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Autokitz Cricket Club in a thrilling two-wicket win against Autokitz

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3 years ago

August 25, 2023

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M.H.Yakeem

Autokitz Cricket Club registered a thrilling 2-wicket win against Autokitz, in a Auto members 35 overs Cricket encounter, played at the Gateway Complex ground, Seeduwa, recently.

Autokitz batting first, openers Dhanushka and Ishan Perera got to a good start, the pair together added 29 runs for the first wicket and with the dismissal of these two batters at the same total, were 2 down for 29 runs on board. Milan Maduwantha ( 16 ), Vishwa Nirmal ( 20 ), and Isurunath Dissanayake played a major role with the bat, stroking a hurricane knock of 40 runs, including 9 fours in 36 balls steadied the innings. Adeesha Denuawan’s contribution with a solid knock of 26 runs not out, including 3 fours and 2 sixes in 15 balls, took them to a reasonable total. Malka Prabath, Sineth Withanage, brothers Panitha and Geesara Dangalla claimed 2 wickets apiece, while Lakshman Rodrigo and Sharwin Joseph taking 1 wicket each, shared the bowling honors.

Autokitz Cricket Club replying, lost their opening batter with the score at 14 runs, Sineth Withanage (12 ), Ravindu Samarasinghe ( 25 ), and Sharwin Joseph ( 36 ), kept the board ticking and with the dismissal of these batters, a star-studded innings was displayed by Gaveesha Buddhimal, scoring a well compiled 67 runs not out, including 9 fours and the support coming from Malka Prabath at the crease, reached the winning total in the 29th over to give them a thrilling win. Chamara Kodikara, claiming 2 scalps, Prasad Aberathne, Geeshan Ayeshana, Hasika Gamage, Milan Maduwantha claiming 1 wicket each were the pick of the bowlers.

Scores –

Autokitz – 179 all in 34.2 overs

Ishan Perera 12, Dhanushka 12, Isurunath Dissanayake 40, Milan Maduwantha 16, Vishma Nirmal 20, Adeesha Denuwan 26 not out, Malka Prabath 2/18, Sineth Withanage 2/26, Pantha Dangalla 2/24, Geesara Dangalla 2/20, Lakshman Rodrigo 1/27, Sharwin Joseph 1/25

Autokitz CC – 180/8 in 28.2 overs

Ravindu Samarasinghe 25, Sharwin Joseph 36, Sineth Withanage 12, Gaveesha Buddhimal 67 not out, Chamara Kodikara 2/8, Prasad Aberathne 1/33, Hasika Gamage 1/42, Geeshan Ayeshana 1/35, Milan Maduwantha 1/10

Cricket

Sunil Kumara Gamage Accepts SLC Resignations, Ministry Steps In

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20 hours ago

April 29, 2026

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Sri Lanka’s cricket administration has entered a period of transition after the government stepped in to take temporary control of the sport’s governing body.

Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage has accepted the resignation of Shammi Silva and the Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket, marking a significant shift in leadership.

Following the resignations, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced that it would assume oversight of cricket administration under the authority granted by the Sports Law No. 25 of 1973. The decision places all operational and administrative matters of SLC under ministerial supervision with immediate effect.

Authorities indicated that the arrangement is temporary and part of a broader effort to stabilise the sport’s administration. A new committee is expected to be appointed in the coming days to examine existing issues and propose structural reforms aimed at improving governance and accountability.

The leadership’s decision to step down was communicated to the government earlier, prompting swift action to ensure continuity in the management of Sri Lanka’s most prominent sport.

Cricket

SLC President Shammi Silva and Executive Committee Step Down Effective Today

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24 hours ago

April 29, 2026

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The President of Sri Lanka Cricket, Shammi Silva, has officially resigned from his position with immediate effect, according to an announcement released by the board today (29).

In a significant development, all office-bearers and members of the Executive Committee have also stepped down from their respective roles, signaling a complete leadership transition within the governing body.

Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed that the decision has been formally conveyed to Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage.

No further details were immediately provided regarding the reasons behind the mass resignation or the process for appointing new leadership.

Cricket

Sri Lanka Cricket Grants Rs. 10 Million to Rising Javelin Athlete Rumesh Tharanga

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2 days ago

April 28, 2026

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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) today provided a financial grant to rising javelin thrower Rumesh
Tharanga Pathirage.

This support was extended under the direction of the SLC President Mr. Shammi Silva and
the Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket, following a request made by the Minister of
Youth Affairs and Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage.

Rumesh Tharanga received the grant this evening at the SLC headquarters.
This initiative is part of SLC’s ongoing efforts to support and promote sports beyond cricket,
as well as to assist promising athletes in achieving success at the international level.