The Sri Lankan government has taken over the administration of the country's cricket board following the resignation of its president and executive committee amid allegations of financial irregularities and poor team performance.
Sri Lankan fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has filed a case in the Colombo District Court seeking a court order to secure his playing rights in the ongoing IPL after Sri Lanka Cricket refused to grant him a No Objection Certificate due to "failed fitness tests".
An ICC team, including a BCCI official, is visiting Sri Lanka following the government's appointment of an interim committee to manage the cricket board after the resignation of the previous executive committee.
Following Sri Lanka's disappointing performance in the T20 World Cup, the Sports Minister is considering an interim committee to restructure the cricket board.
Pakistan has deployed army and paramilitary forces to protect Sri Lanka's cricket team after a deadly suicide bombing in Islamabad raised security concerns during their ongoing tour, the interior minister said on Thursday.
Sri Lankan pacer Nuwan Thushara, who took his cricket board to court for denying him an IPL NOC, has apologised and is considering withdrawing his case.
Two Sri Lanka U-19 cricketers were arrested in Colombo over allegations of filming women in hotel bathrooms, released on bail as police probe possible online circulation of videos.
Sri Lankan pacer Nuwan Thushara withdraws his lawsuit against Sri Lanka Cricket over denial of IPL 2026 NOC, apologises to board as tournament nears completion.
The Sri Lankan cricket board has sent a reconnaissance team to Pakistan ahead of a tour to the country next month to play a number of T20 internationals
Kolkata Knight Riders coach Shane Watson believes Cameron Green will not be affected by his high price tag and will play with freedom. Watson also mentioned Angkrish Raghuvanshi's readiness as a wicketkeeper and the team's efforts to bring Matheesha Pathirana to the squad.
Pakistan military chief directly intervened to salvage the home series involving Sri Lanka following the suicide attack in Islamabad, the country's interior ministry said on Thursday.
Bangladesh Cricket Board president Amin ul Islam has arrived in Lahore ahead of a virtual meeting involving the PCB and ICC, amid efforts to resolve the standoff over Pakistan's proposed boycott of its T20 World Cup match against India.
An 'upset' Sri Lanka Cricket on Tuesday apologised to Indian opener Virender Sehwag for the deliberate no-ball bowled by off-spinner Suraj Randiv which left him stranded on 99 in their tri-series match in Dambulla and promised action on the matter after getting a probe report.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has banned Sri Lanka's captain Dasun Shanaka from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) for one year after he joined the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Blessing Muzarabani has also been banned for two years.
Sri Lankan players currently touring Pakistan for a three-match ODI series want to return home due to security concerns following a deadly suicide attack in Islamabad but PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi claimed that the rubber will continue, albeit with a rejigged schedule.
Pakistan have assured maximum security to the touring Sri Lankan cricket team after reports of a possible terrorist threat had put the limited over series in jeopardy.
The ICC has promised concessions to the PCB for ending its boycott of the India match, but details will be revealed only after the T20 World Cup, sources said.
Bangladesh Cricket Board chief Aminul Islam will attend the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash in Colombo, hoping to resolve tensions with the BCCI following recent disputes.
Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday met his Bangladesh counterpart Aminul Islam and ICC deputy chair Imran Khwaja in Lahore, even as efforts to resolve the standoff over Pakistan's proposed boycott of the high stakes T20 World Cup match against India gather pace.
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PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi will attend the Pakistan-India T20 World Cup match in Colombo and is expected to hold talks with ICC officials to ease tensions after a recent boycott threat.
The Pakistan Cricket Board is expected to consult its government regarding Sri Lanka's request to reconsider the boycott of the T20 World Cup match against India, a decision that could impact the tournament's finances and image.
Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the United Arab Emirates, and other member nations had urged Pakistan to call off their India match boycott at the T20 World Cup.
Naqvi assured Siriwiratnay that the visiting team players and officials were state guests in Pakistan.
Kolkata Knight Riders pacer Kartik Tyagi discusses the changes he made to his run-up and approach to overcome recurring shin splints and return to playing cricket in the IPL.
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha on Monday said the players will follow whatever instructions are given to them by the government or the cricket Board with regards to boycotting the marquee T20 World Cup match against India on February 15 in Colombo.
Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Sikandar Raza deny ball-tampering charges during a Pakistan Super League match, leading to an investigation and potential penalties for the Lahore Qalandars.
With Bangladesh refusing to travel to India over security fears for the 2026 T20 World Cup, Pakistan has offered to host their matches at short notice.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has rescheduled the opening of a T20I tri-series against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe from November 17 to November 18 besides making Rawalpindi the sole venue for the tournament owing to the visiting teams' security concerns in the wake of a suicide attack in Islamabad.
The ICC suspended Sri Lanka Cricket's (SLC) membership with immediate effect on Friday, citing government interference in cricket in the country.
The India vs Pakistan match in the T20 World Cup will go ahead as scheduled after Pakistan's government on Monday decided to withdraw its boycott call.
The Pakistan Cricket Board was on Monday tight-lipped about its government's decision to boycott the T20 World Cup game against India.
Citing heavy losses all around, SLC urges PCB to reconsider boycott of Indo-Pak fixture
RCB suffer early IPL 2026 setback as Nuwan Thushara fails Sri Lanka Cricket fitness test, delaying his availability for the tournament opener.
Two senior players of the Sri Lankan cricket team, including skipper CharithAsalanka, currently touring Pakistan for a T20 tri-series will be returning home due to illness, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said on Monday.
Dinesh Chandimal-led Sri Lankan squad,on Wednesday arrived for their six-week tour of India, which starts here with the first of the three-Test series, beginning on November 16.
From tears in the stands to songs in the airport, the India-Pakistan rivalry delivered agony and ecstasy in equal measure.
Kolkata Knight Riders face a setback as India seamer Akash Deep is ruled out of IPL 2024 due to a back injury, adding to their growing list of injured fast bowlers.
A shortened game will be like a sprint where the risk element will be high. Who will win when emotion meets execution remains to be seen. K R Nayar reports from Colombo.
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