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A turning pitch at Galle is a normal thing - SLC

While the documentary implies gambling interests dictated the bowler-friendly nature of that surface, SLC CEO Ashley de Silva emphasised on the cricketing reasons for how that pitch turned out

28-May-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Allegedly corrupt pitch curator is not a curator, says SLC

The person identified in an Al Jazeera investigation as a "groundsman" who curated Test pitches in Galle to suit bettors, is not a curator, according to SLC

27-May-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando

SLC to support investigation into pitch-fixing allegations

The ICC is looking into a media report alleging that an individual involved in preparing pitches in Galle made surfaces according to instructions from bettors

26-May-2018•ESPNcricinfo staff

Dhananjaya de Silva withdraws from West Indies tour after father killed by gunman

Sri Lankan Police confirmed that Ranjan de Silva, Dhananjaya's father, was shot dead in Rathmalana, just south of Colombo

24-May-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Sri Lankan players to receive pay hike

Having cut salaries last year, a now-financially stable SLC has announced a raise of 34%, after posting profits of about USD 13.5 million last year

22-May-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando

SLC announces 2017 profits of over USD 13.5 million

There is however a caveat, with the board's financial stability contingent on the SL government playing the remainder of what is owed for the Hambantota stadium

22-May-2018•Madushka Balasuriya

Usual suspects to contest SLC elections

A host of familiar names including Thilanga Sumathipala, Jayantha Dharmadasa and Nishantha Ranatunga will contest the elections on May 31

21-May-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Financially-challenged CWI asks SLC help to host home series

One Test from Sri Lanka's tour next month may be scrapped in favour of limited-overs internationals

19-May-2018•Nagraj Gollapudi

Mathews, Lakmal fit for West Indies Tests

Mathews to play as specialist batsman, while workload will be monitored on a match-by-match basis

17-May-2018•ESPNcricinfo staff

Udawatte, Rajitha, Vandersay picked for West Indies Tests

Sri Lanka draft in four uncapped players, largely to take the place of injured players

11-May-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando

SLC elections to be held on May 31

The elections had initially been announced for May 19, but were postponed on technical grounds

11-May-2018•Madushka Balasuriya

SLC appoints short-term bowling consultants from Australia

Former Australia legspinner Peter Sleep will be working with spinners, while Timothy McCaskill will be a consultant for the fast-bowling unit

10-May-2018•Madushka Balasuriya

Malinga misses domestic one-dayer for IPL duties

This despite national selectors insisting on him playing domestic cricket to be considered for national selection

02-May-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Dimuth Karunaratne joins Sri Lanka's injured list

Bowlers Nuwan Pradeep, Dushmantha Chameera and Shehan Madushanka are already in serious doubt for the West Indies tour, and Karunaratne is likely to miss part of it

02-May-2018•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Malinga asked to play domestic games for national recall

Malinga had earlier said he would not be returning to Sri Lanka until the end of the IPL, where he is serving as Mumbai Indians' bowling mentor

02-May-2018•Madushka Balasuriya

SLC hopeful of holding elections on May 31

SLC announced an extraordinary general meeting with a view to holding board elections on May 31, subject to approval from the country's sports ministry

01-May-2018•Madushka Balasuriya

India unlikely to play day-night Test in Adelaide

Australia's home international schedule for 2018-19 includes maiden Tests at the Perth Stadium and Canberra's Manuka Oval, and an international debut for Gold Coast

30-Apr-2018•ESPNcricinfo staff

SLC elections postponed after sports ministry criticism

The Sri Lanka Cricket elections, previously set for May 19, has been pushed back after the country's sports ministry claimed the board had violated procedure

27-Apr-2018•Madushka Balasuriya

Old Trafford to host India-Pakistan World Cup clash

England and South Africa will kick off the tournament at The Oval on May 30, and Lord's will host its fifth World Cup final on July 14

25-Apr-2018•Nagraj Gollapudi

Roshen Silva stars in Galle's title triumph

The 29-year old finished the provincial four-day competition as the highest run-scorer, miles ahead of second-placed Niroshan Dickwella

24-Apr-2018•ESPNcricinfo staff

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