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ICC suspends Sri Lanka Cricket over government interference

NEW DELHI: In a major blow, Sri Lankan Cricket on Friday were slapped with a suspension by the International Cricket Council over government interference in running the country's sports body.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka team returns home, chief selector blames external conspiracy for poor World Cup show

Sri Lanka's poor World Cup performance is result of "conspiracy from outside", alleges Chief Selector Pramodaya Wickramasinghe. He takes responsibility for the team's two wins in nine games, marred by injuries and mid-tournament captaincy change

The Hindu

Allegations of conspiracy surround Sri Lanka's disastrous World Cup performance

NEW DELHI: Chief selector Pramodaya Wickramasinghe raised eyebrows on Friday by suggesting that Sri Lanka's dismal performance in the ongoing ODI World Cup was the result of an external conspiracy. The Sri Lankan cricket team, having suffered a five-wicket loss to New Zealand in their last group stage match in…

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Coach Chris Silverwood rues 'inconsistent' Sri Lanka at World Cup

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka faced their seventh defeat in nine matches during the World Cup, culminating in a disappointing campaign characterised as "inconsistent" by coach Chris Silverwood On Thursday.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka parliament passes resolution to sack cricket governing body's management

COLOMBO: In another twist, the Sri Lankan parliament on Thursday unanimously passed a resolution, calling for the sacking of the country's cricket governing body, with both the ruling and opposition parties supporting it.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka Cricket invites retired judges to form independent committee

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Wednesday invited retired Supreme Court judges, who were part of interim seven-member committee formed by Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe, to form an independent committee.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka sacks entire cricket board after humiliating loss to India during World Cup

The side has won only twice after playing seven matches in this year’s Cricket World Cup

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SLC administration sacked in aftermath of Sri Lanka's heavy defeat to India

Sri Lanka govt. sacks cricket board after team's heavy defeat in World Cup. Riot police protect SLC premises as public outcry calls for Silva administration's resignation. Interim committee headed by Arjuna Ranatunga appointed by Sports Minister

The Hindu

ICC World Cup | Board secretary resigns following Sri Lanka's underwhelming run in World Cup

Sri Lanka Cricket secretary Mohan de Silva resigns after team's poor performance in ODI World Cup; Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe blames selection committee and SLC administration; Shammi Silva elected as chair for third successive term; Sri Lanka play Bangladesh in Delhi on Nov 6, two wins from seven games.

The Hindu

Sri Lankan board calls for 'urgent and comprehensive explanation' following 302-run loss to India

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) asked for 'urgent explanation' from coaching staff/selectors after India's 302-run win in ODI World Cup 2023. SLC believes in transparency and accountability, citing team's preparation, strategies and performance as areas of concern. Injury problems forced replacements, with Kusal Mendis taking over as captain.

The Hindu

Lanka police deploys anti-riot squad to protect SLC premises fearing protest

Angry fans call for SLC execs' resignation after Sri Lanka's crushing World Cup defeat to India. Police deploy water cannons near SLC office. Fans demand complete overhaul of SLC management, accusing it of wrong decisions. Sports minister may appoint interim committee, but ICC averse to politically appointed governing bodies.

The Hindu

Mathews, Chameera to join Sri Lankan squad as travelling reserves

Mathews/Chameera join SL World Cup squad as travelling reserves. 36yo Mathews has 221 ODI games/6000 runs/120 wickets. 31yo Chameera has 44 ODI games/50 wickets. SLC to ensure team has replacements in case of injury. Mathews/Chameera join team in India on Friday.

The Hindu

Shanaka, Perera still recovering; Theekshana to join team

Injuries to key players continue to worry Sri Lanka ahead of their opening World Cup game against South Africa on Saturday.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga likely to miss World Cup due to hamstring injury

NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga is unlikely to participate in the upcoming 50-overs World Cup in India due to a hamstring injury, despite efforts by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to aid his recovery, according to reports citing a team doctor.

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India vs Pakistan: Empty stands not a good advertisement for cricket's greatest rivalry

NEW DELHI: The electric atmosphere that typically surrounds a cricket match between India and Pakistan, creating a pulsating spectacle, was conspicuously absent during their Asia Cup Super 4 match in Colombo on Sunday.

The Hindu

Indo-Pak match | Empty stands not good advertisement for cricket’s greatest rivalry

Colombo's Premadasa Stadium saw few spectators at the India-Pakistan Asia Cup Super 4 match, despite the local administrators expecting a good turnout. Price reductions failed to attract fans, possibly due to rain predictions and speculation of a venue shift.

The Times of India

SLC hope to keep Premadasa Stadium ready for Asia Cup Super 4, final despite rain

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) officials are maintaining a positive outlook despite the varying intensity of rain predictions over the next two weeks. They are determined to ensure that the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo remains ready for the Asia Cup Super 4 matches and the title clash.

The Hindu

Asia Cup 2023: Super Four, final matches to stay in Colombo

ACC decides to keep Asia Cup Super 4 and final matches in Colombo despite heavy rains. SLC suggested Hambantota as alternate venue due to drought. India meets Pakistan on September 10 at R Premadasa Stadium. ACC considered Pallekele and Dambulla, but abandoned due to rains and maintenance.

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UK graduates paid back £100m in student loans while below threshold

More than 850,000 made repayments while their income was too low in 2021-22 , according to an investigation

USA Today Sports Media Group

UFC 291 ‘Embedded,’ No. 3: Shopping with Jan Blachowicz and Bobby Green in SLC

Jan Blachowicz and Bobby Green have very different tastes in style, as seen in the latest episode of UFC 291 "Embedded."

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Player grades: Ousmane Dieng flashes in 100-91 summer league win against Sixers

It was the Ousmane Dieng show against the Sixers in the SLC summer league finale.

The Conversation

African leaders in Sierra Leone played a key role in ending the transatlantic slave trade

Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone on the west African coast, was named for the freed slaves who were returned to Africa by British members of the movement to end slavery. Founded in 1787 by a group of 400 black Britons from London, the colony ultimately became a refuge for…

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Student loan debt in England surpasses £200bn for first time

Graduates now owe an average amount of £45,000, Student Loans Company figures have revealed

The Hindu

PCB refuses to play ODI series in Sri Lanka after SLC's proposal to host all Asia Cup matches: Sources

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is upset at Sri Lankan board expressing its desire to host the entire Asia Cup and has declined the latter’s offer to play an ODI bilateral series in the island nation.

The Hindu

Three out of four sexual assault charges against SL cricket Gunathilaka dropped

Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka, who was accused of rape by a woman last year, had three out of his four sexual assault charges dropped here on May 18.

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