Akila Dananjaya to join team in UAE

Sri Lanka throw West Indies out of T20 World Cup

Defending champions West Indies have been knocked out of the Men’s T20 World Cup after a 20-run defeat by already-eliminated Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi. Chasing 190 to win, West Indies finished on 169-8, with Shimron Hetmyer top-scoring with 81 not out and three bowlers taking two wickets apiece. Earlier, Sri Lanka made 189-3 with Charith Asalanka making 68 from 41 balls and Pathum Nissanaka 51. It leaves England, Australia and South Africa fighting to progress in Group 1. Australia beat Banglad

05 Nov, 2021

Mahela raises eyebrows over outcome of LPL player draft

Former Sri Lanka Cricket captain Mahela Jayawardena has raised his eyebrows over the outcome of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) player draft. Jayawardena tweeted saying the picks and none picks were interesting. “Difficult for a country to progress when you take one step forward and 5 steps backwards,” he said. Jayawardena said that the Sri Lanka Cricket board should not forget that the LPL is a domestic tournament to develop genuine talent. Chris Gayle, Imran Tahir, Faf du Plessis, Tabraiz S

10 Nov, 2021

Colombo franchise gets new owner for LPL

The Lanka Premier League Colombo franchise has a new owner as 27th Investments CEO and President Anil Damani enters the second season of the premier T20 tournament in Sri Lanka. Damani is CEO and President of 27th Investments, which is one of the fastest growing Investment companies in the US. Some of their primary investments are in commercial real estate, restaurants and entertainment. Speaking about entering the LPL, Damani said, “I am absolutely ecstatic to enter the Lanka Premier League a

02 Nov, 2021