IPL 2024 auction unveils eight Sri Lankan contenders in player list

The official player list for the highly anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction has been unveiled, with a notable presence of eight Sri Lankan players among the 333 participants gearing up for the bidding war.

Sports Minister appoints new members led by Upul Tharanga to SLC Selection Committee

Sports Minister Harin Fernando appointed a five member Selection Committee headed by former cricketer Upul Tharanga to serve as cricket selectors for Sri Lanka Cricket.

Tanish Suri guides UAE U19 to stunning win

Tanish Suri cracked a match winning 88 ball knock of 75 inclusive of four boundaries and three sixes to guide UAE U19 pull off a stunning two wicket win over fancied Sri Lanka U19 in the Asian Cricket Council U19 Asia Cup encounter played at the ICC Academy ground in Dubai.

Revised schedule unveiled as ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024 heads to South Africa

A revised schedule for the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024 has today been revealed by the International Cricket Council (ICC), confirming five venues in South Africa that will host the 15th edition of the celebrated event between 19 January and 11 February, following the decision taken by the ICC Board in November to relocate the event from Sri Lanka.

Stop clock introduced to reduce time wastage by the fielding side

The International Cricket Council (ICC) have added the provision of an electronic clock which will look to speed up the game by penalising instances of time wastage by the fielding side.

Asad Shafiq opens up after announcing retirement from cricket

While the PCB has proposed to appoint Shafiq as consultant to chief selector Wahab Riaz, the Karachi-born cricketer revealed that he has not yet signed the contract for this new responsibility

Former NZ batter Vincent has life ban for match fixing relaxed by ECB

Ex-New Zealand batsman Lou Vincent said he was grateful to have his life ban for match fixing relaxed by England’s cricket board (ECB) on Friday, which will allow him to be involved in domestic cricket.

Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers, Nicholas Pooran decline West Indies central contract offers

West Indies unveiled the latest Central Contract list for both Men’s and Women’s sides for the upcoming 2023-24 season.

'Unfair, Really Surprised': Anjum Chopra on Athapaththu going unsold at WPL Auction

One of the biggest surprises of the WPL auction was Chamari Athapaththu going unsold, despite being a sought-after player in T20 leagues worldwide

Rain hampers third day proceedings

Rain hampered the third day’s proceedings of the Major Club four-day final encounter between SSC and Police SC at the NCC ground.

Chalitha placed 19th

Sri Lankan amateur golfer Chalitha Pushpika was placed 19th, tied with three others, after the cut-off on day 3 of the 119th Malaysian Amateur Open 2023, which saw its third day at Tiara Melaka Golf and Country Club recently.

FSL focus on 43 foreign-origin players for football national pool

Football Sri Lanka (FSL) has focused on 43 players who are currently abroad under the program to identify dual-citizen football players born in Sri Lanka.

Big Bash game abandoned because of unsafe pitch

Just 6.5 overs were possible at GMHBA Stadium before umpires took players from the field after overnight rain seeped under the covers

Jay Shah refuses to give clarity on Rohit Sharma’s return as India T20I captain

Jay Shah said that there was no need for clarity right now on who will India’s T20I captain as there’s still some time to go for the T20 World Cup 2024.

IPL 2024 Dates Are Out, WPL To Be Hosted In Single State; Check The Details

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) is set to return for its second edition, scheduled to take place from February 22 to March 17. In a significant move, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to host the entire tournament in a single state. This move, as explained by BCCI Secretary Jay Shah, is aimed at simplifying the logistics for this year’s event.

Sri Lanka Skipper Chamari Athapaththu unpicked in WPL auction 2024

Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu went unsold in the first round of auctions for the second season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL).

Kandy SC face Army SC at Panagoda today

The defending League champions, Kandy Sports Club will travel to Colombo for the first time this season when they lock horns against Army SC in the

Senior National Squash finals on Sunday

The Yeti sponsored 43rd Senior National Squash Championships conducted by Sri Lanka Squash (SLS) will conclude on Sunday with all finals at the Air Force Squash Complex in Ratmalana.

Nadesan wins HSBC 5-Club Golf Tourney

HSBC Sri Lanka concluded its annual 5-Club Stableford Golf Tournament which was held for the 27th year at the RCGC.

Anushka shines in Moratuwa SC’s title win

A fine knock of 70 on 89 balls inclusive of nine boundaries and two sixes by Anushka Perera helped Moratuwa SC record a 21 runs win on the D/L/ method against Saracens SC in the final of the SLC Premier Tier ‘B’ limited over cricket tournament played at the SSC Grounds today.

Ton-up Avishka puts SSC in command

Avishka Fernando and Shevon Daniel shone on day one against Police SC in the final of the Major Club three-day cricket tournament played at the NCC Grounds today.

Air Force emerge Women’s L/O champions

Air Force SC emerged champions of the Women’s Invitational limited over cricket tournament when they recorded a close 10-run win on the D/L method over Army SC Ladies in the final played at the BRC Grounds today.

OCA yet to consider complaint by Ex-Sports Minister

Former Minister of Sports Roshan Ranasinghe had called on the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) to intervene in the areas of anti-corruption and human trafficking in regards to the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL), in a letter written during his tenure as Sports Minister.

Glenn Maxwell ruled out of next match after injuring forearm in Brisbane

Glenn Maxwell is the biggest star of the Big Bash, but his ongoing presence is under a cloud after some scan results.

Honoured to be Sydney Cricket Ground’s Life-member, says Steve Waugh

The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) inducted 12 new life members and the list includes three of Australia’s greatest cricket captains, Belinda Clark, Mark Taylor and Steve Waugh. They were recognised for feats on the field and significant ongoing contributions off it.

Batsman obliterates world record with 43-ball 193, bowler allows over 36 an over in T10 madness

A batsman in the European Cricket Series has smashed the record books with a sensational 193 from just 43 balls in a T10 match.

Lankan golf stars to compete in India and Malaysia

Sri Lanka will be represented by two exceptional talents, Reshan Algama and Chanaka Perera, at the 122nd Amateur Golf Championship of India, hosted at the Royal Calcutta Golf Club (RCGC) from December 10 to 17.

W, 0, W, 0, W: Mohammad Amir Turns Back The Clock With Devastating T10 League Spell

Former Pakistan left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir produced a devastating spell of bowling during the ongoing T10 League.

Air Force, Navy eye first win in Rugby League

Air Force Sports Club will take on Navy Sports Club in the second-week opening fixture of the SLR Nippon Paint Inter-Club League Rugby Tournament at Ratmalana tomorrow. The kick-off is at 3.45 p.m.

Kushan bags triple at Katukurunda Speed 2023

Kushan Peiris blazed the track with a triple while Missaka Naveen came on top in the SL GT Cars up to 3,500cc – Race-2 event and was adjudged Best Driver at the Nippon Paint Katukurunda Speed 2023, concluded at the Katukurunda Racing Track.