Sri Lanka's Danushka Gunathilaka returns from ban for Australia tour
2 years, 11 months ago

Sri Lanka's Danushka Gunathilaka returns from ban for Australia tour

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The all-rounder and two others were sanctioned after they admitted breaching a bio-secure bubble in Durham during a tour of England last June. Sri Lanka’s Danushka Gunathilaka will return to international cricket after a ban for breaching Covid rules with his inclusion for next month’s Twenty20 tour of Australia, selectors announced Wednesday. Gunathilaka, 30, had his ban lifted following an appeal and the payment of a $50,000 fine, and is among the 20-man squad named for Australia under Dasun Shanaka. Sri Lanka squad: Dasun Shanaka, Charith Asalanka, Avishka Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Chamika Karunaratne, Janith Liyanage, Kamil Mishara, Ramesh Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lahiru Kumara, Nuwan Thushara, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Praveen Jayawickrama, Shiran Fernando.

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NZ vs SL: Theekshana’s hat-trick in vain as New Zealand crushes Sri Lanka by 113 runs in 2nd ODI to win series
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1 week, 1 day ago

NZ vs SL: Theekshana’s hat-trick in vain as New Zealand crushes Sri Lanka by 113 runs in 2nd ODI to win series

The Hindu  

New Zealand ripped through Sri Lanka’s top-order Wednesday to win the rain-reduced second ODI in Hamilton by 113 runs and clinch the series. Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana took a hat-trick as the home side posted 255-9 off 37 overs but the tourists could only muster 142 all out off 30.2 overs in response. Kaminu Mendis top-scored with his ODI …

Wanindu Hasaranga returns to Sri Lanka ODI squad for New Zealand tour
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Wanindu Hasaranga returns to Sri Lanka ODI squad for New Zealand tour

India Today  

Sri Lanka Cricket announced a 17-member squad for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand as all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has marked his return. Notably, Sri Lanka are set to play three T20Is and as many ODIs on their tour to New Zealand beginning from December 28. Earlier, Sri Lanka also announced the T20I squad for the tour as they made …

Dickwella successfully appeals doping ban, cleared to play all forms of cricket
1 month ago

Dickwella successfully appeals doping ban, cleared to play all forms of cricket

The Hindu  

Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella has been cleared to play all forms of cricket after successfully appealing a three-year ban for doping, the International Cricket Council said on Thursday. In an official statement, ICC said, “Sri Lanka keeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella who was banned for three years following alleged anti-doping allegations, has been cleared to playing cricket across all formats. READ …

Niroshan Dickwella's doping ban lifted, Sri Lanka batter eligible to play again
1 month ago

Niroshan Dickwella's doping ban lifted, Sri Lanka batter eligible to play again

India Today  

Sri Lanka’s wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella, who was handed a three-year suspension in August 2024 for alleged anti-doping violations, has been cleared to play cricket across all formats. This decision marks a turning point for Dickwella, who last represented Sri Lanka in March 2023 during a Test match against New Zealand in Christchurch. Niroshan Dickwella's ban lifted Ban lifted as Niroshan …

SL vs NZ HIGHLIGHTS, 2nd ODI: Kusal Mendis half-century helps Sri Lanka seal series against New Zealand
1 month, 4 weeks ago

SL vs NZ HIGHLIGHTS, 2nd ODI: Kusal Mendis half-century helps Sri Lanka seal series against New Zealand

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of the Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 2nd ODI match being played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando. SQUAD Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith …

NZ vs SL, 1st T20I: Asalanka knock seals four-wicket Sri Lanka win over New Zealand
2 months ago

NZ vs SL, 1st T20I: Asalanka knock seals four-wicket Sri Lanka win over New Zealand

The Hindu  

A captain’s knock by Charith Asalanka steered Sri Lanka to a hard-fought four-wicket victory over New Zealand with six balls to spare in Saturday’s Twenty20 opener in Dambulla. Left-arm spinner Dunith Wellalage, who took three of New Zealand’s wickets after the tourists opted to bat, sealed Sri Lanka’s win in style when he pulled Jacob Duffy for a six over …

