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SLC Announces Central Contracts For 2026-27 Season, 46 Players Included
The Sri Lanka Cricket: The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced national player contracts for 46 cricketers for the 2026-27 season, with a mix of established internationals and emerging talent earning places in the latest list.
The contracts will run from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, and cover players selected across multiple categories, including A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and Central Contracts. According to SLC, the categorisation has been determined based on a combination of performance, consistency, fitness levels, future potential and the strategic requirements of Sri Lanka's national teams across formats.
Leading players such as Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dinesh Chandimal, Wanindu Hasaranga, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis and Maheesh Theekshana were among the prominent names to receive contracts, alongside several experienced campaigners and emerging prospects.
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Gaikwad Replaces Injured Parag In India A Squad For 50-over Tri-series In Sri Lanka
Lucknow Super Giants: Right-handed opener Ruturaj Gaikwad has been drafted into the India A squad for the upcoming 50-over tri‑series in Sri Lanka, starting on June 9. Gaikwad replaces Riyan Parag, who has been ruled out of the series due to a hamstring injury.
Thailand, Malaysia And China Qualify For Asian Games Women’s Cricket
Asian Full Members: Thailand, Malaysia and China have secured qualification for the women’s cricket tournament at the 2026 Asian Games after emerging as the top three teams in the qualifying event staged in the city between May 26 and 31.
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Chennai Super Kings: Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara has publicly expressed his frustration over England all-rounder Sam Curran’s absence from the IPL 2026 season, raising concerns about player availability and contractual commitments after the franchise’s campaign came to an end in Qualifier 2 against the Gujarat Titans.
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T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka has recalled Vishmi Gunarathne, Shashini Gimhani, and Kawya Kavindi to their squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, while experienced left-arm spinner Inoka Ranaweera has been left out in a notable change from the group that toured Bangladesh in April-May.
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T20 World Cup: Pakistan captain Fatima Sana said her team is looking forward to testing itself against the world’s best players in the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England, set to take place from June 12 to July 5. Pakistan is in Group 1 of the tournament alongside India, South Africa, Bangladesh, Australia, and the Netherlands.
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Tournament Director Samantha Dodanwela: Just three days after announcing his retirement from international cricket, former India all-rounder Vijay Shankar has been unveiled as one of the marquee signings for the sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL), scheduled to be held from July 17 to August 8 across Sri Lanka.
Kusal Mendis Named Sri Lanka’s White-ball Captain For West Indies Tou
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed Kusal Mendis as the white-ball captain for next month’s all-format tour of the West Indies. This decision represents a major shift in leadership ahead of an important overseas assignment.
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T20 World Cup: India women’s head coach Amol Muzumdar said the team’s approach ahead of the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup remains unchanged, adding that the process and success mantra is the same and that players and support staff continue to work hard every day with honesty and ‘genuineness.’
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