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Jayasuriya, Sachin, Afridi, Lara to play in Canada Cup T20 this summer

Here's some exciting news for cricket fans in Canada!

Jayasuriya hits form as Ruhuna humiliate SLC Combined XI

Veteran cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya returned to form as Ruhuna humiliated Sri Lanka Cricket Combined XI in the BOC Inter - Provincial Cup match here today.

IPL Auction 2010 - Full list of players auctioned, sold

So the big Indian Premier League Auction 2010 is over and Thissara Perera was the only Sri Lankan who was auctioned, Chennai buying him for $ 50,000.

Celebrating 20 years of Sanath Jayasuriya | Dec 26 1989 - Dec 26 2009

20 years ago a young gun called Sanath Teran Jayasuriya made his debut for Sri Lanka and today he holds numerous records in the game being one of the most feared batsman even today.

Vote for Island Cricket as your favourite Cricket forum

World Cricket Watch is currently conducting a poll on various cricketing websites for their Cricket Website Awards 2009 (The Cricketing Oscars).

Islandcricket.lk has been nominated in the 'The Best Cricket Forum' award section, and we urge our readers to kindly give the site a look and vote for your favourite cricket forum / website.

[PICS] Dinner with Sri lankan Cricket team

I am extremely grateful to Mr. Imesh Gunatilaka for providing us these images taken during the Sri Lanka's Tri series with Bangladesh this year.

He also provided me with information about the - SRI LANKAN CRICKET CLUB IN DHAKA.

A test of character for Sanath Jayasuriya

 As far back as I recall, since my childhood, I remember just one name which means "Cricket" to me. Being an Indian by birth, it's obvious cricket is one sport we all Indians die for, and I was not an exception.

[PICS] Sanath Jayasuriya Chief Guest at Colombo University CricFest 2009

Sanath Jayasuriya was invited as the Chief guest during the recently held CricFest 2009 at Colombo University.

[PICS] CEAT Sri Lanka Cricket Awards 2009 - Island Cricket Exclusive

Here are some exclusive pictures of the first ever "CEAT Sri Lanka Cricket Awards " held on Oct. 30 - 2009, at Waters Edge, Sri Lanka.

We are grateful to Mr. Sagara Lakmal De Mel for permitting us to post these pictures on Island Cricket for the benefit of Sri Lankan fans.

A Night at Champions League Opening Ceremony

Thought I would share my experience of Champions League Opening Ceremony + some Pics which I took during RCB vs Cape Cobras, M.ChinnaSwamy Stadium Bangalore, 8th Oct 2009

[PICS] - CHANDANA SPORTS Grand Opening - Exclusive

Uplu Chandana's "CHANDANA SPORTS" saw its grand opening today the 10th of September 2009. Here are some photos courtesy of Upul.

Vote for The Greatest ODI Batsman - Sanath Jayasuriya

From Aug 31,2009, www.espnstar.com, along with SportsCenter India, Score Tonight and Inside Cricket, are running a joint Online – On-Air initiative to decide which star from a whole host of great batsmen has made the biggest impact on the high-octane, adrenaline-pumping world of one-day International Cricket.

Upul Chandana launches 'Chandana Sports' shop in Colombo today

Upul Chandana, former Sri Lankan cricketer, launched a new Sports store - CHANDANA SPORTS - in Colombo today.

The List of ODI cricket`s highest opening stand

Let us have a look at look at ODI cricket's highest opening partnerships after Upul Tharanga and Mahela Jayawardene added their contribution to the list on Monday.

1. Runs: 286

Upul Tharanga, Sanath Jayasuriya

A Modern Cricket Legend named Sanath Teran Jayasuriya | Birthday Tribute to the master

The Story of a Legend - "Sanath Teran Jayasuriya"

SANATH JAYASURIYA the cricketing world by storm with his unusual array of shots in the early nineties. He taught his contemporary batsmen to go all out in the first 15 overs and tear the opposition bowling attack.