Spinners and Asalanka lead Sri Lanka to low-scoring win over New Zealand in 1st T20
2 months ago

Spinners and Asalanka lead Sri Lanka to low-scoring win over New Zealand in 1st T20

Associated Press  

DAMBULLA, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka spinners clipped the New Zealand batters on a turning pitch to win a low-scoring first Twenty20 by four wickets on Saturday. Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana shared six wickets as they bowled out New Zealand for 135 in 19.3 overs. New Zealand fast bowler Zakary Foulkes picked up three wickets in three …

SL vs NZ: Charith Asalanka stars as Sri Lanka halt New Zealand's freight train
2 months, 1 week ago

SL vs NZ: Charith Asalanka stars as Sri Lanka halt New Zealand's freight train

India Today  

Sri Lanka spinners clipped the New Zealand batters on a turning pitch to win a low-scoring first Twenty20 by four wickets on Saturday. Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana shared six wickets as they bowled out New Zealand for 135 in 19.3 overs. New Zealand fast bowler Zakary Foulkes picked up three wickets in three overs but Sri Lanka …

Asalanka and Madushka Lead Sri Lanka to Five-Wicket Win in Rain-Hit Game
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Asalanka and Madushka Lead Sri Lanka to Five-Wicket Win in Rain-Hit Game

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka secured a five-wicket win over West Indies in their opening match of the ICC World Cup Super 12 on Sunday. Nishan Madushka scored a half-century on debut and shared a 137-run partnership with captain Charith Asalanka. Sri Lanka reached 234-5 with 31 deliveries to spare after rain halted the proceedings at Pallekele.

Sri Lanka Dominates West Indies in Rain-Hit First ODI
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sri Lanka Dominates West Indies in Rain-Hit First ODI

India TV News  

Sri Lanka secured a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series against the West Indies in Pallekele thanks to a remarkable partnership between skipper Charith Asalanka and debutant Nishan Madushka. The duo's 137-run stand helped Sri Lanka chase down a challenging 232-run target in just 37 overs. Despite a strong start from West Indies, the middle overs proved to be …

Ahead of India tour, New Zealand bundled out for 88 vs Sri Lanka in Galle Test
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ahead of India tour, New Zealand bundled out for 88 vs Sri Lanka in Galle Test

India Today  

New Zealand’s poor run of form has reared its head again, as they suffered a humiliating batting collapse, being bowled out for just 88 runs in the first innings of their second Test against Sri Lanka on September 28 in Galle. As they prepare for their upcoming Test series against India, the tour of Sri Lanka has been a stark …

Niroshan Dickwella suspended by Sri Lanka Cricket for anti-doping violation
5 months ago

Niroshan Dickwella suspended by Sri Lanka Cricket for anti-doping violation

India Today  

Sri Lanka Cricket has announced an indefinite suspension for wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella due to a doping violation. In a statement released on Friday, Sri Lanka cricket stated that the suspension for Dickwella was with immediate effect and will remain in place until further notice. "Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to inform the public that cricketer Niroshan Dickwella has been suspended from …

SL vs IND: Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana ruled out of ODI series
5 months, 2 weeks ago

SL vs IND: Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana ruled out of ODI series

India Today  

Sri Lanka have suffered a major blow ahead of the ODI series against India as fast bowlers Dilshan Madushanka and Matheesha Pathirana have been ruled out due to injuries. Pathirana has suffered a mild sprain on his right shoulder while diving to take a catch during the Third T20 match vs. India,” Sri Lanka Cricket posted on their X account. …

After Chameera, Sri Lanka lose Nuwan Thushara as setbacks continue before India series, Madushanka added to T20I squad
5 months, 3 weeks ago

After Chameera, Sri Lanka lose Nuwan Thushara as setbacks continue before India series, Madushanka added to T20I squad

