Ranjan Madugalle: From Sri Lanka’s First Test to 400 ODIs as the ICC’s Most Trusted Match Referee Ranjan Madugalle reached a landmark no match referee had achieved before when he officiated in his 400th men’s One Day International on 7 August 2024. The occasion was the third and final ODI between Sri Lanka and India at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Sri Lanka Cricket chief executive Ashley de Silva presented him with a commemorative plaque on behalf of Sri Lanka Cricket and the ICC. Colombo is also where Madugalle’s international playing story began: he was part of Sri Lanka’s first Test team, taking the field against England in February 1982. From stylish right-hand batter to Sri Lankan captain and one of the most experienced officials in international cricket, his career is closely connected with the development of Sri Lanka cricket. For readers following the game’s news and history, visit ...

Limansa Thilakaratne Is Earning Her Own Name: Dilshan’s Daughter Becomes Sri Lanka’s Next Big All-Rounder AI-generated illustration. It does not depict Limansa Thilakaratne or any identifiable player. At 18, Limansa Thilakaratne is building a cricketing identity through performances of her own. The Sri Lanka Under-19 all-rounder has moved from an early milestone in Australian cricket to a key role in her country’s youth team, producing decisive contributions at the 2025 U19 Women’s World Cup and in the current tri-nation series in Pakistan. Known as “Limmy” in the dressing room, she is also the daughter of former Sri Lanka captain Tillakaratne Dilshan. That connection brings attention, but her recent record gives readers plenty of reasons to follow her in her own right. From backyard cricket to the Victoria Under-16 squad Limansa was born on 9 April 2008 to Dilshan and Sri Lankan actor Manjula Thilini. After Dilshan retired from international cricket ...