Sri Lanka Cricket Team: News
WTC: West Indies penalized for slow over-rate in drawn Test
West Indies have been penalized by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for a slow over-rate in their second Test against Sri Lanka.
WTC 2025-27: Standings intact after WI beat SL 1-0
The second and final Test of the two-match series between West Indies and Sri Lanka at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua, ended in a draw on Tuesday.
'Stepping stone for us': Roston Chase on SL series victory
Roston Chase, the captain of the West Indies cricket team, has expressed his optimism about their recent 1-0 series win over Sri Lanka.
Dinesh Chandimal completes 6,500 runs in Test cricket: Key stats
Star Sri Lankan batter Dinesh Chandimal has surpassed 6,500 runs in Test cricket.
Justin Greaves gets to his third Test century: Stats
A stunning hundred from Justin Greaves has put West Indies back in contention in the second Test match against Sri Lanka at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.
Shai Hope gets to his fifth Test hundred: Key stats
West Indies batting ace Shai Hope has raced to his fifth hundred in Test cricket.
India beat Sri Lanka in unofficial Test series: Key takeaways
India A clinched the two-match unofficial Test series against Sri Lanka A 1-0, thanks to a stellar performance by Gurnoor Brar.
Listing Sri Lanka's highest totals against West Indies in Tests
Team Sri Lanka declared its first innings at a massive 549-9 in the second Test against West Indies in North Sound.
2nd Test: Jayden Seales lauds Sri Lanka for 'brave' call
West Indies pacer Jayden Seales has praised Sri Lanka for their "bold call" to bat first in the second Test of the series.
Kusal Mendis races past 7,500 runs in First-Class cricket: Stats
Sri Lankan batting ace Kusal Mendis has gone past 7,500 runs in First-Class cricket.
SL's Lahiru Udara attains numerous feats with 188 vs WI
Sri Lankan opener Lahiru Udara scripted a ton of records with a breathtaking 188 on Day 1 of the second Test against West Indies at North Sound, Antigua, on Friday.
Kamindu Mendis slams his 6th half-century in Tests: Key stats
Sri Lanka recovered from a shaky start to reach 99/2 at lunch on Day 1 and then 224/2 at tea of the second Test against West Indies at North Sound.
Lahiru Udara slams his maiden Test hundred versus West Indies
Lahiru Udara's maiden Test hundred has steadied Sri Lanka after a shaky start in the second Test against West Indies at North Sound.
Sri Lanka face injury crisis ahead of 2nd WI Test
Sri Lanka's cricket team is grappling with a series of injuries and an illness ahead of the second Test match against West Indies.
WI vs SL, 2nd Test: Can the visitors bounce back?
The second Test of the two-match series between West Indies and Sri Lanka will begin on July 3 at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua.
India-Sri Lanka Test series: Official schedule announced
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has confirmed that Team India will tour the island nation for a two-match Test series, starting August 15.
Listing Sri Lanka's lowest totals versus WI in Tests
West Indies defeated Sri Lanka by an innings and 217 runs in the first Test match of the two-match series.
Kemar Roach gets to 300 Test wickets: Decoding his stats
West Indies fast bowler Kemar Roach joined an elite club by becoming the fourth Windies pacer and 5th overall to breach the 300-wicket mark in Test cricket.
A look at highest partnerships for West Indies in Tests
West Indies batters Amir Jangoo and Roston Chase made history with their 401-run stand against Sri Lanka in the ongoing 1st Test.
Why West Indies players wore black armbands in SL Test
West Indies cricket legend Charlie Davis has passed away at the age of 82.
India decline extra T20Is for Sri Lanka tour: Here's why
Team India's upcoming tour of Sri Lanka in August will be a two-match Test series.
1st Test, Roston Chase slams 194 versus Sri Lanka: Stats
West Indies Test skipper Roston Chase smashed a brilliant 194 versus Sri Lanka in the 1st clash at North Sound, Antigua.
1st Test, Amir Jangoo hammers double-century versus Sri Lanka: Stats
West Indies cricketer Amir Jangoo made history by becoming the third player from his country to score a double-century or more in Test cricket against Sri Lanka.
West Indies's Amir Jangoo slams his maiden Test hundred: Stats
In the ongoing Test match between West Indies and Sri Lanka at Antigua, wicketkeeper-batter Amir Jangoo brought up a gritty hundred on Day 3.
