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Sanath Jayasuriya to step down as Sri Lanka coach
Head coach does not want to extend his term, which began shortly after the 2024 T20 World Cup
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March 1, 2026 at 7:44 AM
Scotland faces disappointment as Sri Lanka wins a nail-biter to stay in contention

Sri Lanka now depends on England's victory over New Zealand and a big win for Ireland against West Indies.

#SLcricket #Scotland #WorldCupDrama
June 27, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Rathnayaka and Fernando spearhead a remarkable comeback for Sri Lanka

West Indies had several players settle in on a flat pitch but failed to capitalize on their starts.

#SLcricket #WestIndies #comeback
June 26, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Athapaththu's century boosts Sri Lanka's chances for the semi-finals

Her performance improved Sri Lanka's net run rate as they await results from Scotland and other matches

#SLCricket #Athapaththu #WorldCup
June 23, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Athapaththu's all-round brilliance secures a 3-0 series victory for SL over Bangladesh

The hosts fell just short in a thrilling finish during a rain-affected match in Sylhet.

#SLCricket #Bangladesh #SeriesWin
May 2, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Sri Lanka's fielding coach believes Hemantha can outsmart Australia with his bowling variations

R Sridhar is confident that Dushan Hemantha will shine in place of the injured Hasaranga during the World Cup.

#Hemantha #SLCricket #WorldCup
February 15, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Sri Lanka's SSC ground set to be equipped with floodlights for the T20 World Cup

This upgrade will enhance opportunities for day-night Tests and boost Sri Lankan cricket.

#SLCricket #T20WorldCup #DayNightTests
November 26, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Shanaka steps up to captain Sri Lanka in the T20I tri-series as Asalanka falls ill

Asalanka and Asitha Fernando must return home from Pakistan due to health issues

#SLCricket #T20I #SriLanka
November 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
SL's national team to see new coaching faces with a rotational strategy

SLC CEO Ashley de Silva announced that coaching staff will be decided on a tour-by-tour basis, bringing in Wood, Ferdinands, Kandamby, and Wijetunge.

#SLCricket #CoachingStaff #CricketStrategy
October 30, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Dunith Wellalage returns to the Sri Lanka squad in Dubai after personal loss

The allrounder is set to play in the Super Four opener against Bangladesh on Saturday.

#SLCricket #DunithWellalage #SuperFour
September 20, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Pavan Rathnayake and Nuwanidu Fernando are included in Sri Lanka's squad for the Zimbabwe tour

With Hasaranga sidelined due to a hamstring issue, Sri Lanka has opted for several other spin options.

#SLcricket #ZimbabweTour #SpinBowling
August 21, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Madushanka returns to the Sri Lanka squad ahead of ODIs against Bangladesh

Milan Rathnayake, a newcomer to white-ball formats, also gets a call-up but may miss out due to fitness issues

#SLcricket #BangladeshODIs #MilanRathnayake
June 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Jayasuriya reflects on missed opportunities in Gqebehra

The SL coach believes batters failed to capitalize and bowlers allowed too many runs to the SA tailenders

#SLCricket #Gqebehra #CricketInsights
December 9, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Sri Lanka finds renewed hope with strong pace attack on Gqeberha's green pitch

Despite a tough defeat in Durban, the team is confident in their seam bowling strength for the second Test.

#SLCricket #TestMatch #Cricket
December 4, 2024 at 5:30 PM
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Dimuth Karunaratne will be the fourth player and first non-English player to end his career having played exactly 100 Test matches

Graham Thorpe (1993-2005)
Andrew Strauss (2004-2012)
*Jonny Bairstow (2012-2024)

#SLvsAUS #SLCricket
February 6, 2025 at 12:10 PM