Sri Lanka add uncapped spinner for second Test

Off-spinner Nishan Peiris has been added to the Sri Lanka Squad ahead of the second Test against New Zealand as fast bowler Vishwa Fernando has withdrawn due to a hamstring injury.

All-female panel of match officials announced for Women’s T20 World Cup 2024

A total of 13 match officials have been selected for the panel at the upcoming ninth edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.

Elliott claims record seven-wicket haul as Victoria beat Tasmania

Paceman Sam Elliott has narrowly missed out on breaking Shaun Tait’s 20-year-old bowling record after snaring 7-12 in Victoria’s One-Day Cup clash with Tasmania at the Junction Oval.

Sir Ronnie Flanagan set to retire as Independent Chair of the Anti-Corruption Unit next month

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced that Sir Ronnie Flanagan, the Independent Chair of the Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU), will retire from the role at the end of October 2024.

Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 63 runs in first Test

Prabath Jayasuriya took five wickets to steer Sri Lanka to a 63-run victory Monday over New Zealand on the final morning of the first Test in Galle.

All the squads named for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024

The 10-team tournament will be held in the UAE in October and the squads for the event are beginning to roll in.

Sri Lanka announces squad for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup

The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has announced a 15-member squad to participate in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, which will be held in the UAE from October 3 to 20, 2024.

Prof. Arjuna de Silva steps down from SLADA

Professor Arjuna de Silva, Chairman of the Sri Lanka Anti Doping Agency (SLADA), has decided to step down from his post effective September 30.

Nilfer resigns as Head Coach of St. Joseph’s

Former Kingswood College, Kandy SC and Navy SC player and the current Head Coach of Police SC and St. Joseph’s College rugby outfit Nilfer Ibrahim today tendered his resignation from the Darley Road School.

Cricket Australia bans ex-Sri Lankan Test player for 20 years

Cricket Australia (CA) has banned former Sri Lankan Test player Dulip Samaraweera for 20 years after he ’’committed a serious breach’’ of the organisation’s code of conduct.

Saliya ends Isipathana coaching stint on a high

Former Vidyartha College, Trinity College, Kandy SC and national player plus Havelock Sports Club and Isipathana College Head Coach, Saliya Kumara has decided to end his stint with Isipathana College after having completed a successful three-year contract with the Greens.

ICC delegation arrives in Pakistan to review 2025 Champions Trophy preparations

The International Cricket Council (ICC) delegation has arrived in Pakistan to assess the preparations for the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy. The team, which touched down in Karachi from Dubai, will be conducting a thorough review of the arrangements made for the prestigious tournament.

Kamindu ton anchors Sri Lanka on day one

Kamindu Mendis continued his phenomenal start to Test cricket notching up a fourth Test ton but a couple of late wickets at the end of play ensured that New Zealand were not completely out of it after an engrossing opening day’s play in the first Test, which began in Galle.

Nilfer tipped to coach SL Men’s rugby outfit

Former Kingswood, Kandy SC, Navy SC and national player plus Head Coach of Police SC and St. Joseph’s College, Nilfer Ibrahim is tipped to take over as the Head Coach of the Sri Lanka Team for the Asian Rugby Sevens Trophy 2024, which will take place in Kathmandu, Nepal on October 4 and 5.

ICC enters era of equal prize money for men and women

Overall prize pot of US$7,958,080 for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 sees a massive 225 % increase from the 2023 edition

Wellalage, Harshitha crowned ICC Players of the Month for August

Wellalage named ICC Men’s Player of the Month for his all-round effort in a home ODI series against India

Destined to end a hoodoo! - Trinity rugby team of 2024

The prestigious Bradby Shield in its 78th encounter saw Trinity hit the 40th winning post. In retrospect, these were a set of boys who bore pain over the years to bring back the Holy Grail back to the precincts of its alma mater.

Three weightlifters for Commonwealth Meet

Three promising weightlifters will represent Sri Lanka at the Commonwealth Senior, Junior, and Youth Weightlifting Championships 2024 from September 17–24 in Suva, Fiji.

Kusal Mendis to take on wicketkeeper-batter role

Sri Lankan Chief Selector Upul Tharanga said that Kusal Mendis will take on the role of wicketkeeper-batter for Sri Lanka’s upcoming Test series against New Zealand.

Green Machine Reign Supremacy Dethroning Bamba Brigade

Isipathana dethroned St. Peter’s with a close 34 points to 29 win in the title-deciding final of the Dialog Schools President’s Trophy knockout tournament played at the Sugathadasa Stadium.

Fernando long-term Mendis replacement in Test?

Following the consolation win against England in the third Test, Sri Lanka seems to find a different solution for the number three spot which was occupied by Kusal Mendis for a long period of time.

Royal and S. Thomas’ clash for Gunaratne Trophy

The traditional rivals Royal College and S. Thomas’ College will clash for the Michael Gunaratne Memorial Trophy in their annual Inter-Schools rugby encounter at the Royal Sports Complex in Colombo tomorrow commencing at 4.15 p.m.

Petes look for repeat, Pathana seek revenge

The defending champions St. Peter’s College will take on Isipathana College in the President’s Trophy Inter-Schools Under-19 Knock-Out Rugby Tournament final at the Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo Sunday.

ICC unveils Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 campaign film

With just 20 days remaining until the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled its official campaign film, titled ’’Whatever it Takes.’’

Cristiano Ronaldo Creates History on Social Media

Portugal football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has created history on social media crossing a staggering 1 billion followers combined on all platforms. He recently opened his YouTube channel as well and even that had crossed 20 million subscribers within 24 hours.

Gaddafi Stadium to receive largest investment as PCB prepares for 2025 Champions Trophy

The PCB allocated 12.8 billion rupees for upgrading stadiums in Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi to meet international standard

Afghanistan-New Zealand Test abandoned without ball being bowled

The one-off Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand was washed out on Friday after five days of rain, just the eighth Test in history to be abandoned without a ball being bowled.

ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Delivers Economic Boost to India

A new economic report released today by the International Cricket Council (ICC) reveals that the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, the biggest Cricket World Cup ever, generated an incredible total economic impact of USD1.39 billion (INR 11,637 Crores) for the economy of India.

Rankings joy for Sri Lanka stars following memorable England Test triumph

Big gains for a host of Sri Lanka players on the latest Test rankings, as Australia’s best white-ball performers make eye-catching ground on the T20I lists.

England Men name Test squad for tour of Pakistan

England Men’s selection panel have named a 17-strong squad for the three-match Test tour of Pakistan in October.