Dickwella cleared of doping charges, free to play all forms of cricket
Sri Lanka keeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella, who was banned for three years following alleged anti-doping allegations, has been cleared to play cricket across all formats.
Sri Lanka keeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella, who was banned for three years following alleged anti-doping allegations, has been cleared to play cricket across all formats.
Sri Lanka have confirmed former great Sanath Jayasuriya will continue in his role as men’s head coach until the end of March, 2026.
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed former English cricketer Ian Bell as the batting coach for the upcoming tour to England.
According to local police, Niroshana was with his family when an unidentified individual opened fire at him. Investigations are underway to identify and apprehend the shooter, even as the motive behind the crime remains unclear.
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said in a statement that Jayasuriya will function in the position until the completion of Sri Lanka's tour of England in September 2024.
Although there is still no confirmation on the host nation, the same is expected to be confirmed before the end of the month.
England had spent around 10 days in Sri Lanka in March and played a warm-up match before the tour was called-off due to the coronavirus outbreak.
In wake of allegations of pitch-fixing involving the curator of the Galle pitch, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Saturday said…
"Everyone gets that signal. Even the great Wasim Akram knew when his time was up," he said.
Right-arm seam bowler Lahiru Gamage has been picked as well.
