(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Following the sudden announcement of national cricketer Bhanuka Rajapaksa’s decision to retire from international cricket, the Sri Lanka Cricket has taken a number of decisions on national players who intend to retire from national cricket.
"SLC sets conditions before players intend to retire from national cricket"Category: SPORT
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) –Sri Lanka cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka has informed Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) of his decision to retire from Test cricket.
"Sri Lanka cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka retires from Test cricket"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Novak Djokovic’s chance to play for a 10th Australian Open title was thrown into limbo Thursday when the country denied him entry and cancelled his visa because he failed to meet the requirements for an exemption to COVID-19 vaccination rules.
"Novak Djokovic denied entry to Australia, has visa cancelled"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) –Sri Lanka batsman Bhanuka Rajapaksa has announced his international retirement with immediate effect. In a letter written to the SLC, the 30-year-old cited familial obligations for his big decision.
"Bhanuka Rajapaksa announces international retirement with immediate effect"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka Cricket today announced the appointment of Rumesh Ratnayake as the interim coach of the National Team for the upcoming Zimbabwe tour of Sri Lanka.
"Rumesh Ratnayake appointed interim coach of the National Team for Zimbabwe tour"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga along with Mohammad Rizwan of Pakistan, Mitchell Marsh of Australia and Jos Buttler of England has been shortlisted for the ICC Men’s T20I Player of the Year 2021 award.
"ICC shortlists Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga for ICC Men’s T20I Player of the Year"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) –Sri Lankan Cricketer Jeewan Mendis has announced his retirement from International Cricket.
"Jeevan Mendis retires from International Cricket"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) –The Jaffna Kings who topped the group phase of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2021, went on to win the title as they beat the Galle Gladiators in the final by 23 runs. The Kings were also the defending champions coming into the tournament but went down to the Gladiators on three occasions before the final in this years’ edition.
"Jaffna Kings crowned champions, again"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) –The first century of this LPL season courtesy Avishka Fernando, along with the first 200-plus score of the tournament, propelled the Jaffna Kings to a 23-run win over the Dambulla Giants to secure a place in Thursday’s final against the Galle Gladiators.
"Avishka Fernando’s maiden T20 hundred takes Jaffna Kings into LPL final"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Mahela Jayawardene has been appointed as the “consultant coach” of Sri Lanka’s national teams. Effective January 1, 2022, Jayawardene’s appointment is for one year and made by Sri Lanka Cricket’s Executive Committee in consultation with the Technical Advisory Committee.
"Mahela Jayawardene appointed Sri Lanka’s ‘consultant coach’"