Thursday, 11 February 2021 - 20:11
35 national squad players who were subject to PCR Tests yesterday (10th Feb) have received their results.
SLC cricket announced that all tests have returned negative Covid-19.
This also includes the Coaching Staff, Net Bowlers, and the HPC Staff.
The players were part of the provisional squad who were preparing to take part in the Tour of West Indies.
However, training was halted last week, following Head Coach Mickey Arthur and Sri Lanka Player Lahiru Thirimanne tested Positive for Covid-19.
The players will return to action tomorrow (12th February) with a ‘Fitness Test’ scheduled to ascertain their fitness levels.
Monday, 25 January 2021 - 14:00
Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) ‘Rathnadeepa’ boarded with a team of Navy divers reached MV ‘Eurosun’ that ran aground at Little Basses about 5.5 nautical miles (10km) off the southeastern coast of the island on 23rd January and preliminary investigation into the incident got underway.
According to the preliminary investigation, no damage to the bulk carrier’s hull was reported and there was no sign of water leaking into the ship or oil into the ocean. It was also revealed that 15 Filipino nationals including the captain of the ship and 03 Ethiopian nationals were safe onboard.
The Marine Environment Protection Authority stated that it has been revealed that the captain of the MV ‘Eurosun’ ship which had collided with a reef near the small Ravana lighthouse off the coast of Hambantota has changed course.