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Sri Lanka Test squad named

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2 months ago

March 18, 2024

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Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Harin Fernando approved the 17-member squad selected by the Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee to take part in the Test series against Bangladesh.

The two match test series will commence on the 22nd March at SICS, Sylhet

The Squad:-
Dhananjaya De Silva (Captain), Kusal Mendis (Vice Captain), Dimuth Karunaratne, Nishan Madushka, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Lahiru Udara, Wanindu Hasaranga, Prabath Jayasuriya, Ramesh Mendis, Nishan Peiris, Kasun Rajitha, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Chamika Gunasekara

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SL squad for ICC T20 WC announced

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1 hour ago

May 9, 2024

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The Sri Lankan squad for the ICC T20 World Cup has been announced.

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be held in the West Indies and USA from June 01 – 29.

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Fmr. Netball captain faces doping charges!

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6 hours ago

May 9, 2024

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It is reported that a former netball captain has failed a random doping test conducted by the Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency (SLADA).

It is revealed that the player in question had taken Anabolic steroids.

Test results were issued to the Doping Control Laboratory in Qatar yesterday morning (May 08), and it has been confirmed that the athlete’s samples contained traces of this banned stimulant.

Speaking to the media, head of SLADA – Dr. Shiromi Pilapitiya has said that a probe is being conducted in this regard, and a statement will be issued today (May 09).

If the athlete is found guilty in the probe, she could face a ban from one to 04 years, reports say.

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Victorious national women’s cricket team returns

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6 hours ago

May 9, 2024

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The victorious Sri Lanka National Women’s Cricket Team returned to Sri Lanka earlier today (May 09) after securing their place at the ICC Women’s T20 WorldCup 2024.

📸 Our victorious Sri Lanka National Women's Cricket Team has returned home after securing their place at the ICC Women's #T20WorldCup 2024! 🛬🏆#LionessesRoar pic.twitter.com/RHIOy6ke44
— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) May 9, 2024