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Pakistan to ‘host’ Sri Lanka and England in UAE

 Pakistan to ‘host’ Sri Lanka and England in UAEIslamabad, June 22: Pakistan will play their next `home' cricket series against Sri Lanka and England in the United Arab Emirates.  Read more »

Sri Lanka cricket officials rush to meet BCCI

Sri Lanka cricket officials rush to meet BCCIColombo, June 21 : Sri Lankan cricket officials will meet Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) bosses in Mumbai Wednesday to convince them to allow Indian players to participate in the forthcoming Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL).  Read more »

Sri Lanka recall veteran Jayasuriya for ODIs and Twenty20 in England

Sanath JayasuriyaColombo, June 9 : In a stunning decision, the Sri Lankan cricket selectors Thursday recalled 41-year-old former captain Sanath Jayasuriya for the ODIs and the Twenty20 internationals against England and Scotland.  Read more »

Lanka cricket seeks post-World Cup financial help from government

Lanka cricket seeks post-World Cup financial help from governmentColombo, June 7: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has sought financial help from the government and state banks to meet its huge World Cup related expenses.  Read more »

‘De Silva, Jayasuriya were involved in fixing international matches’: Thilekaratne

 ‘De Silva, Jayasuriya were involved in fixing international matches’: ThilekaratneColombo, June 4: Ex-Sri Lanka captain Hashan Thilekaratne has reportedly alleged that two former senior Lankan  Read more »

England ‘super-tall’ pace trio aiming ‘bounce out’ Lanka in Lord’s Test

 England ‘super-tall’ pace trio aiming ‘bounce out’ Lanka in Lord’s TestLondon, June 2 : England fast bowlers Chris Tremlett, Steve Finn and Stuart Broad are preparing to hit the Sri Lankan team with a barrage  Read more »

IPL a monster that will destroy international cricket: Ranatunga

Arjuna RanatungaColombo, June 1 : Former Sri Lanka cricket captain Arjuna Ranatunga has described the Twenty20 Indian Premier League (IPL) as a "monster that will go on to destroy international cricket".  Read more »

Thin crowd for Cardiff Test may cost Glamorgan a million pounds

Thin crowd for Cardiff Test may cost Glamorgan a million poundsCardiff, May 27 : With cricket fans staying away from first Test between England and Sri Lanka, Glamorgan are fearing losses of more than one million pounds.  Read more »

12 Indians sign up for Sri Lankan Premier League

12 Indians sign up for Sri Lankan Premier LeagueColombo, May 16 : Twelve Indian players have signed up for the inaugural Sri Lankan Premier League (SLPL), beginning July 19, according to a report in the media.  Read more »

Sri Lanka Premier League to begin July 19

Sri Lanka Premier League to begin July 19Colombo, May 12 : The first edition of the Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL) will be held July 19-August 4.

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) have confirmed the dates of SLPL that will see seven provinces competing over the 18 days.  Read more »

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Santos coach concerned at Neymar reports

Santos coach concerned at Neymar reportsRio de Janeiro, May 18  : Santos coach Muricy Ramalho has admitted concern at mounting speculation linking his star striker Neymar with a move to Barcelona.  Read more »

Former Real Madrid forward Baptista eyes Brazil return

Former Real Madrid forward Baptista eyes Brazil returnRio de Janeiro, May 18 : Former Real Madrid and Brazil international forward Julio Baptista revealed that he is considering a return to Brazilian football.  Read more »

Kohli keeps RCB's hopes alive

virat-kohli-iplBangalore, May 19 : An aggressive half-century by skipper Virat Kohli (56 not out, 29b, 6x4, 4x6) carried Royal Challengers Bangalore to a 24-run win over league leaders Chennai Super Kings here Saturday  Read more »

Gayle storm hits Bangalore after rains mar tie

Chris-GayleBangalore, May 19 : Gayle storm hit Bangalore late Saturday after rains stopped, as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) opener Chris Gayle lofted Chennai Super Kings bowlers over the ropes four times at  Read more »

Mahindra riders looking forward to Le Mans

mahindraMumbai, May 15 : India's only motorcycle Grand Prix team resumes battle in France this weekend with high hopes of strong results after a top-10 start for the all-new Mahindra Grand Prix machine.  Read more »

Disappointing outing for Bolisetti

Sailesh-BolisettiDijon-Prenois (France), May 13 : Indian racing driver Sailesh Bolisetti's second weekend of his 2013 Euro Race Car campaign ended on a disappointing note as he finished 18th and 17th in the two races here.  Read more »