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Following a review of recent tournament outcomes, Sri Lanka Cricket has appointed Kusal Mendis to lead the limited-overs squads in the West Indies. The tour features three ODIs and three T20Is....
In a stunning collapse at home, Sri Lanka's T20 World Cup 2026 dreams shattered with a 61-run thrashing by New Zealand in Super-8 action. Captain Dasun Shanaka's post-match candor hit hard:...
Pallekele witnessed history as Pathum Nissanka's unbeaten 100 off 52 balls, laced with 10 fours and 5 sixes, guided Sri Lanka to an 8-wicket demolition of Australia in T20 World Cup 2026. This...
Pallekele erupted as Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka rewrote records with the quickest T20I fifty for his side, propelling the team to 225/5 against Oman. The match, played under lights at the iconic...
Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium witnessed high drama on Sunday as Sri Lanka clinched a 20-run win against Ireland in T20 World Cup 2026's sixth fixture. Maheesh Theekshana's near-hat-trick in the death...
In a pulsating T20 World Cup 2026 encounter at Colombo's R. Premadasa Stadium, Sri Lanka bounced back from early woes to challenge Ireland with 164 runs to win in Group B. Ireland's decision to field...
A significant change has occurred in the Sharjah Warriors team ahead of the fourth season of the ILT20 league, which will be played in Dubai. Sri Lankan wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis has withdrawn from...
Sri Lankan cricketer Dunith Wellalage experienced a personal tragedy during the Asia Cup 2025. His father, Suranga Wellalage, died of a heart attack on Thursday, September 18. The news reached Dunith...
Sri Lanka demonstrated their prowess and experience under pressure, successfully chasing down Afghanistan's total with six wickets to spare. This victory guaranteed their place in the Super-4s of the...
In a decisive Group B match of the Asia Cup 2025, Sri Lanka dashed Afghanistan's hopes, eliminating them from the tournament. This result also propelled Bangladesh into the Super-4 stage. Kusal...