Hindustan Times  

Setbacks continued for Sri Lanka even before the start of the T20I series against India. Hours after it was confirmed that pace spearhead Dushmantha Chameera would not be available for the entire white-ball series, Nuwan Thushara was ruled out of the three-match T20I series with a fractured left thumb. Sri Lanka's Nuwan Thushara has been ruled out with a fractured …

Charith Asalanka appointed Sri Lanka T20I captain for India series
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Charith Asalanka appointed Sri Lanka T20I captain for India series

New Indian Express  

PALLEKELE : Charith Asalanka has been appointed as the captain of the Sri Lankan T20I team for the upcoming three-match series against India, starting on July 27. He replaces Wanindu Hasaranga, who stepped down following Sri Lanka's early exit from last month's T20 World Cup. The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has made several changes to the squad following the …

BAN vs SL, 2nd Test Day 3: Sri Lanka on course for Test-series sweep over Bangladesh despite batting collapse
9 months, 2 weeks ago

BAN vs SL, 2nd Test Day 3: Sri Lanka on course for Test-series sweep over Bangladesh despite batting collapse

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka bolstered its chance to sweep the two-match series against Bangladesh despite suffering a batting collapse on Day 3 of the final Test on Monday. Sri Lanka’s bowlers kept up a tight length and received another reward when Asitha claimed two wickets in an over. Mehidy Hasan was trapped lbw by Jayasuriya for 7 before Asitha wrapped up the …

Hasaranga named Sri Lanka’s T20I skipper, Mendis to lead ODI side
1 year ago

Hasaranga named Sri Lanka’s T20I skipper, Mendis to lead ODI side

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka appointed all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga as the captain of its T20I side on Saturday ahead of series against Zimbabwe next month, while batter Kusal Mendis will lead the ODI team. Charith Asalanka was named as deputy to both Hasaranga and Mendis, Sri Lanka Cricket said in a statement. He succeeds regular skipper Dasun Shanaka who was named in its …

BAN vs SL: Charith Asalanka joins elite list with maiden World Cup hundred in New Delhi
1 year, 2 months ago

BAN vs SL: Charith Asalanka joins elite list with maiden World Cup hundred in New Delhi

India Today  

26-year-old Charith Asalanka lived up to expectations on Monday in New Delhi as the Sri Lankan batter hit a remarkable hundred under pressure in their World Cup 2023 match against Bangladesh. Asalanka hit his maiden ODI World Cup hundred as he steered Sri Lanka to a fighting total of 279 on a good batting pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. …

SL vs BAN: Angelo Mathews creates unwanted record as Sri Lanka's World Cup campaign goes from bad to worse
1 year, 2 months ago

SL vs BAN: Angelo Mathews creates unwanted record as Sri Lanka's World Cup campaign goes from bad to worse

India TV News  

Former Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews has been adjudged timed out in a bizarre chain of events that transpired in the Sri Lanka versus Bangladesh clash during the 38th match of the ongoing World Cup 2023 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Monday, November 6. Watch the video of Angelo Mathews' dismissal: The dramatic event unfolded in …

India vs Sri Lanka | Ruthless Men in Blue demolish listless Islanders
1 year, 2 months ago

India vs Sri Lanka | Ruthless Men in Blue demolish listless Islanders

The Hindu  

Like biting into a bun-maska dunked in Irani tea in those old Parsi restaurants in this teeming metropolis, India revealed a similar ease as it tucked into a hapless Sri Lanka here on Thursday. Huge margin Having posted 357 for eight, Rohit Sharma’s men bundled out Sri Lanka for 55 in 19.4 overs and won by 302 runs. He missed …

World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka bring in Angelo Mathews in place of injured quick Matheesha Pathirana
1 year, 2 months ago

World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka bring in Angelo Mathews in place of injured quick Matheesha Pathirana

Firstpost  

Mathews, who was part of Sri Lanka’s campaigns in each of their last three World Cups, had already joined the squad ahead of the Netherlands match in Lucknow on Saturday. Veteran all-rounder Angelo Mathews was on Tuesday drafted into the Sri Lanka squad after pacer Matheesha Pathirana was ruled out of the remainder of the ICC World Cup due to …

