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Sri Lanka Appoint Lasith Malinga As Fast Bowling Consultant To Aid T20 World Cup Preparations
ICC T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed Lasith Malinga, one of their greatest bowlers in white-ball cricket, as Consultant- Fast Bowling Coach for the national men's team on a short one-month term to support their preparations for the upcoming Men's T20 World Cup 2026 to be jointly hosted with India.
Malinga, one of the few sling bowlers, has represented Sri Lanka in 30 Tests, 226 One-Day Internationals, and 84 Twenty20 Internationals, claiming 101, 338, and 107 wickets, respectively, in each category. He was a key member of the Sri Lanka team that won the ICC T20 World Cup in 2014 in Bangladesh and finished as runners-up twice -- in 2009 in England and 2012 at home. He had also finished as a runner-up twice in the 50-over World Cup -- in 2007 and 2011.
"Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce the appointment of Lasith Malinga as the Consultant – Fast Bowling Coach for the National Men’s Team. His appointment is on a short-term basis for a period of one month, effective from December 15 to January 25, 2026.
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T20I World Cup: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed R. Sridhar as the fielding coach of the national team until the completion of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
T20 World Cup 2026 Trophy Tour Kicks Off At Ram Setu Bridge
Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground: The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Trophy Tour was launched on Tuesday over the Adam’s Bridge, culturally revered in India as the Ram Setu, a symbolic gateway linking the two co-hosts, India and Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka To Host Pakistan For T20I Series In January Ahead Of T20WC 2026
Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium: Sri Lanka Cricket announced that the team will host Pakistan for a three-match T20I series in January 2026 in the build-up to the Men’s T20 World Cup, which is set to be played from February 7 to March 8 in India and Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka Add Vijayakanth Viyaskanth To T20I Squad For Tri-series
Asia Cup Rising Stars: Sri Lanka have added Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to their T20I squad ahead of the tri-series against Pakistan and Zimbabwe, which is set to begin here on Tuesday.
PCB Announces Revised Schedule For Tri-nation Series Involving SL, Zimbabwe
The T20I Tri: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the revised schedule of the tri-nation series involving hosts Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, with the opening match taking place on November 18. All seven T20I matches, including the final, will now take place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi.
SLC Instructs Players To Continue With Pak Tour Amid Safety Concerns; PCB Announces Revised Schedule For ODI Series
Sri Lanka Cricket: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has instructed it's players to "continue with the tour as scheduled" after some squad members wished to leave Pakistan mid-tour and return home, citing concerns over their security following the suicide bombing in Islamabad.
Sri Lanka Tour Of Pakistan In Danger As Eight Players Decide To Return Home After Bomb Blast: Report
Sri Lankan High Commissioner: The Sri Lanka men's cricket team's tour of Pakistan is in jeopardy after eight visiting players, from a squad of 16, decided to return home following Tuesday’s suicide bomb blast in the Pakistan capital, Islamabad and resultant concerns over their security, a news report said on Wednesday.
ICC Board Confirms Expanding Next Edition Of Women’s ODI World Cup To Ten Teams
Samoa Cricket CEO Sala Stella: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that the next edition of the Women’s ODI World Cup, to be held in 2029, will feature 10 teams, marking a significant step in the tournament’s expansion and global reach.
Head Coaches Wood And Ferdinands To Work With SL Men's Cricket Team On 'rotational Basis'
Sri Lanka Cricket: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has said that newly appointed national coaches Julian Wood and Rene Ferdinands will work alongside existing support staff members Thilina Kandamby and Piyal Wijetunge on a rotational basis with the men’s side.
2025 Lanka Premier League Postponed To Prioritise Venue Readiness For Men’s T20 World Cup
Premadasa International Cricket Stadium: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced on Wednesday that the 2025 edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) will not be held this year as originally scheduled. The decision comes in light of preparations for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which Sri Lanka will co-host with India in February–March next year.
Chamari Athapaththu Becomes First And Only Sri Lankan To Score 4000 WODI Runs
DY Patil Sports Academy: Sri Lankan skipper Chamari Athapaththu, on Monday, became the first and only Sri Lankan female cricketer to get to the 4000-run mark in ODIs, following her 46-run knock against Bangladesh in the 21st Match of the ongoing Women’s World Cup 2025.
Women's World Cup: SLC Confirm No Serious Injury To Gunaratne After Painful Knee Blow Against South Africa
The Sri Lanka Cricket: Rain once again played spoilsport at the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 in Colombo, but Sri Lanka received a welcome piece of news amid the interruptions — opener Vishmi Gunaratne has escaped serious injury after being forced to retire hurt during their group-stage clash against South Africa Women at the R. Premadasa International Stadium on Friday.
Lanka Premier League: Indian Entrepreneurs Acquire Colombo Kaps Ahead Of Season 6
The Lanka Premier League: The Lanka Premier League (LPL) has welcomed Indian sports consortium Witness Sports Alliance LLC, led by Indian entrepreneurs Saranyan Palaniswamy and K.C. Shyam Kangayan, into its fold ahead of Season 6. The consortium has acquired the franchise based in the rich, vibrant and iconic Sri Lankan capital, Colombo, unveiling a refreshed identity as the Colombo Kaps.
SLC Appoints Julian Wood As National Batting Coach; Rene Ferdinands Named Spin-bowling Coach
UTS North Sydney Cricket Club: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed Julian Wood as the new batting coach of the national men's cricket team for a one-year term, commencing October 1, 2025. The move comes after Sri Lanka failed to qualify for the Super Fours stage of the recently-concluded 2025 Asia Cup, where India were crowned champions.
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