Former Sri Lanka captain and World Cup winner Arjuna Ranatunga has grabbed headlines after he posed with legendary India all-rounder Kapil Dev. Ranatunga is famously known for his stint with the national side having helped them win their only ODI World Cup in 1996, before turning to politics; a move which was seen as completely different from usual.

Former Sri Lanka captain goes viral after posing with legendary Kapil Dev, THIS is how internet reacted

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah has been offered a formal apology by the Sri Lanka government on Friday (Nov 17) after controversial remarks made by former skipper Arjuna Ranatunga.

Sri Lanka offers apology to BCCI secretary Jay Shah for remarks made by former skipper Arjuna Ranatunga

Former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga has taken a dig at Jay Shah, saying the BCCI secretary is responsible for running and ruining Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). The comment by the1996 World Cup-winning captain comes days after the International Cricket Council (ICC) suspended SLC for excessive political interference.

World Cup 2023: Former captain Arjuna Ranatunga claims Jay Shah is running Sri Lanka Cricket

Ahead of Monday’s World Cup 2023 fixture in Delhi between two Asian giants, Sri Lanka’s Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe suspended the Cricket Board over allegations of widespread corruption within the board and the team’s dismal show in the ongoing tournament.

SL veteran to chair interim committee after ministry suspends cricket board over dismal World Cup show

India have given a call-up to veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin in the ODI squad for the upcoming Australia ODI series ahead of the ODI World Cup. The call comes as Axar Patel, India's third spinner apart from Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja in the World Cup squad, suffered an injury.

'He can be a match-winner,' ex-SL skipper Arjuna Ranatunga backs Ravi Ashwin to be in India's World Cup squad

The addition of the reserve solely for the India-Pakistan Super Four game in the Asia Cup 2023 has irked quite a few people, including the former World Cup-winning captain from Sri Lanka, Arjuna Ranatunga.

ICC just talks rubbish, nothing happens: Ranatunga slams rule-change for India-Pakistan game in Asia Cup

On Friday (September 15), Rohit Sharma is eyeing a massive record jointly held by former Indian skipper MS Dhoni and Sri Lanka's ex-captain Arjuna Ranatunga. After India's 41-run win over Sri Lanka in their Super Four clash of Asia Cup 2023, on Tuesday (September 12), they not only qualified for the final but captain Rohit attained his eighth win, out of nine games, while leading in the ODI format in the continental tournament.

Asia Cup: Rohit Sharma eyes MS Dhoni, Arjuna Ranatunga's ELITE feat during India-Bangladesh tie

Debt-ridden Sri Lanka's inflation has hit a record high for the six consecutive months. The official data on rising inflation has now raised concerns as the Sri Lankan government has asked the international monetary fund for an urgent bailout.

Sri Lanka crisis: Record inflations hits cash-strapped Sri Lanka

Arjuna Ranatunga, legendary Sri Lankan cricketer and former minister, spoke with WION's Dasuni in an exclusive interview, sharing his thoughts on the worsening economic and political crisis in the country.

Sri Lanka Crisis: WION speaks to Sri Lankan cricket legend Arjuna Ranatunga

Arjuna Ranatunga, legendary Sri Lankan cricketer and former minister, spoke with WION's Dasuni Athauda in an exclusive interview, sharing his thoughts on the worsening economic and political crisis in the country.

Exclusive | Sri Lanka crisis: Govt trying to hold on to power, cricket icon Arjuna Ranatunga tells WION

Over the years, Sri Lanka cricket have produced several big names in world cricket. Back when the ODI World Cup was a new concept and saw the dominance of big teams such as West Indies and Australia, Sri Lanka became the third Asian team, second in a row, to lift the 50-over world championship in 1996.

EXCLUSIVE | Roshan Mahanama recalls 1996 WC glory, dwells on current state of Sri Lankan cricket

Arjuna Ranatunga's comments on Indian team management has caused quite some stir ahead of the India vs Sri Lanka series. Ranatunga criticised the Sri Lankan cricket board for hosting a "second-string Indian team".

Cricket: Aravinda De Silva reacts on Arjuna Ranatunga's 'second-string' remarks

Sri Lanka's World Cup-winning skipper Arjuna Ranatunga's 'second-string Indian team' remarks stirred a major controversy ahead of the India vs Sri Lanka limited-overs series.

'Sri Lanka cricket is on a decline': Danish Kaneria responds to Arjuna Ranatunga's remarks

Indian batsman Surykumar Yadav, who is currently in Sri Lanka prepping for a limited-over series against the hosts, has responded to Arjuna Ranatunga's 'second-string team' response.

Cricket- 'Everyone is completely focussed': Suryakumar Yadav responds to Arjuna Ranatunga's remarks

'Calling national side ‘B’ side is disrespectful': Deep Dasgupta on Arjuna Ranatunga's remarks

Sri Lanka's World Cup-winning skipper Arjuna Ranatunga's 'second-string Indian team' remarks stirred a major controversy ahead of the India vs Sri Lanka limited-over series.

'Afghanistan don’t have to play T20 qualifiers, you have to': Aakash Chopra reacts to Arjuna Ranatunga's remarks

Sri Lanka Cricket have reacted to former World Cup-winning skipper Arjuna Ranatunga's comments on Team India's 'second-string team' remarks on Friday. As per SLC, Team India, which will take on the Lankans, are filled with specialists of shorter formats.

Sri Lankan cricket board reacts to Arjuna Ranatunga's 'second string team' remarks

Sri Lanka's World Cup-winning skipper Arjuna Ranatunga slammed the Lankan cricket board (SLC) for hosting a limited-overs series for the second-string of Indian cricket team as it is an 'insult' to them.

'Second-string Indian team coming here is insult on our cricket': Arjuna Ranatunga slams SLC

Arjuna Ranatunga, the captain of Sri Lanka's 1996 Cricket World Cup winning team, on Sunday joined the race to lead the Opposition United National Party (UNP) after former prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe decided to resign from the party leadership after 26 years at the helm following its crushing defeat in the parliamentary elections.

Former Sri Lankan cricketer Arjuna Ranatunga enters UNP leadership fray

Sri Lanka cricket legend Arjuna Ranatunga predicted Friday that the country would fall short at this year's World Cup because of corruption by officials and player indiscipline.

Former Lankan captain Arjuna Ranatunga predicts Sri Lanka heading for World Cup disaster

Sri Lankan police on Monday arrested deposed oil minister Arjuna Ranatunga over a shooting that killed one person on the weekend, police spokesman said. "Colombo Crime division arrested Ranatunga over the shooting incident and he will be produced to the court shortly," police spokesman Ruwan Gunasekera told Reuters.

Sri Lanka police arrest ex-oil minister Ranatunga over shooting

A constitutional crisis gripping Sri Lanka since the president's shock dismissal of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe erupted into violence Sunday, with a man shot dead and two others injured in Colombo.

One dead in Sri Lanka shooting as constitutional crisis escalates

Indian playback singer Chinmayi Sripaada, who is a prominent figure in the south, on Thursday claimed that Sri Lankan cricketer Lasith Malinga allegedly sexually assaulted a woman at a Mumbai hotel.

Malinga accused in #MeToo movement; Chinmayi Sripaada shares anonymous post

Former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga on Wednesday was accused of sexually harassing an Indian flight attendant at a hotel in Mumbai. Ranatunga is credited with transforming the Sri Lankan national cricket team from underdog to one of the greats in the cricketing world.

#MeToo: Flight attendant accuses Arjuna Ranatunga of sexual misconduct