10 Questions
What is the nickname of the Sri Lanka men's national cricket team?
The Lions
When did Sri Lanka first play international cricket?
1926–27
When did Sri Lanka become a Test cricket-playing nation?
1981
Who is the current governing body of the Sri Lankan cricket team?
Sri Lanka Cricket
In which year did Sri Lanka win the Cricket World Cup?
1996
Which organization is the governing body of the Sri Lanka men's national cricket team?
International Cricket Council (ICC)
When did Sri Lanka achieve Test status in cricket?
1981
Which captain led Sri Lanka to victory in the Cricket World Cup in 1996?
Arjuna Ranatunga
Which format of cricket did Sri Lanka win the Cricket World Cup in?
One-Day International (ODI) cricket
When did Sri Lanka first play international cricket?
1926–27
Study Notes
The Sri Lanka Men's National Cricket Team
- Nicknamed "The Lions", represents Sri Lanka in men's international cricket.
- A Full Member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) with Test, One-Day International (ODI), and T20 International (T20I) status.
History
- First played international cricket (as Ceylon) in 1926-27.
- Became an associate member of ICC in 1965.
- Awarded Test status in 1981, making Sri Lanka the eighth Test cricket-playing nation.
Administration
- Administered by Sri Lanka Cricket.
Achievements
- Won the Cricket World Cup in 1996 under Captain Arjuna Ranatunga.
- Reached the finals of the 2007 tournament.
Development
- Rose from underdog status to becoming a force in international cricket in the 1990s.
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