Colombo, April 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that he believes Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup-winning side with their aggressive and unique style of batting gave birth to T20 cricket.

Sri Lankan cricket board president Shammi Silva was re-elected unopposed on Monday to serve a fourth consecutive term despite attempts by a former sports minister to remove him. It was the third time ...

With the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 on the horizon, South Africa have rested Marizanne Kapp for the upcoming ODIs in Sri Lanka. South Africa Women on Friday, 4 April named a 20-member squad ...

Naqvi succeeded President of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Shammi Silva. Reflecting on the transition, Silva shared his appreciation for the ACC community: "It has been a privilege to serve as President ...

“A wonderful conversation with members of the Sri Lankan cricket team that won the 1996 World Cup. Do watch…” PM Modi tweeted. Speaking of Sri Lanka’s 1996 World Cup triumph, the side put ...

It was the third time Silva had been elected uncontested by Sri Lanka cricket’s annual general meeting. Roshan Ranasinghe, who was sports minister at the time, sacked Silva and his executive ...

With the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 on the horizon, South Africa have rested Marizanne Kapp for the upcoming ODIs in Sri Lanka. South Africa Women on Friday, 4 April named a 20-member ...