Sri Lanka forgo hosting Aussies, Pakistan
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- Published on Wednesday, 16 May 2012 15:41
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Sri Lanka have dropped plans to host a limited-overs series between Pakistan and Australia in August as it clashes with the nation's new domestic Twenty20 league.
Pakistan have since started negotiations with other countries about hosting the series, including the United Arab Emirates and Malaysia.
"It's disappointing," Pakistan Cricket Board's chief operating officer Subhan Ahmed told AFP. "Initially Sri Lanka Cricket offered to host the series and we stopped negotiating with others. "We are looking for other venues to host Australia and hope to finalise it soon."
Pakistan are due to play five ODI and three T20Is against Australia from mid-August, the dates of which are yet to be finalised. Pakistan has been a 'no go' zone for international teams since the March 2009 terrorists attacks on the Sri Lankan team bus in Lahore, which left eight people dead and wounded seven visiting players and their assistant coach.
Pakistan have since had to play their home games in neutral venues such as the UAE, England and New Zealand. Even before the 2009 attack, foreign teams had refused to tour Pakistan in the wake of the 9/11 attacks on the United States in 2001 that sparked security concerns in and around the country.
Australia have not toured Pakistan since 1998 and forced their hosts to play in Sri Lanka, the UAE and England. Ahmed said that playing the upcoming series in Sri Lanka after the Sri Lanka Premier League was not an option as the country would then be preparing to host the World Twenty20, which will run from 18 September to 8 October.
Despite the development, he refused to accept Pakistan was isolated in the cricket world: "I will not accept that Pakistan is isolated, because other countries were willing to host the series."
Bangladesh were also forced to postpone a planned tour last month after the Dhaka high court ruled Pakistan was "not safe" for the country's players on a petition filed against the two-match series.
Sri Lanka cricket reduces number of contracted players
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- Published on Tuesday, 15 May 2012 03:09
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Sri Lanka cricket yesterday announced the contracted players list which was drastically reduced from the previous year.
In 2011 Sri Lanka cricket had contracted 100 players and this year they cut it down to 60 players. The players in the top category will be paid US $ 127,000 while the players from category 2 will be paid US $ 82,000.
The 3rd Category has only test wicket keeper batsman Prasanna Jayawardene who will be paid US $ 66,000.
SLPL to commence on the 10th
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- Published on Thursday, 10 May 2012 15:21
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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is proud to announce the birth of the Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL) Twenty20 tournament commencing from August 10 to August 31, 2012 (both dates inclusive) at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo and the Pallekele Stadium in Kandy.
Twenty20’s massive popularity and status as the most exciting and entertaining format of cricket will be further enhanced by this newest tournament to the world of cricket. The tournament will be held in line with the MCC “SPIRIT OF CRICKET” guidelines.
International players will be playing in the SLPL alongside Sri Lankan national cricketers and young Lankan hopefuls.
The first edition of SLPL Twenty20 will feature 7 Provincial teams which will adhere to a compulsory ruling of no more than 6 overseas players in each squad. However, it will be mandatory for each team to field only 4 overseas players in the playing eleven, whilst the remaining 7 players will all be Sri Lankans, with one player out of the said seven players will be an under-21 cricketer.
SLC shall, through this tournament, increase the number of Provincial teams from the existing number of 5 teams to 7 teams, in order to provide more opportunities to a vast number of talented players who are striving to advance to the next level of their cricketing abilities.
Each Provincial team shall draw elements of its unique branding/personality from the Province it represents.
The Provinces in pursuit of the SLPL 2012 Title for Season 1 are as follows:-
• Basnahira Bears
• Kandurata Kites
• Nagenahira Nagas
• Ruhuna Rhinos
• Uthura Oryxes
• Uva Unicorns
• Wayamba Wolves
The names of the respective Sri Lankan Icon Players for each Province will be released shortly.
All 24 matches will be telecast live globally, and SLC believes that millions of television viewers across the globe will enjoy this tournament.
Sri Lanka picks squad for upcoming Pakistan & Indian tours
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- Published on Tuesday, 15 May 2012 01:48
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Sri Lanka Cricket announced today a 30 man squad for the upcoming tours of Pakistan and India.
The National cricket team will take on Pakistan next month which will include 2 T-20 games, 5 One day internationals and 3 test matches. After the one and a half month tour the Lankans will then take on India in 5 ODI games from July 22nd to 4th August.
The following players have been selected for representation for the above mentioned Tours by Sri Lanka Cricket.
1. Mahela Jayawardena
2. T M Dilshan
3. Tharanga Parnavithana
4. Lahiru Thirimanne
5. Upul Tharanga
6. Kumar Sangakkara (W/K)
7. Dinesh Chandimal (W/K)
8. Thilan Samaraweera
9. Prasanna Jayawardena (W/K)
10.Chamara Silva
11.Chamara Kapugedera
12.Angelo Mathews
13.Thissara Perera
14. Farvees Maharoof
15. Isuru Udana
16. Lasith Malinga
17. Nuwan Kulasekera
18. Chanaka Welagedera
19. Suranga Lakmal
20. Dhammika Prasad
21. Shamindra Eranga
22. Dilhara Fernando
23. Nuwan Pradeep
24. Suraj Randiv
25. Rangana Herath
26. Sachithra Senanayake, 27. Ajantha Mendis, 28. Dilruwan Perera, 29. Kaushal Lokuarachchi, 30. Jeevan Mendis
Anuk Fernando leads Sri Lankan U-17’s to Bangalore
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- Published on Monday, 07 May 2012 15:08
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St. Sebastian batsman Anuk Fernando has been appointed as the captain for the upcoming Coca Cola cup to be played in Bangalore, India.
Fernando will lead an experienced set of players and will have Prince of Wales herculean batsman Kusal Mendis as his deputy. The tour which will consist of 5 one day games will start on the 8th of May and all games will be played in Bangalore.
The junior national side will be coached by Roger Wijesuriya who has been with the national junior level sides for some time and will have the assistance of Aravinda Jayadeva as the phisio. Nishantha Kumara has been named as the school representative who will be present during the tour.
Team:-
1. Anuk Fernando - St. Sebastian’s College (Captain)
2. Kushal Mendis - Prince Of Wales College (Vice Captain)
3. Shanuka Dulaj - Prince Of Wales College
4. Kavindu Kulasekara - Thurstan College
5. Minhaj Jalil - Thurstan College
6. Roshan Anuraddha - Gurukula M.V.
7. Hashan Dumindu - Gurukula M.V.
8. Ron Chandragupta - Trinity College
9. Amrith Srimaha - Trinity College
10. Lakshan Jayasinghe - Trinity College
11. Adeesha Punchihewa - Dharmasoka College
12. Madushan Ravichandrakumar - St. Thomas’ College
13. Sadeera Samarawickrema - St. Joseph’s College
14. Keshan Wijeratne - Maliyadewa College
15. Nayana Prabath - Mahanama College
Officials :-
Roger Wijesuriya - Manager/Coach, Aravinda Jayadewa - Physio, Nishantha Kumara - School Representative
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