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SL's 2011 WC final fixing probe: Sangakkara grilled for over 10 hours

SL's 2011 WC final fixing probe: Sangakkara grilled for over 10 hours

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

An investigation was started into the 2011 World Cup final by the Sri Lankan Ministry of Sports, following former Minister of Sports Mahindananda Aluthgamage's allegations that the April 2, 2011 final was fixed even though no substantial proof has been furnished to corroborate the charge.

'We've zero tolerance policy towards corruption'

'We've zero tolerance policy towards corruption'

Rediff.com29 May 2013

Sri Lanka Cricket secretary Nishantha Ranatunga insisted that SLC has "zero tolerance" policy towards corruption in the wake of reports emerging that some Indian bookies are benami owners of franchises in the Sri Lanka Premier League.

'Drunk' Sri Lanka player tries to open aircraft door

'Drunk' Sri Lanka player tries to open aircraft door

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Sri Lanka Cricket has ordered an inquiry into reports that an unnamed member of the country's 'A' team player misbehaved on a British Airways flight while being drunk.

Sri Lankan cricketers get a rousing reception back home

Sri Lankan cricketers get a rousing reception back home

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

Sri Lankan cricket team which returned home from winning the Asia Cup in Bangladesh were given a rousing welcome home on Sunday.

Sri Lanka minister wants probe on fixing allegations

Sri Lanka minister wants probe on fixing allegations

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage wants Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to probe the match-fixing allegations, involving Sri Lanka, by British journalist Ed Hawkins in his recent book.

Sachin Tendulkar's son set to make his transition from junior to senior

Sachin Tendulkar's son set to make his transition from junior to senior

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

Tendulkar junior has represented the country in two U-19 'Tests' against Sri Lanka last year, where he got three wickets.

England's Sri Lanka tour rescheduled for January 2021

England's Sri Lanka tour rescheduled for January 2021

Rediff.com2 May 2020

"At the same time we are also looking at exploring the possibility of rescheduling postponed tours and looking at the windows which are available and alternatives too."

Lost all confidence in Sri Lanka Cricket: Jayawardene

Lost all confidence in Sri Lanka Cricket: Jayawardene

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

Captain Mahela Jayawardene has said that he has lost all confidence in Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) after his confidential letter regarding payment of guarantee fee to the team support staff from the ICC World T20 held in Colombo, was leaked to the media.

Sri Lanka handed Mathews boost ahead of India tour

Sri Lanka handed Mathews boost ahead of India tour

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Angelo Mathews has been declared fit and available for Sri Lanka's tour of India later this month as the islanders strive to end their limited-overs woes against their formidable neighbours.

Sri Lanka's Senanayake to face Chennai 'action' test

Sri Lanka's Senanayake to face Chennai 'action' test

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Sachithra Senanayake, the Sri Lankan off-spinner banned for illegal bowling action, is to proceed to Chennai's ICC accredited centre for suspect actions.

Sri Lanka to go ahead with SLPL

Sri Lanka to go ahead with SLPL

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

The Sri Lanka Premier League would go ahead as planned even without non participation of Indian players, Sri Lankan Cricket Secretary said on Friday.

Lanka ICL 'rebels' can play domestic cricket

Lanka ICL 'rebels' can play domestic cricket

Rediff.com19 Sep 2008

Sri Lanka Cricket's interim committee softened its stand on its Indian Cricket League players at a meeting in Colombo a couple of days ago.

Why Sri Lanka won't hire Jayawardene as coach despite IPL success

Why Sri Lanka won't hire Jayawardene as coach despite IPL success

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

Mahela Jayawardene is still short of experience to take over as head coach of the Sri Lanka national team after the exit of Graham Ford, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) president Thilanga Sumathipala said.

Mumbai Indians to seek replacement for Malinga

Mumbai Indians to seek replacement for Malinga

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

Mumbai Indians have decided to ask the Board of Control for Cricket in India for a replacement for their injured pace bowler Lasith Malinga.

Bangladesh's tour of Sri Lanka postponed due to COVID-19

Bangladesh's tour of Sri Lanka postponed due to COVID-19

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Bangladesh was scheduled to tour Sri Lanka next month for a three-Test series.

Sri Lanka drop injured Chandimal from Asia Cup squad

Sri Lanka drop injured Chandimal from Asia Cup squad

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

Sri Lanka Test captain Dinesh Chandimal was withdrawn on Monday from the 16-member squad for the Asia Cup because of an injury during a recent domestic tournament. The 28-year-old batsman injured a finger during a domestic Twenty20 match and needed more time to recover, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said.

India to tour Sri Lanka for three ODIs and three T20Is

India to tour Sri Lanka for three ODIs and three T20Is

Rediff.com11 May 2021

India's white-ball team will be arriving in Sri Lanka on July 5 and they will head back home on July 28.

1st Test: Sri Lanka fight-back after Root's double ton

1st Test: Sri Lanka fight-back after Root's double ton

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

It was a vastly improved effort on the home side's first innings score of 135, as they chase down England's first innings total of 421.

Sri Lanka bowling coach banned, skipper Mathews to meet police

Sri Lanka bowling coach banned, skipper Mathews to meet police

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews will appear before police on Tuesday to record a statement in connection with a match-fixing scandal that has led to the suspension of a fast bowling coach.

Depleted Sri Lanka seal shock series win over Pakistan

Depleted Sri Lanka seal shock series win over Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

Sri Lanka registered a 35-run victory over Pakistan in the second T20I

Jayasuriya set to return as Sri Lanka's chief selector

Jayasuriya set to return as Sri Lanka's chief selector

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Former Sri Lanka captain and dashing left-hander Sanath Jayasuriya is all set to return as the chairman of the senior selection committee.

