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SLC Grants NOC to Matheesha Pathirana to Join KKR For IPL 2026

SLC Grants NOC to Matheesha Pathirana to Join KKR For IPL 2026

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The pacer Matheesha Pathirana has been cleared by Sri Lanka Cricket’s fitness test and has been given NOC to join Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the IPL 2026 season. According to reports, Pathirana has recovered from his injury and is likely to KKR campaign on April 17. However, he will be available for the KKR’s game against the Rajasthan Royals on April 19 if he passes the KKR’s fitness test. This will significantly boost KKR’s lineup, who are at the bottom of the IPL 2026 points table. Kolkata Knight Riders has depleted bowling attack after injury enforces withdrawals of Harshit Rana and Akash Deep. Meanwhile, Mustafizur Rahman has also been released by the franchise ahead of the tournament. With Varun Chakravarthy out of form, the side has been hit with major concern on bowling attack. Matheesha Pathirana (image: X) They failed to defend the 220 run target against Mumbai Indians,and fall short of 65 runs in the game against Sunrisers Hyderabad. They also lost the game against Lucknow Super Giants and suffered three consecutive defeats. Matheesha …

SLC writes to PCB to consider playing India, cite financial loss and past support extended

SLC writes to PCB to consider playing India, cite financial loss and past support extended

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4 min readColomboFeb 6, 2026 08:32 PM IST Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will incur losses while the country’s tourism industry will suffer if Pakistan sticks to its stand of not playing India in Colombo next Sunday. These financial implications were highlighted in a letter to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Bandula Dissanayake, Sri Lanka Cricket secretary, told The Indian Express. Though the month-long tournament kick-starts at the Singhalese Sports Club here on Saturday with Pakistan taking on The Netherlands, it is the Pakistan government’s decision not to stop their team from playing against India that has emerged as the talking point in Sri Lanka. In the letter to the PCB, the SLC also reminded them about their national team’s previous tours to Pakistan, when most other international teams were reluctant to travel because of security-related issues. “We have informed them of the economical impact in case of a forfeiture,” Dissanayake said. “We have told them to consider what Sri Lanka stands to lose in case the match doesn’t go ahead. There are a lot of …

SLC Unveils Sri Lanka Squad for Pakistan T20I Series

SLC Unveils Sri Lanka Squad for Pakistan T20I Series

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The SLC has announced an 18-member Sri Lanka Squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Pakistan, which is set to begin on January 07. The squad will be led by Dasun Shanaka, who has been named captain for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, to be played in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8. However, several players who are part of the Sri Lanka Preliminary squad have missed out on the Pakistan series, including Pavan Rathnayake, Sahan Arachchige, Milan Rathnayake, Pramod Madushan, Dilshan Madushanka, and Vijayakanth Viyaskanth. Niroshan Dickwella, who made a return to the T20I format for the global event, has not made the cut in the team for the home series against Pakistan. The batting department brings in a strong lineup with the inclusion of Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, and Dhananjaya de Silva. Meanwhile, the spin department includes Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage and Maheesh Theekshana, while the pace department will be led by Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara and Eshan Malinga. The tour will be …

‘Concussed’ Dasun Shanaka In Trouble As SLC Initiates Inquiry Against Star

‘Concussed’ Dasun Shanaka In Trouble As SLC Initiates Inquiry Against Star

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File photo of Dasun Shanaka© X/Twitter All-rounder Dasun Shanaka landed in trouble after Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) decided to initiate an inquiry against him for allegedly faking concussion to skip a domestic match to play for Dubai Capitals in the ILT20. Shanaka, a former white ball formats captain of Sri Lanka, left Sinhalese Sports Club’s three-day match against Moors Sports Club in the Major League Tournament after playing the first two days. It has now been alleged that match referee Wendell Labrooy had been led to believe that Shanaka had a concussion to get a substitute approved. “SSC (Shanaka’s first-class club) would probably be conducting their own inquiry as well,” SLC CEO Ashely De Silva told ESPNCricinfo. He was one of the three players who were recalled by SSC for the match against Moors, as they were trying to avoid relegation. The 33-year-old played the first two days against Moors, bowling 21 overs and then made an unbeaten 39 at the end of day two. Before he left the field on Day 3, …

SLC Includes Uncapped Dinusha in Sri Lanka Squad for Australia Tests

SLC Includes Uncapped Dinusha in Sri Lanka Squad for Australia Tests

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The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced an 18-member Sri Lanka squad for the upcoming final series of the current WTC cycle against Australia. Uncapped Sonal Dinusha has been included in the squad for the two-match test series which begins next week. Meanwhile, Opening batter Lahiru Udara has been included in the Sri Lanka squad as a cover for Pathum Nissanka who picked a groin strain during the third ODI against New Zealand. Nissanka is racing against time to get fit ahead of the series opener. Meanwhile, Dhananjaya de Silva is also recovering from injury as well having retired hurt from the FC game with a side strain. Here’s the Sri Lanka Test Squad ready to take on the Warne-Murali Test Series 2025 at the iconic Galle International Cricket Stadium!Let’s rally behind our lions as they gear up for this epic battle! #SLvsAUS #SriLankaCricket pic.twitter.com/Zst8FR9XdH — Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) January 24, 2025 SLC had decided to to with leg spinner Jeffrey Vandersay and off spinner Nishan Peiris with Prabath Jayasuriya to lead the …

