It is with profound sorrow that we inform you of the passing away of Mr. Irwin Jayawardena – Executive Committee member of Sri Lanka Cricket and President of the Kurunegala Sports Club. His remains will lie at his residence – No. 38, Thapodharama Road, Hantane, Kandy. Cortege will leave his residence at 1.30 p.m on Saturday 16th November 2013 for cremation at the Mahiyawa General Cemetery at 2.30 p.m.
Media Release Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce that the panel appointed by the Executive Committee of SLC has interviewed four prospective candidates comprising 3 Sri Lankans and a foreigner today for the Post of National Head Coach. Accordingly, two candidates namely Marvan Attapattu and Mark Davis have been shortlisted for the final interview to be held in due course. The date for the final interview is yet to be finalized.
Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce the decisions taken at the Executive Committeee Meeting held last evening at SLC head office. Salary Enhancements: The Executive Committee decided to enhance the salaries of the Sri Lankan National Coaching Department staff who have performed & worked tirelessly throughout the year at the national training center developing the current and future national players of Sri Lanka Cricket. These Sri Lankan coaches have been recognized for their commitment & effort shown in bringing the National Team to be the world’s best in the T 20 format and joint 3rd in the ODI format and taking the National Team for several World Cup Finals. These salary increments will be made with effect of 1st October… Read More →
David Richardson says “The ICC World Test Championship icon represents a journey that all the Test playing nations will embark upon over the next four years” Media Release The Chief Executive of the International Cricket Council Chief Executive, David Richardson, announced that the pathway to the ICC World Test Championship (ICC WTC) had begun by revealing the brand logo Speaking at the launch event in Abu Dhabi, , Mr Richardson explained the concept behind the brand icon, saying: “The ICC World Test Championship logo represents a journey that all the Test playing nations will embark upon over the next four years. It represents the global nature and the epic nature of the event.” The ICC WTC icon has been created… Read More →
Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce that the Executive Committee met with all the Controlling & Affiliated Clubs and requested them to submit proposals in order to develop the infrastructure and the development of cricket of their respective clubs. They also took into consideration those clubs without grounds and other facilities for which provision was made to cover the cost of practice facilities and away matches. The clubs forwarded their proposals of their planned projects to the Executive Committee for their perusal. National Development Committee headed by President SLC Mr. Jayantha Dharmadasa compiled a document based on all the proposed projects and the Executive Committee decided to provide the following grant to the Clubs. Sri Lanka Cricket would monitor the projects… Read More →
At a selection committee meeting held on the 09 October 2013 the following 24 player squad were selected for the above series. Angelo Mathews (Captain – ODI) T.M Dilshan Dimuth Karunarathna Kusal Janith Perera Kumar Sangakkara Mahela Jayawardana Lahiru Thirimanna Dinesh Chandimal (Captain – T20I) Ashan Priyanjana Kithruwan Withanage Lasith Malinga Nuwan Kulasekara Suranga Lakmal Shaminda Eranga Tissara Perera Rangana Herath Sachithra Senanayake Ajantha Mendis Seekkuge Prasanna Chathuranga De Silva Isuru Udana Ramith Rambukwella Dilruwan Perera Milinda Siriwardana
Media Release Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce that due to an injury, T.M. Dilshan who was in the original Board XI Team has been replaced by Kaushal Silva who was in the Sri Lanka “A” Team. With this change Kanishka Elvitigala will be moving to the Sri Lanka “A” team from the Sri Lanka Development Squad and Kasun Madushanka has been included in to the Development Squad.
Media Release Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce that the Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket has decided to appoint Mr. Sarath Abeysundara as the ‘ Representative of Sri Lanka Cricket for Europe’ with a view to raise funds on behalf of the Sponsorship Committee of SLC. As the appointed representative he will be required to lobby support and solicit funds from Europe and Ireland towards the development activities envisaged by SLC for Schools and the District Cricket Associations of Sri Lanka. Mr. Sarath Abeysundara is currently an Elected Committee Member of the Sponsorship Committee of SLC.
Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce that a 4 day triangular tournament has been scheduled to be played beginning on 8th of October 2013. These 4 day matches will be treated as 1st Class matches. 1st Match – Board XI vs Development Squad – 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th Oct’13 - P’Sara 2nd Match – SL “A” Team vs Development Squad- 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th Oct’13 - SSC 3rd Match – Borad XI vs SL “A” Team -21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th Oct’13 - SSC Board XI TM Dilshan, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardana, Angelo Mathews (C), Angelo Perera, Prasanna Jayawardana (WK), Nuwan Kulasekara, Sachithra Senanayaka, Rangana Herath, Suranga Lakmal, Thisara Perera, Ajantha Mendis, Lahiru Jayaratne, T Priyashankar A Team Mahela Udawatta, Pabasara Waduge, Kaushal Silva, Dinesh… Read More →
Sri Lanka Cricket has organized a talent search program to be held at following venues on dates indicated below. Dambulla Stadium - 03rd October - 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Anuradhapura Samadi Ground - 04th October – 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Polonnaruwa royal Grounds - 05th October - 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Following Coaches will conduct the program Anusha Samaranayake, Roger Wijesooriya, Heshan De Mel – National Coaches. Ajith Ekanayake, C Koddikara,Manjula Karunarathna, Sunil Fernando – Provincial Coaches. Nilantha Wimalaweera, Nihal Edirisinghe, Prasad Ranawake, Wasantha Kumara – District Coaches
Media Release Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce that the alleged match fixing charges referred to Thisara Perera in a certain Indian Newspaper, has been totally refuted by the Anti Corruption Unit of the Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI).
Media Release Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce that reference to a certain media report pertaining to a Sri Lanka Player being accused of Match fixing in the IPL 2013, Sri Lanka Cricket has not received any report from the authorities pertaining to the above. SLC has full confidence in all its players and Sri Lanka Cricket has a zero tolerance on Anti Corruption and Anti Doping.
Media Release 18/09/13 This is in reference to the earlier press releases pertaining to Mr. Graham Ford. The National Coach has indicated to SLC of his unavailability to continue with SLC after his contract expires in January 2014. He has taken this decision consequent to the discussions he had with his family on the options given by SLC. 13/09/13 Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce that, SLC Head Coach Mr. Graham Ford met with the office bearers, National Team Manager and Actg. CEO of SLC this morning to discuss his future plans with SLC. SLC have suggested certain options to him with regard to his family commitments , which he will take into consideration together with his family and will… Read More →