World Cup 2023: Dasun Shanaka ruled out of tournament, Chamika Karunaratne named replacement
1 year, 3 months ago

World Cup 2023: Dasun Shanaka ruled out of tournament, Chamika Karunaratne named replacement

Firstpost  

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka has been ruled out of the remainder of the ODI World Cup after picking a quadriceps tear in their match against Pakistan. World Cup 2023: News | Schedule | Results | Points table The recovery time for the injury is believed to be three weeks during which Sri Lanka would have played most of their …

ICC World Cup 2023: Kusal Perera doubtful for Sri Lanka in WC opener, Dasun Shanaka expected to be available
1 year, 3 months ago

ICC World Cup 2023: Kusal Perera doubtful for Sri Lanka in WC opener, Dasun Shanaka expected to be available

The Hindu  

Opening batter Kusal Perera is a doubtful starter while captain Dasun Shanaka is expected to be available for Sri Lanka’s World Cup opener versus South Africa, to be played in Delhi on Saturday. Both Perera and Shanaka, who hurt themselves during Sri Lanka’s warm-up tie against Bangladesh here on Friday, were unavailable for Tuesday’s warm-up match against Afghanistan. The duo’s …

ICC World Cup Factbox: How Sri Lanka have fared in quadrennial showpiece event over the years
1 year, 3 months ago

ICC World Cup Factbox: How Sri Lanka have fared in quadrennial showpiece event over the years

Firstpost  

Sri Lanka had to qualify for the 2023 World Cup in India via the qualifier in Zimbabwe in the summer, but have showcased a lot of potential in the build-up to the mega event Sri Lanka, the perennial underdogs since winning the 1996 World Cup, seem to be peaking at the right time before the 2023 edition of the tournament. …

World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka team preview, squad, key players, form and prediction
1 year, 3 months ago

World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka team preview, squad, key players, form and prediction

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka was stretched across the spectrum during its recent 13-match winning streak in ODIs. With Wanindu Hasaranga’s injury ruling him out of the World Cup, Sri Lanka will miss its star all-rounder, whose leg-spin was pivotal to the team defending a string of low scores during its unbeaten run in the World Cup Qualifiers. His woeful form with the …

Sri Lanka ODI World Cup 2023 squad announced: Hasaranga ruled out, Shanaka named captain
1 year, 3 months ago

Sri Lanka ODI World Cup 2023 squad announced: Hasaranga ruled out, Shanaka named captain

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka retained out-of-form skipper Dasun Shanaka on Tuesday in its 15-member squad for next month’s World Cup in India despite pressure from fans and the media to drop him. “Perhaps it’s time Sri Lanka moved on from Shanaka before the country ends up being an absolute joke in the World Cup,” the Daily Mirror said in a scathing editorial …

Asia Cup 2023 Final: Mohammed Siraj rips Sri Lanka's batting order to shreds with scorching spell
1 year, 3 months ago

Asia Cup 2023 Final: Mohammed Siraj rips Sri Lanka's batting order to shreds with scorching spell

India TV News  

India's right-arm pacer Mohammed Siraj has scripted history in the ongoing final of the Asia Cup. The lanky pacer demolished Sri Lanka's batting order in the final and bagged a five-wicket haul, becoming only the second player to claim a fifer in the finals of the tournament. Sri Lanka's Ajantha Mendis is the only bowler apart from Siraj who has …

Asia Cup 2023: Maheesh Theekshana ruled out of Sri Lanka vs India final due to hamstring injury
1 year, 4 months ago

Asia Cup 2023: Maheesh Theekshana ruled out of Sri Lanka vs India final due to hamstring injury

The Hindu  

Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana has been ruled out of his side’s Asia Cup final against India on Sunday due to a hamstring tear. “He won’t be able to take part in this game since he got a Grade 3 injury, but he will be there for the World Cup,” Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka told reporters on the eve …