SLC Reverts their Decision To Terminate One Lanka Premier League Franchise

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Sri Lanka Cricket(SLC) confirmed that the upcoming Lanka Premier League 2024 will be played with its full roster of matches and feature all five teams. The termination of the Dambulla Thunders implementers after it was revealed that a franchise official Tamim Rahman, a Bangladeshi national, who is the CEO of the Imperial Sports Group that manages the Thunders, was arrested by Colombo Police over allegations of match-fixing. He was arrested under the 2019 Prevention of Offences Relating to Sports Act, which relates to corruption. SLC announced that Dambulla Thunders will have a new owner and also assured that the league will be played as planned. The fifth edition of the Lanka Premier League is set to play between July 1 and 21 across three different venues in Sri Lanka. “The Lanka premiership league season 5 will continue with its full schedule and roster of matches featuring five teams,” a release said. It added that SLC was in the final stages of confirming a new ownership. “We assure that all players fans and stakeholders that the …

SLC named Sri Lanka Women’s Squad for T20 World Cup Global Qualifier; Rising Teen Shashini Gimhani Included

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Shashini Gimhani (image: X) The 15-year old left-arm wrist spinner, Shashini Gimhani has been included in senior women’s squad for T20 World Cup Global qualifiers. Sri Lanka Women’s Squad for T20 World Cup Sri Lanka Cricket announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier, with Chamari Athapaththu to lead the side in the ICC event. With the inclusion of the sensational spinner, Shashini Gimhani has made the headlines of the squad which was announced on Thursday. The Uncapped Youngster earned a spot in the Senior women’s squad after her impressive performance in the recently concluded U19 Women’s tri-series against England and Australia. Who is Shashini Gimhani? The 15-year-old Shashini Gimhani caught all eyes on her after she picked a 7-wicket campaign in the Tri-series, Shahshini’s talent has earned her a maiden call-up to the senior national team. Coming from Devapathiraja College in Ratgama, Galle which is known for raising female cricketers, Shashini initially pursued education at the college. However, her passion has taken over the game. During the National Super …

SLC Withdraws Wanindu Hasaranga from IPL 2024; Informs BCCI about Unavailability

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Wanindu Hasaranga (image: X) Sri Lanka Cricket has informed BCCI that leg spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has sustained an injury and cannot take part in the league for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the remaining IPL 2024 season. SLC Withdraws Wanindu Hasaranga from IPL 2024 Waninud Hasaranga has pulled out of IPL 2024 due to injury and the franchise is looking for a replacement. According to the sources, SLC has written to the BCCI stating 26-year-old has to undergo rehabilitation and rest to heal his left ankle and will be not available for the rest of the season. “I believe so,” the player’s manager, Shyam said on media. “Sri Lanka Cricket has written to the BCCI informing them about his unavailability. He went to Dubai for medical advice and stayed there for three days. Given the current situation, the expert’s advice is that he should rest rather than participate in the IPL this season.” Hasaranga who featured in a white-ball series in Bangladesh in March, was treated by SLC medical staff who was suspected of pain of the …

SLC names Sri Lanka squad for Afghanistan ODIs; Dasun Shanaka ruled out

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Sri Lanka (Image: SLC) Sri Lanka Cricket has named a 16-member squad for the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan on a home tour with Kusal Mendis to lead the side. SLC names Sri Lanka squad for Afghanistan ODIs Sri Lanka will be hoping to seal victory in the Afghanistan ODI series which is set to start in the second week of February. Kusal Mendis led the side to victory in the ODI series of Zimbabwe’s Sri Lanka tour after being named as the full-time captain. To be noted, Former skipper and all-rounder Dasun Shanaka has been sidelined from the squad. Charith Asalanka will serve as the vice-captain. The batting unit will feature players like Pathum Nissanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, and Avishka Fernando. Other players like Shevon Daniel and Janith Liyange will have a possibility to get into the playing 11. Sri Lanka will be planning to go with spin bowlers to match the pitch conditions. Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, and Akila Dananjaya will find a place in the team. The spin department will also …

PCB, SLC Locked In financial Dispute Over Extra Expenses During Asia Cup Last Year

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The cricket boards of Pakistan and Sri Lanka are locked in a financial dispute over who should bear the additional $3-4 million burden incurred due to the shifting of the Asia Cup to the island nation last year. With the BCCI unwilling to send its team to Pakistan, the original host, due to geo-political tensions, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) decided on a hybrid model and roped in Sri Lanka to host the majority of the matches. This resulted in extra expenses being incurred on chartered flights, hotel bookings, venue hiring fees and travel, among others. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) made it clear during the ACC council meeting in Bali last week that it was not willing to take the financial burden as it did not earn extra and was also not the official host of the tournament. The expenses also reportedly soared because the former PCB chairman, Zaka Ashraf, changed the venue of the first match from Lahore to Multan. The PCB is also making a …