Financial crisis for Sri Lanka cricket after WC

Financial crisis for Sri Lanka cricket after WC

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

Plagued by financial constraints post the World Cup, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has sought help from the government and country's state banks to meet the huge expenses incurred during the quadrennial extravaganza.

Sri Lanka Cricket name Englishman Farbrace as coach

Sri Lanka Cricket name Englishman Farbrace as coach

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Englishman Paul Farbrace will succeed Graham Ford as Sri Lanka's head coach from the start of next year, the country's cricket board said on Friday.

Sri Lanka sweep series against Bangladesh

Sri Lanka sweep series against Bangladesh

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Mathews inspired Sri Lanka to its first One-day international series sweep in more than three years

Why Pakistan wants T20 World Cup moved out of India...

Why Pakistan wants T20 World Cup moved out of India...

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ehsan Mani said they will push for the upcoming T20 World Cup's 'relocation' to the UAE if India doesn't provide a written assurance that its team, fans and scribes will be granted visas for the event.

Sri Lanka's tour of Zimbabwe cancelled due to financial reasons?

Sri Lanka's tour of Zimbabwe cancelled due to financial reasons?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Sri Lanka's tour of Zimbabwe has been cancelled due to 'issues facing Zimbabwe Cricket', said SLC Secretary Nishantha Ranatunga on Friday.

Lankan cricket Board apologises to Sehwag

Lankan cricket Board apologises to Sehwag

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

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.

PIX: Unique birthday party proves Williamson is most loved cricketer

PIX: Unique birthday party proves Williamson is most loved cricketer

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

A small group of fans turned up at the FTZ Sports Complex with a cake for Williamson who spent most of his 29th birthday watching his team toil in the field in less than ideal conditions in Katunayake on Thursday.

Lanka captain Angelo Mathews defends players after coach gets fixing ban

Lanka captain Angelo Mathews defends players after coach gets fixing ban

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews defended the team's cricketers on Tuesday after recording a statement before police in connection with a match-fixing scandal that has led to the suspension of a bowling coach. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) handed Anusha Samaranayake a two-month ban on Monday over his relationship with net bowler Gayan Vishwajith, who allegedly approached national team players to under-perform during a test match against West Indies in October. "Sri Lanka Cricket has received several complaints regarding the close acquaintance of Anusha Samaranayake and the main suspect Gayan Vishwajith, who had approached several national players for the alleged illegal activities of match-fixing," the SLC said in a stateme

SL police drop 2011 match-fixing probe for lack of evidence

SL police drop 2011 match-fixing probe for lack of evidence

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

On Thursday, former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara spent 10 hours recording his statement to a Special Investigation Unit.

Lanka selectors ask players to clear availability for England

Lanka selectors ask players to clear availability for England

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

With the contract dispute between Sri Lanka Cricket and the players yet to resolved, the selectors have asked players to come clear on their availability for the forthcoming tour of Ireland and England.

Kohli, Bumrah turn foes in Bangalore-Mumbai battle

Kohli, Bumrah turn foes in Bangalore-Mumbai battle

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

With Jasprit Bumrah "ready and roaring" after an injury scare, Mumbai Indians will fancy their chances against an erratic Royal Challengers Bangalore when the two star-studded teams square off in the IPL, in Bengaluru, on Thursday. The big sub-plot of the contest will be the world's best ODI batsman -- Virat Kohli -- taking guard against the world's best ODI bowler -- Bumrah -- in a format notorious for its unpredictability.

Herath awaiting clearance for CLT20

Herath awaiting clearance for CLT20

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Left-arm spinner Rangana Herath might have been named in the Kandurata Maroons team for the Champions League Twenty20 but he is yet to get clearance to play in the tournament, the Sri Lanka Cricket said.

Vaas retires from Test cricket

Vaas retires from Test cricket

Rediff.com4 Jul 2009

Sri Lanka fast bowler Chaminda Vaas has told the country's national selectors that he is retiring from Test cricket with immediate effect, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) confirmed on Saturday.

Why Ganguly will be 'very suitable' candidate for ICC top post

Why Ganguly will be 'very suitable' candidate for ICC top post

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

Admitting that he is a big fan of Sourav Ganguly, Kumar Sangakkara said the former India captain has an international mindset which is necessary to remain unbiased in an important position.

Sri Lanka cricket clarifies stand on ICL players

Sri Lanka cricket clarifies stand on ICL players

Rediff.com24 Sep 2008

Sri Lanka Cricket clarified that its cricketers associated with the rebel Indian league can participate in domestic cricket only this year.

Sri Lanka mulls options as ICC threatens to stop funds

Sri Lanka mulls options as ICC threatens to stop funds

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

The appointment of an interim body to run Sri Lankan cricket is in tune with laws governing the island nation, the country's sports minister said on Friday.

Greg Chappell in line to become chief coach of Sri Lanka

Greg Chappell in line to become chief coach of Sri Lanka

Rediff.com19 Oct 2013

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) may end up appointing former Australian captain Greg Chappell as its new chief coach.

Sri Lanka unhappy with Jayawardena's English job

Sri Lanka unhappy with Jayawardena's English job

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has expressed disappointment at former captain Mahela Jayawardene taking up the role of consultant with the England team for the upcoming ICC World T20.

Sri Lanka offers to play charity match for victims

Sri Lanka offers to play charity match for victims

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

Sri Lanka on Wednesday offered to play a charity match with an Indian cricket team to raise money for the victims of the Mumbai terror attacks.