Dhananjaya de Silva slams his 13th hundred in Tests: Stats
Sri Lanka's Dhananjaya de Silva has been rock steady with a superb hundred, helping his team recover from a mid-innings collapse against West Indies on Day 1 of the 1st Test in Antigua.
Dinesh Chandimal slams his 35th half-century in Test cricket: Stats
Sri Lanka made a sound recovery after a spot of bother upfront versus West Indies on Day 1 of the 1st Test at North Sound, Antigua.
Hosts West Indies host Sri Lanka in 1st Test: Preview
After a long hiatus, Sri Lanka and West Indies are set to clash in a Test series starting Thursday.
'I'm a failure as a captain': SL Women's Chamari Athapaththu
Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu expressed her disappointment after their recent defeat to West Indies in the ongoing ICC Women's T20 World Cup at County Ground, Bristol.
WTC 2025-27: NZ tied with SL despite win at Oval
New Zealand have consolidated their fourth spot in the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points after defeating England by 253 runs in the 2nd Test at The Oval in London.
Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph return to West Indies Test squad
The West Indies cricket team has announced its squad for the upcoming two-match ICC World Test Championship series against Sri Lanka.
Women's T20 WC 2026: SL hand NZ their second defeat
Sri Lanka handed defending champions New Zealand their second successive defeat in the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup on Tuesday.
SLC imposes sanctions on players for disciplinary breaches: Here's why
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has imposed sanctions on players for disciplinary breaches during a recent tri-series match against India A in Dambulla.
SL's Pathum Nissanka completes 150 T20 sixes: Key stats
Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka has raced to 150 sixes in T20 cricket.
Sherfane Rutherford gets to his sixth T20I fifty: Key stats
West Indies beat Sri Lanka by five wickets in the third and deciding T20I match.
Dasun Shanaka becomes fourth SL batter with 2,000 T20I runs
In a thrilling finish at Sabina Park, the West Indies pulled off a remarkable heist against Sri Lanka to win the T20I series.
Shamar Joseph scripts records with his maiden T20I fifer
West Indies clinched the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka with a five-wicket victory in the final game at Sabina Park, Jamaica.
WI beat SL in 3rd T20I, seal series 2-1
West Indies pulled off a stunning five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the third and final T20I of their series at Sabina Park, Kingston.
2nd T20I: Chameera, Hasaranga dent WI with three-wicket hauls
Sri Lanka leveled the three-match T20I series against West Indies with a comprehensive 37-run victory in Kingston.
2nd T20I: Mishara, Shanaka power Sri Lanka with fifties
Sri Lanka leveled the T20I series against West Indies with a stunning 37-run victory in the second match at Sabina Park.
SL beat WI in 2nd T20I, level series 1-1: Stats
Team Sri Lanka has leveled the three-match T20I series against West Indies 1-1, with a comfortable 37-run victory in the second game.
Rovman Powell becomes West Indies's highest run-scorer in T20Is
Rovman Powell has surpassed Nicholas Pooran to become the highest run-scorer for West Indies in T20 Internationals.
2nd T20I: Can Sri Lanka bounce back against West Indies?
The second T20I between Sri Lanka and West Indies will be played at Sabina Park in Kingston on June 14.
Jason Holder becomes first WI pacer with this T20I milestone
Jason Holder has scripted history by becoming the first West Indies pacer to complete 50 T20I wickets at home.
Shai Hope shines vs Sri Lanka, slams 12th T20I fifty
West Indies recorded a thumping seven-wicket triumph against Sri Lanka in the opening T20I at Kingston's Sabina Park on Friday.
All-round West Indies beat Sri Lanka in 1st T20I: Stats
West Indies have taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka.
SL's Kamindu Mendis slams his 4th T20I fifty
Sri Lankan all-rounder Kamindu Mendis made his bat talk amid tough circumstances in the opening T20I against hosts West Indies at Kingston's Sabina Park.
Sri Lanka vs India: Galle, Colombo likely to host Tests
India are set for their first Test tour to Sri Lanka since 2017.
Alzarri Joseph rested for SL T20I series: Here's why
West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph has been rested for the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka.
SL claim 1st ODI series win in WI since 2003
The third and final ODI between West Indies and Sri Lanka at Sabina Park, Kingston was abandoned due to persistent rain.
