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Kusal Mendis Named Sri Lanka’s White-ball Captain For West Indies Tou
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed Kusal Mendis as the white-ball captain for next month’s all-format tour of the West Indies. This decision represents a major shift in leadership ahead of an important overseas assignment.
Mendis, who plays as a wicketkeeper-batter, will lead Sri Lanka in both the ODI and T20I series. He replaces Charith Asalanka and Dasun Shanaka in those roles. Dhananjaya de Silva will continue as captain of the Test side for the two-match series.
Sri Lanka Cricket announced the squads on social media. The statement said, “Sri Lanka Cricket’s Selection Panel has selected the following squads for Sri Lanka’s Tour of the West Indies 2026. The tour will feature matches across all three formats - ODI, T20I, and Test cricket.”
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Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium: The Indian men’s U19 team will tour Sri Lanka in July 2026 for a bilateral series comprising three one‑day matches and two four‑day games, said Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Wednesday.
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Sri Lanka Cricket: Sri Lanka Cricket has strongly denied reports suggesting that the board is facing a financial crisis following the appointment of a Cricket Transformation Committee, calling such claims ‘entirely false and misleading.’
Colombo Kaps get new owners ahead of LPL 2026, sign Kusal and Kamindu Mendis
Colombo Kaps have been acquired by Witness Sports Alliance LLC ahead of Lanka Premier League Season 6, with Sri Lanka stars Kusal Mendis and Kamindu Mendis already signed as part of the franchise’s new-era plans.
SLC Transformation Committee Holds ‘constructive’ Talks With ICC Deputy Chair
ICC Deputy Chairman Imran Khwaja: The transformation committee of the Sri Lanka Cricket has engaged in “cordial and constructive” talks with ICC Deputy Chairman Imran Khwaja, with the apex body assessing the consequences of the extensive changes imposed by the Sri Lankan government upon the governance of Sri Lankan Cricket.
Jaffna Kings Get New Owners Ahead of LPL 2026, Sign Bhanuka Rajapaksa & Dunith Wellalage
Jaffna Kings announced Sports Commune, led by Indian entrepreneurs Manjot Kalra and Mayank Goel, as the franchise’s new ownership ahead of Lanka Premier League Season 6.
Kuldip, Gleeson Named Injury Replacements For Khaleel And Thushara
Chennai Super Kings: Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) signed Kuldip Yadav to replace Khaleel Ahmed, while defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru named Richard Gleeson as a replacement for Nuwan Thushara.
No Politics, Only Progress: SLC Interim Chief Wickramaratne Outlines Grassroots-to-governance Overhaul
Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage: Newly-appointed interim chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket, Eran Wickramaratne, has asserted that the ongoing administrative overhaul is aimed purely at revitalising the sport across all levels, dismissing any notion of political interference following the resignation of the previous board led by Shammi Silva.
Wickramaratne Named SLC Interim Committee Chairman, Mahanama, Sangakkara Included
Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage: Former Member of Parliament and investment banker Eran Wickramaratne has been named as chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket’s (SLC) interim committee, established with an aim to run the sport’s governing body following the resignation of president Shammi Silva and his executive committee.
श्रीलंका क्रिकेट में भूचाल,अध्यक्ष और कार्यकारी समिति के सदस्यों ने इस्तीफा दिया
श्रीलंका क्रिकेट के अध्यक्ष शम्मी सिल्वा ने बोर्ड की एग्जीक्यूटिव कमेटी (कार्यकारी समिति) के सदस्यों के साथ तुरंत प्रभाव से इस्तीफा दे दिया है। श्रीलंका के राष्ट्रपति अनुरा कुमारा दिसानायके को आधिकारिक रूप से इस्तीफों की जानकारी दे दी गई है।
SLC Chief Silva, Executive Committee Members Resign With Immediate Effect
Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Shammi Silva has resigned with immediate effect, along with the board’s executive committee. The resignations have been formally communicated to Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
President Shammi Silva Set To Quit, SLC Braced For A Shake-up: Report
Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is set for yet another change of guard, with long-serving president Shammi Silva expected to step down on Wednesday, clearing the decks for an interim administration to take charge of the game’s affairs, a news report said on Tuesday.
SLC Dedicates Major Club Women's 50-over Tournament To Late Gwen Herat
The Gwen Herat Memorial Trophy: The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Monday announced that its top domestic women’s competition will be renamed to honour the late Gwen Herat. This change recognises her important role in the growth of women’s cricket in the country.
Nuwan Thushara Withdraws IPL NOC Case Against SLC
Sri Lanka Cricket: Sri Lanka fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has withdrawn his legal challenge against Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) over the non-issuance of a No Objection Certificate (NOC) required to participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.
Sri Lanka Government Tells Cricket Board To Quit: Sources
Sri Lanka's government has urged the national cricket board's executive committee to make way for a new administration by this weekend, a board official told AFP on Wednesday.
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