India TV Sports Wrap on September 6: Today's top 10 trending news stories
1 year, 4 months ago

India TV Sports Wrap on September 6: Today's top 10 trending news stories

India TV News  

The Super 4 of the ongoing Asia Cup is set as all four teams have been locked in after Sri Lanka defeated Afghanistan in Lahore on Tuesday, September 5. Asia Cup 2023: In-form southpaw gets ruled out of ongoing tournament; Bangladesh recall star wicketkeeper In-form Bangladesh batter Najmul Hossain Shanto has been ruled out of the ongoing Asia Cup due …

Asia Cup 2023: Matheesha Pathirana's four-fer sets up Sri Lanka's five-wicket win over Bangladesh
1 year, 4 months ago

Asia Cup 2023: Matheesha Pathirana's four-fer sets up Sri Lanka's five-wicket win over Bangladesh

Firstpost  

Pacer Pathirana’s 4 for 32 restricted Bangladesh to 164. The home side then rode on Samarawickrama’s 54 off 77 balls and Asalanka’s unbeaten 62 off 92 balls to overhaul the target in 39 overs. Pallekele: Sadeera Samarawickrama and Charith Asalanka made resolute fifties after Matheesha Pathirana’s hostile bowling as Sri Lanka slayed Bangladesh by five wickets in their Asia Cup …

Sri Lanka announces squad for Asia Cup 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Sri Lanka announces squad for Asia Cup 2023

The Hindu  

Host nation Sri Lanka announced its squad on Tuesday for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023, scheduled to take place from August 30 to September 17. Leg-spinning all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga is one of the four key Sri Lankan players who will miss the tournament due to injury. Sri Lanka’s opening game in the Asia Cup is against Bangladesh on August 31 …

Dilshan Madushanka, Sri Lanka left-arm seamer doubtful for Asia Cup 2023 due to injury
1 year, 4 months ago

Dilshan Madushanka, Sri Lanka left-arm seamer doubtful for Asia Cup 2023 due to injury

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka left-arm seamer Dilshan Madushanka might miss the Asia Cup due to injury in yet another blow to the co-hosts’ title defence, according to media reports. Virat Kohli: Difficult situations still excite me after 15 years of international cricket Seamer Dushmantha Chameera will also miss the tournament with a shoulder injury, while spinner Wanindu Hasaranga will sit out the …

Sri Lanka finally announce Asia Cup squad less than 2 days before first match; Shanaka to lead injury-hit side
1 year, 4 months ago

Sri Lanka finally announce Asia Cup squad less than 2 days before first match; Shanaka to lead injury-hit side

India TV News  

Less than two days before their first game of the tournament, Sri Lanka have announced their squad for Asia Cup 2023 on Tuesday, August 29. Battled with injuries to probably the whole of their first-choice bowling attack, Sri Lanka have been hit really badly but somehow have managed to put together a 15-member squad featuring a new-look pace attack. Sri …

Asia Cup 2023: Sri Lanka suffer huge injury setback as Hasaranga, Chameera set to miss group stage matches
1 year, 4 months ago

Asia Cup 2023: Sri Lanka suffer huge injury setback as Hasaranga, Chameera set to miss group stage matches

India TV News  

The Sri Lanka cricket team suffered a huge injury setback ahead of the upcoming Asia Cup 2023 tournament on Friday. Sri Lanka and Afghanistan are only two teams that are yet to announce their squad for Asia Cup 2023 which begins on August 30 in Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka won the qualifiers to secure a spot in the …

Sri Lanka announce squad for World Cup Qualifiers, Gujarat Titans player named captain
1 year, 7 months ago

Sri Lanka announce squad for World Cup Qualifiers, Gujarat Titans player named captain

India TV News  

Sri Lanka Cricket has announced the 15-member squad for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers. Dasun Shanaka who played for Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League, will continue to lead the side even as SLC has confirmed that only limited support staff will travel with the team for the World Cup Qualifiers to Zimbabwe. Sri Lanka will be starting their …