2nd ODI: Rain washes out WI-SL match in Kingston
The second ODI between West Indies and Sri Lanka at Sabina Park, Kingston, was called off due to persistent rain on Saturday.
2nd ODI preview: West Indies seek comeback against Sri Lanka
The second ODI between West Indies and Sri Lanka will be played Saturday at the Sabina Park.
WI skipper Shai Hope hammers his 31st ODI fifty: Stats
West Indies cricket team captain Shai Hope played a pivotal knock versus Sri Lanka in the 1st ODI held at Sabina Park Kingston, Jamaica.
Kusal Mendis slams his 36th half-century in ODIs: Key stats
Sri Lanka set a challenging target of 303 runs for the West Indies in the first ODI at Kingston.
Pathum Nissanka slams his 3rd fifty-plus score versus WI (ODIs)
Sri Lanka set a challenging target of 303 runs for the West Indies in the first ODI at Kingston.
SLC announces 2026/27 player contracts; seven uncapped cricketers included
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the national player contracts for the 2026/27 season.
Shimron Hetmyer returns to West Indies's ODI squad: Details here
Shimron Hetmyer has been recalled to the West Indies ODI squad for the upcoming three-match series against Sri Lanka, starting on June 3.
WI men's side to host SL, NZ, Pakistan across formats
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has confirmed that the men's side will host Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and Pakistan during the 2026 home season.
Kusal Mendis to lead SL on WI tour; Kamindu vice-captain
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced that Kusal Mendis will captain the ODI and T20I teams for their upcoming tour of the West Indies.
India to play two Tests against Sri Lanka in August
The upcoming Test series between Sri Lanka and India is scheduled to take place in the second half of August.
Sri Lanka set for first West Indies tour since 2021
The Sri Lanka cricket team is set to tour the West Indies for the first time in five years.
Two Sri Lanka U-19 players arrested for filming women
Two cricketers from Sri Lanka's Under-19 team were arrested for allegedly filming women bathing at a hotel in Colombo.
Kumar Sangakkara added to Sri Lanka Cricket's Transformation Committee
Former skipper and legendary wicketkeeper-batter, Kumar Sangakkara, has been inducted into the nine-member Transformation Committee that will oversee Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).
Shammi Silva resigns as SLC president, office-bearers follow suit
Shammi Silva, the long-serving president of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), has resigned from his position.
Will Pathirana, Hasaranga play in IPL 2026? Details here
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has confirmed that Matheesha Pathirana and Wanindu Hasaranga are among 15 players with central contracts who have not yet taken the mandatory fitness tests.
Nuwan Thushara fails SLC fitness test ahead of IPL opener
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have suffered a major blow ahead of their IPL 2026 opener.
RCB's Nuwan Thushara to miss IPL 2026: Here's why
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be without the services of Sri Lankan seamer Nuwan Thushara in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season.
SL players need to pass fitness tests for IPL NOCs
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has mandated its players to pass fitness tests in order to get the no-objection certificates (NOCs) required for participating in franchise leagues.
Afghanistan-Sri Lanka white-ball series to be postponed: Here's why
The upcoming white-ball series between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka, originally scheduled to be held in the UAE from March 13, is likely to be postponed indefinitely.
SL appoint Gary Kirsten as head coach of men's team
Former South African cricketer Gary Kirsten has been named as the head coach of the Sri Lanka national men's cricket team.
Ibrahim Zadran replaces Rashid Khan as Afghanistan's T20I captain
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced a major shake-up in its T20I team, removing Rashid Khan as the captain.
Sanath Jayasuriya set to leave Sri Lanka's head coach role
Sanath Jayasuriya is set to step down from his position as the Sri Lanka cricket team's head coach.
Sri Lanka's Pavan Rathnayake hammers his 2nd T20I fifty: Stats
Pakistan defeated co-hosts Sri Lanka by five runs in a thrilling encounter at Pallekele on Saturday.
T20 WC: Dasun Shanaka makes records with 76* versus Pakistan
Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka gave a valiant effort in the T20 World Cup 2026, scoring an explosive unbeaten 76 off just 31 balls.
Pakistan ousted from T20 World Cup despite Sri Lanka win
Pakistan's journey in the T20 World Cup 2026 came to an end despite defeating Sri Lanka in a crucial Super 8 Group 2 match on Saturday.
Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed completes 50 T20I wickets: Key stats
Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed has completed 50 wickets in T20Is.