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Event Technical Committee approves replacement in Sri Lanka’s squad

The ICC has confirmed that the Event Technical Committee of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 has approved Dushmantha Chameera as a replacement player for Dhammika Prasad in Sri Lanka’s squad for the tournament, which starts on 14 February. Prasad fractured his hand while training on Saturday. The 23-year-old Chameera’s only ODI was against Sri Lanka in Wellington last month, in which he returned figures of two for 60. Any injury or illness-based replacement requires a written submission to the Event Technical Committee along with a diagnosis from a medical practitioner as to the extent of the injury or illness. Once replaced, a player may not return to the squad save as an approved subsequent replacement for another injured or… Read More →

Dushmantha Chameera to replace injured Dhammika Prasad

Media Release Dhammika Prasad will not be in a position to represent the World Cup squad for the upcoming 2015 ICC WC owing to the injuries received by him during practice. Hence the Selection Committee in consultation with the Team Management has approved to include Dushmantha Chameera in place of Dhammika Prasad in the above squad subject to receiving the ICC Technical Committee’s approval in this regard. The Hon.Minister has approved same.

Dominant South Africa downs Sri Lanka

South Africa put up a dominant show to beat Sri Lanka in the second warm-up match of the 2015 World Cup at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Monday (February 9). Put in to bat, Sri Lanka posted a competitive 279 for 7, courtesy Tillakaratne Dilshan’s century and a half-century from Angelo Mathews, after a lengthy spell of rain curtailed its innings at 44.4 overs. South Africa, which was set a revised Duckworth-Lewis target of 188 in 25 overs, cantered to a five-wicket win despite a late wobble. Hashim Amla and Quinton de Kock gave South Africa a dream start, adding 106 in just 15.1 overs before Rangana Herath drew first blood. De Kock, who scored a 55-ball 66 with six fours and two sixes, edged to Dimuth Karunaratne. Amla,… Read More →

Dhammika Prasad injured

Media release Dhammika Prasad was hit on the outside of the left hand when attempting a return catch while bowling today. X-ray showed a fracture of the 5th metacarpal bone. The fracture has been realigned and put in a cast. Dhammika will not be available for the upcoming World Cup. Sri Lanka Cricket will follow the ICC protocol in order take the process forward.

Jeremy Snape to help Sri Lankan Cricketers

Media Release Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce that Cricketer turned Psychologist Jeremy Snape has been retained by SLC to help the Sri Lankan National Team in the run-up to the forthcoming World Cup 2015. This will be his second involvement with the national side. Jeremy worked successfully with the Team during the English series which Sri Lanka won. Accordingly Jeremy Snape will be with the Sri Lankan team for 14 days from 24th February to 09th March 2015. Jeremy will be able to enhance individual performance of the National Team with the World Cup in mind. This move is bound to add value to the system at this crucial stage and will support to derive the maximum output of players to face any challenges in the upcoming World Cup 2015 in… Read More →

Six Sri Lankans to Officiate at the ICC World Cup 2015

Media Release Sri Lanka Cricket is proud to announce that 6 Sri Lankans will Officiate at the up coming ICC World Cup 2015. Ranjan Madugalla & Roshan Mahanama will be officiating as Match Refrees and Kumar Dharmasena, Ranmore Martinez and Ruchira Palliyagurge will take the field as Umpires. Peter Manuel is officiating as Umpires Educator for the above tournament. ICC Media Release The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the umpire and match referee appointments for the pool stage matches of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, which will be staged in Australia and New Zealand from 14 February to 29 March. Marais Erasmus and Nigel Llong will be the on-field umpires for the tournament opener between New Zealand and Sri Lanka in… Read More →

Sri Lanka’s Nuwan Kulasekera found guilty of Level 1 offence

ICC Media Release Sri Lanka player Nuwan Kulasekera was issued with an official reprimand after committing a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the 7th One Day International against New Zealand in Wellington on Thursday. Kulasekera admitted to a breach of Article 2.1.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which provides that an offence will be committed where a player engages in “…conduct that either : (a) is contrary to the spirit of the game; or (b) brings the game into disrepute.” After claiming the wicket of New Zealand batsman Luke Ronchi, Kulasekera aggressively changed direction towards the dismissed batsman, which was considered unacceptable by the Match Officials. The charge was laid by on-field umpires Chris Gaffaney and… Read More →

Brilliant Sangakkara sets up Sri Lankan win

A crafty 113 off 105 balls from Kumar Sangakkara helped Sri Lanka register a 34-run win over New Zealand in the seventh and final One-Day International between the two sides in Wellington on Thursday (January 29). New Zealand had already sealed the series, but the moral-boosting win meant Sri Lanka took the scoreline to 4-2. Sri Lanka reached its highest score of the series, scoring 287 for 6 in 50 overs and then shot down New Zealand for 253 in 45.2 overs. And when Sangakkara took a superb diving one-handed catch to remove Corey Anderson, he became the most successful ODI keeper. It was his 473rd dismissal, bettering Adam Gilchrist’s record by one. Sangakkara added 104 runs with Tillakaratne Dilshan… Read More →

Rumesh Ratnayake appointed Fast Bowling Consultant

Media Release Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to inform the Media and the general public that Former Sri Lankan Fast Bowler Rumesh Ratnayake has been appointed as a Consultant Coach to join the National team currently in New Zealand. Ratnayake will be joining the squad from the 4th of February upto the 20th of February. He will be assisting the National Team’s preparation for the upcoming ICC World Cup in New Zealand and Australia. SLC has made the inclusion taking into consideration the views of the Chairman of Selectors and the National team Management. All other support staff personnel will remain intact with the squad.

