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The drama between Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and Nuwan Thushara has taken an ugly turn over the fast bowler's participation in the ongoing IPL 2026 in India. Nuwan Thushara was set to join Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) this season, but he has now been ruled out completely because Sri Lanka Cricket has refused to clear his NOC under a strict new fitness rule. This is a huge blow for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. This situation has left Thushara to drag the SLC to court after being blocked fr ...Read More >
Kolkata Knight Riders' troubles in IPL 2026 have deepened, with Matheesha Pathirana still awaiting fitness clearance from Sri Lanka Cricket, delaying his much-anticipated arrival. The Sri Lankan pacer remains unavailable as he is yet to complete the mandatory fitness tests required to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for overseas leagues. He is among several centrally contracted players who have not cleared these assessments, with injuries and logistical delays slowing the process. Path ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has thrown up contrasting updates regarding two Sri Lankan cricketers, Wanindu Hasaranga and Matheesha Pathirana, both of whom were picked up for significant sums in the auction. Hasaranga, acquired by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for INR 2 crore, has yet to report to the franchise. More worryingly, he has not provided clarity on when he might arrive. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has mandated fitness tests before issuing No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for IPL par ...Read More >
The TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has already begun, with teams having played two matches each so far. Ahead of the third match, there have been some updates on Sri Lanka players who are a part of the IPL franchises. Wanindu Hasaranga, who was signed by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for INR 2 crore base price, is yet to join the squad and has given no indication when he will join, as per a report in Cricbuzz. On the other hand, Matheesha Pathirana, the pacer, was picked by Kolkata Knight R ...Read More >
The total silence of BCCI and the Govt. of India on the ownership of the Intellectual Property of Player - Referral system (DRS) which is rightfully claimed by a Sri Lankan makes a mockery of India's so - called Cricket Friendship with Sri Lanka. It is tantamount to a betrayal of Sri Lanka by India in the International Cricket arena AI Overview https://share.google/aimode/dvUCs8InsQJEPnvoH The claim that a Sri Lankan, specifically lawyer Senaka Weeraratna, is the original inventor of the "Pla ...Read More >
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) pacer Nuwan Thushara has taken Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to court after being denied a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to participate in the ongoing IPL 2026 season. The Sri Lankan fast bowler, who was signed by RCB, has filed a case in the Colombo District Court seeking an order directing SLC to grant him the clearance required to join the franchise. As per a report in News Wire, the matter is scheduled to be heard on April 9. The dispute arose after SLC refused ...Read More >
Mumbai: Nuwan Thushara wants to play the IPL. But he requires a No Objection Certificate from his employer Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), which is not forthcoming. In a renewed focus on fitness, SLC has mandated its contracted players to be certified fit before playing league cricket. Thushara hasn't made the cut. His ₹1.6 crore contract with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) hangs in the balance. There are three entities in this saga: the cricket board, the franchise, and the supervising body, the ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2: Sri Lanka fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has moved the Colombo District Court seeking legal intervention after Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) declined to grant him a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for participation in the Indian Premier League 2026. The matter came up for hearing on Thursday, with the court scheduling the next proceedings for April 9. MI Captain Suryakumar Yadav Grooves To Dhurandhar's Hit Fa9la Song, Video Goes Viral. In his petition, Thushara has named SLC president ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 1 (PTI) Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Abhishek Nayar has thrown his weight firmly behind mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy, insisting it is "inevitable" that the out-of-form mystery spinner will rediscover his touch despite a string of underwhelming outings. Chakravarthy's recent struggles have become a talking point, but Nayar maintained that the wrist spinner remains mentally strong and capable of overcoming yet another challenging phase in his career. "Over the years, he's ...Read More >
KKR await Matheesha Pathirana for IPL 2026 as Shane Watson and Abhishek Nayar coordinate with Sri Lanka Cricket to ensure his full fitness after a calf strain. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) assistant coach Shane Watson accepted that it is 'a waiting game' for the franchise when asked about Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana's availability for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. KKR head coach Abhishek Nayar had earlier confirmed that Pathirana will miss the early stages of the IPL and ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former Sri Lanka cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya, who was the team's head coach during their recently concluded ICC Men's T20 World Cup campaign, said members and officials of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will hold a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the future plans after the co-hosts failed to make it to the semifinals of the marquee event. "There's a meeting with Sri Lanka Cricket tomorrow. We'll discuss the future plans there. Sri Lanka played some of their games real ...Read More >
Suryakumar Yadav likely to remain captain despite recent poor batting form The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will pick India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad in the first week of January 2026. According to a report in news agency PTI on Monday (December 15), the BCCI's senior men's selection committee will announce the squad for India's five-match T20I series against New Zealand and T20 World Cup 2026 on the same date, which is likely to be in the first week of January 2026. According ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that the next edition of the Women's ODI World Cup, to be held in 2029, will feature 10 teams, marking a significant step in the tournament's expansion and global reach. The decision, approved by the ICC Board in its meeting in Dubai on Friday, aims to provide greater opportunities for emerging nations and strengthen the competitive landscape of women's cricket on the world stage. It comes on the back of In ...Read More >