Three out of four sexual assault charges against SL cricket Gunathilaka dropped
1 year, 7 months ago

Three out of four sexual assault charges against SL cricket Gunathilaka dropped

The Hindu  

Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka, who was accused of rape by a woman last year, had three out of his four sexual assault charges dropped here on Thursday. Gunathilaka was charged with four counts of sexual intercourse without consent for which the 32-year-old had been arrested by the Sydney police from the team hotel last November during the T20 World …

Sri Lanka squad for Ireland Test series: Dickwella out, Samarawickrama returns
1 year, 9 months ago

Sri Lanka squad for Ireland Test series: Dickwella out, Samarawickrama returns

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka left out wicketkeeper-batsman Niroshan Dickwella from their 15-member squad for the first test against Ireland and called up Sadeera Samarawickrama after a five-year absence. Dickwella was also dropped for the second test defeat to New Zealand after he failed to impress with the bat in the first match in Christchurch last month. Fast bowlers Kasun Rajitha and Lahiru …

Sri Lanka seal dramatic Super Over T20 win against New Zealand
1 year, 9 months ago

Sri Lanka seal dramatic Super Over T20 win against New Zealand

Firstpost  

New Zealand only made 8/2 off a tight Super Over before Charith Asalanka smashed a six off the second ball of Sri Lanka’s response, then sealed victory with a four Auckland: Sri Lanka claimed a dramatic Super Over win in the opening match of their three-game Twenty20 series against New Zealand on Sunday to earn their first victory on tour. …

India v Sri Lanka: Captain Dasun Shanaka continues sublime form, hits ODI hundred in losing cause
2 years ago

India v Sri Lanka: Captain Dasun Shanaka continues sublime form, hits ODI hundred in losing cause

India Today  

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka continued his sublime form as he smashed a hundred against India in the first ODI in Guwahati on Tuesday, January 10. Shanaka held one end till the very end, but the lack of support at the other end led to his maiden ODI hundred going in vain. While opener Pathum Nissanka kept the visitors in …

IND vs SL: Sri Lanka announce 20-member squad for India tour, name Wanindu Hasaranga as vice captain in T20Is
2 years ago

IND vs SL: Sri Lanka announce 20-member squad for India tour, name Wanindu Hasaranga as vice captain in T20Is

India TV News  

IND vs SL: The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee on Wednesday announced a 20-member squad set to tour India for a limited-overs series in January 2023. Sri Lanka's limited-overs squad for the India tour: Dasun Shanaka, Kusal Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Ashen Bandara, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamika …

Rajapaksa out of Sri Lanka’s team against Afghanistan
2 years, 1 month ago

Rajapaksa out of Sri Lanka’s team against Afghanistan

The Hindu  

Top-order batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa, one of Sri Lanka’s short-format mainstays, has withdrawn from contention for this week’s ODI series at home to Afghanistan, the 31-year-old said on Thursday. Rajapaksa had been included in Sri Lanka Cricket’s 16-man squad for the three-match tour, which begins on Friday in the central town of Pallekele. “Added to that repeatedly being months away from …

Sri Lanka's Chamika Karunaratne handed one year suspended ban over breach in contract
2 years, 1 month ago

Sri Lanka's Chamika Karunaratne handed one year suspended ban over breach in contract

India TV News  

Sri Lanka's Chamika Karunaratne has been dealt with a blow. "Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to inform that at the disciplinary inquiry carried out by the three-member inquiry panel into the alleged violations by the nationally contracted player, Chamika Karunaratne, for breaching several clauses in the Player Agreement during the recently concluded ICC T20 World Cup held in Australia, Mr Karunaratne …

Sri Lanka Cricket suspend Chamika Karunaratne from all forms of cricket for one year
2 years, 1 month ago

Sri Lanka Cricket suspend Chamika Karunaratne from all forms of cricket for one year

