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SLC look to curb players' interaction with media

SLC look to curb players' interaction with media

Rediff.com27 May 2012

Sri Lanka Cricket is annoyed with an interview of Kumar Sangakkara that got published in a newspaper and is set to tighten the noose as far players' interaction with the media is concerned.

SLC won't stop players from playing in IPL

SLC won't stop players from playing in IPL

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Sri Lanka Cricket secretary Nishantha Ranatunga on Thursday said it will not stop its players from participating in the Indian Premier League after getting assurances from the BCCI about their safety but made it clear that the SLC will not accept political interference.

SLC plans for a grand farewell for Murali

SLC plans for a grand farewell for Murali

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has planned a grand farewell for Muttiah Muralitharan, who will play his swansong Test against India from Sunday, but will not prepare a tailor-made pitch to assist the spin wizard.

ICC moves U-19 World Cup from Sri Lanka to South Africa

ICC moves U-19 World Cup from Sri Lanka to South Africa

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

The ICC on Tuesday moved next year's men's U-19 World Cup from Sri Lanka to South Africa, 11 days after the world governing body provisionally suspended the island nation's cricket board due to government interference.

Sri Lankan players win their contract battle against SLC

Sri Lankan players win their contract battle against SLC

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

With the limited overs series against India about to start in another three days time, the Sri Lankan cricketers finally won their four-month long battle against their employers Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and will be signing the annual contracts by Thursday.

Sri Lanka batter Karunaratne to retire after playing 100th Test

Sri Lanka batter Karunaratne to retire after playing 100th Test

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Sri Lankan batter Dimuth Karunaratne is set to retire from international cricket after playing his 100th Test -- the second and final Test against Australia, starting in Galle on Thursday.

Blow to SRH! Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out of IPL 2024

Blow to SRH! Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out of IPL 2024

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Sunrisers Hyderabad leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 due to chronic heel pain in his left foot, as ESPNcricinfo reported.

SL's parliament tells 'corrupt' cricket board to resign

SL's parliament tells 'corrupt' cricket board to resign

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Sri Lanka's parliament unanimously passed a resolution on Thursday, calling for the sacking of the country's cricket governing body, with both the ruling and opposition parties supporting it.

Indian women arrive in Sri Lanka for Asia Cup T20

Indian women arrive in Sri Lanka for Asia Cup T20

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The Indian women's cricket team arrived in Colombo on Tuesday for the Asia Cup T20 beginning in Dambulla on July 19.

Murali slams SLC for calling back players from IPL

Murali slams SLC for calling back players from IPL

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

Retired spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan on Friday slammed Sri Lankan Cricket Board for asking its players to return home midway through the Indian Premier League for a tour to England, saying the No Objection Certificate had permitted them to play till May 20.

How suspended Sri Lanka Cricket will curb political interference

How suspended Sri Lanka Cricket will curb political interference

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Suspended by the ICC for "political interference", Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will soon introduce a new law to curb meddling of any sorts by people with considerable influence in the corridors of power.

ICC welcomes SLC's move to inquire no-ball fiasco

ICC welcomes SLC's move to inquire no-ball fiasco

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

The International Cricket Council welcomed Sri Lanka Cricket's decision to inquire into the deliberate no-ball controversy and said it would expect SLC to share the outcome of the report with the game's governing body.

De Silva takes over as Sri Lanka Test captain

De Silva takes over as Sri Lanka Test captain

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

All-rounder Dhananjaya de Silva will take over from Dimuth Karunaratne as captain of Sri Lanka's Test side, the country's cricket board (SLC) said on Thursday.

Ranatunga slams SLC for capitulating to ICC's reforms for 'Big Three'

Ranatunga slams SLC for capitulating to ICC's reforms for 'Big Three'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

Former Sri Lankan captain Arjuna Ranatunga has slammed Sri Lanka Cricket's (SLC) stance on the Big Three- India, Australia and England, and said that it could have an adverse impact in the longer run.

Sri Lanka minister says ICC suspension of cricket board illegal

Sri Lanka minister says ICC suspension of cricket board illegal

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

The ICC suspended Sri Lanka Cricket's (SLC) membership with immediate effect on Friday, citing government interference in cricket in the country.

SLC warned over quality of Galle pitch

SLC warned over quality of Galle pitch

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

The ICC on Friday let off Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) with a warning for the poor quality pitch at Galle, which hosted the Island nation's first Test of a three-match series against Australia in August.

Sri Lanka Cricket suspension lifted

Sri Lanka Cricket suspension lifted

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

The ICC Board on Sunday lifted the suspension of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) with immediate effect.

SLC reject BCCI request on IPL players

SLC reject BCCI request on IPL players

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

In what could strain the relations between the BCCI and Sri Lanka Cricket, the Lankan government and the Lankan cricket board have decided to stick to their decision of calling back national cricketer, playing in the IPL, by May 5.

ICC ban a betrayal of the nation: Sri Lanka sports minister

ICC ban a betrayal of the nation: Sri Lanka sports minister

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe on Sunday slammed Sri Lanka Cricket for bidding for a ban from the ICC, calling it a "big betrayal of the country".

