News for 'LPL'

Will Karthik, Ashwin play in Lanka Premier League?

Will Karthik, Ashwin play in Lanka Premier League?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

'For the very first time, Indian cricketers are expected to join the action, their names will be revealed soon.'

IPL Auction: Look Out For These Youngsters

IPL Auction: Look Out For These Youngsters

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

With the IPL auction days away, some young cricketers who may launch a bidding war among the franchises.

Former SL spinner Senanayake charged in match-fixing case

Former SL spinner Senanayake charged in match-fixing case

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Sachithra Senanayake has been indicted by the Hambantota High Court for attempting to lure a fellow player for match-fixing during the 2020 Lanka Premier League.

Match-fixing scandal hits Sri Lanka T10

Match-fixing scandal hits Sri Lanka T10

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Prem Thakkur, the Indian owner of Lanka T10 Super League team Galle Marvels, has been arrested by police here on match-fixing charges

Afridi misses flight, set to miss first two LPL matches

Afridi misses flight, set to miss first two LPL matches

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

In the absence of Afridi, vice-captain Bhanuka Rajapaksa could lead the Gladiators in the first few matches.

Sri Lanka's Niroshan Dickwella hit with doping ban

Sri Lanka's Niroshan Dickwella hit with doping ban

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella has been suspended by Sri Lanka Cricket following allegations of an anti-doping violation during the Lankan Premier League.

Rohit-Kohli retirement: SL aim to capitalize on India's transition

Rohit-Kohli retirement: SL aim to capitalize on India's transition

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Sri Lanka's interim head coach Sanath Jayasuriya expects his team to take advantage of the recent retirements by stars like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

Asia Cup: Major setback for SL as four players doubtful

Asia Cup: Major setback for SL as four players doubtful

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Sri Lanka on Friday suffered a major setback as four of their cricketers, including pacer Dushamantha Chameera and leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga, were rendered doubtful for the upcoming Asia Cup.

Why India-Pakistan tie is just another game for Babar...

Why India-Pakistan tie is just another game for Babar...

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Banking on our experience of these conditions to do well against India: Babar Azam

Chameera ruled out of series against India

Chameera ruled out of series against India

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Pacer Asitha Fernando has been named as Chameera's replacement.

Pakistan captain Babar refuses to endorse betting firm

Pakistan captain Babar refuses to endorse betting firm

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has refused to wear and endorse the logo of a betting firm during the upcoming Lanka Premier League.

Former Sri Lanka spinner arrested for match-fixing!

Former Sri Lanka spinner arrested for match-fixing!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Former Sri Lanka cricketer Sachithra Senanayake was on Wednesday arrested over match-fixing allegations.

Avishka Fernando returns to SL squad for India tour

Avishka Fernando returns to SL squad for India tour

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Sri Lanka Cricket picked a 20-member squad for the white-ball series starting on January 3.

Psychologist will help deal with pressure of visiting India: PCB official

Psychologist will help deal with pressure of visiting India: PCB official

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Ahead of the ICC World Cup 2023, the PCB is exploring the possibility of sending a psychologist with the squad to India to cope with the pressures of the high-profile tournament.

Hasaranga quits Tests; focuses on limited-overs glory

Hasaranga quits Tests; focuses on limited-overs glory

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

SL all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga retires from Test cricket

Irfan Pathan to play for Kandy in Lanka Premier League

Irfan Pathan to play for Kandy in Lanka Premier League

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

The Kandy franchise is owned by Bollywood actor and producer Sohail Khan, younger brother of superstar Salman Khan.

Absence of senior players a big miss: Shakib al Hasan

Absence of senior players a big miss: Shakib al Hasan

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan on Wednesday rued the absence of experienced players like Liton Das, but said they have enough quality in their ranks to paper over their unavailability in the Asia Cup.

To stem exodus, SLC issues new guidelines for retiring players

To stem exodus, SLC issues new guidelines for retiring players

Rediff.com9 Jan 2022

Sri Lanka retired players now have to wait 6 months to get NOCs for T20 leagues

Not in a position to host Asia Cup T20: Sri Lanka Cricket

Not in a position to host Asia Cup T20: Sri Lanka Cricket

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Sri Lanka Cricket on Wednesday informed the Asian Cricket Council that they will not be in a position to host the upcoming edition of the Asia Cup T20 because of the economic and political crisis in the island nation.

Pathan says won't be playing in Lankan Premier League

Pathan says won't be playing in Lankan Premier League

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan on Monday said he hasn't confirmed his availability in any franchise-based T20 league at this stage, refuting reports that he could participate in the inaugural Lanka Premier League, starting on August 28.

South Africa players need big-match temperament: Gibbs

South Africa players need big-match temperament: Gibbs

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

Reminiscing that 'kind of a T20' knock Gibbs said Australia had left the South Africans with no options but to fire on all cylinders in order to set another world record in the same match.

'Wish to see India, Pak players in each other's T20 league'

'Wish to see India, Pak players in each other's T20 league'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Akram wishes that Indian and Pakistani players could have played in each other's T20 league -- IPL and Pakistan Super League.

Irfan Pathan set to play in Lanka Premier League

Irfan Pathan set to play in Lanka Premier League

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan could be one of the biggest attractions in the inaugural Lanka Premier League (LPL) as he is among the 70 foreign players who have expressed interest in competing in the event starting August 28.

Cricket: Gough named Yorkshire's managing director

Cricket: Gough named Yorkshire's managing director

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Players security beefed up after lynching incident in Pakistan

Buzz: Watson slams BBL's rule changes

Buzz: Watson slams BBL's rule changes

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Munaf Patel joins Kandy Tuskers in LPL; Sarfaraz pulls out, Malinga unsure