped people...

Sri Lanka's desire to play more Test cricket received a boost on Tuesday as Ireland's next month's visit to the island nation will now include two Test matches instead of ODIs.The tour was recently scheduled to consist of one Test match and two ODIs, but...

Regular skipper Chamari Athapaththu will lead the 15-member Sri Lanka squad for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup, scheduled to take place from February 10-26 in South Africa.The Athapaththu-led side will be without the services of all-rounder Hasini Perera,...

Visiting External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday reassured India's strong ties with Sri Lanka and insisted that New Delhi would standby it southern neighbour which is going through the worst ever economic crisis in its post-independent history."I would...

Visiting External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar has conveyed to his Sri Lankan counterpart about India's commitment to increase investment flows to the financially-strapped southern neighbour to hasten its economic recovery."Conveyed our commitment to...

Colombo Stars reached the final of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2022 with a thrilling 6-wicket win over Kandy Falcons in Qualifier 2 on Thursday. The Falcons made 168 runs with the loss of six wickets in 20 overs before the Stars chased down the target in...

In a rain interrupted match, defending champions Jaffna Kings defeated Kandy Falcons by 24 runs using D/L method in Qualifier 1 at the R Premadasa Stadium, here on Wednesday in the ongoing Lanka Premier League 2022.Batting first, Kandy Falcons posted a...

Matthew Forde was at his imperious best as Dambulla Aura registered their second victory in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2022. They defeated Galle Gladiators by 4 wickets after Kusal Mendis' side scored 129/8 in 20 overs.Batting second, Dambulla Aura chased...

Jaffna Kings beat Colombo Stars by eight wickets in the first match of the day at the R. Premadasa Stadium here on Monday, in the ongoing Lanka Premier League 2022. Batting first, Colombo Stars could only manage 128 on the board for the loss of 9 wickets.Chasing...

Kandy Falcons beat Dambulla Aura by 39 runs in the second match at the R Premadasa Stadium in the ongoing Lanka Premier League 2022. Batting first, Kandy Falcons posted a total of 160 for the loss of 7 wickets.Chasing down the target, for Dambulla Aura, Jordan...

Jaffna Kings beat Galle Gladiators by 16 runs in the ongoing Lanka Premier League 2022 at the R Premadasa Stadium, here on Sunday. Batting first, Jaffna Kings posted a competitive total of 170/8 in stipulated 20 overs.Chasing down the target, Thanuka Dabare...