Chamika Karunaratne

Sri Lanka announced a 16-member squad for the ODI series against India starting August 2 at the Premadasa Stadium, with subsequent matches on August 4 and 7. The squad, approved by Sports Minister Harin Fernando, includes senior all-rounder Chamika Karunaratne and young batsmen Janith Liyanage and Nishan Madushka. Charith Asalanka leads the team, featuring players like Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, and Wanindu Hasaranga.

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka has been ruled out of the ICC ODI World Cup due to a thigh injury. The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed the decision, and Chamika Karunaratne has been officially approved as a replacement. Shanaka sustained the injury during Sri Lanka's recent six-wicket loss to Pakistan, and will need three weeks to recover. The ICC has approved Karunaratne for the Sri Lankan squad.

Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka elected to bat after winning the toss against England in a crucial T20 World Cup match here on Saturday.

Wicketkeeper-batsman Kusal Perera was on Wednesday named Sri Lanka's ODI captain with Kusal Mendis as his deputy for the away series against Bangladesh this month.

The Colombo Strikers, who will play their first season of the Lanka Premier League this year, announced a star-studded Icon Players line-up on Tuesday. The Icon Players include Pakistan Captain Babar Azam, highly talented Pakistan speedster Naseem Shah and Sri Lankan T20 stars Matheesha Pathirana and Chamika Karunaratne.

Sri Lanka batsman Chamika Karunaratne has said that he knew India would attack his side in the ODI series as the Shikhar Dhawan-led outfit is a top team.

Top-order batter Avishka Fernando on Wednesday earned a recall to Sri Lanka's limited overs squad for the away series against India beginning January 3 in Mumbai.

Sri Lankan bowler Chamika Karunaratne has been fined $5,000 and issued a one-year suspended ban for misconduct during this month's T20 World Cup, the island nation's cricket board said on Wednesday.

Sri Lanka on Sunday called up 21-year-old mystery spinner Maheesh Theekshana to their squad for the Twenty20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates and Oman in October-November.

Sri Lanka has announced their 16-member squad for the T20 Asia Cup 2025, to be held in the UAE, with Charith Asalanka as captain. The team includes experienced players like Kusal Mendis and Wanindu Hasaranga, who returns after recovering from injury. Sri Lanka's first match of the tournament is on September 13 against Bangladesh.

Sri Lanka retained out-of-form skipper Dasun Shanaka in its 15-member squad for next month's World Cup in India. Bowling all-rounder Wanidu Hasaranga is still recovering from injury and was not included in the squad but could still play in the tournament if his condition improves.

Ahead of Sri Lanka's tour of West Indies, Binura Fernando and Chamika Karunaratne have tested positive for the coronavirus.

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson won the toss and elected to bowl against Sri Lanka in the 41st match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. New Zealand made one change to their lineup, bringing in Lockie Ferguson for Ish Sodhi. Sri Lanka also made one change, with Chamika Karunaratne replacing Kasun Rajitha.

Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis won the toss and opted to bat first against Australia in their ICC World Cup 2023 match at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Monday.

Dimuth Karunaratne will lead Sri Lanka's 18-man squad in Bangladesh for the two-match Test series starting next week, selectors said Wednesday.

India skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss opted to bowl against Sri Lanka in the second T20 International of the three-match series here on Saturday. India are playing an unchanged side while Bunura Fernando and Danushka Gunathilaka came in for the Lankans in place of Jeffrey Vandersay and Janith Liyanage.

Australia captain Aaron Finch won the toss and elected to bowl against Sri Lanka in their ICC T20 World Cup game on Thursday.

Australia skipper Aaron Finch won the toss and elected to bowl against Sri Lanka in their must-win T20 World Cup match on Tuesday.

Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the toss and elected to bowl first in the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka on Sunday.

West Indies won the toss and elected to field against Sri Lanka in their Super 12 game of the ICC T20 World Cup on Thursday.