(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Cricket could be part of the 2028 Olympics as the ICC is working towards getting the sport included in the roster for the Los Angeles Games, MCC World Cricket Committee chairman Mike Gatting said.
"Cricket in line to be included in 2028 Olympics, says MCC’s Mike Gatting"Category: SPORT
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Observing that when coaches are hired and fail to produce the desired results hard decisions have to be taken favourable to Sri Lanka cricket, the President of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), Shammi Silva said yesterday that SLC had written to Chandika Hathurusinghe terminating his services as the head coach of the Sri Lanka cricket team. “We have given him two weeks to reply.”
"Rumesh Ratnayake as Interim Head Coach for Hathurusinghe – SLC President"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – Sports Minister Harin Fernando yesterday (05th) said that national cricket Head Coach Chandika Hathurusinghe would need to re-negotiate his contract if he wants to remain in the position.
"Chandika Hathurusingha is drawing in a salary of USD 40,000"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – The Black Caps will add local knowledge to their coaching team for their test series in Sri Lanka.
"Thilan Samaraweera to help New Zealand try beat Sri Lanka"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Former Sri Lanka pacer Nuwan Kulasekara has retired from international cricket with immediate effect.
"Nuwan Kulasekara retires from international cricket"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Lasith Malinga is set to bring down the curtains on his illustrious ODI career after the first game of the three-match series against Bangladesh in Colombo on July 26, Dimuth Karunaratne confirmed in a press conference on July 22.
"Malinga to retire after first Bangladesh ODI"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – Zimbabwe Cricket has been suspended with immediate effect. The ICC Board unanimously decided that Zimbabwe Cricket, an ICC Full Member, is in breach of Article 2.4 (c) and (d) of the ICC Constitution which imposes an obligation on Members to provide a process for free and democratic elections and to ensure that there is no government interference in its governance and / or administration for cricket respectively.
"ICC suspends Zimbabwe Cricket"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –The Presidential Sports Awards Ceremony was held under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena at the BMICH, yesterday (17).
"Outstanding Sports Personalities honoured with Presidential Awards"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) –Sports Minister Harin Fernando has called for the resignation of the Sri Lanka Cricket coaching staff.
"Sports Minister calls for resignation of Sri Lanka coaching staff"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – England beat New Zealand to win the World Cup for the first time after one of the most amazing games of cricket ever played was tied twice.
"England win Cricket World Cup"