Mathews out for four weeks after injury

Malinga likely to miss Champions League

Lasith Malinga?is almost certain to miss both Sri Lanka’s tour of Zimbabwe and the Champions League, due to personal commitments. Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed they have received Malinga’s leave request, while Mumbai Indians have also been informed of his plans. “We haven’t had the time to approve his request yet, because we only got it from him on Friday,” SLC secretary Nishantha Ranatunga said. “But since it is a personal reason, I don’t think there will be any problem.” Malinga will be with his

25 Aug, 2013

Sangakkara to play in Big Bash League for Hobart

Sri Lanka great Kumar Sangakkara has signed to play for the Hobart Hurricanes in the next two T20 Big Bash League seasons, the Guardian reported. Regarded as one of the best batsmen of all time, Sangakkara retired from one-day international cricket after the recent World Cup, having played 404 ODIs for Sri Lanka. He has indicated his intention to call time on his Test career by the end of August. To date he has represented his country 130 times in the long format of the game. ?Kumar?s signing

06 May, 2015

South Africa beat Sri Lanka and win series

South Africa registered a comfortable 22-run victory over Sri Lanka in the second T20 International at Hambantota to pocket the series with one more match to go. Lonwabo Tsosobe struck in the first over to claim the prized wicket of Mahela Jayawardene who had replaced Tillakaratne Dilshan. Jayawardene edged an away going delivery to wicketkeeper scoring six runs. The bowlers kept a tight leash on the opposition. 146 was always going to be a stiff target at this venue. Tsotsobe struck again in th

04 Aug, 2013