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Autokitz Cricket Club in an easy 5-wicket win against Mahawatta Lions

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September 11, 2023

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Autokitz Cricket Club in an easy 5-wicket win against Mahawatta Lions

Autokitz Cricket Club registered an easy 5 wicket win against Mahawatta Lions in a 40 overs league Cricket encounter, played at the Gateway Complex ground, Seeduwa, recently.

Mahawata Lions taking first lease of the wicket, lost an early wicket at the score at 3 runs on board. Wickets falling at regular intervals and useful contributions coming from Mohammed (10), Angelo Dinesh (31) and Shantha (12), steadied the innings and were at one stage reeling at 7 wickets down for 129 runs. Pradeep Viknesh ( 38 ) including 6 fours coming as the 8th batter, together with the 9th batter A. Anush scoring a brilliant knock (30 not out including 4 fours in 31 balls), the pair together kept the board ticking with a valuable 52 partnership.The

dismissal of Pradeep Viknesh, the 8th batter scored 181 runs, and the next batter, Asitha being dismissed as the 9th batter at scored 191 runs in the 39th over, Malwatta Lions ended their innings with the last pair just adding 1 run to the total in the last over. Pradeep Aberathne, Janith Jayasinghe, and Geesara Dangalla captured 2 wickets apiece, Hasika Chameera and Vishwa Nirmal with a wicket each, shared the bowling honors.

Autokitz Cricket Club in the run chase, openers Lakshman Rodrigo and Janith Jayasinghe, the pair together made a bold reply with an unbroken 71-run partnership for the first wicket. With the dismissal of Lakshman Rodrigo and the 2nd wicket falling by adding1 run to the total, Pujitha Gunawardena joining the other opener Janith Jayasinghe, who was going great guns with his batting talents, was finally dismissed, as the 3rd batter, playing a star-studded innings, scoring a well compiled 67 runs including 10 fours and 3 sixes in 51 balls at the score at 130 runs on board. Pujitha Gunawardena was next to go as the 4th batter. In-form batter, Isurunath Dissanayake, who played a brilliant knock by scoring a half-century in his previous game, continued his fine batting form with a glorious knock scoring 49 runs not out including 5 fours and a six, just falling short by a run for another well-deserved half-century. Sunny Udugama (26) was the 5th batter to get out, with the score of 174 runs on board, Hasika Chameera joined Isurunath Dissanayake, and the pair together, saw Autokitz Cricket Club romped home by ease, with more than 10 overs to spare. Angelo Dinesh capturing 2 wickets and a wicket each by Pradeep Viknesh and Shantha, was the pick of the bowlers. Sumith Perera and P. Liyanage, officiated this game, while Fazal Mohamed was the official scorer.

Scores –

Mahawatta Lions – 192/9 in 40 overs

Mohammed 10, Vino 43, Angelo Dinesh 31, Shantha 12, Pradeep Viknesh 38, A. Anush 30 not out, Prasad Aberathne 2/23, Janith Jayasinghe 2/21, Geesara Dangalla 2/24, Hasika Chameera 1/19, Vishwa Nirmal 1/7

Autokitz Cricket Club – 193/5 in 29.2 overs

Janith Jayasinghe 67, Isurunath Dissanayake 49 not out, Sunny Udugama 26, Angelo Dinesh 2/15, Pradeep Viknesh 1/38, Shantha 1/42 The Autokitz Cricket Club winning team

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ICC Team to Visit Sri Lanka Amid Cricket Administration Shake-Up

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May 15, 2026

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A delegation from the International Cricket Council (ICC), including a senior representative linked to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka this weekend as attention grows over recent changes to the country’s cricket administration.

According to India’s Press Trust of India (PTI), ICC Deputy Chairman Imran Khwaja is expected in Colombo on Friday night, with another top ICC official who also serves in a leading capacity within the BCCI due to arrive on Saturday.

The visit comes in the wake of the Sri Lankan government’s decision to appoint an interim committee to manage the affairs of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) following the resignation of its leadership.

Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage confirmed during a televised interview that discussions with ICC representatives are expected to take place in the coming days regarding the future direction of cricket administration in the country.

The newly appointed nine-member interim body was established on April 29 after SLC President Shammi Silva and members of the Executive Committee stepped down from office.
Government officials say the temporary panel will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day cricket operations, introducing administrative reforms, and preparing the groundwork for fresh elections within Sri Lanka Cricket.

The ICC visit is expected to focus on governance issues, the transition process, and the stability of cricket administration during the interim period.

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LPL 2026 Opening Game between Jaffna and Galle

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May 15, 2026

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The inaugural game of the Lanka Premier League 2026 will be played between the Jaffna and Galle teams, who emerged as the Champions and Runners-up respectively in the 2024 season.

The opening game is scheduled to be played on 17th July at the SSC Grounds, commencing at
7.30 p.m.

Prior to the start of the tournament opener, a spectacular opening ceremony will be held at the SSC Grounds in Colombo.
The Lanka Premier League 2026 will be played from 17th July to 8th August across four venues: SSC, Colombo; RDICS, Dambulla; PICS, Pallekele; and RPICS, Colombo.

The tournament is conducted by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), the owner of the LPL, in partnership with The IPG Group, the event rights holder.

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RCB Bring in Gleeson After Thushara Exit; CSK Add Kuldip as Injury Cover

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May 15, 2026

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have roped in experienced England pacer Richard Gleeson as a replacement for Sri Lankan fast bowler Nuwan Thushara ahead of the IPL 2026 Knockouts.

Thushara was unable to join the Bengaluru franchise after failing to secure a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from Sri Lanka Cricket. The board reportedly withheld approval because the pacer did not meet the required fitness benchmarks set by the national setup.

RCB have signed Gleeson for INR 1.6 crore. The 38-year-old seamer brings previous IPL experience, having represented both Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians in recent seasons. Gleeson featured in two matches for Chennai in 2024 and made a single appearance for Mumbai in the 2025 campaign. He has also represented England in nine T20 Internationals.

Thushara, who was bought by RCB for the same amount in 2025, played one game during the franchise’s championship-winning run last season. Despite being retained for IPL 2026, his participation was blocked after the NOC issue emerged.

The Sri Lankan quick had initially taken legal action against the cricket board regarding the matter, but later withdrew the case and issued a written apology. Court documents reportedly indicated that Thushara had considered stepping away from international cricket, although no final decision on his future has yet been confirmed.

Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings have announced Indian pacer Kuldip Yadav as a replacement for injured left-arm fast bowler Khaleel Ahmed.

Khaleel’s season was cut short after he suffered a right quadricep injury during Chennai’s clash against Kolkata Knight Riders. Before the setback, he had claimed two wickets in five appearances while maintaining an economy rate of 8.67.

Kuldip, a right-arm pacer, previously represented Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, making three appearances across the 2021 and 2023 seasons. Chennai have secured his services for INR 30 lakh.

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