ICC suspends Sri Lanka Cricket for government interference

ICC suspends Sri Lanka Cricket for government interference

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

"International Cricket Council Board has suspended Sri Lanka Cricket's membership of the ICC with immediate effect," read a statement from the ICC.

Gunathilaka's ban lifted after legal victory; cleared for cricket return

Gunathilaka's ban lifted after legal victory; cleared for cricket return

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

The SLC said in a statement on Tuesday that an independent committee had recommended a full lifting of the ban on Gunathilaka with "due consideration to his cricketing career and its impact on the cricketing ambitions of the nation".

Jayawardene resigns after Sri Lanka's T20 WC debacle

Jayawardene resigns after Sri Lanka's T20 WC debacle

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Former skipper Mahela Jayawardene has stepped down from his position as consultant coach of Sri Lanka with immediate effect, the country's cricket board (SLC) said on Wednesday.

How Sanath Jayasuriya has turned around Sri Lanka cricket

How Sanath Jayasuriya has turned around Sri Lanka cricket

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

With Sri Lanka's cricket team performing better under Sanath Jayasuriya, he is all set to get a contract extension.

India to tour Sri Lanka in Jul-Aug amidst ICC ban drama

India to tour Sri Lanka in Jul-Aug amidst ICC ban drama

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

India to tour Sri Lanka in July-August, 2024 for six-match white-ball series

Court stays sacking of Sri Lanka Cricket board

Court stays sacking of Sri Lanka Cricket board

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Ousted SLC president Shammi Silva petitioned the court against the dismissal and was granted a two-week stay order.

Chief selector blames 'external conspiracy' for SL's WC debacle

Chief selector blames 'external conspiracy' for SL's WC debacle

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

The former champions were marred by a series of injuries, warranting replacements outside the original squad. That even led to a change of captaincy mid tournament.

ICC's double standards? 'Why aren't India and Pakistan banned?'

ICC's double standards? 'Why aren't India and Pakistan banned?'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

The BCCI has refused to send its team to Pakistan for the upcoming Champions Trophy and there speculation that the entire tournament could be moved out of the country.

Hasaranga named Sri Lanka's T20 captain

Hasaranga named Sri Lanka's T20 captain

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

Wanindu Hasaranga will make his comeback after missing the Asia Cup and the 50-overs World Cup.

Can Jayasuriya revive Sri Lankan cricket?

Can Jayasuriya revive Sri Lankan cricket?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Sri Lanka Cricket appointed former opener Sanath Jayasuriya as the full-time Cricket Consultant for one year.

Will Hasaranga recover in time for World Cup?

Will Hasaranga recover in time for World Cup?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Hasaranga sustained the injury during the Lanka Premier League last month and missed the Asia Cup

Hasaranga: Pitches not an excuse for Sri Lanka's exit

Hasaranga: Pitches not an excuse for Sri Lanka's exit

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Sri Lankan skipper Wanindu Hasaranga admitted his team's shortcomings led to their early exit from the T20 World Cup 2024, despite a convincing win over Netherlands in their final group stage match.

Aaqib Javed joins Sri Lankan coaching staff until T20 World Cup

Aaqib Javed joins Sri Lankan coaching staff until T20 World Cup

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

Sri Lanka on Saturday appointed former Pakistan pacer Aaqib Javed as their fast-bowling coach until the completion of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in June.

Theekshana out of Asia Cup final due to injury

Theekshana out of Asia Cup final due to injury

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Maheesh Theekshana will miss the Asia Cup final against India after sustaining a hamstring injury

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

Injury concerns grow for CSK: Pathirana suffers hamstring strain

Injury concerns grow for CSK: Pathirana suffers hamstring strain

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Two weeks ahead of the upcoming IPL, defending champions Chennai Super Kings were left to fret over another injury concern as pacer Matheesha Pathirana has suffered a Grade 1 hamstring strain on his left leg.

Rain threatens Asia Cup: Venue change sparks controversy

Rain threatens Asia Cup: Venue change sparks controversy

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Asia Cup matches likely to be shifted out of Colombo after heavy rains

Sri Lanka suspend Gunathilaka after arrest over alleged sexual assault

Sri Lanka suspend Gunathilaka after arrest over alleged sexual assault

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said on Monday it has suspended Danushka Gunathilaka from all forms of cricket following his arrest in Sydney over an alleged sexual assault and will not consider him for any selections.

Moody steps down as Sri Lanka's director of cricket

Moody steps down as Sri Lanka's director of cricket

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Moody has left his role as Sri Lanka's director of cricket after his contract was terminated by mutual agreement

No change in Asia Cup schedule; matches to stay in Colombo

No change in Asia Cup schedule; matches to stay in Colombo

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

The broadcaster too has explained the difficulties to relocate their equipment and staff to Hambantota, a deep Southern district, at such a short notice.

Rains vs Super 4: Who will win the battle in Colombo?

Rains vs Super 4: Who will win the battle in Colombo?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Dabrera said he has visited all the three venues personally to oversee the preparations.