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England players consider legal action in response to ECB’s summer franchise cricket ban

The Professional Cricketers’ Association (PCA) is reportedly exploring a legal challenge against the England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) decision to ban players from participating in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and other franchise leagues that overlap with the...

PCB suffers blow as ECB restricts England players from PSL

The England Cricket Board (ECB) has reportedly banned its players from participating in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and other franchise leagues that coincide with the domestic summer season.  The decision aims to safeguard the quality of domestic cricket in...

Sri Lanka Cricket suspends Niroshan Dickwella following alleged anti-doping violation

Photo Credit: Sri Lanka Cricket Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) wishes to inform the public that cricketer Niroshan Dickwella has been suspended from participating in all forms of cricket due to an alleged anti-doping violation. The suspension is effective immediately and will...

Praveen Jayawickrama charged under ICC Anti-Corruption Code

Photo Credit: ICC The International Cricket Council (ICC) has charged Sri Lanka player Praveen Jayawickrama with three counts of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code. Jayawickrama has been charged with the following offences under the Code: Article 2.4.4 – Failing to report to the...

Lanka Premier League 2024 sets viewership records

The Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024 reached a global audience, with viewership of 780 million on television and 480 million unique online viewers. Australian cricket legend and brand ambassador Michael Clarke acknowledged the IPG Group, the league's rights holder,...

Sri Lanka Cricket will donate funds to help raise cancer awareness

Photo Credit: Sri Lanka Cricket Joining the Lanka Premier League’s ‘Pink Day’ campaign, Sri Lanka Cricket will start donating funds to ‘raise awareness on ‘Breast Cancer’ in the country. Accordingly, every time a batsman hits a six, a boundary, or takes...

SLC: Dambulla Sixers Go Pink on July 14, 2024 – A Cricket Match for Cancer Awareness and Hope

Photo Credit: Sri Lanka Cricket The Dambulla Sixers are proud to announce a historic initiative in Sri Lanka’s Lanka Premier League (LPL), with the strong support and endorsement of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). On July 14, 2024, at R. Premadasa...

PCB issues NOCs to Men’s cricketers

Photo Credit: Pakistan Cricket Board The Pakistan Cricket Board has issued no-objection certificates (NOC) to the following cricketers as on 2 July 2024: Abrar Ahmed – Major League Cricket – 4 to 28 July Fakhar Zaman – Caribbean Premier League...

India climbs T20I summit. Staying there is a different matter.

Photo Credit: Cricexec The T20 format, like most things cricket, was born in England, introduced by the ECB in 2003 for the inter-county competition. Stuart Robinson, Marketing Manager for the ECB at the time, helped conceive of the format in...

SLC: Chamari Athapaththu to Flag of the LPL 2024

Photo Credit: Sri Lanka Cricket Sri Lanka Women’s Team Captain, Chamari Athapaththu, will flag off the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024 during a vibrant opening ceremony scheduled for July 1, 2024, at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Former Australian World Cup-winning...

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Report: BCCI reluctant to agree to PCB’s terms in Champions Trophy dispute

Photo Credit: Instagram Photo of @icctrophytour Discussions around the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 have intensified, with India refusing to travel...
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