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November 13, 2025 9:32 AM

Sri Lanka players request to leave Pakistan after bombing, board says no

Some Sri Lanka cricketers requested to return home from their Pakistan tour on Wednesday for safety reasons after a suicide bombing in Islamabad, but their board issued a stern directive to stay put or face consequences. Sri Lanka are touring Pakistan, playing three one-day internationals followed by a Twenty20 tri-series along with Zimbabwe this month. Sri Lanka were scheduled to play Pakistan in the second ODI on Thursday in Rawalpindi. But the bombing, which killed 12 people in Pakistan’s...

June 22, 2025 11:00 AM

Sri Lanka’s Angelo Matthews bids farewell to Test cricket

Sri Lankan great Angelo Matthews bowed out from the longest format after the first Test between the hosts and Bangladesh at the Galle International Stadium. In 119 Tests, Mathews has amassed 8214 runs at an average of 44.4, while picking 33 wickets. He was given a guard of honour by the Bangladesh side as he made his way back for the final time in whites. “Since I announced my retirement, I can't believe the love that I have received so far. I am certainly overwhelmed. Ever so grateful to all...

May 5, 2025 2:45 PM

India, Australia hold top spots as Sri Lanka makes big gains in latest ICC rankings

Australia retained their position at the top of the ICC Test rankings, while India continued to lead the ODI and T20I formats, the International Cricket Council said on Monday. Sri Lanka made significant progress across formats in the latest annual update of the rankings. The latest rankings rate all matches played since May 2024 at 100 percent and those from the previous two years at 50 percent. Reigning World Test Championship holders Australia have retained their top spot in the ICC Men's T...