Sri Lankan skipper Chamari Athapaththu, on Monday, became the first and only Sri Lankan female cricketer to get to the 4000-run mark in ODIs, following her 46-run knock against Bangladesh in the 21st Match of the ongoing Women's World Cup 2025. Sri Lanka locked horns with Bangladesh at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Monday as Athapaththu won the toss and elected to bat first. Opening the lineup for the side, she started well before Rabeya Khan dismissed her for a 43-ball 46. Even ...Read More >
Mumbai: Raising a 'strong objection' to the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) president Mohsin Naqvi's act of taking away the Asia Cup trophy and the medals, the BCCI "cornered" Naqvi, who also happens to be Pakistan's interior minister, in the ACC AGM held in Dubai on Tuesday, TOI has learnt. Vice-president Rajeev Shukla and former treasurer Ashish Shelar were BCCI's representatives in the AGM, which they attended virtually. "Both Shukla and Shelar completely cornered ...Read More >
India vs Sri Lanka Cricket Score Live: India face Sri Lanka in what can be considered a dead-rubber or even a dress rehearsal ahead of their Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan. While India were the first team to have qualified for the final, Sri Lanka were the first ones to get knocked out. The clash gives the Men in Blue another chance to test their bench strength ahead of the big final. The likes of Rinku Singh and Jitesh Sharma have not played a single game, while Harshit Rana and Arshdeep ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): Seasoned pacer Mohammed Shami, who missed out on a place in India's squad for the England tour, has been named in Bengal's expanded list of 50 probables for the upcoming domestic season, according to ESPncricinfo. Shami could potentially be a part of the East Zone in the season-opening Duleep Trophy, which kicks off on August 28, which could mark his return to competitive cricket. The 34-year-old, who has 64 Tests, 108 ODIs and 25 T20Is appearances under his be ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid heartfelt tributes to freedom fighter Mangal Pandey on his birth anniversary, remembering him as a "pioneering warrior" who challenged British authority and remains a lasting symbol of courage and patriotism. Recognised as one of the earliest voices of resistance, Mangal Pandey played a key role in the events that sparked the Revolt of 1857, which eventually led to the dissolution of the East India Company and the establishment of ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): Former England cricketer Michael Atherton weighed in on the possible tweaks that India can make for the fourth Test in Manchester and suggested a three-spinner bowling combination against his former side. England broke Indian hearts with a 22-run victory in the third Test at Lord's to ascend to a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. With India contemplating its pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah's utility and the best combination to restore parity, Atherton believes i ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Following heavy rainfall in Hyderabad and other parts of the state, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has instructed the officials to remain vigilant and take proactive measures. The Chief Minister has asked the GHMC, HMDA, Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board, Energy and Police wings to work in coordination during rescue and relief operations in the flood-hit areas. In his directive, Revanth Reddy also ordered the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), National Disast ...Read More >
Srinagar: Searches are being carried out by Jammu and Kashmir Police's counter-intelligence wing at multiple locations in the Valley in connection with a terror case, officials said. The searches by Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) are underway at 10 locations across four districts of the Kashmir Valley, the officials said. Searches are being conducted to locate terrorist sleeper cells and recruitment modules. The CIK searches are being conducted in six locations in Ganderbal, two in Budgam ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 18: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is exploring the possibility of hosting India for a white-ball series in early August, taking advantage of a rare opening in both nations' schedules. Final discussions are expected to take place this week on the sidelines of the ICC meetings in Singapore. This follows after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) mutually agreed to defer the white-ball series, three ODIs and three Twenty20 Internationals, ...Read More >
Dubai: Indian media mogul Sanjog Gupta was Monday named the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jay Shah-led International Cricket Council (ICC) following an elaborate recruitment process which began in March this year. Gupta, who was serving as the CEO (Sports & Live Experiences) at JioStar, will be taking charge of his new role with immediate effect. The ICC said it received more than 2,500 applications from 25 countries from which 12 candidates were shortlisted. "Candidates ranged fro ...Read More >
New Delhi: The 2025 Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup, originally set to begin from June 6 in Sri Lanka, has been postponed due to adverse weather and health concerns in the country, said the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Monday. In its statement, ACC said the decision to postpone the tournament, which was to be held in 20-over format, comes after consultations were held in the organisation after a letter was received from Shammi Silva, the current President of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). Silva, w ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 2: The 2025 Women's Emerging Teams Asia Cup, originally set to begin from June 6 in Sri Lanka, has been postponed due to adverse weather and health concerns in the country, said the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Monday. In its statement, ACC said the decision to postpone the tournament, which was to be held in 20-over format, comes after consultations were held in the organisation after a letter was received from Shammi Silva, the current President of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). Asia ...Read More >
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