Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Cricket Insists on Presidential Assurance Before Urging ICC to Lift Ban
This plea from the SLC head comes in response to the Sports Minister's commitment to contest the allegedly illegal suspension at the ICC. SLC Chairman Shammi Silva disclosed plans to meet with the ICC on November 21 but stressed the need for political assurance.
ICC Suspends Sri Lanka's Membership Due to Government Interference
This significant development unfolded just a day after Sri Lanka's campaign in the 2023 Men's ODI World Cup in India concluded with a five-wicket defeat to New Zealand in Bengaluru.
Sri Lanka's Parliament Votes Unanimously for Management Removal to Sack 'Corrupt' Cricket Board Management
While the decision's legality against a private sports body operating under the International Cricket Council (ICC) remains uncertain, a minister cautioned that such interference might lead to an ICC ban on SLC. This concern was raised during the parliamentary discussions.
Men’s ODI World Cup: Kusal Perera Sets Record with Fastest Fifty Against New Zealand
Perera achieved his fifty in just 22 balls, sharing the honor of the joint-second fastest half-century by a Sri Lankan in World Cup history with Dinesh Chandimal.
Sri Lanka Cricket Board Dismissed, Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe Appoints Interim Committee, Reports
The decision to remove the cricket board came after the board's secretary, Mohan de Silva, resigned amid fan protests at the board's headquarters.
Men’s ODI WC: Sri Lankan Cricket Team Cancels New Delhi Practice Session Amid Air Quality Concerns
Sri Lanka, had originally planned to conduct their practice session at the Arun Jaitley Stadium from 2 pm to 5 pm on Saturday, as part of their preparations for the upcoming Men's ODI World Cup clash against Bangladesh on Monday.
Men's ODI WC: Shahidi, Omarzai guide Afghanistan to victory after bowlers restrict Sri Lanka
Afghanistan, who had already defeated defending champion England and neighbours Pakistan earlier in the tournament, chased a target of 242 to cause another upset and moved up to fifth position in the points table with six points from three wins in six matches. Afghanistan came up with another clinical performance and thus moved close to a spot in the semifinals.
Men's ODI WC: 'I have lot of confidence and belief in myself...', Buttler determined to remain England captain
The loss to Sri Lanka doesn’t mathematically rule England out of the running for a semifinal spot, but it would take a near-miraculous turnaround but Buttler conceded his team's hopes had all but vanished ahead of the game against tournament favourites and host India in Lucknow on Sunday.
Men's ODI World Cup: Sri Lanka register big win as England suffer fourth loss
The result means that England's defence of their World Cup crown is likely over, with Jos Buttler's team needing to win all of their remaining results, produce a huge swing in net run rate and see other results go their way to stand any chance of reaching the semi-finals.
Men’s ODI WC: England versus Sri Lanka is not just a game – it’s a battle for redemption, says Eoin Morgan
England come into the clash at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday on the back of suffering losses to Afghanistan and South Africa, with their overall record at one win and three losses. Sri Lanka also have the same overall record, and with injury replacements coming in, need a big win to bring their campaign on track.
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