Cricket board: Sri Lanka Cricket ICC titles: 3 Sri Lanka Men's Cricket Team History Cricket has been Sri Lanka's most popular sport since the country gained independence from the British in 1948, but it was in 1996, when the men's team won the 1996 ODI World Cup, that the island's ...
Australia dominated Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle Cricket Stadium on Wednesday as opener… Read More Cricket News Sri Lanka all out for just 42 in Durban test christian Nov 28, 2024 0 Sri Lanka was bowled out by South Africa for 42 at Kingsmead on Thursday...
Home Teams Kandy Cricket Club Other Sports Hockey Pitch Grass Current Local Time 06:01, Fri Jan 17, 2025 The Asgiriya International Stadium, located in the heart of Sri Lanka's rolling hill-country, is the home ground of Trinity College, one of the most prestigious schools in Sri Lanka. ...
Sri Lanka won the cricket world cup in 1996 and the Asia Cup in 2022 where they were also runners-up in 2023 - together with Pakistan. The Sri Lankan national cricket team is called "The Lions", the team colours are blue and yellow. Sri...
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leopards at Yala National Park Enjoying most famous beach in the country Explore World Heritage Sight Galle built in the 17th century Clock Tower constructed in 1883 Most picturesque cricket grounds in the world Sinharaja Rain Forest is one of the few vi...
Sri Lanka’s sensational skipper Chamari Athapaththu has been nominated for both ICC Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Year and ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year awards.Shortlist for ICC Women’s T20I Cricketer of the YearChamari Athapaththu (Sri Lanka)Matches 21, Runs 720, Average ...
While technically cricket is not Sri Lanka’s national sport (volleyball is), it is by far the most popular, a status helped by the national team’s upset of Australia in the 1996 Cricket World Cup finals. Galle Face Green Stroll along the edge of the Indian Ocean on the Galle Face ...
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The P.Saravanamuttu Stadium - home to the Tamil Union Cricket and Athletic Club - hosted Sri Lanka's first Test, against England in 1982. In 1985, it was the venue for Sri Lanka's first-ever Test win, over India. It is a relatively small ground, half surrounded by lower-level stands...