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Gold Coast Mayor warns against bid complacency - 12th September 2011

Gold Coast Mayor Ron Clarke has warned against complacency after the Commonwealth Games Federation’s (CGF) evaluation report into the two bids for the 2018 Games proclaimed Australia as the less risky option.

Indian players to miss out on Sri Lanka Premier League - 27th June 2011

The inaugural Sri Lanka Premier League will take place next month without Indian cricketers after talks broke down with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Gold Coast and Hambantota confirm candidatures for Commonwealth Games - 11th May 2011

Australia's Gold Coast and Hambantota in Sri Lanka have been confirmed as the two candidates to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games after they lodged their bid books with the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) on Wednesday.

Sri Lanka faces deficit after Cricket World Cup - 11th April 2011

Sri Lanka has been left with a deficit of more than US$24 million after co-hosting the recent Cricket World Cup, according to the country’s Sports Minister.

Hambantota bid appoints Chime Communications - 1st December 2010

Sri Lanka has hired Chime Communications to advise the coastal city of Hambantota on its bid for the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Sri Lanka joins effort to sink Howard’s ICC candidature - 28th May 2010

The Sri Lanka cricket board has said it will not support the nomination of John Howard, former Australian Prime Minister, for the vice-presidency of the International Cricket Council.

New Zealand and Sri Lanka to play T20 in Florida - 26th April 2010

Twenty20 cricket comes to Florida next month when New Zealand takes on Sri Lanka in an international match.

Cricket World Cup calls for agencies - 22nd January 2010

The International Cricket Council and the organising committee for the 2011 Cricket World Cup have issued a call for companies interested in becoming the official marketing, advertising and media operations agency for the event.

ESPN scores Premier League renewals in Asia - 7th October 2009

ESPN Star Sports (ESS), the Asian arm of the international sports broadcaster, has held on to its media rights for the English Premier League in Asia, agreeing deals covering 18 markets until 2013.

SLC deal threatens England test matches - 14th October 2008

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is reportedly on the verge of signing a ten-year $70 million deal with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), UK newspaper, The Times reports.