Under 19: Sri Lanka squad for 3-day Test series against Bangladesh

Media Release At a Selection Committee meeting held the following selections were made by the National Selectors and the Junior National Selectors with regard to the Squad for the three-day Youth Test series against Bangladesh under 19s. 1. Charith Asalanka (Captain) – Richmond College 2. Avishka Fernando – St.Sebastian’s College,Moratuwa 3. Kaveen Bandara - D.S Senanayake College 4. Shalindu Ushan - Isipathana College 5. Vishad Randika - Isipathana College 6. Shammu Ashan - Ananda College 7. Nushan Weerasinghe Fernando - Trinity College 8. Lahiru Kumara - Trinity College 9. Asitha Fernando - St. Sebastian’s Katunerita 10. Malinga Amarasinghe - Nalanda College 11. Ravindu Tillekaratne - NCC – Colombo 12. Damith Silva - Maliyadeva – Kurunega 13. Nishan Peiris - St.Peter’s Negombo 14. Himesh Ramanayake - Royal College Colombo 15. Tiran Dhanapala - Royal College Colombo This has been approved by the Hon.Minister of Sports.

Under 19: Bangladesh clinch the one day series 3-2

Bangladesh Under-19s beat Sri Lanka Under-19s by 14 runs in the fifth and final one-dayer on Sunday to seal a remarkable 3-2 series victory. Bangladesh U-19s were trailing 2-0 before winning the final three games of the series. Brief Score: Bangladesh U-19 212/9 in 50 overs (Nazmul Hasan Shanto 92, Zakir Hasan 42, Asitha Fernando 3/50, Malinga Amarasinghe 3/20) Sri Lanka U-19 198 all out in 48.5 overs (Shalindu Pereira 53, Saleh Ahmed 3/48) Result: Bangladesh U-19 won by 14 runs and won the 5 match series 3-2. The two teams will now play the first three-day Youth Test match from January 28 in Dambulla, followed by the second game in Pallekele from February 2.

Williamson, Taylor, Anderson star in series-clinching win

New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 120 runs in the sixth One-Day International between the two sides at University Oval in Dunedin on Sunday (January 25), wrapping up the seven-match series 4-1 in the process. Kane Williamson (97) and Ross Taylor (96) scripted the victory, but Corey Anderson’s all-round effort played a key role in the outcome as well. The 117-run partnership between Williamson and Taylor for the third wicket was the pivot around which New Zealand’s batting revolved, ending at 315 for 8. Sri Lanka was then bowled out for 195 in the 40.3 overs. Sri Lanka floundered in all departments, the bowling leaking runs and the batting not coming to the party, with only Kumar Sangakkara appearing at… Read More →

Under 19: All-round Bangladesh level series

Bangladesh Under-19s beat Sri Lanka Under-19s by 60 runs at the Premadasa Stadium in the fourth Youth ODI to level the five-match ODI series 2-2. The 236 posted by Bangladesh seemed competitive halfway into the match, and a lackluster Sri Lankan chase which had three run-outs saw their innings come to a halt at 176 with 24 balls remaining. With the series level after four games the fifth and final match at the SSC will now decide the winners tomorrow (25th Sunday). Breif scores Bangladesh U19 - 236-9 in 50 overs (Hossain Shanto 50, Zakir Hasan 50, Shahanur Rahman 42, Duvindu Tillakarathne 3-44, Asitha Fernando 2-48, Charith Asalanka 2-41) Sri Lanka U19 - 176 in 46 overs (Vishad Randika 50, Malinga Amarasinghe 46, Avishka Fernando 37, Mehedy Hasan 2-22, Abdul Halim… Read More →

Launch of the official wishing campaign for the ICC World Cup 2015

National Cricket Team sponsor, Dialog Axiata PLC, launched ‘Cricket Loka Kusalana Lankawe Ape Jathika Pathuma’, the official wishing campaign of the Sri Lanka Cricket Team for the ICC World Cup 2015 to channel the well wishes of an entire nation to support the Sri Lanka Cricket team. Hon. Navin Dissanayake MP – Sports Minister, Mr. Jayantha Darmadasa – President SLC, Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya – Group Chief Executive Dialog Axiata, Ms. Amali Nanayakkara – GCMO Dialog Axiata, Mr. Nishantha Ranathunga – Secretary SLC, Graeme Labrooy, Thilan Thushara and Sri Lanka’s 1 man cheering squad Percy wish the Sri Lanka Cricket team who are touring New Zealand via Skype for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015.

Ronchi, Elliott give New Zealand 3-1 lead

Luke Ronchi and Grant Elliott smashed centuries as New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 108 runs in the fifth One-Day International in Dunedin on Friday (January 23) to take a 3-1 lead in the seven-match series. Ronchi and Elliott came into bat with New Zealand in doldrums at 93 for 5. Over the course of the next two hours, the duo shared a blistering world record sixth-wicket stand of 267 as New Zealand bludgeoned its way to 360 for 5. Sri Lanka’s openers put on 93 before Elliott sent back Lahiru Thirimanne. But that did not prevent Tillakaratne Dilshan from playing freely as he made a valiant 106-ball 116 courtesy 17 boundaries and a six. But his dismissal saw Sri… Read More →

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