Sri Lanka name Gary Kirsten as new head coach
Sri Lanka Cricket has appointed Gary Kirsten as head coach on a two-year contract as Sri Lanka begin preparations for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup.
Sri Lanka Cricket has appointed Gary Kirsten as head coach on a two-year contract as Sri Lanka begin preparations for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup.
Sri Lanka have indefinitely postponed a six-match white-ball series against Afghanistan that was due to start in the United Arab Emirates this week, an official said on Monday.
Sri Lanka Cricket has appointed former Australian cricketer Jamie Siddons as the new head coach of the Sri Lanka national women’s team.
Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja has reacted humorously to Pakistan’s daunting qualification scenario, saying that numbers alone may not be enough to secure a place in the T20 World Cup semi-finals.
Sanath Jayasuriya will step down as Sri Lanka’s head coach after their final ICC Men's T20 World Cup match against Pakistan national cricket team on February 28 in Pallekele, according to reports.
Fast bowler Salman Mirza vowed on Friday that Pakistan will finish the Super Eights with a flourish against already-eliminated Sri Lanka, whether or not they still have hopes of reaching the semi-finals.
New Zealand knocked co-hosts Sri Lanka out of the T20 World Cup on Wednesday with a 61-run win in Colombo that boosted their semi-final hopes.
Co-hosts Sri Lanka can win both their remaining Super Eight matches to rescue their faltering T20 World Cup campaign, starting with New Zealand, said spinner Dunith Wellalage on Tuesday.
New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner said on Tuesday adapting to slow-turning pitches in Colombo would be key for their crucial T20 World Cup clash against co-hosts Sri Lanka.
England routed Sri Lanka for 95 to give captain Harry Brook a perfect birthday present as they opened the T20 World Cup Super Eights phase with a resounding 51-run win in Kandy on Sunday.
England can adapt to whatever the weather throws at them, captain Harry Brook said Saturday as rain threatens to disrupt their opening Super Eights match against Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup.
T20 World Cup surprise package Zimbabwe beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in Colombo Thursday to finish the group stage unbeaten and carry some winning momentum into the Super Eights.