Spinning allrounder Milinda Siriwardana has been left out of Sri Lanka's ODI squad for the forthcoming series against Ireland and England.

Sri Lanka Cricket has announced the appointment of Jerome Jayarathne as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Sri Lanka Cricket.

The highest Test score ever lodged by an England wicketkeeper in a home Test followed by a perplexing dropped catch. For Jonny Bairstow, even on the most exultant of days the debate about whether England should utilise him as a wicketkeeper or specialist batsmen is destined to ring loudly.

Former world number one Rafael Nadal will miss Wimbledon with an injury to his left wrist.

Iran goalkeeper Sosha Makani has been suspended for six months after wearing what was described as SpongeBob SquarePants trousers.

Maria Sharapova has been banned for two years by the International Tennis Federation for using a prohibited drug.

Over 100,000 cricket fans are expected at Lord’s over the first four days of the third England v Sri Lanka Investec Test Match, which starts on Thursday.