India Today  

Sri Lanka Cricket on Wednesday handed Chamika Karunaratne a one-year suspension ban for violating multiple terms of the Player Agreement during the recently finished T20 World Cup in Australia. The SLC did not elaborate on how Karunaratne breached "several clauses" of its player agreement but said the player had pleaded guilty to all the charges levelled against him. "Subsequent to …

Three-member committee to probe Danushka Gunathilaka sexual assault case
2 years, 2 months ago

Three-member committee to probe Danushka Gunathilaka sexual assault case

The Hindu  

A three-member panel will probe the alleged sexual assault by Sri Lankan batter Danushka Gunathilaka during the T20 World Cup in Australia, the country's cricket board said on November 8, 2022. The probe panel comprising retired High Court judge Justice Sisira Ratnayake, attorney Niroshana Perera and attorney Asela Rekawa will also investigate various other alleged incidents involving the reigning Asia …

After Danushka Gunathilaka arrest, Sri Lanka Cricket to probe 'various alleged incidents' in Australia
2 years, 2 months ago

After Danushka Gunathilaka arrest, Sri Lanka Cricket to probe 'various alleged incidents' in Australia

India Today  

Sri Lanka Cricket on Tuesday appointed a 3-member panel to probe into an alleged sexual assault case against their cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka in Australia. The Sri Lankan board said it would cooperate with the Australian law enforcement authorities in probe of Gunathilaka's case but added that it would launch its own investigation into "various alleged incidents" during the senior national …

Gunathilaka denied bail by local Sydney court, Sri Lanka Cricket suspends him from all forms of cricket
2 years, 2 months ago

Gunathilaka denied bail by local Sydney court, Sri Lanka Cricket suspends him from all forms of cricket

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka's Danushka Gunathilaka was on Monday denied bail by a local court in Sydney after being charged with sexual assault of a woman while his country's cricket board suspended him from all forms of the game with immediate effect. READ 👇https://t.co/0qp6lNVEoH — Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 November 7, 2022 His lawyer Mr. Ananda Amaranath made a bail application during …

Sri Lanka Cricket suspends Gunathilaka after rape charges in Australia
2 years, 2 months ago

Sri Lanka Cricket suspends Gunathilaka after rape charges in Australia

The Hindu  

Sri Lanka Cricket has suspended batter Danushka Gunathilaka from all forms of cricket with immediate effect after he was charged and arrested on rape charges in Sydney. In an official statement, SLC said, “The Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket decided to suspend national player Danushka Gunathilaka from all forms of cricket with immediate effect and will not consider him …

Sri Lanka Cricket suspends Danushka Gunathilaka after arrest in Sydney over sexual assault charges
2 years, 2 months ago

Sri Lanka Cricket suspends Danushka Gunathilaka after arrest in Sydney over sexual assault charges

India Today  

Sri Lanka Cricket on Monday suspended Danushka Gunathilaka from all forms of cricket with immediate effect after he was arrested in Sydney on Sunday over the sexual assault of a woman at the T20 World Cup. "The Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket decided to suspend national player Danushka Gunathilaka from all forms of cricket with immediate effect and will …

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka arrested on rape charges in Sydney
2 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka arrested on rape charges in Sydney

India Today  

Sri Lanka cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka has been arrested on rape charges in Sydney while his team left Australia without him after playing their final group match of the ongoing T20 World Cup. "Sri Lanka cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka arrested in Sydney on rape charges, team leaves Australia without him: Team source," PTI news agency tweeted. Sri Lanka cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka arrested …

T20 World Cup: Dushmantha Chameera ruled out due to calf injury as Sri Lanka suffer another injury setback
2 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup: Dushmantha Chameera ruled out due to calf injury as Sri Lanka suffer another injury setback

Firstpost  

Sri Lanka suffered another injury setback in their ICC T20 World Cup campaign with Dushmantha Chameera getting ruled out of the remainder of the tournament due to a calf injury on Wednesday. Madushanka has since been replaced by Binura Fernando, who had featured in Sri Lanka’s T20 World Cup campaign last year as well. His last competitive appearance before the …

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